Athens – Corinth – Olympia – Delphi – Kalambaka – Aegina
Day 1 : Athens Arrival – Welcome to Athens! Upon your arrival at Athens International Airport, you will be met by our local representative and transfer to the hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Athens Exploration – Start your day with a full-city tour of Athens, visiting:
- The Parthenon and Erechteum
- Mars’ Hill (Areopagus) where Apostle Paul delivered his sermon (Acts 17:22)
- Metropolis Orthodox Cathedral, constructed with marble from 72 demolished churches
- Panagia Gorgoepikoos, a 12th-century domed cruciform church made of Pentelic marble
- Kapnikarea, an 11th-century Byzantine church
- Moni Kaisarianis monastery from the 11th century, located in the wooded valley of Mount Ymittos
- Modern Athens highlights: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Parliament House, Presidential Palace, Panathenian Stadium, Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the National Library
Day 3: Athens to Corinth
- The Byzantine Museum with its collection of icons, sculptures, wall paintings, ecclesiastical vestments, and jewelry
- Travel to Corinth via the Corinthian Canal
- The church established by Apostle Paul, the Agora, Temple of Apollo, Roman Odeon, Bema, and Gallio’s Seat
- The Archaeological Museum and ruins of a 5th-century Christian basilica at the Ancient Port of Cenchreae
Day 4: Dafni Monastery – Patras Saint Andrew Cathedral – Olympia
Depart Athens for the Peloponnesian peninsula. Highlights include:
- Dafni Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- The city of Patras and the Saint Andrew Cathedral, one of the largest basilicas in the Balkans
- Arrive in the village of Ancient Olympia for an overnight stay
Day 5: Ancient Olympia – Nafpaktos – Monastery of Metamorfosis – Delphi
Begin with a guided tour of Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Then:
- Drive to Patras and cross the impressive Rio-Antirion bridge to Antirion
- Stop in the picturesque town of Nafpaktos
- Visit the monastery of “Metamorfosis Sotiros”
- Arrive in Delphi for an overnight stay
Day 6: Delphi to Meteora
Morning tour of Delphi’s archaeological site and museum, featuring:
- The Temple of Apollo
- The Bronze Charioteer of Delphi
- The “Naval of the world” and other significant artifacts
- Depart for Kalambaka (Meteora) and overnight stay
Day 7: Meteora – Osios Loukas – Athens
Explore Meteora’s stunning monasteries, perched on colossal boulders. Then:
- Visit the Osios Loukas monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Return to Athens for leisure time and an overnight stay
Day 8: Full-Day Excursion to Aegina Island
Depart for the port of Piraeus for a boat ride to Aegina Island. Activities include:
- Visiting the monastery of Agios Nektarios, built by Bishop Pentapoleos Nektarios
- Exploring the ruins of the Ancient Temple of Afaia
- Enjoying leisure time at the picturesque port before returning to Athens for an overnight stay
Day 9: Athens – Monastery of Ntaou Pendelis
Morning visit to the Monastery of Ntaou Pendelis, founded in 1578. Highlights include:
- Viewing sacred books and the “secret schools” from the Ottoman Empire
- Exploring the beautiful courtyard and church
- Return to Syntagma Square in central Athens for leisure time and last-minute shopping
- Overnight stay in Athens
Day 10: Departure from Athens
Transfer to Athens International Airport for your departure.
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