Delightful tour in Greece: UNESCO sites and other top destinations on a 13-days tour from Igoumenitsa

Itinerary

1. Intro

   Introduction
2. Day 1

   Igoumenitsa to Arta

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   Start point

   Igoumenitsa, Ηπειροσ, Greece (Pick up at any hotel or place, in or around Igoumenitsa)

   Optional Activities

   • Explore Parga's beaches, castle, and waterfront restaurants and shops

   Landmarks
   Parga
   Venetian Castle of Parga

   

3. Day 2

   Oiniades - Messolonghi - Nafpaktos

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   Optional Activities

   • Visit the Archaeological Museum of Arta
   • Explore Arta's Byzantine churches and castle
   • Visit the theater of Oeniadae (UNESCO Tentative List)
   • Visit Messolonghi National Park of Messolonghi-Etoliko Lagoons

   Landmarks
   Medieval Stone Bridge of Arta
   Byzantine Castle of Arta
   Panagia Paregoretissa
   Archaeological Museum of Arta
   Theater of Oeniadae
   National Park of Messolonghi-Etoliko Lagoons

   

4. Day 3

   Rio - Patras

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   Optional Activities

   • Explore Nafpaktos castle and port
   • Visit Nafpaktos beaches
   • Explore Rio's medieval fortress and waterfront

   Landmarks
   Nafpaktos Castle
   Statue of Miguel de Cervantes
   Rio-Antirrio Bridge
   Rio Medieval Fortress

   

5. Day 4

   Kalogria Beach - Olympia

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   Meals

   Breakfast

   Included Activities

   • Breakfast

   Optional Activities

   • Visit Medieval Castle of Patras
   • Visit Cathedral of Saint Andrew
   • Explore Kalogria Beach

   Landmarks
   Medieval Castle of Patras
   Cathedral of Saint Andrew
   Kalogria Beach

   

6. Day 5

   Olympia

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   Optional Activities

   • Visit the Archaeological Site of Ancient Olympia
   • Visit the Archaeological Museum of Olympia
   • Visit the Museum of Ancient and Modern Olympic Games

   Landmarks
   Archaeological Site of Ancient Olympia
   Archaeological Museum of Olympia
   Sanctuary of Zeus

7. Day 6

   Ancient Messene - Sparta

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   Optional Activities

   • Visit the Archaeological Site of Ancient Messene
   • Visit Sparta's Archaeological Site
   • Visit Sparta's Acropolis
   • View statue of King Leonidas
   • Visit Roman and Byzantine Baths of Sparta

   Landmarks
   Archaeological Site of Ancient Messene
   Sparta Acropolis
   Statue of King Leonidas
   Roman and Byzantine Baths of Sparta

   

8. Day 7

   Mystras - Sparta

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   Optional Activities

   • Visit the Archaeological Site of Mystras
   • Explore Mystras' monasteries and churches
   • Visit the Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil in Sparta
   • Lunch in a local tavern

   Landmarks
   Mystras
   Medieval Castle of Mystras
   Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil

9. Day 8

   Mycenae - Corinth Canal - Loutraki

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   Meals

   Breakfast

   Included Activities

   • Breakfast

   Optional Activities

   • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mycenae
   • View the Lion Gate
   • Visit the Bronze Age Citadel of Mycenae
   • View the Corinth Canal and Ancient Diolkos

   Landmarks
   Mycenae
   Lion Gate of Mycenae
   Corinth Canal
   Ancient Diolkos

   

10. Day 9

    Livadeia - Monastery Hosios Loukas - Arachova - Delphi

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    Optional Activities

    • Explore Livadeia's medieval castle and Erkynas River
    • Visit the Monastery of Hosios Loukas
    • Explore Arachova's town center and shops
    • Stroll through Delphi town

    Landmarks
    Medieval Castle of Livadeia
    Oracle of Trofonios
    Monastery of Hosios Loukas
    Mount Parnassos

    

11. Day 10

    Thermopylae - Loutra Ypatis

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    Optional Activities

    • Visit the Archaeological Site of Delphi
    • Visit the Archaeological Museum of Delphi
    • Visit Thermopylae
    • Explore Loutra Ypatis town

    Landmarks
    Archaeological Site of Delphi
    Archaeological Museum of Delphi
    Oracle of Apollo
    Mount Parnassos
    Thermopylae

12. Day 11

    Meteora - Kalampaka

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    Meals

    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Meteora
    • Visit Orthodox monasteries of Meteora

    Landmarks
    Meteora

13. Day 12

    Meteora

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    Optional Activities

    • Continue visiting clifftop monasteries of Meteora
    • Explore Kalampaka town

    Landmarks
    Meteora

14. Day 13

    Ioannina - Dodoni - Igoumenitsa

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    End point

    Igoumenitsa, Ηπειροσ, Greece (Drop off the same as pick up or by your wish in another place)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Ioannina's historic centre
    • Visit the museums in the Castle of Ioannina
    • Visit the Archaeological Site of Dodoni
    • Explore Dodoni's ancient theater, Acropolis, and stadium

    Landmarks
    Castle of Ioannina
    Archaeological Site of Dodoni
    Theater of Dodona
    Oracle of Dodoni
    Mount Tomaros