Bolton Travel

Introduction

• Day 01 : ATHENS ARRIVAL ( ATHENS )

  Welcome to Athens , Capital City of Greece Upon arrival at Athens Airport,
  our representative will be waiting for youat airport, who will take you to the hotel in Athens.
  Stay remainder of the day at leisure.( Private Transfer)
  Overnight : ATHENS

• Day 02 : CORINTH CANAL, EPIDAURUS & OLYMPIA (NAUPLIA /OLYMPIA )(B)

  Breakfast At Hotel
  Early on the first day of the tour, you will be collected from your hotel, your luggage loaded onto the air conditioned luxury coach and you will make your way westward towards the Peloponnese. Your first stop will be at the Corinth Canal. The Ancient Greeks had slaves drag boats across the narrow spit of land that separated the Aegean Sea from the Adriatic Sea; modern man has created a canal to allow ships to pass. The Corinth Canal is a wonder of modern engineering; we will stop here for a short time to take in this modern marvel. Leaving Corinth, the tour makes its way to Epidaurus to visit the town’s incredible amphitheatre. This well- preserved site, built over two thousand years ago has some of the most perfect acoustics you will ever experience. Somebody standing on the stage can be heard whispering from the back row. Epidaurus has to be experienced to be believed and your guide will give you more information on this fascinating place. After Epidaurus, the coach makes its way to the town of Napflio, the first capital of Greece, a picturesque town with an intriguing fort in the centre of its harbour. After lunch, the coach then makes its way to Ancient Mycenae, home to some of the oldest civilisations found in Greece. The home of the lauded King Agamemnon this ancient site was once one of the most important centres of the Bronze Age. The famous Lions Gate is the crowning jewel of the archaeological site which you will have the chance to explore with you English speaking guide. After this tour, the coach will make its way to the town of Olympia in the west of the Peloponnese, where you will check into your hotel for the evening. Dinner is included. This is a great opportunity to get to know your travelling companions and reflect on the amazing sights you have seen
  Meals : Breakfast & Dinner
  Overnight:- Olympia

• Day 03 : ANCIENT OLYMPIA & DELPHI (DELPHI)(B)

  Breakfast At Hotel

  After breakfast and checkout, you will board the coach for the quick journey to the site of Ancient Olympia, home of the Ancient Olympic Games and the site where the flame for every Modern Olympic Games is lit. The tour of this fascinating site will take in the Sanctuary of Zeus and the rest of the site of the Ancient Olympic Games. Your English speaking guide will give you a complete overview of the site and its fascinating temples and stadiums. Your entry will also take you into the Olympia Archaeological Museum where artefacts from the ancient games are on display. After your time at the Olympic site, you will board the coach and travel North to the port town of Patras and then to the East to Rio. At Rio, the coach will travel over the largest suspension bridge in Greece. A marvel of modern engineering, the bridge spans the Gulf of Corinth, joining the Peloponnese to the Greek Mainland. Once over the bridge, the coach makes its way north to the quaint town of Nafpaktos. Later in the afternoon, you will travel to the ancient town of Delphi, where you will check into your hotel for the evening. Dinner will be provided at hotel’s restaurant.
  Meals : Breakfast & Dinner
  Overnight :- Delphi

• Day 04 : DELPHI & METEORA (KALAMBAKA)(B)

  Breakfast At Hotel

  Today will be one of the more memorable days of the tour. Checking out of your hotel after breakfast, the coach will take you the short distance to the site of the

  Sanctuary at Delphi. This is one of the most sacred and beautiful ancient sites in Greece. Nestled high in the hills at the foot of Mount Parnassos, Delphi has been

  part of the Greek psyche for many centuries being home to the famous oracle and the vestal virgins who used to tend to the Temple. You will spend the morning

  discovering this fascinating ancient site for yourself. Your guide will give you more information about this very special place, letting you take in the ruins of the

  temples, bath houses, and the well preserved amphitheatre. Your entry ticket also gives you admittance to the Delphi Archaeological Museum with its fascinating

  array of artefacts. Around lunch time you will board the coach and make your way to the town of Kalambaka, travelling through the towns of Amphissa, Lamia and

  Trikala on the way. The landscape changes as you travel north, the mountains become starker and the land more lush. Arriving in Kalambaka, you will check into

  your hotel and have dinner.
  Meals : Breakfast & Dinner

  Overnight :- Kalambaka

• Day 05 : METEORA & ATHENS ( ATHENS )(B )

