Corinth, Greece
Monterrasol Travel private tour in minivan.
Private tour package 17 days in GreeceCentral Greece off-season 17 days tour from Athens. Visit UNESCO sites and non-touristy historical places of Greece mainland.tour ID: #197
off-season only tour
Tour summaryCentral Greece off-season 17 days tour from Athens. Monterrasol Travel private tour in minivan. Visit UNESCO sites and non-touristy historical places of Greece mainland. This page describes details of the multi-day private car tour #197 offered by Monterrasol Travel. We, Monterrasol Travel, are an independent tour operator specialized in cultural and destination tourism. This sightseeing tour has been developed by Monterrasol Travel for private travelers based on our own experiences and belongs to the group of car tours with pre-designed itineraries. If you like this tour but you would like to change something, please do not hesitate to contact us and mention the ID number of this tour: #197. The custom itinerary will cost you nothing, it's free from our side. The tour will start and finish in Athens (Greece) and will take 17 days (16 nights). During this tour you will visit Eretria, Livadeia, Hosios Loukas, Arachova, Delphi, Thermopylae, Lamia, Volos, Larissa, Litochoro, Dion, Pella, Aigai, Veria, Servia, Meteora, Trikala, Galaxidi, Nafpaktos, Mycenae, Corinth located in Greece. Overall, with this tour you will visit 5 UNESCO World Heritage sites and 2 sites from the UNESCO Tentative List (sites that were submitted to the World Heritage Committee, and are awaiting to consider for nomination, and therefore suitable for inscription on the World Heritage List). Additional informationWe will pick you up at any hotel or place, in or around Athens. Drop off is the same as pick up, or upon request in another place. We, at Monterrasol Travel, practice the Slow Tourism philosophy. That means that we work our tours at a pace that allows to our clients have a more authentic experience and a true exploring of each destination that features in our itineraries. The default tour price includes rooms in 3-star hotels, which are usually not near historical centers with pedestrian streets. If you would like better accommodation in terms of location and quality level, please contact us. This tour can be booked by solo traveler as exclusive solo tour (the tour will be for you only, without other travelers in the vehicle). The price for 1 person reflects it. We provide for this tour a special discount for pensioners (seniors citizens). We recommend you consider traveling off-season. Advantages of traveling off-season. Photo galleryPhoto gallery of attractions involved in this tour. Tour descriptionThis off-season 17 days tour is interesting for people who would like understand the history of Greece through visit both kind of sites, a well known as UNESCO Word Heritage sites and UNESCO tentative list sites, as well as some non-touristy places, all located on the territory of Central Greece. With this tour you will walk ancient historical places where are roots of the culture of our civilization. Greece is so rich with history that visit all UNESCO places in one tour will take very long time. Because of that we, Monterrasol Travel, created this tour to give you ability to visit the most interesting Central Greece UNESCO places in one tour. Border crossing for this tripThis tour does not require border crossing. Money and paymentsIn each country of your trip you can use main credit and debit cards. You can use ATM to withdrawal cash or pay at purchase point with card. More information on currencies, payments, and use cards you can read on this our page: On the trip: currencies, payments, card use. Last reviewed: 19 February 2023 Tour itineraryTour starts in: Athens, Greece day 1: travel to Sanctuary of the Egyptian Gods, visit Sanctuary of the Egyptian Gods archaeological site, travel to Amphiareion of Oropos to see Amphiareion of Oropos archaeological site; travel to Eretria for accommodation Tour finishes in: Athens, Greece Planned distance of this tour: 1540 km. What is a good itinerary for a multi-day tourHow to understand if this itinerary is good for you? Read our advice: what is a good itinerary for a multi-day tour. If you like this private tour and itinerary but you would like to change something, please do not hesitate to contact us and mention the ID number of this tour: #197. We do not charge for development a custom car tour itinerary, it will cost you nothing. We will be glad to discuss with you the details of your future trip and plan it following your ideas and wishes. Visited places during the tourOur tour will pass several towns and places along the route. Each town and place has something