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The tour begins inside your hotel lobby where your guide will explain to you the paths of this tour. You will then be taken to the start point to begin your walking tour of Athens. Begin at the House of the Greek parliament and the Monument to the Unknown Soldier and watch the changing of the guards. Your tour then continues towards the National Gardens passing by the Panathenaic Stadium and on to the beautiful neoclassical Zappeion Hall, in front of which tower the surviving columns of the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian's Arch, both of which you will have an opportunity to visit. From there you enter the famous Plaka district where you see the portrait of Melina Merkouri. After we head towards the beautiful pedestrian walk way of Dionyssiou Areopagitou, passing by the Odeon of Herodes Atticus until we reach Areopagus Hill where we will begin our ascent while taking in the spectacular views of the city below.

Discover the famous historical monuments of mainland Greece! With this five day sightseeing tour in Greece from Athens including Meteora an Delphi, you will visit some of the most interesting sites in Greece. Visit the archaeological site of Delphi with Apollo temple and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed rock-tower monasteries of Meteora. Epidaurus: Epidaurus is one of the most important archaeological findings reflecting the splendour of Greek culture through its imposing beauty. Visit the birthplace of Apollo's son and an ancient place of healing Mycenae: See ancient Greek remains and the tomb of Agamemnon in Mycenae Olympia: Birthday of the Olympic Games. Delphi: At the foot of Mount Parnassos, lies the Pan-Hellenic sanctuary of Delphi, which was the most famous Oracle of ancient Greece. Delphi is the second-most important archaeological site in Greece (after the Acropolis in Athens) and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Athens: Explore the Capital of Greece on your own

Your adventure will begin with a pick-up from Panathenaic Stadium or the Melina Merkouri Statue at 09:30. From here, we'll head towards the eastern suburbs of Athens driving through one of the city’s main arteries, Mesogeion Avenue. Relax and enjoy the drive as we make our way to our first stop, the coastal town of Lavrio, where we will take a 30-minute break for coffee. Take this opportunity to explore the historic town and port known for its mining history and picturesque marina. Next, we'll stop at Sounio (45 min), where you can take photos of the beautiful views. If you want, you can visit the Temple of Poseidon, one of Greece’s most iconic ancient landmarks. Afterwards, we will head to Vari, a seaside town, where we will enjoy an optional traditional Greek meal at a local tavern (1h 15min). Then, we'll make our way back to Athens via the Coastal Road, a scenic route with beautiful views of the Aegean Sea, with an expected arrival at 17:00.