TOURS - DAY TRIPS - TRAVEL CHAUFFEUR SERVICES
As well as offering chauffeur services on a corporate level for
business clients, we also offer a range of tours and day trip chauffeur
services, where we can take you to a variety of sites and places
of interest all over Greece, as well as the city of Athens.
Below you will find information about some of the tours that we
can arrange and organise for our clients. However, if there is a
specific place you would like to visit, we can arrange tours based
solely on your specific requirements. There are no limits to the
tours that we can arrange, and we always cater for the needs and
requirements of our clients.
Please contact us if you would like more information about arranging
a tour with your own schedules. We are more than happy to accommodate
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FULL DAY TOURS AROUND GREECE
| Argolida - Peloponnese |
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The county of Argolida is located in the Peloponnese
region of Greece, and is one of the most beautiful parts of southern
Greece.
The first capital of Greece, Nafplion is situated in the county
of Argolida, and is a visually stunning part of the region.
The ancient theatre of Epidaurus, one of the most famous ancient
sites in Greece, renowned for its acoustics is part of our tour
of Argolida. The theatre was built by architect and sculptor Argous
Poliklito.
It was built in two separate stages, the first stage completed
at the end of the 4th century B.C. and the second in the middle
of the 2nd century.
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In Nafplion are two imposing fortresses looming above the rooftops
of the buildings of the old town. Here you can visit several interesting
sites such as the Medieval Palamidi castle, the Akronafplia, and
the Bourtzi Fortress.
Following Nafplion, we will take to you to the ancient city of
Mycenae with the Lions Gate and the sanctuary of Hera and
the Tomb of Agamemnon. You will also visit the Cyclopean walls
of the Ancient Acropolis Mycenae.
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| Arachova - Central Greece |
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The mountains of the Parnassos region of Central Greece
are a stunning part of the country, and the famous village of Arachova
( Arahova ) sits proudly amongst them, overlooking an inspiring
valley.
Arachova is a village with a very rich and interesting history,
and is a popular stop for visitors who are heading to the Parnassos
Ski Centre during the winter months.
There are several interesting places of interest in Arachova, including
several unique churches. There is also a wonderful selection of
restaurants and tavernas, where one can stop and enjoy a tasty traditional
meal. |
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| Corinth - Peloponnese |
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The county of Corinthia is also known as the gateway
to the Peloponnese, as it connects the region to Central Greece
via the Corinth Canal.
The canal itself is always a popular stop for visitors to the area,
and looking down the deep slopes, one can watch as the boats still
pass through.
Passing the canel, our tour proceeds to the ancient Agora of Corinth
and the temple of Apollo. We will also visit AcroCorinth, the ancient
castle located on the mountain top above the old town. After a brief
a visit to the ancient port of Corinth we will begin our journey
back to Athens. |
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| Delphi - Central Greece |
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The ancient site of Delphi in Central Greece, is one
of the most important archaeological sites in Greece, and is the
second most visited ancient site after the Parthenon and Acropolis
in Athens.
In ancient years, Delphi was considered to be the centre of the
world, and visitors here are rewarded with a fascinating site, filled
with ancient temples, treasuries and sanctuaries.
The Delphi museum, located next to the archaeological site, is most
impressive, and houses a wonderful selection of articles and antiquities
that were excavated at the site. |
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2 DAY / OVERNIGHT TOURS
| Meteora & Delphi - Central Greece |
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Visit the Meteora Monasteries in the Meteora region
of Central Greece that containing priceless historical and religious
treasures, standing suspended between earth and sky, on top of huge
granite rocks.
We will start our tour via Thebes, Levadia and the picturesque village
of Arachova, on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, which will lead us
to Delphi and visit the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios with its famous
museum. You will have an afternoon to enjoy all of these sites.
The road will lead us to Kalambaka. In the evening you will enjoy
a dinner underneath the monasteries of Meteora. We will be spending
the night in the area of Kalambaka which will permit the next
morning to Visit Meteora. |
Particularly impressive scenery, ageless Monasteries
containing priceless historical and religious treasures, stand suspended
between earth and sky, on top of huge granite rocks.
Meteora is for UNESCO a unique global phenomenon of cultural heritage.
