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DAYS PROGRAM : 1 KM Day 1 Athens - Arrival 25 Day 2 Athens   Day 3 Nafplio or Tolon 150 Day 4 Olympia 170 Day 5 Delphi 240 Day 6 Kalambaka or Larissa 380 Day 7 Athens 350 Day 8 Athens - Departure 25

1st day : Athens
Welcome at the Athens airport.
Delivery of the car according to the chosen category. Departure for Athens. Accommodation in Athens according to the chosen hotel category.

2nd day : Athens
Athens is the historical capital of Europe and the centre of modern civilization. To visit, the Acropolis, symbol of the city, also named “sacred rock”, the Parthenon and the new museum of the Acropolis, the old scenic city of Plaka and its picturesque narrow streets, Monastiraki and the Flea Market, Syntagma Square and the change of the guards.
Night in Athens according to the chosen hotel category.

3rd day : Nafplio or Tolon
The Corinth Canal joins the Gulf of Corinth to the Aegean Sea and is more than 6 km long. The first attempt to dig the channel was made by Neron in 67 AD, but was quickly abandoned because too expensive. The digging started again in 1881 through the Greek government and ended in 1893.
Mycenae is an ancient city founded around 1700 BC and was discovered in 1876 by Heinrich Schliemann. The site abounds in archaeological treasures such as the citadel, the gate of the Lions, the circles with graves and the vaulting graves.
Nafplio was the capital of Greece from 1828 until 1834 after numerous invasions made by Francs, Venetians and Turcs. Nowadays it is an animated resort town surrounded by two fortresses: Acronafplio and Palamidi.
Night in Nafplio or Tolo according to the chosen hotel category.

4th day : Olympia
Olympia was a sanctuary, not a city, and was only inhabitated by religious and priests. To discover, the temple of Zeus and the sport structures that were made for the Olympic Games, tradition that started in 776 BC. Nowadays, the Olympic flame is lit there a few months before the beginning of the opening ceremony of the winter and the summer Olympic Games.
Accommodation in Olympia according to the chosen hotel category.

5th day : Delphi
The Rio-Antirio Bridge, 3 km long, joins the north coast of the Peloponnese to Continental Greece since 2004, and it is now a symbol of modern Greece. On the site of Delphi you will visit the Panhellenic sanctuary, dedicated to the God Apollo, including the very famous oracle of Delphi, the Pythoness. According to Greek mythology, Delphi was the centre of the world. To visit: the temple of Apollo, the theatre, the stadium and the temple of Athena.
Accommodation in Delphi, according to the chosen hotel category.


6th day : Kalambaka or Larissa
The monasteries of the Meteora, which belong to the patrimony of the UNESCO since 1988, are situated on the summit of rocks called Meteora. The first monasteries are from the XIVth century. Only 4 monasteries from the 24 initially built are still in activity: Agios Nikolaos, Agios Stefanos, Aghia Triada and the monastery of the Transfiguration.
Accommodation in Kalambaka or Larissa according to the chosen hotel category.

7th day : Athens
The Lycabettus Hill at 277 meters, is in fact the highest point of the city of Athens. It offers an exceptional panorama on the city and its surroundings.
The Cape Sounion is located 65 km from Athens at the east end of Attica. It is a sanctuary dedicated to the God Poseidon and from which the ruins overlook the sea at about 60 metres high. The cape is wellknown for its wonderful sunset on the Saronic Gulf.
Accommodation in Athens according to the chosen hotel category.

8th day : Athens – departure
Return of the vehicle at the Athens airport. Departure flight or stay in a hotel in Athens or surroundings.
Important notice : according to the hotel disponibilities, the different stages of the journey may be inverted.

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1st day : Heraklion
Accommodation in Heraklion according to the chosen hotel category.

2nd day : Rethymnon

The city of Rethymnon was built in the antiquity and keeps until today many traces of its historical past thanks to the Venetian and Turkish ruins that are still standing there. To discover : the old city that dates quite entirely from the Venetian time, the old port with its picturesque houses and its numerous taverns, the venetian loggia from the XVIIth century and the venetian fortress from the XVIth century.
Accommodation in Rethymnon according to the chosen hotel category.