  Breakfast At Hotel

  Waking in Kalambaka in the shadow of the mountains, you will spend the morning at one of the most unique places on the plant. After you have your breakfast and

  check out of the hotel, the coach will wind its way up the mountain to the site of the monasteries at Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Meteora means

  “suspended in air” which is literally how most see these monasteries, perched high up on the sheer cliff and mountain faces. This site has been fascinating visitors for

  decades. In olden times, there were no stairs and access to these structures, with supplies winched up to the monks by pulleys and windlasses. The monks would

  move between the monasteries using retractable robe ladders. Today, these ancient wonders are still home to many monks. On the tour of the monasteries you

  will visit some of the monasteries that are more easily accessible to the public and take is their artistic wonders, marvelling at the very different life of those who

  spend their day hovering high in the sky like eagles. After the tour of Meteora, the coach will take you back to Athens, travelling though Thermopylae, the place where

  300 Spartans held of the Persian army. After a short stop for photos, you will travel through the town of Kamena Vourla and back to Athens to your accommodation

  hotel accommodation for the night. Meals : Breakfast & Dinner

  Overnight : Athens

• Day 06 : ATHENS CITY TOUR ( ATHENS )(B)

  Breakfast At Hotel

  Discover some of Greece’s greatest treasures and the best of modern Athens on this morning or afternoon Athens sightseeing tour. With an expert guide, take a coach

  tour of top Athens sites, including the Greek Parliament and Panathenaic Stadium, stage of the first modern Olympic Games. Then, explore the mighty Acropolis on

  foot to see the glorious Parthenon and other highlights. Want to add more sightseeing in Athens? Upgrade your morning tour to include entry to the Acropolis

  Museum to see its incredible Parthenon friezes, and other archaeological exhibits. Meals:- Breakfast & Dinner

  Overnight : ATHENS

• Day 07 : ATHENS – MYKONOS ( MYKONOS)(B)

  Post Breakfast

  Your luxury transfer will take you from your Athens Hotel to the ferry port in good

  time for you fast ferry to Mykonos. Morning departures are chosen, and with a travel time normally 3.5 Hours. Upon Arrival at Mykonos Port transfer to your hotel in Mykonos. Rest of the day at leisure.
  Overnight :MYKONOS

• Day 08 : DELOS TOUR ( MYKONOS )(B)

  Breakfast at Hotel .
  Seize the opportunity to take a trip back in time and visit the island of Delos, the most famous and sacred of all islands in antiquity. According to Greek mythology, Apollo, god of Light – the sun, and Artemis, goddess of the moon, were born on Delos – infamous birthplace of Light, which the Greeks always regarded as precious. We bring you to the heart of a destination that will mark an unforgettable experience for you and where you will be accompanied by an exceptional certified guide. An entire ancient city awaits. The visitors will have the chance to explore remarkable monuments such as the Stoa of Phillipe, the Propylaia, the Collosus of the Naxians and the Temples of Apollo before the last stop in front of the Sacred Lake and the eternal Naxian Lions.
  Overnight :- MYKONOS

• Day 09 : MYKONOS – SANTORINI ( SANTORINI)(B)

  Breakfast at Hotel .
  Enjoy the morning at leisure on Mykonos and then take an ferry to Santorini. Upon arrival in Santorini you will see why almost every postcard picture of Greece is of

  this island. Transfer to your hotel to get settled in. It’s only in Santorini where you can find white-washed blue-domed churches, world famous sunsets, spectacular

  views of a caldera, delicious wine, and of course the beaches!Santorini Island Greece or else Thira, as it is officially called, is definitely ranked on the top positions of the elite island destinations worldwide. Those of you who have already been there certainly agree with it, as everything around the island breathes

  out a sense of magic that is hard to forget.

  Overnight : SANTORINI

• Day 10: Last Day In SANTORINI & OIA DAY TOUR (B)

  Breakfast at Hotel .
  Enjoy a day of discovery on Santorini island with this tour from Fira. With an itinerary that covers all the must-see sights, the tour lets you find your own favorite spots on the island. Visit the volcanic Red Beach, Akrotiri Archaeological Site, a winery, the Mt. Profitis Ilias summit, and then finish on a high note as you watch the sun slip into the sea from Oia village. A tasting of Santorini’s distinctive wine is included.

  End Of Your Trip