to offer from a tourist's point of view. We will stop in each place and explore its attractions. The exact attractions for each place or town can be seen in the tour's itinerary. Here is the list of places visited during this tour, in the order they appear in the itinerary. Eretria, GreeceKnown for ancient theatre, archaeological site, coastal town, museum; archaeological site is a UNESCO Tentative List Site Eretria is an ancient city, once a powerful maritime city-state controlling several islands, located on the island of Euboea, Greece, opposite the coast of Attica. Homer mentioned Eretria in the Iliad as a contributor to the Trojan War fleet. Livadeia, GreeceKnown for castle, medieval old town, river, waterfall An ancient mountainous town, mentioned by Homer, that participated in the War of Troy and home of the famed Oracle of Trofonios Zeus, close to UNESCO's World Heritage Sites and a lot more. Delightful location, regardless the time of the year. Hosios Loukas, GreeceKnown for orthodox monastery; monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site The Hosios Loukas is a historic monastery in Greece and is one of the most important monuments of Middle Byzantine architecture and art, and has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Arachova, GreeceKnown for free time, mountain town While Greece is known as a beach holiday destination, few know that it's also perfect for a green holiday. The lovely Arachova is a great destination! You will quickly see why Greece is much more than just a summer destination. Delphi, GreeceKnown for ancient theatre, archaeological site, museum; archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site This day we will visit the impressive Archaeological Site of Delphi, an impressive UNESCO World Heritage Site, set at the foot of Mount Parnassos. The Pan-Hellenic sanctuary of Delphi is home to the most famous oracle of ancient Greece that welcomed kings and commoners, coming from across the ancient world to hear from the oracle of god Apollo. Considered the center of the world in ancient times, Delphi was the cultural and religious hub of the Hellenic civilization. Thermopylae, GreeceKnown for landmark, monument The Spartan king Leonidas and the historic Battle of Thermopylae. Lamia, GreeceKnown for castle Lamia, a vibrant and lively city all year-round. The city is famous for its castle located on a rocky hill that offers great views and its local cuisine, among other things. Lamia is also the gateway to Iti National Park. Volos, GreeceKnown for ancient settlement, archaeological site, beach, coastal town, marina, museum, nature, seaport Volos, one of the cities that never ceases to amaze! It is not only conveniently located for exploring Mount Pelion (the Centaurs mountain) and the Sporades Islands, but it is also a renowned gastronomic attraction in Greece. Larissa, GreeceKnown for ancient theatre, archaeological site; ancient theatre is a UNESCO Tentative List Site Larissa, surrounded by lush valleys and some of the most imposing mountains in Greece, is in close proximity of many interesting destinations in the region (Mount Olympus, Mount Kissavos, Meteora, Lake Plastira, Pilio, among others) suitable for daily trips. Litochoro, GreeceKnown for museum, nature, orthodox church Dion, GreeceKnown for ancient theatre, archaeological park, archaeological site, museum The Archaeological Park of Dion, the most important archaeological site at Mount Olympus in Greece, features several notable sanctuaries, including those dedicated to Zeus, Demeter, Artemis, Asklepios, and Isis. The Sanctuary of Demeter is the oldest, dating back to the Archaic period, while the Sanctuary of Zeus was built during the Hellenistic period. The site also includes a theater, which, although rebuilt in wood, was once a venue for concerts and shows. Pella, GreeceKnown for archaeological site, museum Pella, located in northern Greece, is a town of great historical importance and an archaeological treasure trove. It once served as the capital city of ancient Macedonia and is recognized as the birthplace of Alexander the Great and his father, Philip II. Positioned in the fertile plains of Macedon, Pella lies southwest of Thessaloniki and feature large archaeological site and modern archaeological museum. Aigai (Aegae), GreeceKnown for ancient settlement, ancient theatre, archaeological site, museum; archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site The archaeological site of Aegae, also known as Aigai, is situated in northern Greece, approximately 80 km southeast of Thessaloniki, at the foot of the Pierian Mountains. This site was the original capital of the ancient Macedonian kingdom It was here that Alexander