4-Day Classical Greece Tour & Meteora

Begin your 4-day classical tour of Greece with an early morning pickup from central Athens hotels. Travel in an air-conditioned minibus along the national highway toward the majestic Peloponnese peninsula. On the way, stop at the impressive Corinth Canal to admire and photograph this engineering marvel. Continue through scenic hillsides and coastal towns to Epidaurus, home to the 4th-century BC theater renowned for its exceptional acoustics and preservation. Next, visit the picturesque seaside town of Nafplion, followed by the ancient Acropolis of Mycenae, where you will explore the Palace, cyclopean walls, the Treasure of Atreides, Lion’s Gate, and the tomb attributed to King Agamemnon. Conclude the day in Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, where you will dine and spend the night.

On the second day, explore Olympia’s archaeological site, including the altar, stadium, and museum, home to the chryselephantine statue of Zeus. Continue your journey through Eliad and Achaia, crossing the Rio–Antirion suspension bridge before arriving at Delphi for the evening. On the third day, visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Delphi and its museum, including the Bronze Charioteer, before traveling through Amphissa, Lamia, and Trikala to Kalambaka for dinner and overnight stay. On the final day, explore the stunning Meteora monasteries perched atop sandstone cliffs, including Aghios Stefanos, Varlaam, and Rousanou. On the return to Athens, stop at Thermopylae to view the statue of Spartan King Leonidas, before concluding the tour around 7 pm. Visitors should follow monastery dress codes, with sleeveless clothing and shorts over the knee prohibited for men, and skirts or shawls provided for women.