3 PAX ATHENS HYDRA POROS AEGINA DELPHI METEORA 7N
Family Group Winter
Introduction
This winter how to spend the holiday with your child? All kids desire to get along with their parents as long as possible. My Odyssey customize the special family group winter product for guests. The tour is full of interesting activities and spectacular attractions, what else are you waiting for? Just sign up!
Day 1
Arrival and transfer to the hotel, relax, stay in or have a first encounter with Athens center.
suggested walking tour around Syntagma square for sightseeing and shopping. Discover the heartbeat of a historical but also modern city and enjoy shopping at the elegant city center shops.
Afternoon enjoy the ultimate treasure hunt inside Athens for all the family! Follow the directions, hunt for and solve clues, view fascinating landmarks and lesser-known jewels in a fun way. Interact with locals, learn about our way of life, taste treats and drinks that locals cherish and discover our city in the most exciting way.
We also suggest enjoying dinner in an elegant Athens restaurant overlooking the Acropolis. Return back to the hotel by private car.
Welcome to Athens! Ancient, yet vibrant, luminous and spontaneous, full of legends, myths, yet a modern metropolis. Athens is seductive, a visitor's heaven surrounded by beaches and beautiful islands. Discover the heartbeat of a historical but also modern city and enjoy shopping at the elegant city centre shops.
Day 2
After breakfast take a Private sightseeing tour of Athens city center; the Acropolis and the museum of Acropolis, the Temple of Zeus, Kallimarmaron Stadium and Panepistimiou Street monumental buildings of new Athenian era. You will have a tour through times, from the Acropolis to the Panathinaiko marble stadium, where the first Olympic games of modern times took place in 1896.
We propose to have lunch in Plaka area and try the famous “souvlaki”.
Afternoon drive to Cape Sounio, to visit Poseidon’s temple and watch the stunning sunset.
Evening return back to Athens hotel by private car.
Visit the ancient city of Athens and its unique monuments, from the world known Acropolis to the Panathinaiko marble stadium, where the first Olympic games of modern times took place in 1896.
Make a wonderful tour along the Attica coasts and enjoy one of the most dramatic sunsets in Greece!
OPTION: Flavors of Athens tour to taste appetizing treats that locals enjoy as part of their daily routine. You will be visiting dedicated artisans that have perfected their recipes over the decades, as well as specialised food stores sourcing the best products from all over Greece.
Day 3
Transfer from Athens hotel to the port. Day cruise by regular boat to the islands of the Saronic Gulf. You will meet the island of Aegina with its historic town and the beautiful landscape, you will visit Poros Island cruising among picturesque islets and the green coasts of Peloponnesus and in the end you will reach Hydra. Were you can take a walk in the beautiful port town of Hydra, with the traditional mansions, try some donkey riding and visit some interesting museums and art galleries! Late in the afternoon you will return to Piraeus port and transfer back to your hotel for relax.
Discover Hydra island, the unique city abundant with neoclassical manors, exceptional architecture and narrow cobblestone streets where no vehicles are allowed! Visit Koundouriotis Mansion and the Museum; enjoy lunch overlooking this beautiful port of old ship owners and seafarers. Visit Poros and Aegina, two beautiful islands if the Saronic Gulf with traditional Aegean Sea atmosphere, history and architecture.
Day 4
After breakfast you will get on your private car and enjoy a morning journey to Arachova village up to the mountain of Parnassus (2 hrs drive).
After check in at your hotel, visit Delphi, the “navel” of the ancient world, the archaeological site and the Museum.
Evening walk in Arachova village for pictures and some shopping; local products are famous! We suggest dinner in a traditional tavern in Arachova, with nice views of the village’s streets and great roasted meats and tasty local pies.
Visit Delphi, the center of the Ancient world and a unique archaeological site. See the impeccable statue of the Iniohos (The Horseman) in Delphi museum and enjoy a beautiful trip in the mountainous landscape of mainland Greece.
OPTION: You may visit the Snow Center of Parnassus where you may enjoy many mountain sports like snowmobile, snow skiing, snowboard and many more. Relax in the beautiful chalet in the afternoon and enjoy the magnificent mountain panorama.
Day 5
After breakfast drive to Meteora (3,5 hours drive). Noon arrival at Meteora and check into the hotel in Kalambaka. After a quick lunch, in the afternoon enjoy a wonderful hike along an old path among the stunning Meteora rocks escorted by a professional mountain guide. You may enjoy dinner at a tavern in Kastraki, with a beautiful yard full of flowers in a nice setting and famous menu with local products.
Discover the beautiful mountain routes of Greece and walk in a beautiful landscape among colossal rocks and byzantine monasteries, on the paths that monks used to walk for ages…
Day 6
After breakfast early morning climbing session (two hours) at the world famous climbing fields of the stunning Meteora rocks, escorted by an experienced climber.
We suggest a lunch break in Kalambaka village, at an old village tavern with great atmosphere and famous souvlaki and kontosouvli (roasted pork on the spit). After lunch visit of Meteora rock formations and a tour of the monasteries with English speaking guide.
In the afternoon return back to the hotel and relax.
Visit the famous Meteora (literally “suspended in the air”), the colossal rocks that seem as if some preternatural force placed them here; perched atop each of these sculptured giants is a single Orthodox byzantine monastery. Drive through this amazing landscape where monks found a quiet refuge and feel the magic of this surreal scenery!
Day 7
Morning departure from Meteora area by private car. Journey to Athens (4,5 hours). Arrival in Athens and transfer to the hotel. Suggested walking tour for some last shopping.
Or you can follow some of our options below.
OPTION: Athens Gourmet cooking lessons. Discover what cooking like an Athenian chef is like and to learn about local culinary traditions.
You will participate in every stage, including the preparation of a perfect Greek meal, after which you will enjoy the fruits of your efforts in a private and comfortable setting with lovely company.
OPTION: Athens Photo Safari, customized photography tour with professional photographer. Discover the most visually exciting places of Athens at your own pace with our professional photographer who will help you enhance your photography skills, unlock your creativity and show you the most interesting photography spots off the beaten track.
OPTION: Athens unique and unexpected shopping tour! Visit carefully selected upscale independent stores, each with a special character and story, offering beautiful clothing, shoes, artifacts, souvenirs, jewelry, accessories and cosmetics as well as delicatessen products.
Pricing
Service provided:
- 4 NIGHTS AT GRANDE BRETAGNE IN DELUXE DOUBLE & EXTRA BED
- 1 NIGHT AT AEGLI RESORT ARACHOVA IN DELUXE ROOM WITH FIREPLACE
- 2 NIGHTS AT DIVANI METEORA IN DELUXE DOUBLE & EXTRA BED
- 9 SEATER MERCEDES VITO FOR 8 DAYS
- ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE IN ACROPOLIS SITE & MUSEUM
- ENTRANCE FEES FOR ACROPOLIS SITE & MUSEUM
- ENTRANCE FEES FOR SOUNIO
- ONE DAY CRUISE TO AEGINA,POROS & HYDRA ISLANDS
- ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE IN DELPHI SITE & MUSEUM
- ENTRANCE FEES FOR DELPHI SITE & MUSEUM
- METEORA HIKING
- METEORA CLIMBING
- ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE IN METEORA
- ENTRANCE FEES FOR METEORA
- MANDARIN SPEAKING GUIDE(fee,meals,accommodation,tips)