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14-Day Ancient Roads of Greece Road Trip

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Overview

Set aside the idyllic islands, sandy beaches and turquoise waters to take on a unique road trip through the mainland travelling along the ancient roads over 14 wonderful days on a classical Greece tour!

Beginning in Athens, you'll get acquainted with the country and its friendly locals as you taste the city through its food and markets and explore its most treasured sites such as the mighty Acropolis. Moving on, you'll pick up your rental car and hit the road ready for gorgeous views and a healthy dose of history.

Over the next ten days, you'll learn all about ancient Greek mythology, Greece's medieval history and venture to the unique parts of Greece that few travellers do such as the Mani Peninsula. You'll travel through picturesque little villages, past ancient sites and through dense forests and natural parks. It is guaranteed to be the perfect two-week road trip through Greece!
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Culture & Arts
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Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Athens

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Arrive in Athens

Upon your arrival, your representative will be waiting for you at the exit of the airport holding a sign with your name. You'll be transferred to the hotel. You'll then check into your neoclassical hotel in the heart of the vibrant Plaka neighbourhood. The rest of the day will be free to spend as you wish to relax at your hotel after the long journey to venture out into Athens on your own.

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    Accommodation

    Home and Poetry Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Athens to Home and Poetry Hotel

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    Destinations

    Athens

Day 2

Acropolis Guided Tour & Flavours of Athens Food Tour

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Acropolis Guided Tour & Flavours of Athens Food Tour

Today, you'll venture into a five-hour experience that will unveil the magnitude of the Acropolis and will engage your senses through a delicious food tour! Begin the day by ascending to the top of the sacred rock of the Acropolis to be confronted by one of the world’s most important structures in history, the Parthenon. After a guided tour, get ready for a three-hour food tour that will truly make you feel like an Athenian as you sense the intriguing Greek cuisine and local food culture.

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    Accommodation

    Home and Poetry Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Acropolis and Flavours of Athens Private Tour

    Acropolis of Athens

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Athens

Day 3

National Archaeological Museum & Panoramic City Tour

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National Archaeological Museum & Panoramic City Tour

Today, you'll visit one of the greatest museums in the world and enjoy a unique vehicle panoramic sightseeing tour! The National Archeological Museum is considered to be one of the greatest museums in the world. Its abundant collections, with more than 20,000 exhibits, provide a panorama of the Greek civilization from the beginnings of Prehistory to Late Antiquity. You will also enjoy a vehicle tour, passing by the Panathenaic Stadium, Zappeion, the monument of the Unknown Soldier and more.

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    Accommodation

    Home and Poetry Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    National Archaeological Museum

    Athens Panoramic Tour by Car

    Athens

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Athens

Day 4

Athens to Nafplio

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Athens to Nafplio

Today, your rental car will be dropped off at your hotel ready for your adventure over the next ten days. You will then make the journey to Nafplio, your next destination. The journey will take around two hours. Upon arrival, you'll check into your hotel and then have the rest of the afternoon and evening to explore or relax at your hotel. The choice is yours.

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    Accommodation

    Ippoliti Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Transportations

    Rental Car from Athens to Nafplion

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Athens

    Nafplion

Day 5

Free Day or Continue Your Classical Greece Tour

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Free Day or Continue Your Classical Greece Tour

Today, you can spend the day exploring Nafplio or alternatively, you can take a tour of Mycenae and Epidaurus. Dating back to the Late Bronze Age era (around 1600-1100 BCE), the Mycenae civilisation dominated mainland Greece, the Aegean islands and the shores of Asia Minor during this period. The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus is considered to be the most perfect ancient Greek theatre with regard to acoustics and aesthetics.

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    Accommodation

    Ippoliti Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    MycenaeOptional Activity

    Ancient Theatre of EpidaurusOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Rental Car from Nafplion to Archaeological site of Mycenae

    Rental Car from Epidaurus to Nafplion

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Nafplion

    Decentralized Administration of Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian

    Epidavros

Day 6

Nafplio to Monemvasia

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Nafplio to Monemvasia

Today, you'll drive from Nafplio to the charming castle town of Monemvasia. The journey will take around three hours and upon arrival, you'll check-in and then have the rest of the day free to explore. The breathtaking castle town of Monemvasia sits amongst the most impressive places in Greece. On the southeastern side of the Peloponnese, Monemvasia is a stunning castle town that was entirely carved from the backside of a giant sea rock during the medieval times.

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    Accommodation

    Likinia Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Monemvasia

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    Transportations

    Rental Car from Nafplion to Monemvasia

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Nafplion

    Monemvasia

Day 7

Monemvasia to Mani

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Monemvasia to Mani

Today, you'll travel from Monemvasia to Mani. The journey will only take two hours and once you arrive, you'll have the rest of the day to enjoy Mani, often referred to as Europe's hidden coast. Mani is known by few but in fact, offers a more authentic Greek holiday experience when compared to the popular islands in the south. It is home to pretty coastal villages and a rugged coastline to explore.

