5 Days TOP Highlights in Mainland and Islands of Greece

Name: 5 Days TOP Highlights in Mainland and Islands of Greece
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Overview

This tour offers you the opportunity to see different aspects of Greece. Visit the symbol of democracy, the centre of ancient world, little islands, watch amazing sunsets and taste divine wines only in 5 days...

What's Included

Cruise VIP tickets
Private transportation
Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
Wine Tasting
Bottled water
Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.]

Accommodation (We work with some of the best hotels. We have to know the number of the rooms)
Entrance Fees
Licensed Tour guide on request (Additional cost)

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What To Expect

Day 1

Athens Full Day Private Tour

19 Stops

Acropolis

Sightseeing in Athens starts with the hill of Acropolis which will make your day. On the historical hill, you will have the opportunity to see the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of the Athena Nike, the monumental gateway (Propylaea), the Erechtheum and of course the famous Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena.

1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Propylaea (pass by)

The Propylaea is the monumental entrances to the sacred area dedicated to Athena, the patron goddess of the city. Built by the architect Mnesicles with Pentelic marble, their design was avant-garde. To the south-west of the Propylaea, on a rampart protecting the main entrance to the Acropolis, is the Ionian temple of Apteros Nike.

Admission Ticket Free

Parthenon

Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena, the eternal symbol of the Athenian democracy and the western civilization.

2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Erectheion

Temple of Poseidon and Athena, the strangest and most sacred place in ancient Athens.

20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Tempio Di Athena Nike

Temple dedicated to the goddess Athena Nike or Wingless Victory.

30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Tempio Di Zeus Olimpio

After the Acropolis, we will head towards the Temple of Zeus, the biggest temple in antiquity, devoted to the King of the Gods, by way of Hadrian's Arch.

30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Panathenaic Stadium

We will visit Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896.

10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Lykavittos (Mount Lycabettus)

Then moving into the historical center of the city we will drive up the highest hill of Athens, Lycabettus Hill, where you’ll have the best panoramic view of the city, from the hill of Acropolis to the Aegean Sea.

15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ancient Agora of Athens

Ancient Greek Agora which is considered the birthplace of democracy, philosophy and free speech.

50 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Temple of Hephaestus

You will visit the Temple of Hephaestus, the best-preserved temple in Greece standing largely as built.

10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Museum of the Ancient Agora

In this little but important museum you will see findind or ancient Athenians daily life and their political system.

20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Plateia Syntagmatos

Next driving alongside the National Garden, we will see the changing of the guard (Euzones) in front of the old palace, which is today Parliament House, above the central square of Athens.

10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Tomba Del Milite Ignoto

Next driving alongside the National Garden, we will see the changing of the guard (Euzones) in front of the old palace, which is today Parliament House, above the central square of Athens.

15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Academy of Athens (pass by)

The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is the largest state institution of higher learning in Greece, and among the largest universities in Europe. The splendid Athens University was designed by the Danish architect Christian Hansen and completed in 1864.

Admission Ticket Free

The Academy of Athens (pass by)

The Academy Building constitutes one of three parts in an “architectural trilogy”. It was founded with the Constitutional Decree of March 18th, 1926, as an Academy of Sciences, Humanities and Fine Arts.

Admission Ticket Free

National Library of Greece (pass by)

The National Library of Greece was built at the end of the 19th century, as the last of the Architectural Trilogy of Athens, a group of three neoclassical buildings which also includes the Academy and the University. The building was designed by Theophil Hansen.

Admission Ticket Free

Plaka

You will be feeling hungry by now so next stop is going to be a traditional Greek tavern with authentic Greek dishes

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Monastiraki (pass by)

Historically old neighborhood of Athens.

Admission Ticket Free

Acropolis Museum

As you enter the museum grounds, look through the plexiglass floor to see the ruins of an ancient Athenian neighborhood, which were artfully incorporated into the museum design after being uncovered during excavations.This dazzling modernist museum at the foot of the Acropolis’ southern slope showcases its surviving treasures still in Greek possession. While the collection covers the Archaic and Roman periods, the emphasis is on the Acropolis of the 5th century BCE, considered the apotheosis of Greece’s artistic achievement.

