Greece • 4 Days • from Athens

All of Greece in Four Days

Argolida, Olympia, Delphi and Meteora — four days, three thousand years of Greek history in one journey.

All of Greece in Four Days

Argolida · Olympia · Delphi · Meteora

4 Days / 3 Nights · Private tour from Athens

Tour Programme Overview

Corinth Canal — an artificial gorge 25 metres wide that separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland. The first stop on the tour.

Epidaurus — an ancient theatre with perfect acoustics seating 14,000, where a whisper can be heard in the very last row.

Nafplio — first capital of modern Greece, the Venetian fortress of Palamidi and a waterfront promenade overlooking the tiny island of Bourtzi.

Mycenae — the citadel of Agamemnon with the Lion Gate, the Treasury of Atreus and the cradle of Mycenaean civilisation.

Olympia — birthplace of the Olympic Games. Ruins of the Temple of Zeus, the stadium and the site where the Olympic flame is lit.

Delphi — the sacred slope of Parnassus, where the Oracle of Apollo decided the fate of kings and entire nations.

Overnight beneath the rocks — in the evening Kalambaka transforms: illuminated Meteora rocks float in the darkness above the town. A taverna, local wine, silence — half the impressions of the tour.

Meteora — six floating monasteries atop 400-metre-high rocks, between sky and earth.

Thermopylae — the pass where 300 Spartans held off the army of Xerxes for three days.

Tour Format

4-day / 3-night road trip. I pick you up from your hotel in Athens — and bring you back. All logistics are on me: route, boutique hotel overnights, car for the entire programme.

🚗 Up to 4 people — Škoda Superb, a large sedan with a spacious cabin. Critically important on long tours.

🚐 Up to 7 people — Mercedes Viano.

🚌 Mehr als 7 — I will arrange a minibus.

We will discuss details by message — write to me in any way convenient:

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Please mention in your message: how many people you are (children count too!) and which dates work for you. I will reply promptly with a ready quote.

Day 1 — Argolida

Corinth Canal · Epidaurus · Nafplio · Mycenae

Day 2 — Olympia

Ancient Olympia · Rio-Antirrio · Delphi

Day 3 — Delphi

Archaeological Site · Museum · Kalambaka

Day 4 — Meteora

Monasteries · Thermopylae · Return

Why Four Days

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Sleep on site — be there first thing in the morning
Every evening we sleep within walking distance of the next sights. A leisurely breakfast — and in 10–15 minutes we stroll through historical parks before the crowds arrive.
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No marathon drives
The route is planned so that no drive lasts more than 2–2.5 hours. None of that "6 hours in the car, 2 hours on site" — here it is the other way round.

Tour Route

☀️ Day 1 — Argolida

Athens → Corinth Canal

Drive ~ 1 hour

Stop: Photos on the bridge above the 80-metre canal chasm

Epidaurus

Drive ~ 45 min

Tour: Ancient theatre with perfect acoustics, Sanctuary of Asclepius

Nafplio

Drive ~ 30 min from Epidaurus

Walk: First capital of Greece, Palamidi Fortress, waterfront, Lunch at a seaside taverna

Mycenae

Drive ~ 30 min from Nafplio

Tour: Lion Gate, Citadel of Agamemnon, Treasury of Atreus

Mycenae → Olympia

Drive ~ 2.5 hours

Overnight: A cosy hotel near Ancient Olympia

🌿 Day 2 — Olympia

Ancient Olympia

On site ~ 3 hours

Tour: Stadium, Temple of Zeus, Olympic Flame site, archaeological museum

Lunch in Olympia

Taverna in the village — unhurried, properly

Rio-Antirrio Bridge → Delphi

Drive ~ 2.5 hours

En route: The longest cable-stayed bridge in Europe across the Gulf of Corinth

Overnight in Delphi

Overnight: Hotel overlooking the olive valley and the Gulf of Corinth. In the morning — Delphi is a short walk away

☀️ Day 3 — Delphi

Delphi

On site ~ 3–4 hours

Tour: Sanctuary of Apollo, temple, theatre, stadium, Delphi Museum with the bronze Charioteer

