Welcome to your tour with Europamundo! We hope you enjoy an unforgettable experience.

Since you will be joining the tour directly on the day of departure from the starting city, it is extremely important that you check your Service Summary beforehand for the exact meeting point and bus departure time. If you have any questions, please contact us before the trip begins via our emergency phone number.

During your trip, your guide will likely offer optional activities. If these activities are available in the Europamundo app or through your "My Trip" link, we strongly recommend booking them well in advance to ensure availability. Waiting until the last minute often means missing out on the opportunity to participate due to lack of tickets, coach seats, etc.

Please be on time as we travel together in a group; everyone´s cooperation is essential for a successful trip.

Enjoy your tour!

Athens - Kamena Vourla - Kastraki - Meteora - Kalambaka

Total distance covered: 410 km.

Scenery: Sea views and fantastic landscapes of the Meteora and Orthodox monasteries.

Note: Wear appropriate clothing (women will be provided with skirts upon arrival at the monastery). Also, wear comfortable footwear as you will need to climb many steps!

08:00 a.m. - Departure from Athens. We’ll head north and travel through pleasant Mediterranean landscapes.
10:15 a.m. - Kamena Vourla. This charming seaside tourist center offers magnificent scenery. You´ll have time for a stroll and a coffee.

11:15 a.m. Departure from Kamena Vourla. Continuing through the Greek´s inland, we’ll make a brief stop at the mountain pass where the Battle of Thermopylae took place.
01:45 p.m. Kastraki. We´ll stop for lunch in this picturesque town at the foot of the Meteora, where the views are magnificent! After lunch, we´ll visit the Meteora, an impressive UNESCO World Heritage site with monasteries that seem to "hang" from the rocks. We´ll stop to visit one of the monasteries (admission included) and see the remaining ones perched atop immense rock formations.

Accommodation will be in Kalabaka, a small town in the center of the Meteora region. Dinner will be included.

Kalambaka- Delphi- Patras

Total distance covered: 345.Scenery: The route crosses the fertile plains of Thessaly, offering sweeping views over the Phocis Valley and the Gulf of Corinth before continuing along the northern coast of the Peloponnese.

08:00 a.m. – Departure from Kalambaka. We head south through the Thessaly region, with its rolling hills and farmland, before ascending into the mountainous landscapes of central Greece toward the slopes of Mount Parnassus.
11:30 a.m. – Delphi, considered in antiquity to be the center of the Hellenic world, Delphi was the sanctuary dedicated to the god Apollo and home to his famed oracle, consulted by leaders and citizens from across ancient Greece. Admission to the archaeological site included, a UNESCO World Heritage located on the slope of the Mount Parnassus, where you can admire the Temple of Apollo, the theater, and the stadium. Free time for lunch.

02:30 p.m. – Departure from Delphi. We continue toward the northern coast of the Peloponnese.
05:15 p.m. – Arrival in Patras. Free time to explore Greece’s third-largest city and one of its premier ports. Its imposing medieval fortress crowns the city hill, and the Cathedral of St. Andrew—patron saint of the city—stands as Greece’s largest Orthodox church and a major place of pilgrimage.06:30 p.m. – Transfer to the hotel. Dinner included.

Patras - Olympia - Mycenae - Nafplio

Total distance covered: 324 km.Scenery: The route today crosses the Peloponnese peninsula through fertile plains, vast olive groves, rolling hills, and Mediterranean landscapes. The route features some of the most important archaeological sites in Greece before ending along the waters of the Argolic Gulf.

Note: Be sure to bring sunscreen, water, and a hat to protect yourself from the sun at the archaeological sites, especially during the summer.

07:30 a.m. – Departure from Patras. We cross western Peloponnese toward one of the birthplaces of sports and Greek civilization.
09:15 a.m. –Olympia (admission and tour included). We will reach the archaeological site where the first Olympic Games were held in 776 BC. This sanctuary, dedicated to Zeus, was one of ancient Greece´s main religious centers for centuries. Together with our guide, we will tour the ruins of the Temple of Zeus—which once housed one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World—the stadium where athletes from across Greece and its colonies competed, as well as the gymnasium and palaestra where they trained.

11:00 a.m. – Departure from Olympia.
01:45 p.m. –Mycenae (admission included). Arrival at the colossal UNESCO World Heritage citadel, considered the main center of Mycenaean civilization, the first great culture of mainland Europe. After passing through the imposing Lion Gate, the city´s iconic symbol, you will have time to explore the archaeological site and have lunch.

04:45 p.m. – Departure from Mycenae.
05:30 p.m. – Nafplio. Time to walk around this elegant coastal town, widely considered one of the most beautiful in Greece. Its historic center retains its Venetian and Ottoman charm, featuring pleasant squares, cobblestone streets, and neoclassical facades, all overlooked by the Palamidi Fortress and the Bourtzi Castle on a small islet off the harbor.

07:00 p.m. – Transfer to the hotel. Dinner included.

Nafplio - Epidaurus - Poros - Acrocorinth - Corinth - Athens

Total distance covered: 255 km.Scenery: We will travel through the eastern Peloponnese among gentle hills covered with pines and olives, enjoying views over the Saronic Gulf.

08:30 a.m. – Departure from Nafplio.
09:15 a.m. –Epidaurus (admission included). We arrive at the magnificent Theater of Epidaurus, considered one of the great architectural masterpieces of ancient Greece and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in the 4th century BC, it is famous for its extraordinary acoustics and seamless integration into the surrounding landscape. With a capacity of of nearly 14,000 spectators, it is still used for theatrical performances today.

10:30 a.m. – Departure from Epidaurus. We head to the port of Galatas to board a ferry for a short boat ride to the island of Poros.
11:30 a.m. – Island of Poros. Arrival on this picturesque island in the Saronic Gulf, separated from the mainland by a narrow channel. You will have time to stroll along its pleasant waterfront, explore its traditional side streets, admire the elegant neoclassical houses ascending the hillside toward the Clock Tower, and enjoy lunch in an authentic island setting.

02:00 p.m. – Departure from Poros. On the way back to mainland, we continue going through the historic Peloponnese.
03:45 p.m. – Acrocorinth. Arrival at this spectacular fortress, one of the largest and best-preserved in Greece, where we will make a brief photo stop. We will admire its unique triple walls and enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the Gulf of Corinth, the Ionian Sea coastline, and the imposing mountains of Central Greece. We continue toward Athens.

Along the way, we will make a short stop by the Corinth Canal, an extraordinary engineering feat opened in the late 19th century, carved through vertical rock walls over 80 meters high to connect the Aegean and Ionian seas.

07:00 PM - Athens. Arrival in the late afternoon.

 

Our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful and lasting memories.

Please, check the time of your flight in case you might need an additional night. Our guide will advise you on the best public transportation for your transfers.

If you need to book an external service (like a plane or train) on the last day of your tour, which includes activities, please note that the detailed itineraries are based on "planned" schedules and could be affected by various factors such as traffic, customer delays, mechanical issues, etc. It´s advisable not to book a flight or train with a tight schedule without considering these factors. Always allocate extra time in your schedule for unexpected events.