Private tour package 7 days in Greece

Tour summary

Discover Greece in 7 days tour from Igoumenitsa. Ancient towns, beaches, castles and monasteries. Monterrasol Travel tour with private minivan. Visit the most important Greece mainland UNESCO sites.

This page describes details of the multi-day private car tour #136 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: #136. The custom itinerary will cost you nothing, it's free from our side.

The tour will start and finish in Igoumenitsa (Igoumenitsa), Greece and will take 7 days (6 nights). During this tour you will visit Necromanteion of Acheron, Kassope, Preveza, Arta, Mesolongi, Nafpaktos, Galaxidi, Delphi, Hosios Loukas, Livadeia, Thermopylae, Kalampaka, Meteora, Ioannina, Dodoni located in Greece.

Overall, with this tour you will visit 3 UNESCO World Heritage sites and 1 site 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 information

We will pick you up at any hotel or place, in or around Igoumenitsa (Igoumenitsa) 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.

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Tour description

Come with us to discover Greece with our short 7-day circle tour from Igoumenitsa. We will travel to the mainland of Greece and will visit archaeological sites, fortresses and monasteries, of which a few are UNESCO sites.

In Preveza area, we will see the Necromanteion of Acheron (oracle of the dead), an unusual site with an ancient Greek temple of necromancy devoted to Hades and Persephone. Another place to see is the archaeological site Cassope, a magnificent and remote site on a high platform overlooking the sea.

In Arta, we will visit the archaeological museum and walk over the impressive four-arched stone bridge known from Roman times. On the way from Arta to Nafpaktos, we will come to see the Messolonghi lagoon.

In Nafpaktos, we will come to see the Nafpaktos fortress, see the small port witness of several battles, and enjoy a promenade along the sandy beach. After a walk in Nafpaktos, we will continue on our road and come for lunch in the calm coastal town Galaxidi.

The next day we will explore the famous archaeological site and museum in Delphi (UNESCO World Heritage site). After Delphi, we will visit the important monastery Hosios Loukas (UNESCO World Heritage site), explore medieval structures in Livadeia, say hello to King Leonidas in Thermopylae, and come to Kalampaka. Here we will climb steps of several Meteora monasteries (UNESCO World Heritage site).

After Meteora, on the way back to Igoumenitsa, we will come to see Ioannina with its Ottoman castle, Silversmith Museum of Weapons and Jewelry, and archaeological site Dodoni with its huge ancient theater (UNESCO Tentative List site).

Border crossing for this trip

This tour does not require border crossing.

Money and payments

In 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: 28 July 2025

Tour itinerary

Tour starts in: Igoumenitsa (Igoumenitsa), Greece

day 1: travel to Necromanteion of Acheron, visit Necromanteion of Acheron archaeological site, travel to Cassope to see Cassope archaeological site, travel to Preveza to see Preveza coastal town; accommodation in Preveza

day 2: travel to Arta, visit Arta museum, visit Arta bridge, travel to Messolonghi to see Messolonghi lagoon; travel to Nafpaktos for accommodation

day 3: visit Nafpaktos fortress, visit Nafpaktos historical center, travel to Galaxidi to see Galaxidi coastal town; travel to Delphi for accommodation

day 4: visit Delphi archaeological site (UNESCO World Heritage Site), visit Delphi museum; accommodation in Delphi

day 5: travel to Hosios Loukas, visit Hosios Loukas monastery (UNESCO World Heritage Site), travel to Livadeia to see Livadeia medieval old town, travel to Thermopylae to see Thermopylae monument; travel to Kalampaka for accommodation

day 6: travel to Meteora, visit Meteora monastery (UNESCO World Heritage Site), travel to Kalampaka to see Kalampaka museum; accommodation in Kalampaka

day 7: travel to Ioannina, visit Ioannina castle, visit Ioannina museum, travel to Dodoni to see Dodoni archaeological site (UNESCO Tentative List Site); return to Igoumenitsa

Tour finishes in: Igoumenitsa (Igoumenitsa), Greece

Planned distance of this tour: 904 km.

What is a good itinerary for a multi-day tour

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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: #136. 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 tour

Our 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.

