
Prehistory, the Classical Period, roman Domination, The Byzantine Empire, the Crusades, Modern Times. Greece through the Centuries will unfold before you on these 7 days – 6 nights tour.
Day 1: Athens arrival
Upon arrival at Athens International Airport meet with our representative and transfer to your hotel
Day 2: Athens- Karpenisi
Breakfast in the hotel
After breakfast collect your jeep from your hotel and start your driving tour around Greece
Drive to Karpenisi Town, in Evritania regionand be amazed by the beatiful sceneryof mont Velouchi
Overnight in Karpenisi
Day 3: karpenisi- Kalambaka
Breakfast in the hotel
After breakfast depart and drive to Kalambaka. Pass by Karditsa town and Trikala town and do not miss a stop at the beautiful Plastiras Lake in the outskirts of Karditsa
Overnight in Kalambaka
Day 4: Kalambaka- Ioannina
Breakfast in the hotel
Visit on your own the world famous Meteora Rocks and enjoy this unique and most impressive scenery of the ageless Monasteries, containing priceless historical and religious treasures, standing between earth and sky atop huge rocks
Depart and drive to Ioannina Town- the capital of Epirus! Select the route through Metsovo village where you can make a lunch stop and continue to Ioannina, where you will be accommodated for 2 nights
Spend your first day there visiting one of the most beautiful cities of Greece and try the short ferry cruise to the small island in the lake or take a city tour on your own in the city to visit the Palace (Mosque) of Ali Pasha, the well known Vrelli Museum of wax art and the plenty local shops of silver jewells as the silversmith’s art is one of the most important aspects of local culture in Ioannina
Overnight in Ioannina
Day 5: Ioannina
Breakfast in the hotel
Though the day is free at your disposal, we strongly suggest you drive and discover the breathtaking nature beauties of Epirus such us the unique Zagorochoria- complex of traditional villages and Vickos canyon
Overnight in Ioannina
Day 6: Ioannina- Olympia
Breakfast in your hotel
Depart to Olympia. On the way to Olympia we strongly suggest that you make a visit to Acherontas river. aplace of unexpected natural beauty and rich ancient history, where you will be able to join also ( during summer) some river activities like rafting, horse riding, river hiking etc
Pass through the modern Rio Antirrio Bridge and drive to Patra, one of the most important cities and commercial ports of Greece wher you may have a stop
Then continue to Olympia- overnight in Olympia
Day 7: Olympia- Athens
Breakfast in the hotel
Do not miss amorning visit at the archaeological area of Ancient Olympia- the cardle of the Olympic Games. Then depart back to Athens driving through the North Peloponnese. On the way you have the chance to visit also the magical Kalavrita and Chelmos mount where you can also see the mythical "Cave of the Lakes". Continue to Athens passing by Corinth canal
Upon arrival in Athens drop off your jeep and proceed to your hotel
Overnight in Athens
Day 8: departure
Breakfast in your hotel
Check out and transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Accommodation
Transfers
Car rental
BETIS TRAVEL assistance