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    Accommodation

    Ktima Karageorgou4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Mani Peninsula

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    Transportations

    Rental Car from Monemvasia to Ktima Karageorgou

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Monemvasia

    Ktima Karageorgou

    Decentralized Administration of Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian

Day 8

Free Day on the Mani Peninsula

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Free Day on the Mani Peninsula

Today, you'll have the entire day free to spend as you wish - hop in your rental car and explore this magnificent 75-kilometre stretch of coastline. Even locals consider Mani like a region from another world; a place where you step into history. The locals who inhabit the Mani Peninsula claim to be direct descendants of the ancient Spartans and declare themselves proud warrior people. Today, this spirit lives on through its rugged coastline, fortified medieval villages and rocky mountains.

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    Accommodation

    Ktima Karageorgou4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Mani PeninsulaOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ktima Karageorgou

    Decentralized Administration of Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian

Day 9

Mani to Olympia, A Classical Greece Tour Highlight

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Mani to Olympia, A Classical Greece Tour Highlight

Today, you'll travel from the Mani Peninsula to Olympia, home to the ancient city of Olympia. The journey will take around three hours and upon arrival, you'll check-in and then have the rest of the day free to spend as you wish. You may want to take an optional tour to Olympia, nestled in the valley of the Alpheios river. It is one of the most celebrated ancient sites of Greece and has been inhabited since prehistoric times.

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    Accommodation

    Leonidaion Guesthouse2 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Archaeological Site of OlympiaOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Rental Car from Ktima Karageorgou to Leonidaion Guesthouse - Ξενώνας Λεωνιδαίον

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ktima Karageorgou

    Greece

    Decentralized Administration of Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian

Day 10

Olympia to Galaxidi

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Olympia to Galaxidi

Today, you'll pack up once again and travel to your next destination, Galaxidi, a picturesque resort town which is home to narrow cobblestone streets and sheltered harbours. The journey will take around two hours and upon arrival, you'll check into your hotel and then have the afternoon and evening to explore this quaint town. The town is a refreshing oasis from the busier towns and cities of mainland Greece and is the perfect place to spend a day or just a few hours.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Miramare2 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    GalaxidiOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Rental Car from Olympia to Galaxidi

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Greece

    Galaxidi

Day 11

Free Day in Galaxidi or Optional Tour of Delphi

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Free Day in Galaxidi or Optional Tour of Delphi

Today, you have the entire day free to spend as you wish. You may want to spend the day wandering around Galaxidi, admiring the fine stone mansions which were a product of the town's history as a successful shipbuilding town. The harbour is lined with cafes, bars and restaurants where you can enjoy the catch of the day. You can also take an optional tour of the Delphi Archaeological Site, one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Miramare2 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    GalaxidiOptional Activity

    Delphi Archaeological SiteOptional Activity

    Delphi Archaeological MuseumOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Galaxidi

    Decentralized Administration of Thessaly and Central Greece

Day 12

Travel to Meteora

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Travel to Meteora

Today, you'll travel from Galaxidi to Meteora. The journey will take around three hours and when you arrive, you'll have the rest of the day free to spend as you wish. Monastiri Guesthouse is a traditional lodging is just a two-minute walk (200 metres) away from the city centre of Kalampaka. The unique combination of stone and wood evokes Greek tradition and spirit and will make you will feel at home and, at the same time, acquire a taste of Greek hospitality.

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    Accommodation

    Monastiri Guesthouse3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Kalabaka

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    Transportations

    Rental Car from Galaxidi to Monastiri Guesthouse

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Galaxidi

    Greece

    Kalabaka

Day 13

Optional Tour of Meteora Monasteries

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Optional Tour of Meteora Monasteries

Today, you'll have the option to visit the wonderful Monasteries of Meteora. The Meteora is a complex of six monasteries built on top of natural pillars that stand stall and dominated the surrounding area. The stunning rock formation that is home to the Meteora Monasteries is one of the largest complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries. They are a truly wonderful site. If you would like to visit them, you can go with a guide on a wonderful tour.

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    Accommodation

    Monastiri Guesthouse3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Meteora MonasteriesOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Rental Car from Kalabaka to Meteora

    Rental Car from Meteora to Kalabaka

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Greece

    Decentralized Administration of Thessaly and Central Greece

Day 14

Departure Day

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Departure Day

Today is the day that your wonderful trip travelling the roads of ancient Greece comes to an end. You'll check out of your hotel after breakfast and drive yourself back to Athens. The journey will take around four hours and upon arrival, you can either head to the airport to drop off your rental car or stay in the city for an extra night. The choice is yours.

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    Transportations

    Rental Car from Kalabaka to Athens

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Greece

Included in Price

  • 13 nights accommodation
  • 6 activities
  • 13 breakfasts and 1 lunch
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Licensed English speaking guides
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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