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Epidavros

Highlights of Ancient Greece

12 days from £8,315pp
Epidavros
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Tour highlights

  • Explore the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum with a private guide.

  • Visit the site of ancient Delphi where the oracle was said to serve.

  • Walk around the site of Olympia, where the original Olympic Games took place.

  • Explore the archaeological remains on the island of Delos.

  • Walk around the historic site of Epidavros, home to an ancient theatre and healing retreat.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international flights
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

With international flights from a choice of airports including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Athens. Arriving in Athens, you’ll be met by your driver and taken to your hotel. Later, you’ll meet your driver and guide for a panoramic introduction to the city.

    • Acropolis, Athens
      Acropolis, Athens
    • Erechtheum, Athens
      Erechtheum, Athens
    • Stoa of Attalos, Ancient Agora
      Stoa of Attalos, Ancient Agora

  • Today, you’ll meet with your private guide and embark on a private walking tour of the Acropolis followed by a visit to the fantastic Acropolis Museum. The rest of the day is yours to explore the city further.

    • The Acropolis, Athens
      The Acropolis, Athens
    • Acropolis, Athens
      Acropolis, Athens
    • Grecian vases
      Grecian vases

  • This morning, meet your driver and journey north to the site of ancient Delphi, located in a dramatic position on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. Your guide will bring the remains to life — these were once home to the legendary Oracle of Delphi.

    • Changing of the guards, Athens
      Changing of the guards, Athens
    • Views over Monastiraki Square, Athens
      Views over Monastiraki Square, Athens
    • Tower of the Winds, Athens
      Tower of the Winds, Athens

  • On your last day in Athens, you’ll explore the site of the ancient Agora, which is located in the heart of Athens. Afterwards, you’ll visit the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, home to original pieces from numerous archaeological sites throughout Greece.

    • Theatre of Dionysus, Athens
      Theatre of Dionysus, Athens
    • Plaka, Athens
      Plaka, Athens
    • Views over Athens, Greece
      Views over Athens, Greece

  • Today meet your guide and journey to Olympia. Upon arrival, you’ll visit a local restaurant for a hearty lunch accompanied by wine.

    • Ancient Olympia, Greece
      Ancient Olympia, Greece
    • Site of Ancient Olympia, Greece
      Site of Ancient Olympia, Greece
    • Site of Ancient Olympia, Greece
      Site of Ancient Olympia, Greece

  • This morning you’ll meet your guide for a walking tour of ancient Olympia — the original setting for the Olympic Games — along with the Olympia Museum. Afterwards, meet your driver and transfer to the seaside town of Nafplio.

    • Statue of Athlete, Olympia
      Statue of Athlete, Olympia
    • Bourtzi Fortress, Nafplio
      Bourtzi Fortress, Nafplio
    • View over the stadium, Ancient Olympia
      View over the stadium, Ancient Olympia

  • Today visit the site of Epidavros and meet with your private guide. Together, you’ll explore the ancient Greek theatre, where performances are still held today, and the adjacent site, which was once a healing retreat.

    • Theatre of Epidaurus, Greece
      Theatre of Epidaurus, Greece
    • Olive oil tasting, Melas
      Olive oil tasting, Melas
    • Melas olive oil, Epidavros
      Melas olive oil, Epidavros

  • Meet your driver and transfer back to Athens. On the way, you’ll stop at the site of Mycenae and visit the 3,300-year-old Tomb of Agamemnon, a small museum and a hilltop archaeological site. Afterwards, there’s a visit to a local winery for lunch and some wine tasting.

    • Parthenon, Athens
      Parthenon, Athens
    • Monastiraki, Athens
      Monastiraki, Athens
    • Local house, Nafplio
      Local house, Nafplio

  • You’ll have a transfer to the port this morning where you’ll board the ferry for Mykonos. On arrival, you’ll be met by a representative and driven to your hotel. You have the remainder of the afternoon to relax and begin to explore Mykonos.

    • Mykonos Town, Mykonos
      Mykonos Town, Mykonos
    • Mykonos Town, Mykonos
      Mykonos Town, Mykonos
    • Streets of Mykonos Town, Mykonos
      Streets of Mykonos Town, Mykonos

  • Venture off the island of Mykonos today on a privately guided excursion to the island of Delos, where you’ll have a tour of the archaeological site there — a hub of commerce and culture for the whole of the Mediterranean in ancient times. You’ll have the afternoon free.

    • Lion statues, Delos
      Lion statues, Delos
    • Temple, Delos
      Temple, Delos
    • Statue of a husband and wife, Delos
      Statue of a husband and wife, Delos

  • Today you’ll be at leisure to relax and enjoy your last day in Greece using the hotel facilities or further exploring Mykonos.

    • Octopus drying, Mykonos Town
      Octopus drying, Mykonos Town
    • Little Venice, Mykonos
      Little Venice, Mykonos
    • Church of Agios Nikolaos, Mykonos Town
      Church of Agios Nikolaos, Mykonos Town

  • You’ll meet your driver this morning for a transfer to the airport and your flight home. Your return flight will arrive the same day.

    • Windmills, Mykonos
      Windmills, Mykonos
    • Windmill, Mykonos
      Windmill, Mykonos
    • Boat off Platis Gialos, Mykonos
      Boat off Platis Gialos, Mykonos

Accommodation options

While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodation, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

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When to go

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Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Athens
 
Olympia
 
Nafplio
 
Mykonos
 

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