06.00 Transfer from Athenaeum Grand Hotel to Piraeus Port
07:25 Ferry to Naxos Island (Blue Star Delos)
15:30 Arrival in Naxos, meet our driver and transfer from Naxos port to Astir of Naxos Hotel
for check-in.
Rest of the day at leisure
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06.00 Transfer from Athenaeum Grand Hotel to Piraeus Port
07:25 Ferry to Naxos Island (Blue Star Delos)
15:30 Arrival in Naxos, meet our driver and transfer from Naxos port to Astir of Naxos Hotel
for check-in.
Rest of the day at leisure
从今天开始我会和大家分享一下希腊跟团的点点滴滴，希望大家喜欢。
我们是今年9月31号出发，10月13回到多伦多的。
This tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Our expert guides will take you to see the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896 (short stop). Continue and pass by the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian’s Arch, the Parliament and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma). On the Acropolis visit the Architectural Masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally “the harmony between material and spirit”, the monument that “puts order in the mind”, the Parthenon. Continue and visit the place where at last the statues found their home and admire the wonders of the classical era: The Acropolis Museum.
Athens City Tour
Regular Half Day Athens Sightseeing Tour with Acropolis Museum / Pick up time at 07:35 from Hotel.
This tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city.
Our expert guides will take you to see the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896 (short stop). Continue and pass by the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian’s Arch, the Parliament and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma).
On the Acropolis visit the Architectural Masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea,
the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally “the harmony between material and spirit”,
the monument
that “puts order in the mind”, the Parthenon. Continue and visit the place where at last the
statues found their home and admire the wonders of the classical era: The Acropolis Museum.
Special day tour in Delphi which had the most
famous oracle of ancient Greece and was regarded as the center of the world.
On the slopes of Mount Parnassus, in a landscape of unparalleled beauty and majesty, lie the ruins of the
Sanctuary of Apollo Pythius. You will be astonished by Treasury of the Athenians, the Theatre, the Stadium and the Museum with the famous statue of Antinoos and the unique bronze statue of the Charioteer dated from 475 B.C and the famous athlete Aghias.
Gaze out of your window as you cross the Thessalian plains, passing the pretty towns of Amphissa, Lamia and Trikala, and then arrive at your Kalambaka hotel in the early evening.
Enjoy dinner at your hotel.
Overnight Kalambaka
The UNESCO World Heritage site
is home to more than 20 rock monasteries, either perched precariously on top of Meteora’s
towering sandstone cliffs or built into the cliffs themselves inside naturally formed caves.
Impressive scenery, priceless historical and religious treasures suspended between
earth and sky. In your way back to Athens you will have the opportunity to stop in the coastal
town of Thermopylae, near Lamia and learn about Thermopylae’s historical battle between the
Greek Spartans and Persians. Arrival in Athens early in the evening.
The monasteries have strict dress code so to enter the monasteries of Meteora you have to
adhere to the following rules:
Women will need to wear a long skirt, dress or sarong, it's not enough to keep the knees
covered, so no trousers or shorts.
Men must wear long pants.
Sleeveless shirts are not allowed.
Please make sure to have appropriate clothing before visiting the monasteries.
Leave by the coastal road along the Saronic Gulf to the Corinth Canal, which connects the Aegean Sea with the Ionian Sea, (short stop). Drive to Mycenae, the Homeric city of Atreides, the city "rich in gold" of the ancient poets. Visit the Lion's Gate, the Cyclopean Walls, and the Royal Tombs e.t.c. Depart for Nauplion through the fertile plain of Argolis, the picturesque town nestling at the foot of a cliff crowned by the mighty ramparts of the Palamidi Fortress (short photo stop), leave for Epidauros, to visit the Theatre (4th century B.C.) famous for its astonishing acoustics. Return to Athens by the National road connecting Epidauros with Corinth. Lunch in Mycenae.
Leave by the coastal road along the Saronic Gulf to the Corinth Canal, which connects the Aegean
Sea with the Ionian Sea, (short stop).
Drive to Mycenae, the Homeric city of Atreides, the city "rich in gold" of the ancient poets.
Visit the Lion's Gate, the Cyclopean Walls, and the Royal Tombs e.t.c.
Depart for Nauplion through the fertile plain of Argolis, the picturesque town nestling at the foot
of a cliff crowned by the mighty ramparts of the Palamidi Fortress (short photo stop), leave for
Epidauros, to visit the Theatre (4th century B.C.) famous for its astonishing acoustics.
Return to Athens by the National road connecting Epidauros with Corinth. Lunch in Mycenae.
06.00 Transfer from Athenaeum Grand Hotel to Piraeus Port
07:25 Ferry to Naxos Island (Blue Star Delos)
15:30 Arrival in Naxos, meet our driver and transfer from Naxos port to Astir of Naxos Hotel
for check-in.
Rest of the day at leisure
Naxos岛跟团一日游，参观了6个景点，非常满意的导游，非常完美的一天；参观得墨忒尔神庙、传统橄榄油生产、新古典主义村庄 Chalkio、干半岛最古老的教堂之一Panagia Drossiani、阿皮拉索斯小镇（apiranthos ）、Apollonas Beach
first stop is Demeter ‘s temple, a spectacular recently restored ancient temple of 530 BC.
Apart from the impressive monument, you will have the chance to visit the archeological
museum located in the same area, giving you the chance to see findings from the site.
We continue towards Damalas, a cute little village in the heart of Tragea valley, where we will
enjoy a demonstration at the only remaining traditional pottery workshop and the traditional
restored olive press.
We drive towards Chalki, the neoclassical village where you can walk in picturesque alleys, visit
the traditional citron distillery/museum and have an espresso enjoying the classy atmosphere.
Following stop is Panagia Drossiani, the oldest church in Balkan peninsula estimated from 4th
century AD.
Our next stop is the most famous village of Naxos, Apiranthos, the “marble village” where you
can stroll on the marble cobbled streets and take loads of photos.
We drive towards the North part of Naxos island and we end up on the Northest edge of Naxos,
at Apollonas village, a small typical Cycladic village, ideal for swimming or just relaxing at the
various cafes by the sea.
On our way back we stop at the impressive Kouros statue, a colossal unfinished statue of the
6th century BC and then we head back to Chora, following the North-Northwest coast of the
island, enjoying view of Agia tower and North Cyclades islands.