3rd day : Chania
Chania is the second city of the island with about 55,000 inhabitants. It is considered one of the most beautiful city of Crete, thanks among others to its Venetian port and its lighthouse from the XVth century. See the covered market, the vicinity of the Splantzia behind the port and the Greek orthodox cathedral.
Accommodation in Chania according to the chosen hotel category.

4th day : Kokkinos Pyrgos
Kokkinos Pirgos is a small fishing village typically Cretan where you will enjoy to rest. Nearby, you will find the archaeological site of Phaistos and the grots of Matala.
The palace of Phaistos has about 8,300 m2 of surface and it is the second Minoan site on the island after Knossos. It is articulated around a central square heading to the palace, the shopping area, the habitations and tiers probably made for the festivities and religious ceremonies.
Matala is a resort especially known for its artificial neolythic grottos

that were the guide spots of a hippy community during the 60’s. During the Minoan time, Matala was the port of the city of Phaistos.
Accommodation in Kokkonis – Pyrgos according to the chosen hotel category.

5th day : Ierapetra
Ierapetra is known as the most southern city of Europe facing the Lybian Sea. The city is made of two distinct parts, the old city located on the hills, its medevial and narrow streets with a very rustic atmosphere where one can find the mosque and the “house of Napoleon” and the new city, modern and very lively.
Chrissi is an uninhabitated island quite accessible for one day excursions departing from Ierapetra. The island is well-known for its white sandy beaches and its virgin nature.
Accommodation in Ietrapetra according to the chosen hotel category.

6th day : Ag. Nikolaos
Ag. Nikolaos is a very animated city in the summer and in the fall. In the centre there is a very charming small lake, surrounded by taverns, bars and shops.
Elounda is located 12 km north of Ag. Nikolaos, in the bay that has the same name. The hinterland offers to the travellers a remarquable sight on the Gulf of Mirabello. In the high seas, you can see the island of Spinalonga and its fortress particularly well preserved.
Accommodation in Ag. Nikolaos according to the chosen hotel category.

7th day : Heraklion
Heraklion is the capital of Crete. Occupied by the Byzantin Empire, the Arabs, the Venetians and the Ottoman empire, it offers to the visitors much diversified architecture representative of the city’s history. See the old port and the Venetian arsenal, the market and the archaeological museum with the most important collection of Minoan items.
Knossos is located a few kilometers away from Heraklion and includes the palace of King Minos, the most important of the Minoan palaces, discovered in 1878 by the archaeologist Arthur Evans. The splendor of the very well preserved site makes an excursion there essential for all travellers visiting Heraklion.
Accommodation in Heraklion according to the chosen hotel category.

8th day : Heraklion – departure
Return of the vehicle at the Heraklion airport. Departure flight or stay in a hotel in Heraklion or surroundings.

Important notice : according to the hotel disponibilities, the different stages of the journey may be inverted.

1st day : Thessaloniki - arrival
Welcome at Thessaloniki airport Macedonia. The car is given to you according to the chosen category. Departure for Thessaloniki.
Accommodation in Thessaloniki according to the chosen hotel category.

2nd day : Thessaloniki
Thessalonica flourished especially during the Roman and the Byzantin days. Built by the Turcs, the White Tower, that dominates the seafront with its outline, was in fact a prison in the XVIIIth century. To visit as well : the walls of the city, the Arch of Galerius, the archaeological museum of Thessaloniki, the superb frescos and mosaics widely gold of Ag. Dimitrios and Aghia Sophia.
Accommodation in Thessaloniki according to the chosen category.

3rd day : Kalambaka
The monasteries of the Meteora, that belong to the patrimony of the UNESCO since 1988, are situated on the summit of rocks called Meteora. The first monasteries are from the XIVth century. Only 4 monasteries from the 24 initially built are still active: Agios Nikolaos, Agios Stefanos, Aghia Triada and the monastery of the Transfiguration.
Accommodation in Kalambaka according to the chosen hotel category.