the Great was proclaimed king in 336 BC. Aegae listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its monumental significance in Western civilization. Veria, GreeceKnown for historical center, historical landmark, museum Veria, also spelled Veroia or Beroea, is a city in Central Macedonia, northern Greece, known for its rich history, Byzantine architecture, and proximity to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Aigai (modern Vergina). Historically an important center since antiquity and the Byzantine era, it is built on the foothills of Mt. Vermion and crossed by the River Tripotamo. The city has numerous churches, and is nicknamed ＂Little Jerusalem＂ for its many religious sites. Servia, GreeceKnown for byzantine empire, castle Meteora, GreeceKnown for landmark, nature, viewpoint, orthodox monastery; monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site The Meteora is a rock formation in central Greece hosting one of the largest and most precipitously built complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries, second in importance only to Mount Athos. Meteora is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Trikala, GreeceKnown for castle, park Trikala is a city with a rich history and a gateway into the mountainous region of northwestern Greece. Galaxidi, GreeceKnown for coastal town, marina, promenade Galaxidi is a lovely coastal town located on the northern shores of the Corinthian gulf, in central Greece where it seems time has come to a standstill, perfect for a green and relaxing holiday. Nafpaktos, GreeceKnown for beach, castle, coastal town, marina, monument, museum, promenade, viewpoint Nafpaktos, also known as Lepanto during part of its history, is one of Greece's most beautiful beach towns, located on a bay on the north coast of the Gulf of Corinth. Nafpaktos will seduce you with its traditional character and peaceful atmosphere. Mycenae, GreeceKnown for ancient settlement, archaeological site, viewpoint; archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Mycenae is an archaeological site near Mykines in Argolis, north-eastern Peloponnese, Greece. It is located about 120 kilometers south-west of Athens and is UNESCO World Heritage Site. Corinth, GreeceKnown for ancient theatre, archaeological site, beach, bridge, coastal town, fortress, landmark, viewpoint The Corinth currently mean few important places. Before all, it is two cities, Corinth (as modern city) and Ancient Corinth, brothers, one with shops and long sandy beach, and other, smaller, with ancient ruins. Exist also so called Acrocorinth, the acropolis of Ancient Corinth, which is a monolithic rock overseeing the ancient city of Corinth. Currently, Acrocorinth is one of the most important medieval fortress sites of Greece. And last, exist the Corinth Canal that connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, arguably making the peninsula an island. #197 Tour mapTour starts in: Athens, Greece 
day 1: Sanctuary of the Egyptian Gods archaeological site; Amphiareion of Oropos archaeological site; accommodation in Eretria Tour finishes in: Athens, Greece Planned distance of this tour: 1540 km. Availability of this tourPlease check below for the availability of this private tour for a specific month and year. In addition, for this tour, a 45 days cut-off period is in effect. Of course, you are always welcome to contact us with questions about availability. Check availability for specific period:
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Price from€ 6,027
The min amount of people in this tour: 1 This private tour is not available from 14 May to 31st August. SRS means single room supplement. Prices above depend on the season. Read our pricing policy. Maybe you want?What the tour includes• transport with driver • transportation in car with air conditioner • the car is minivan by default • company's tour guide • English spoken driver and tour guide • tour guide all the time with you • transportation for your group only, no foreigners • accommodation in 3-star hotels or pensions • accommodation with breakfast only What the tour does not include• lunch and dinner • accommodation in single rooms • hotel tourist tax • professional tour guide • entry fees and tickets • flights tickets • ferry tickets • travel insurance • country visas Safe TravelsThe Safe Travels stamp allows travelers to recognize destination companies around the world that have implemented health and hygiene protocols that are aligned with WTTC's Global Safe Travels Protocols. Monterrasol Travel Private tours has implemented health and hygiene protocols. Monterrasol Travel is the Safe Travels company.  |
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