Necromanteion of Acheron, Greece

Known for archaeological site

Kassope (Cassope), Greece

Known for ancient settlement, ancient theatre, archaeological site, viewpoint

Cassope is notable for its well-preserved example of a city built on a rectilinear street grid, following the Hippodamian plan. This urban design is one of the best remaining examples in Greece. The site includes various civic buildings, private houses, and public structures such as the agora, theater, and civic buildings.

Preveza, Greece

Known for castle, coastal town, marina, museum, seaport

Preveza, a town with an insular atmosphere and magnificent natural environment, where a walk along the lively seaside esplanade is a delight. Also, Preveza is a heaven for seafood lovers.

Arta, Greece

Known for bridge, byzantine empire, castle, museum, orthodox cathedral

Arta is a city in northwestern Greece, and was known in ancient times as Ambracia. Arta is known for the medieval bridge over the Arachthos River, for well-preserved 13th-century castle. Byzantine period in Arta's history is reflected in its many Byzantine churches.

Mesolongi (Messolonghi), Greece

Known for beach, coastal town, lake, landmark, promenade, wildlife

The Messolonghi Lagoons complex, classified as a national park, is not only one the most important wetlands in the Mediterranean, protected by the Ramsar Convention and included in the Natura 2000 network, but also one of the richest natural fish production centers of the country which is formed between the deltas of the Acheloos and Evinos rivers. The site is important for breeding, staging and wintering waterbirds and exhibits a considerable degree of endemism in plant and fish species. Wintering birds include the globally threatened Pelecanus crispus. Messolonghi Lagoon is a favourite birding destination all year round.

Nafpaktos, Greece

Known 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.

Galaxidi, Greece

Known 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.

Delphi, Greece

Known 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.

Hosios Loukas, Greece

Known 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.

Livadeia, Greece

Known 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.

Thermopylae, Greece

Known for landmark, monument

The Spartan king Leonidas and the historic Battle of Thermopylae.

Kalampaka, Greece

Known for museum, natural phenomenon, viewpoint

Kalampaka is a significant tourist destination due to its proximity to the monasteries of Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town is nestled at the foothills of the extraordinary geological phenomenon of Meteora, a series of giant cliffs that dominate the landscape. The town is also known for its homemade sausages, top-quality meat, cheese, and yogurt, as well as local specialties like homemade pies, as well as for hand-made wood-carved objects, religious icons, and local embroideries.

Meteora, Greece

Known 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.

Ioannina, Greece

Known for ancient settlement, fortress, lake, museum, park, venetian empire, orthodox monastery

The charming Ioannina, the capital and largest city of the Epirus region, with a picturesque historic center, a castle built in 528 AD that is the oldest Byzantine fortress in the country, among other landmarks worth discovering, is a great year-round destination. Undoubtedly one of the most atmospheric cities in this corner of the country, Ioannina is set on the shore of Lake Pamvotida.

Dodoni, Greece

Known for ancient theatre, archaeological site; archaeological site is a UNESCO Tentative List Site

Dodoni, located in a narrow valley at the foot of Mount Tomaros in Epirus, is an ancient city that travelers should visit. It is home to the oldest and most prominent oracle in the country.

#136 Tour map

Tour starts in: Igoumenitsa (Igoumenitsa), Greece

day 1: Necromanteion of Acheron archaeological site; Cassope archaeological site; Preveza coastal town; accommodation in Preveza
day 2: Arta museum; Arta bridge; Messolonghi lagoon; accommodation in Nafpaktos
day 3: Nafpaktos fortress; Nafpaktos historical center; Galaxidi coastal town; accommodation in Delphi
day 4: Delphi archaeological site; Delphi museum; accommodation in Delphi
day 5: Hosios Loukas monastery; Livadeia medieval old town; Thermopylae monument; accommodation in Kalampaka
day 6: Meteora monastery; Kalampaka museum; accommodation in Kalampaka
day 7: Ioannina castle; Ioannina museum; Dodoni archaeological site; return to Igoumenitsa

Tour finishes in: Igoumenitsa (Igoumenitsa), Greece

Planned distance of this tour: 904 km.

Availability of this tour

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