5Days Athens & Mainland

Day 1: Arrival in Athens

Arrive at Athens International Airport, where you’ll be greeted and transferred to your hotel. You’ll have the rest of the day to relax and settle in, or you can choose to join a guided Athens City Tour. This tour takes you through Athens’ striking contrasts, blending ancient monuments with vibrant modern life. Highlights include the Acropolis, the Acropolis Museum, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch, and the Panathenaic Stadium, site of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. You’ll also visit the Erechtheion, the Temple of Athena Nike, and the iconic Parthenon, a symbol of ancient Greek architecture and philosophy. End the tour with a visit to the new Acropolis Museum, home to an impressive collection of sculptures and artifacts from the ancient world.

Day 2: Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon

Today, enjoy a scenic Cape Sounion Tour. Drive along Athens’ beautiful coastal road, passing through Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, and Varkiza before reaching Cape Sounion, at the southernmost point of Attica. Here, you’ll visit the stunning Temple of Poseidon, with its towering white marble columns overlooking the Aegean Sea and the Saronic Gulf. You’ll have free time to walk around the promontory, take in the breathtaking views, or simply relax. Return to Athens for the evening.

Day 3: Day Tour to Argolis (Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nafplio)

Today, embark on a full-day Argolis Tour, with a delicious lunch included. Depart Athens and drive along the Saronic Gulf to the Corinth Canal, which connects the Aegean and Ionian Seas (short stop). Continue on to Mycenae, the ancient city famed for its association with the Homeric tales of the Trojan War. Visit the Lion’s Gate, the Cyclopean Walls, and the Royal Tombs. Then, proceed to Nafplio, a picturesque town nestled at the foot of the Palamidi Fortress. After a photo stop, head to Epidaurus, home to the famous Ancient Theatre renowned for its perfect acoustics. After a full day of exploration, return to Athens.

Day 4: Day Tour to Delphi

Today’s Delphi Tour will take you to one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece. Drive through the fertile Beotia Plain, passing the towns of Thebes, Levadia, and Arachova (short stop). Arrive at Delphi, the ancient center of the world and the home of the Oracle of Apollo. Explore the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo, visit the Temple of Apollo, the Treasury of the Athenians, and the fascinating Delphi Archaeological Museum, which houses masterpieces such as the Charioteer of Delphi. After a delicious lunch in the village of Delphi, we return to Athens for the evening.

Day 5: Departure

After breakfast, enjoy your transfer to Athens International Airport for your departure flight.

Package Includes:

• Accommodation: 4- or 5-star hotels in Athens (4 nights)
• Transfers: Round-trip airport transfers and transportation throughout the tour
• Sightseeing: Athens City Tour, Cape Sounion Tour, Argolis Day Tour (with lunch), Delphi Day Tour (with lunch)