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Day 2

Delphi Private Tour

7 Stops

Day 3

One-Day 3 Islands Hopping

6 Stops

Day 4

Sounio Sunset Half Day Private Tour

8 Stops

Day 5

Wineroads Full Day Private Tour

11 Stops

Corinth Canal

The tour starts with a drive along the coast, on the way you will view some Greek seaside villages and the island of Salamis (where the historical naval battle took place between the Athenians and the Persians). Our first stop the Corinth Canal. Opened in 1892 separating the Peloponnese peninsula from the rest of Greece and connecting the Saronic Gulf to the Corinthian Sea. You will have time to walk across on a pedestrian bridge to admire the canal closer.

15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)

Ancient Corinth, located at the foot of the hill includes the Roman Agora of Corinth, the temple of God Apollo and a small museum. Apart from its archaeological and historical interest Ancient Corinth is also one of the most popular religious destinations in Greece as this was where the Apostle Paul preached Christianity, was judged by the tribunal in the Agora and established the best organized Christian church of that period.

20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Temple of Apollo

We will visit the Temple of Apollo which is located in the in the Ancient city of Corinth. The temple of Apollo at Corinth is one of the earliest Doric temples in the Peloponnese and the Greek mainland. Built around 560 B.C.E., of local monolithic limestone on top of an imposing, rocky hill to the north of Acrocorinth, the Archaic temple was an emblem for the Greek city of Corinth, reflecting its growth and prosperity.

10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Acrocorinth (pass by)

Acrocorinth, "Upper Corinth", the acropolis of ancient Corinth, is a monolithic rock overseeing the ancient city of Corinth, Greece. In the estimation of George Forrest, “It is the most impressive of the acropoleis of mainland Greece.” With its secure water supply, Acrocorinth's fortress was repeatedly used as a last line of defense in southern Greece because it commanded the Isthmus of Corinth, repelling foes from entry by land into the Peloponnese peninsula.

Admission Ticket Free

Ancient Nemea

Driving through the grape yards of the largest wine production zone in Greece, we will visit one of the best wineries. People will gladly give you a small tour showing you the grape yards, the storage barrels, explaining you the procedure that takes place until the bottling. In the end, you will be offered to taste some of their best varieties while having a view of the Nemean Valley.

30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Archaeological Museum of Nemea

Archaeological site and Museum of Nemea shows you interesting things about the Nemean Pan Hellenic Games.

30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ktima Bairaktaris

After the visit to the site, we will head towards one of the Nemean wineries. Driving through the grape yards of the largest wine production zone in Greece, we will visit one of the best wineries. People will gladly give you a small tour showing you the grape yards, the storage barrels, explaining you the procedure that takes place until the bottling. In the end, you will be offered to taste some of their best varieties while having a view of the Nemean Valley.

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Nafplio

Lastly, we will drive towards the city of Nafplio for our last stop, considered the most scenic city, it functioned as the capital of Greece until 1834. After walking in the idyllic old city we will stop for lunch at a traditional tavern by the sea.

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Acronauplia

We will drive up to the castle of Acronafplia for a panoramic view of Nafplio.

15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Bourtzi (pass by)

Bourtzi, a huge port opened to the Aegean Sea and the unique architecture of the old city of Nafplion revealing Venetian, neoclassical and oriental elements.

Admission Ticket Free

Athens (pass by)

We will drive back to Athens.

Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Specialized infant seats are available
Accommodation (If you need our help we work with some of the best hotels in each area, we only need to know the number of the rooms)
The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside any site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by [BRAND].

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 5 Days TOP Highlights in Mainland and Islands of Greece?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 5 Days TOP Highlights in Mainland and Islands of Greece?

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Apr 2025

Q: What's included in the price?

The following is included:

Cruise VIP tickets.
Private transportation.
Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off.
Wine Tasting.
Bottled water.
Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.].

The following is NOT included:

Accommodation (We work with some of the best hotels. We have to know the number of the rooms).
Entrance Fees.
Licensed Tour guide on request (Additional cost).

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Wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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