Lunch in Delphi

Taverna overlooking the valley

Delphi → Kalambaka

Drive ~ 2 hours

Overnight: At the foot of Meteora — hotel with views of illuminated rocks. Evening at a taverna, local wine

🏔️ Day 4 — Meteora

Meteora

On site ~ 3–4 hours

Tour: 2–3 monasteries + viewpoints. Morning without crowds — day-trippers are still on their way

Meteora → Thermopylae

Drive ~ 1 hour

Stop: Monument to Leonidas and the 300 Spartans

Thermopylae → Kamena Vourla

Drive ~ 15 min

Stop: Coffee on the shore of the Aegean Sea

Kamena Vourla → Athens

Drive ~ 2 hours

Return: To the hotel by 18:00–19:00

Frequently Asked Questions

Short and clear — everything you need to know before a four-day tour of Greece.

How much do entrance tickets cost?Argolida, Olympia, Delphi and Meteora

• Epidaurus (theatre + museum) — 20 €

• Mycenae (acropolis + museum) — €20

• Olympia (complex + museum) — €20

• Delphi (complex + museum) — €20

• Meteora Monasteries — €5 per monastery

• Children under 18 — free to all archaeological sites

• EU citizens under 25 — free to all archaeological sites

• For me as a licensed guide my entry is free — you don't need to pay for me!

What do we travel in?Transport and comfort on the road

Up to 3 adults (+ a child) — Škoda Superb, a sedan with a huge cabin. Critically important on long drives: you can cross your legs comfortably.

Up to 7 people — Mercedes Viano. More — a minibus.

Air conditioning Wi-Fi in the car Chilled water

Is physical fitness required?Climbs and walks on the route

This is not mountaineering, it's a walk. At Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia and Delphi — gentle climbs through archaeological zones. At Meteora — an asphalt road with parking leads to every monastery, 3–5 min up stairs with railings.

I adjust the pace to you. Every place is about the experience, not a race.

Is there a dress code?Only in the monasteries of Meteora

At Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia and Delphi — there is no dress code, wear what you're comfortable in.

A dress code applies only at monasteries Meteora (Day 4):

Women

Skirt below the knees, shoulders covered

Men

Long trousers (no shorts)

Skirts are provided at monasteries, but trousers for men are mandatory — they are not provided.

Can I bring children?Family-friendly format

Yes. Mycenae — the story of Agamemnon and the Trojan War. Olympia — birthplace of the Olympic Games, you can run the stadion in the ancient stadium. Delphi — the story of the Pythia and the oracle. Meteora — literally floating monasteries. Children love it.

The road is broken up with stops, climbs are short — a format comfortable for the whole family. Children under 18 enter all archaeological sites free.

Where and when do we eat?Tavernas, cuisine, timing

Day 1: Lunch in Nafplio — taverna on the waterfront with a view of Bourtzi fortress.

Day 2: Lunch in Olympia or on the way to Delphi.

Day 3: Lunch in Delphi — traditional mountain cuisine.

Day 4: Lunch at a taverna at the foot of the Meteora rocks or in Kamena Vourla by the sea.

15–25 € per person · Lunch is not included in the price

How are the tours conducted?Format, pace and free time

The tour begins not at the entrance to the archaeological site but already in the car. During drives I tell the story of the places we're heading to — so you arrive prepared and see not just stones but a whole civilisation.

As a licensed tour guide, I enter all archaeological sites with you and conduct full tours on site — Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora.

After each tour — Free time for photos, independent walks and simply soaking up the atmosphere. I always adjust the pace to you.

Where do we stay?Three overnights on the route

Night 1: Olympia — a cosy hotel near the archaeological site.

Night 2: Delphi — a hotel overlooking the olive valley and the Gulf of Corinth.

Night 3: Kalambaka — a hotel at the foot of the Meteora rocks. In the evening the illuminated rocks float in the darkness above the town.

I select tried-and-tested hotels with good reviews. Booking is up to you, but I will help with the choice.

Grand Golden Ring of Hellas

All of Greece in Four Days

Tour Programme Overview

Why Four Days

Frequently Asked Questions