In the afternoon we will begin our return to Athens via Trikala,
Lamia and Thermopylae (where we will visit the monument of Leonidas).
We will arrive in Athens early in the evening. |
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| Delphi & Arachova - Central Greece |
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DAY 1: We drive through
the fertile plains of Viotia, crossing the towns of Thives, Levadia
and Arachova to reach Delphi and the Sancturary of Apollo, situated
in breathtaking scenery on the slopes of Mount Parnassos.
We visit the Sancturary and the museum, which contains masterpieces
of ancient Greek sculpture including the famous bronze Charioteer.
Lunch will be followed by a free afternoon and an overnight stay
in Delphi.
DAY 2: The whole morning is free for you
to see more of the rugged grandeur of Delphi and take photographs
to remind yourselves of its beauty. After lunch we will return to
Athens along the same route. |
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| Argolida ( Corinth / Mycenae / Nafplion
/ Epidaurus ) - Peloponnese |
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DAY 1: This day tour will
take you to the first capital of Greece, Nafplion. On our way
to Nafplion we will make a brief stop at the Corinth canal which
we will be able to enjoy a wonderful view of the canal.
Secondly we will visit one of the most important and beautiful
archaeological sites in Greece, the ancient theatre of Epidaurus,
renown for its acoustics where significant cultural events are
held every summer.
The theatre was built by architect and sculptor Argous Poliklito. It
was built in two separate stages, the first at the end of the
4th century b.c. and the second in the middle of the 2nd century.
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This will lead us to Nafplion, its charm and beauty is completed
by two imposing fortresses looming above the rooftops of the buildings
of the old town. Here you can visit many sites such as the Medieval
Palamidi castle, the Akronafplia, and the Bourtzi Fortress.
DAY 2: Next morning we will go to visit
the ancient city Mycenae with the Lions Gate and the sanctuary
of Hera and the Tomb of Agamemnon. You will also visit the
Cyclopean walls of the Ancient Acropolis Mycenae.
After lunch you will return to Athens along the same route.
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In Nafplion are two imposing fortresses looming above the rooftops
of the buildings of the old town. Here you can visit several interesting
sites such as the Medieval Palamidi castle, the Akronafplia, and
the Bourtzi Fortress.
Following Nafplion, we will take to you to the ancient city of
Mycenae with the Lions Gate and the sanctuary of Hera and
the Tomb of Agamemnon. You will also visit the Cyclopean walls
of the Ancient Acropolis Mycenae.
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3 DAY / OVERNIGHT TOURS
| Argolida - Olympia - Delphi |
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DAY 1: We head
to the Corinth Canal for a short stop. From here we drive to Epidaurus,
visiting the archaeological site and the Theatre famous for its
remarkable acoustics. From here we head on to Nafplion for a short
stop.
From here we drive to Mycenae where we visit the archaeological
site, then depart for Olympia through central Peloponnese area
passing through the cities of Megalopolis and Tripolis arriving
in Olympia where we have dinner and an overnight stay.
DAY 2: In the morning we visit the
archaeological site and the museum of Olympia.
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Driving via Patras to Rio where we cross by car ferry to Antirion
and then continue driving through Nafpaktos towards Delphi, where
we have dinner and an overnight stay.
DAY 3: In the morning we visit the
archaeological site and the museum of Delphi. Then start our journey
back to Athens.
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| Delphi - Meteora |
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DAY 1: The
tour starts by driving to the world famous Delphi via Thives, Levadia
and the picturesque village of Arachova, on the slopes of Mount
Parnassos, where you will have a short stop.
We will visit the sanctuary of Apollo Pythios ( Treasury of the
Athenians, Temple of Apollo ) and the museum.
Your afternoon will be free, while in the evening you can enjoy
dinner and stay overnight in Delphi.
DAY 2: The morning is free. We will
leave Delphi for an interesting trip through Central Greece and
the town of Lamia heading to Kalambaka, where we will have dinner
and stay overnight.
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DAY 3: We will visit Meteora, with
it's particularly impressive scenery, the famous and ageless Monasteries,
containing priceless historical and religious treasures, that
stand between the earth and sky, on top of huge rocks. We will
return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae ( where we will
visit Leonidas Monument ) and Kamena Vourla. We will reach Athens
in the early evening.
