Tracing the Steps of Hercules in the
Peloponnese and Delphi

10 days Historical/ Cultural, Guided Tour

Group Size
Small – Private

Age Range
7-80 years

From 
1.896€

Physical rating

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Ancient Corinth • Corinth Canal •Ancient Olympia •Delphi •Mystras •Sparta •Ancient Epidaurus •Mycenae •Nafplio •Tiryns •Apollo Epicurius •Diros caves •Neda waterfalls •Prodromou monastery

Group Size 
Small – Private

From 
1.896€

Ages
7-80

Have you ever thought of going on an adventure like the one of Hercules?
If you are a history and nature explorer, join us on this 10-day / 9-night mythical tour and discover ancient treasures and generations of stories just waiting to be told. Significant monuments, unique settlements, scenic cities and charming castles, as well as natural beauties such as mountains and forests, rivers and caves, beautiful beaches with rocky and lacy coasts make the Peloponnese a region that is an ideal destination all the time.

Why you’ll love this tour


Inclusions

Accommodation

9 overnight stays in double / twin rooms 3* and 4*star hotels
** Hotel city tax included

Meals

• 9 breakfasts
• 9 lunches
• 2 dinners
** Gastronomical meals at carefully selected traditional tavernas where locals eat

Transportation

• Pick up & drop off from your hotel in Athens
• Transportation with private car or Mini Van
• Cog Railway

Entrance fees Included

• Tickets in caves
• Museum of Olive Oil of Sparta

Activities Included

• Rafting experience in Lousios Gorge
• 30mins of undercave boat trip in Diros’ caves
• Wine Tasting in Nemea
• The Cog Railway ( Odontotos )
• Visit to Polylimnio waterfalls
• Hiking to Lousios gorge & Prodromou Monastery
• Hiking to Cape Tainaron


Exclusions

 Museum Tickets and Archaeological Sites Check here the entrance fees

 Licensed tour guides in the archaeological sites and musuems

Transfer to and from the Airport

Meals & personal expenses (except the above)

Gratuites (optional)


You can read more about why we have these inclusions and exclusions.

Need to know

  • The maximum number of participants per group is 6.
  • Our Tour runs with a professional driver and a very knowledgeable English-speaking Local Tour Guide.
  • Food isn’t just a component of our tours; it’s the heart and soul of the entire experience! Our lunches and dinners have always a gastronomical character. You will taste plenty of authentic Greek recipes at selected tavernas where the locals eat. Read more about our meals!
  • Overnight at beautiful top-class locations & hotels taking full advantage of your evenings.
  • A typical day starts at 08:45 and it finishes at around 17:00-18:00.
  • Flexibility is at the core of our tour experience. We avoid rushing, except when necessary due to site closing times.
  • Our itinerary is authentically designed and very flexible, making it ideal for individuals who value flexibility. We can tailor and enhance your journey with special moments based on your pace and open communication. Your experience is our priority.
  • Pick up – drop of from your Athens hotel, Airbnb, cruise ship (Piraeus port), or a pre-arranged meeting point very near to your location.
  • Each person is allowed one normal-size suitcase and a small carry-on bag.
  • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for people with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.

Itinerary

Map

Available departure dates

Small Groups up to 6 people.
For private tours up to 16 people on your preferred date, please contact us!

MonthDeparture Date
March 24'15, 22, 29
April 24'05, 12, 19, 26
May 24'03, 10, 17, 24, 31
June 24' 05, 12, 19, 26
July 24'03, 10, 17, 24
August 24'01, 08, 15, 22, 29
September 24' 04, 11, 18, 25
October 24'02, 09, 16, 23
November 24'06, 13, 20, 27

Select date

Departure:
Total: 2700

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Additional Information

All our Epic Tours offered are accompanied by one of our local English speaker group guides. The aim of the group guide is to take the hassle out of your trip and to help you have the best experience possible.
The guide has excellent knowledge of the places visited and will provide you information throughout the whole trip, including historical, cultural and social aspects. Your guide takes care of all the essential things of the tour, offers suggestions for things to do and see and introduces you to the local communities.

We use a minimum three-star rating,conveniently located hotels and apartments with all the essential modern conveniences. Lodges that practice good eco-tourism, use products and hire staff from the local villages, walk lightly on the surrounding environment and are true to the area they represent.
Accommodation on all our trips is on a twin or double bed basis. Single upgrades are available upon request and depend on availability.

Concerning the transportation, our company cooperates with leading transfer companies which use vehicles of the latest technology with the most stringent standards. All minivans are equipped with comfortable seats, air condition and large windows.
Our experienced drivers will do everything they can so that your transfer be safe and pleasant.
In all our Epic tours offered, we have made an effort to include as many attractions as possible, therefore reducing our stay in the bus to the minimum, by making many stops.

When it comes to meals, Epos Travel & Tours strikes a perfect balance, since gastronomy is one of the main aspects of the total tour experience offered.
We include most meals (at selected seaside or traditional taverns) to save you time and money, yet we also leave enough free time so you can sample Greece’s gastronomic delights on your own.
Epos travel packages vary as to the number of meals included. All provided meals are clearly stated on the tours’ inclusions section.
As most of our hotels offer anything from coffee to a full breakfast, you can start the day the way you like best with high quality local  products.
Dinner is your chance to make culinary discoveries of your own – Your tour guide can give you tips about recommended places if asked.
When your itinerary includes a special experience, such as fishing on a hired boat,rafting or wine tasting, lunch will be included.
Please note that if you have any special dietary requirements you should inform us prior to the trip. We can provide vegetarian and vegan meals.
Please feel free to contact us, regarding any questions you may have about food, so we can provide you the best options possible.

Meeting and finishing point: Most of our tours -unless otherwise stated in the trip’s information section- start and end at Syntagma square in Athens. Tours commence at 08:00 on the starting date and finish between 21:00 and 22:00 on the finishing point. Please note: In case you leave Greece on the day the tour ends,it is advisable to book your return flight at least 3 hours after our scheduled return time. That will give you the tranquillity and ease of mind, avoiding any unfortunate events that could blemish you vacation.

When you book  with us, please have in mind that our tours don’t include any accommodation before or after the tour. So we advise you to make any stay arrangements for the date the tour ends. In relation to your arrival date and your stay in a hotel in Athens or in another city for one or more days before or after the trips, please feel free to contact us and we shall arrange it at no cost.

With regard to your transfer to and from the airport, we are able to help, if you ask us about it. We can arrange a private transfer from the airport to your hotel in Athens and vice versa 24/7. Your private driver will be waiting for you at the exit of the airport, holding a placard with your name on it.
Regarding the issue of your air ticket you know that the sooner you buy it the more cheap it comes. You are most likely to find lower prices in your home country. But it is worth trying together.

Please check if you belong in one of the Free or Reduced admission categories below.

Free admission for:

• Members of the Chamber of Fine Arts of Greece and equivalent Chambers of member-states of the EU, upon presentation of their membership card

• Members of the ICOM-ICOMOS, upon presentation of their membership card

• Students of University – Higher Education Institutes, Technological Educational Institutes, Military Schools or equivalent Schools of EU member states, as      well as Schools of Guides, upon presentation of their student identity card

• Young people, up to the age of 18, upon presentation of their Identity Card or passport for age confirmation.

Reduced admission for:

• Greek citizens and citizens of other Member – States of the European Union who are over 65 years old, upon presentation of their ID card or passport for verification of their age and country of origin
• Students of University – Higher Education Institutes, Technological Educational Institutes or equivalent Schools of countries from outside the European Union, upon presentation of their student ID cards

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