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From the sites of major historical importance in Argolis, the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games at Olympia, the mystical Oracle of Apollo at Delphi, and the awe-inspiring suspended in the air Meteora monasteries, each destination offers a unique glimpse of Greek heritage and culture.
Why Hellenic Private Tours?
Flexible tours and services tailored to your needs.
Professional, certified drivers fluent in English.
Well maintained, latest model Mercedes vehicles (sedans, minivans & minibuses), licensed andcertified for tourist use by the state authorities.
Exceptional client feedback from around the world.
Dedicated customer service team available for prompt assistance.
Extensive network of licensed, experienced tour guides available upon request.
Lawatan sepintas lalu
Apa yang termasuk
- Bottled Water
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional Drivers (Not licensed to accompany you into the sites)
- Private transportation
Tidak termasuk
- All meals
- Four Local Licensed tour guides upon request, depending availability (Additional Cost: 1100 Euros)
- Airport pickup/drop-off on request (additional fee varies by vehicle type)
- Gratuities
- Hotel Accommodation
- Entance Fees
Hari demi hari
- Corinth Canal The Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, arguably making the peninsula an island. The canal was dug through the Isthmus at sea level and has no locks. It is 6.4 kilometers (4 miles) in length and only 21.4 meters (70 ft) wide at its base, making it impassable for most modern ships. Nowadays it has little economic importance and is mainly a tourist attraction. The canal was initially proposed in classical times and a failed effort was made to build it in the 1st century AD. Construction started in 1881 but was hampered by geological and financial problems that bankrupted the original builders. It was completed in 1893 but, due to the canal's narrowness, navigational problems and periodic closures to repair landslides from its steep walls, it failed to attract the level of traffic expected by its operators.
- Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos) At Ancient Corinth the traveler has the potentiality to visit: The temple of Apollo This temple is one of the earliest Doric temples in the Peloponnese and the Greek mainland. Built around 560 B.C.E., of local oolithic 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. The St. Paul's Step During Paul s stay in Corinth, he was brought for judgment before the proconsul Lucius Junius Gallio Annaeanus on the accusation of conducting illegal teachings. According to tradition, the site of Paul s trial was the Bema, a large elevated rostrum standing prominently in the centre of the Roman Forum of ancient Corinth and from where the city's officials addressed the public. Probably because of the monument's connection to Saint Paul, the Bema was transformed into a Christian church during the Byzantine period.
- Archaeological Museum of Corinth In the museum galleries are exhibited: Finds dated to the Prehistoric Period from the area of Ancient Corinth, the Korakou Hill and the site of Zygouries (Prehistoric Gallery) Finds from the Geometric, Archaic, Classical and Hellenistic City of Corinth (Classical Gallery - under reconstruction - accessible to the public in 2016) Finds from the Roman, Byzantine and Frankish City. Finds from the Sanctuary of Asklepios and the Early Christian cemetery (Asklepieion Gallery) A selection of statues, sculpture, Greek and Latin inscriptions, as well as finds related to the presence of the Jewish community in the area can also be seen (Atrium). A new (East) gallery currently under construction, will be added to the Museum in 2016, hosting finds from the komai (smaller settlements) and the sanctuaries of Corinth, as well as the twin Kouroi found in the cemetery of ancient Tenea.
- The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus Epidaurus (3rd Century B.C) is a spiritual place worth visiting for its sites such as the Sanctuary of Aesculapius and the ancient Theater with its unique acoustics. The Sanctuary of Aesculapius was a healing and culture center of ancient times and the Theater of Epidaurus is one of the very few that retains its original circular Orchestra and it is a rare aesthetic sight, still used in our days.
- Tolon Tolon is a sea town, 7 kilometers (4 miles) east of Nafplion. You will enjoy your lunch at a traditional family owned restaurant enjoying the view of the Saronic gulf.
- Nafplio is a seaport town in the Peloponnese in Greece that has expanded up the hillsides near the north end of the Argolic Gulf. The town was an important seaport held under a succession of royal houses in the Middle Ages as part of the lordship of Argos and Nafplia, held initially by the de la Roche following the Fourth Crusade before coming under the Republic of Venice and, lastly, the Ottoman Empire. The town was the capital of the First Hellenic Republic and of the Kingdom of Greece, from the start of the Greek Revolution in 1821 until 1834. Nafplio is now the capital of the regional unit of Argolis.
- Mycenae Mycenae was the center of power in the Late Bronze age from 16th century B.C. to 11th century B.C. The Acropolis of Mycenae protected the royal families inside the famous Cyclopean walls. The Lion Gates, followed by a steep path through ancient buildings and pathways, will lead you to the Palace of the mighty leader of the Greeks against the Trojans, Agamemnon who was murdered by his wife Clytemnestra and her lover after he had returned victorious from the Trojan War. Leaving the Acropolis of Mycenae we make a short stop on another hill opposite the Palace, visiting an impressive monument, the Treasury of Atreus also known as the Tomb of Agamemnon.
