The Arc of the Heart (Arc-Cardia)
Do you dream of getting away from your daily routine and enjoy a trip in the countryside? The villages of mountainous Arcadia are beautiful all year round, and it’s up to you to discover their magic. Green landscapes, incredible atmosphere in traditional villages and delicious food all lie within a relatively short distance from Athens.
Day 1: Athens
- Arrival in Athens and transfer to hotel
- Check In at centrally located hotel
- Welcome dinner at degustacion restaurant
Day 2: Athens
- Breakfast
- Bus tour of City Centre
- Visit of the New Acropolis Museum
- Free time for lunch and shopping
- Seafood Dinner at Microlimanon in Piraeus
Day 3: Mantineia – Arcadia
- Breakfast
- Departure for the Peloponnese passing the Corinth Canal
- Visit the Nemea archaeological site and museum
- Visit a winery in Mantineia for wine tasting and tour.
- Visit the unique church of Agia Foteini
- Check In at local domain in Arcadia
- Dinner at local taverna
Day 4: Olympia
- Breakfast
- Visit the Ancient Cave in Arcadia
- Departure for Olympia for archaeological site and museum
- Overnight in local hotel
Day 5: Nafpaktos – Delphi
- Breakfast
- Visit Nafpaktos (Lepanto)
- Visit Olive Press for tour and tasting of olive oil and olives.
- Visit Delphi Oracle Archaological Site
- Check In hotel in Itea Area
- Cooking Lesson and Dinner in local restaurant with Certificate of Participation
Day 6: Kalambaka (Meteora)
- Breakfast
- Departure for Kalambaka
- Visit the world famous Meteora Monasteries
- Check In hotel in Kalambaka
- Dinner in local restaurant
Day 7: Kalambaka – Athens
- Breakfast
- Visit Kalambaka old Cathedral built on the temple of Apollo
- Visit the ‘Arc of Demos’ preservation farm for rare breeds of cows and horses
- Visit to local cheese factory
- Visit Thermopiles site monument
- Check In Hotel in Athens center
- Farewell dinner and greek wine tasting at local restaurant
Day 8: Athens
- Breakfast
- Transfer for departure