4th day : Ioannina
Ioannina is the most important city of Epirus in the north-west of Greece. It is situated on the west coast of the Pamvotis Lake. Its origins date back to the Byzantine emperor Justinian in the VIth century. For a long time the city was its only fortress. To discover : the walk by the lake, the house of Ali Pacha and the archaeological museum.
Accommodation in Ioannina according to the chosen hotel category.

5th day : Messolonghi
Messolonghi was long ago a fortified city, surrounded by 30 towers and 7 gates. The city is wellknown for its resistance during the Turkish invasion in the XIXth century and for having hidden a great number of rebels during the Independence War in Greece. Nowadays, it is a modern and dynamic city which has a lot of artistic and cultural centres. The access gate and part of the fortifications are still visible.
Accommodation in Messolonghi according to the chosen hotel category.

6th day : Delphi
On the site of Delphi you can see the Panhellenic sanctuary, dedicated to the God Apollo, which includes the very famous oracle of Delphi, the Pythoness. According to the Greek mythology, Delphi was the centre of the world. To see: the temple of Apollo, the theatre, the stadium and the temple of Athena.
The national park of the mount Parnassos was created in 1938 in order to preserve an endemic fauna and flora, among which several birds species and a great variety of oaks and pines. It has a surface of 18.400 ha and becomes, in the winter, a place very much appreciated by the winter sports amateurs. In the summer, nice walks in the surroundings are possible.
Accommodation in Delphi according to the chosen hotel category.

7th day : Fokida – Ftiotida - Pieria
Arachova small tourist city, very lively and animated, well-known for its multicoloured carpets. Amphissa and its unending olive groves… Thermophilae, place with lots of warm water springs. Because of its strategic situation, the passage of Thermophilae has been the theatre of many battles. The most famous was the battle of Thermophilae where 1000 Greek soldiers (300 Spartans and 700 soldiers of Thespies) lead by Leonidas Ist of Sparta resisted to the Persians of Xerxes Ist but finally perished. Kamena Vourla, charming resort. Katerini, 6 km away from the seashore and nearby many archaeological sites such as the city of Dion or the Venetian castle of Platamon, the tourist attractions of the city.

8th day : Thessaloniki - departure
Return of the vehicle at the Thessaloniki airport. Departure flight or stay in a hotel in the area of Chalkidiki.

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1st day : Kavala
Welcome at the Macedonia airport of Thessaloniki. The car is given to you according to the chosen category. Departure for Kavala.
Cimon founded the city of Amphipolis, to see, the site with the necropolis, the walls, the lower city and the exceptional ruins (wooden pillars) of one of the two bridges on the Strymon, as well as the gymnase, a big Hellenistic residence, and the basilicas of the acropolis.
Accommodation in Kavala according to the chosen category.

2nd day : Kavala
Possibility of visiting the island of Thassos (1 hour by boat departing from Kavala). The big port of Kavala, site of exceptional beauty hugging the sea and place rich of ottoman reminiscences. The old city, with the narrow ancient streets crowned by the citadel. An exceptional setting : the aquaduct of Kamares, the Byzantine fortress, the native residence of Mehmet Ali, one of the seldom civil ottoman constructions that have outlasted in Greece

3rd day : Thessaloniki
Xanthi, nowadays a Greek city, was part of the Ottoman empire and was named Isketche.
Philippi, Roman city where St Paul came to preach. Philippi, the first European Christian city.
Accommodation in Thessaloniki according to the chosen hotel category.

4th day : Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki flourished especially during the Roman and the Byzantine days. Built by the Turcs, the White Tower, that dominates the seafront with its outline, was in fact a prison in the XVIIIth century. To visit as well : the walls of the city, the Arch of Galerius, the archaeological museum of Thessaloniki, the superb frescos and mosaics widely gold of Ag. Dimitrios and Aghia Sophia.
Pella one of the antique capitals of Macedonia, birthplace of Philip II of Macedonia and his son Alexander the Great. You can visit the archaeological site, the Royal Palace and several Macedonian houses of those times.
Accommodation in Thessaloniki according to the chosen category.