- Olympia After the conclusion of the Argolis tour, we will continue driving through the mountains, in central Peloponnese, reaching the village of Olympia, and stay for the night. Olympia is well known for the Olympic Games, held every four years to honor God Zeus, beginning in 776 B.C. We will spend the night at a local hotel.
- Archaeological Site of Olympia The next morning after breakfast we will visit: The Temple of Zeus The massive temple of Zeus, the most important building in the Altis, standing in its very centre, is the largest temple in the Peloponnese, considered by many to be the perfect example of Doric architecture. The Temple of Hera The temple of Hera, one of the oldest monumental temples in Greece, stands in the north-west corner of the sacred precinct of the Altis, on the south slopes of Kronios hill, protected by a powerful terrace wall. This temple is the place where the Olympic Flame lights every four years. The workshop of Phedias West of the sacred enclosure, directly opposite to the temple of Zeus, was the workshop of Pheidias where the great sculptor crafted the gigantic chryselephantine statue of Zeus, listed as one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Ancient Stadium of Olympia This is the place which hosted the ancient Olympic Games and the Heraia, the women's games in honour of Hera.
- Archaeological Museum of Olympia The Archaeological Museum of Olympia, one of the most important museums in Greece, presents the long history of the most celebrated sanctuary of antiquity, the sanctuary of Zeus, father of both gods and men, where the Olympic games were born. The museum's permanent exhibition contains finds from the excavations in the sacred precinct of the Altis dating from prehistoric times to the Early Christian period. Among the many precious exhibits the sculpture collection, for which the museum is most famous, the bronze collection, the richest collection of its type in the world, and the large terracottas collection, are especially noteworthy.
- Charilaos Trikoupis Rio-Antirrio Bridge Concluding our visit at Olympia, we will continue driving towards Delphi. En route we will find the Charilaos Trikoupis bridge, one of the world's longest multi-span cable-stayed bridges and longest of the fully suspended type. It crosses the Gulf of Corinth near Patras, linking the town of Rio on the Peloponnese peninsula to Antirrio on mainland Greece by road. It opened one day before the Athens 2004 Summer Olympics, on 12 August 2004, and was used to transport the Olympic Flame.
- Nafpaktos Old Port Nafpaktos, also known as Lepanto, is a seaside village situated on a bay on the north coast of the Gulf of Corinth. We will make a short stop for pictures or we may enjoy our coffee by the sea.
- Galaxidi The next picturesque village that we find on the way to Delphi is Galaxidi. Little Galaxidi curves around a seafront hillock, with narrow cobblestone streets connecting the well-sheltered harbours to either side. The older harbour was a major shipbuilding centre during the 19th century, a prosperous era when the town acquired its fine crop of stone mansions. It’s known locally as Hirolakas, or 'Widows' Port', remembering the wives who waited in vain for seamen husbands whose ships never came home.
- Itea Itea is a new town founded in 1830 and probably owes its name due to the many willows that grew in the region. Itea is an important resort and the most important and biggest port of Fokida prefecture. In its commercial port are being loaded the bauxites from the bauxite mines operating in the region.
- Delphi Delphi is both an archaeological site and a modern town on the southwestern slope of Mount Parnassus in the valley of Phocis. In Greek mythology, it was the navel of the earth, the site of the Delphic Oracle and a major site for the worship of god Apollo after he slew the Python, a dragon who protected the navel of the earth. We will spend the night at a local hotel.
- Delphi The next morning, we will visit Castalia spring, the ancient Sanctuary of Apollo, the Treasury of the Athenians, the ancient Stadium, the ancient Theatre, the unique bronze Charioteer, the Temple of Athena Pronea and the Gymnasium.
- Delphi Archaeological Museum The Archaeological Museum of Delphi, one of the most important in Greece, exhibits the history of the Delphic sanctuary, site of the most famous ancient Greek oracle. Its rich collections are comprised primarily of architectural sculpture, statues and minor objects donated to the sanctuary. These reflect its religious, political and artistic activities from its early years in the eight century BC to its decline in Late Antiquity. The museum is housed in a two-storey building with a total surface area of 2270 square metres, with fourteen exhibition rooms, 558 square metres of storerooms and conservation laboratories for pottery, metal objects and mosaics.
- Arachova The traditional town of Arachova is located just 10km from Delphi. A visit in Arachova, reveals the charming combining of the old with the new, at the holy grounds of the mountain of Apollo.
- Kalambaka We will continue driving through the mountains of central Greece, arriving at Kalambaka, an important town well known due to the second largest and most important complexes of Eastern Orthodox Monasteries in Greece after Mount Athos, Meteora. We will spend the night in a hotel at Kalambaka. Time allowed, we will watch the awesome sunset from the rock of Meteora. We will spend the night at a local hotel.
- Meteora The next morning, we will visit three from the six suspended in the air Monasteries, built on natural sand stone rock pillars. The Meteora Monasteries date back to the 11th century and are included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage sites. The James Bond movie for your eyes only was filmed at the Monastery of Holy Trinity.