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4 DAY / OVERNIGHT TOURS
| Argolida - Olympia - Delphi - Meteora |
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DAY 1: Corinth
Canal ( short stop ). Drive to Epidaurus and visit the archaeological
site and the theatre, famous for it's remarkable acoustics. From
here we head on to Nafplion ( short stop ). Driving to Mycenar where
you visit the archaeological site, then departing for Olympia, through
the central Peloponnese area where we pass the cities of Megalopolis
and Tripolis, arriving in Olympia. Dinner & Overnight stay in
Olympia.
DAY 2: In the morning we visit the archaeological
site and the museum of Olympia. Fromhere we drive via Patras to
Rio, crossing the channel to Antirion on the "state of the
art" new suspended bridge considered to be the longest and
most modern in Europe. Arriving in Nafpaktos. we continue to Delphi.
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DAY 3: In the morning we visit the
archaeological site and the museum of Delphi. From here we depart
for Kalambaka, passing through Amfissa, Lamia and Trikala, arriving
in Kalambaka where we have dinner and an overnight stay.
DAY 4: In the morning, we visit the
breathtaking Meteora, and in the early afternoon we start the
journey back to Athens, passing the region of Thermopyles ( visit
) and Kamena Vourla. The most outstanding classical sites are
visited on this tour, providing our clients with a unique insight
into the glory that was Greece.
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| Argolida - Olympia - Delphi - Arachova |
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DAY 1: We will
leave on the coastal road along the Saronic Gulf, to the Corinth
Canal, which connects the Aegean with the Ionian Sea, where we will
have a short stop. From here we head to Mycenae, the Homeric city
of the Atreides, the city "rich in gold" of the ancient
poets, where you will have the opportunity to visit the Lions Gate,
the Cyclopean Walls and the Royal Tombs. We then proceed to the
famous theatre of Epidaurus. We will stay overnight in Nafplion,
where we will also have dinner.
DAY 2: In the morning we will drive
through the Central Peloponnese, Arcadia, the home of Pan and
the Nymphs and the towns of Tripoli and Megalopoli, heading to
Olympia, the cradle of the Olympic Games.
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We visit the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus and the museum. We stay
overnight in Olympia or in the vicinity thereof, where we will
also have dinner.
DAY 3: We start day 3 driving through
the plains of Eliad and Achaia, through Patras, the capital of
the Peloponnese and take the car-ferry across the "Little
Dardanelles" from Rio to Antirio. Crossing the picturesque
town of Nafpaktos ( Lepanto ) we stop at the seaside areas of
Galaxidi or Itea for an optional lunch.
After lunch we visit the Monastery of the Prophet Elias and arrive
in Delphi, where we visit the Castalia Spring and the Sanctuary
of Athena Pronaia. We stay overnight in either Delphi or Arachova,
where we will also have dinner.
DAY 4: In the morning we visit the Sanctuary
of Apollo Pythios and the Museum, then drive through the village
of Arachova, renowned for its colourful rugs and carpets. We will
return to Athens via Levadia and Thives, arriving in Athens early
in the evening.
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VARIOUS TOURS and EXCURSIONS
| Pelion Peninsula - Magnesia - Central
Greece |
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The Pelion peninsula is one of the most unique and
beautiful places in all of Greece. Situated on the eastern coast
of Central Greece, it is the perfect combination of mountain and
sea.
All over the Pelion peninsula are various villages and coastal resorts,
each with their own beauty and charm. From the famous villages of
Tsagarada and Makrinitsa, to smaller lesser known hamlets, Pelion
is a treat for the heart, soul and mind.
The city of Volos at the foot of Mount Pelion is a beautiful modern
city, with a very impressive history, and a place of great interest
and beauty to all those who visit. |
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| Olympia - Peloponnese |
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Located on the western side of the Peloponnese, the
ancient site of Olympia has a special meaning to the history of
Greece.
It was the birth place of the Olympic Games, and each year, the
Olympic flame starts it's journey to the host country from here.
The archaeological site of Olympia is truly fascinating, and here
you can walk around the site, and step back in time, to the years
when this part of Greece was thriving with activity.
Olympia is one of the most popular sites for visitors to Greece
and the Peloponnese, and our tour will allow you to experience the
best of this unique ancient region of Greece. |
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