5th day : Vegina or Naoussa
Vergina, where Macedonian tombs with remarquable frescos were discovered in 1977. Discovery of the outdoor paintings at the entrances of the tombs. Visit of the archaeological museum where marvellous treasures and items are shown , coming from the royal tombs.
Naoussa, where red wine is made, coming mostly from the local wineries, the « Xinomavro », planted all over the area. This winery produces rather light and aromatic red wine that maturates well in barrels.

6th day : Kalambaka
The monasteries of the Meteora, that belong to the patrimony of the UNESCO since 1988, are situated on the summit of rocks called Meteora. The first monasteries are from the XIVth century. Only 4 monasteries from the 24 initially built are still active: Agios Nikolaos, Agios Stefanos, Aghia Triada and the monastery of the Transfiguration.
Accommodation in Kalambaka according to the chosen hotel category.
 
7th day : Thessaloniki
Dion : the archaeological site of Dion recalls strongly the importance of that sacred city that the ancient Macedonians dedicated to Zeus. Sanctuaries, villa with mosaic ornaments and ancient walls represent the most important ruins.
Accommodation in Thessaloniki according to the chosen category.

8th day : Thessaloniki - departure
Return of the vehicle at the Thessaloniki airport. Departure flight or stay in a hotel in the area of Chalkidiki.

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CORFU

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1st day : Arrival– South of the island
Welcome at the Corfu airport. The car is given to you according to the chosen category. Departure towards the south of the island.
Accommodation in the south of the island according to the chosen hotel category.

2nd day : South of the island
To see on the south-east side of the island, the fishing villages that became charming little resorts like Messonghi, Boukari, Petriti with its small quiet port. To see also, the small villages that hang on the mountains like Chlomos and its exceptional panorama, Lefkini, the second city of Corfu famous for its wine and the lake of Korisson, an exceptional natural reserve.

3rd day : South of the island
The Achillion palace was built in 1889 for the empress of Austria Elisabeth, also named Sissi. It is situated nearby the village of Gastouri and is nowadays open to the public.
The Agios Gordis beach is an ideal place to enjoy the transparent water of the island.
Sinarades is a traditional village very representative of Greece.
The village of Pelekas, suspended on the hill, is famous for its exceptional beaches and its pleasant atmosphere. As for the night life and the holiday atmosphere, you will prefer the beach of Glyfada.
Accommodation in the south of the island according to the chosen category.

4th day : North of the island
Paleokastritsa is known as one of the most beautiful sites of the island with its numerous beaches surrounded by hills, olive groves and lemon trees.
In the north, you can visit the castle of Angelokastro, one of the most imposing Byzantine edifices in Greece.
As for the beach, Agios Georgios or Arillas will meet all your wishes.
For a more cultural visit, we will meet in the village of Peroulades protected for its patrimony dating from the Venetian times.
Accommodation in the north of the island according to the chosen category.

5th day : North of the island
Sidari and Canal d’Amour are two important tourist destinations and are well-known for their beaches and their entertainment possibilities. Canal d’ Amour offers to visitors a panorama made of crags and unique rocks. Acharavi is also a famous resort.
In the north of the island stands the highest mount of Corfu, mount Pantakrator that culminates at 914 m and from which you have a superb view over Albania and the Epirus coast.
Accommodation in the north of the island according to the chosen hotel category.

6th day : North of the island
Palea Perithia is a Venetian village abandoned in the 50’s – 60’s and that is now classified as an historical site.
Kassiopi and its little fishing port is a pleasant resort, as well as the beach of Kouloura that deserves a visit. You can go on visiting going through the village of Kalami and the resort of Dassia.
Accommodation in the north of the island according to the chosen hotel category.

7th day : City of Corfu
The capital of the island has lots of cultural and historical treasures among which the old city part of the patrimony of the UNESCO for its fortifications and its neoclassical edifices. To see : the Agios Spyridon cathedral, the citadel fortified by the Byzantins and the Venetians, the palace of Mon Repos, the palace of the king, the Byzantine art museum and the archaeological museum.
Accommodation in Corfu according to the chosen hotel category.

8th day : Corfou - departure
Return of the vehicle at the Corfu airport. Departure flight or stay in a hotel on the island.

Important notice : according to the hotel disponibilities, the different stages of the journey may be inverted.