- Thermopylae Museum The Thermopylae or else the Hot Gates is an important town well known for the battle among the Greek forces including the 300 Spartans and their leader King Leonidas and the Persians in 480 BC, commemorated by Simonides in the famous epitaph, "Go tell the Spartans, stranger passing by, That here obedient to their laws we lie." The monument of King Leonidas was erected by the battlefield reminding all of us of the sacrifice of those patriots for a free country.
Tempat berjumpa & pengambilan
Pengambilan di hotel termasuk untuk semua pelancong.
Airport Pickup:Your driver will meet you upon your arrival at the Athens International Airport - “Eleftherios Venizelos”, at the customs exit, holding an H.P. Tours sign with your name on. Port pickup: Your driver will meet you at the Piraeus Port cruise ship terminal, holding an H.P. Tours sign with your name on. Notice that Piraeus port has three terminals, Terminal A, B and C. Depending on the terminal that your ship will dock at, your driver will be waiting for you at the corresponding exit. (e.g. If your ship docks at Terminal A, your driver will meet you at the Terminal A exit etc.) In case your ship docks at Terminal B or Terminal C and the corresponding exit gate is closed, you will need to take the shuttle bus to come to Terminal A (3 MIN RIDE), where your driver will be waiting for you.
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Perkara yang perlu diketahui
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Your tour is totally private. No unknown passengers will participate in your group.
- Infant car seats are available upon request
Polisi pembatalan
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Ulasan pelancong
This was a really good tour. Jimmy an exceptional guide. He was very knowledgeable, informative and accommodating. Because of his local knowledge we saw places not on usual itineraries. Nice accommodation, comfortable vehicle. Good recommendations for places to eat. Definitely recommend HP Tours.
Four friends (2 Couples) had a wonderful 4 day tour with our driver Kyriakos returning with great memories and a thorough understanding of Greece. The well planned itinerary made our journey smooth & effortless. Everything was organised to relieve any stress for accommodation , restaurants and visiting the sites. Kyriakos was professional, personable, courteous and obliging to our requests. His knowledgeable information was wonderful. His driving was excellent as a responsible and safe driver making the longer journeys a very comfortable drive. The Mini Van was very comfortable and always clean. Kyriakos was excellent at making sure the car was attended to each day. Prior to the trip Frank, George & Natalia were always very prompt & helpful replying to any questions we had. We highly recommend HP Tours for a fabulous trip.
We were driven all over the Greece mainland........Driver and arrangements were excellent ( one of the hotel rooms was somewhat cramped )..Our driver Tassos made good recommendations about places to eat and he was very professional and helpful...we felt were well taken care of...Pricing of the tour was very reasonable and communication from the office was excellent. We highly recommend HP Tours....
The tour and guide expertise were excellent. Each of the stops were well organized. We enjoyed all of the expertise provided by the guide.
We had a great time with Jimmy… made our tour extra special with all the wonderful memories i will bring home… highly recommended
I can't begin to say enough about how fantastic the Argolis, Olympia, Delphi & Meteora trip was. I felt I was in good hands from the beginning as Frank quickly answered every question I had when I was trying to figure out if this was the right trip for us. Our driver, Panos, was fantastic. He was very personable and freely shared his knowledge of the countryside with us. Thanks to him we got an enhanced understanding of the land and the people. His choices of restaurants were wonderful and we greatly enjoyed our meals throughout the trip. And with the relationships he has built over the years, he got us the best tables at all the restaurants. We had HP Tours hire guides for us at each stop and we are so glad we did. The guides HP Tours engaged for us were friendly, knowledgeable and willing to answer any and all questions we had. They brought the ruins (and other places we visited) to life and gave us a better understanding of what we were seeing. Hiring them was well worth the additional cost. The Mercedes van was very comfortable and the hotels Frank chose for the trip were wonderful and certainly added to our overall experience. It is no wonder that Hellenic Private Tours has won number awards from TripAdvisors. They richly deserve all the accolades. Thank you, Frank, Panos & Hellenic Private Tours!
We had an excellent experience with HP Tours for this 4 day private tour. The planning and booking was seamless, with Frank being very responsive and patient. Our driver Jimmy was excellent, with outstanding service that consistently made us feel at ease and comfortable throughout the trip. He is an experienced and safe driver, and very patient and accommodating to our requests. The vehicle was very clean and new. Highly recommend experiencing Greece with HP Tours!
HP tours was recommended through a family friend who visited Greece previously. My family and I went on the 4 day tour of Argolis Olympia Delphi and Meteora from 17 March 2024 to 20 March 2024, and was brought around by Panos. Panos was responsible, attentive to our needs and knowledgeable during the course of the trip and we enjoyed our vacation thoroughly. Kudos to H.P Tours for making our first ever trip to Greece a memorable one.
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Berapa lama pengalaman ini berlangsung?
Berlangsung selama 4 hari.
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Pengambilan di hotel termasuk untuk semua pelancong.
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Beroperasi pada Setiap hari. Bermula 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00
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