This tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Our expert guides will take you to see the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896 (short stop). Continue and pass by the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian’s Arch, the Parliament and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma). On the Acropolis visit the Architectural Masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally “the harmony between material and spirit”, the monument that “puts order in the mind”, the Parthenon. Continue and visit the place where at last the statues found their home and admire the wonders of the classical era: The Acropolis Museum.

Leave by the coastal road along the Saronic Gulf to the Corinth Canal, which connects the Aegean Sea with the Ionian Sea, (short stop). Drive to Mycenae, the Homeric city of Atreides, the city "rich in gold" of the ancient poets. Visit the Lion's Gate, the Cyclopean Walls, and the Royal Tombs e.t.c. Depart for Nauplion through the fertile plain of Argolis, the picturesque town nestling at the foot of a cliff crowned by the mighty ramparts of the Palamidi Fortress (short photo stop), leave for Epidauros, to visit the Theatre (4th century B.C.) famous for its astonishing acoustics. Return to Athens by the National road connecting Epidauros with Corinth. Lunch in Mycenae.

Leave by the coastal road along the Saronic Gulf to the Corinth Canal, which connects the Aegean

Sea with the Ionian Sea, (short stop).

Drive to Mycenae, the Homeric city of Atreides, the city "rich in gold" of the ancient poets.

Visit the Lion's Gate, the Cyclopean Walls, and the Royal Tombs e.t.c.

Depart for Nauplion through the fertile plain of Argolis, the picturesque town nestling at the foot

of a cliff crowned by the mighty ramparts of the Palamidi Fortress (short photo stop), leave for

Epidauros, to visit the Theatre (4th century B.C.) famous for its astonishing acoustics.

Return to Athens by the National road connecting Epidauros with Corinth. Lunch in Mycenae.

06.00 Transfer from Athenaeum Grand Hotel to Piraeus Port

07:25 Ferry to Naxos Island (Blue Star Delos)

15:30 Arrival in Naxos, meet our driver and transfer from Naxos port to Astir of Naxos Hotel

for check-in.

Rest of the day at leisure

Naxos岛跟团一日游，参观了6个景点，非常满意的导游，非常完美的一天；参观得墨忒尔神庙、传统橄榄油生产、新古典主义村庄 Chalkio、干半岛最古老的教堂之一Panagia Drossiani、阿皮拉索斯小镇（apiranthos ）、Apollonas Beach

first stop is Demeter ‘s temple, a spectacular recently restored ancient temple of 530 BC.

Apart from the impressive monument, you will have the chance to visit the archeological

museum located in the same area, giving you the chance to see findings from the site.

We continue towards Damalas, a cute little village in the heart of Tragea valley, where we will

enjoy a demonstration at the only remaining traditional pottery workshop and the traditional

restored olive press.

We drive towards Chalki, the neoclassical village where you can walk in picturesque alleys, visit

the traditional citron distillery/museum and have an espresso enjoying the classy atmosphere.

Following stop is Panagia Drossiani, the oldest church in Balkan peninsula estimated from 4th

century AD.

Our next stop is the most famous village of Naxos, Apiranthos, the “marble village” where you

can stroll on the marble cobbled streets and take loads of photos.

We drive towards the North part of Naxos island and we end up on the Northest edge of Naxos,

at Apollonas village, a small typical Cycladic village, ideal for swimming or just relaxing at the

various cafes by the sea.

On our way back we stop at the impressive Kouros statue, a colossal unfinished statue of the

6th century BC and then we head back to Chora, following the North-Northwest coast of the

island, enjoying view of Agia tower and North Cyclades islands.