Central Greece off-season 24 days tour from Athens. Visit non-touristy and UNESCO and tentative list sites of Greece mainland.

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Central Greece off-season 24 days tour from Athens. Small group tour in minivan by Monterrasol Travel. Visit non-touristy and UNESCO and tentative list sites of Greece mainland.

This off-season 24 days tour is interesting for people who would like to touch the history of Greece through visit few UNESCO Word Heritage sites, few UNESCO tentative list sites, and some of non-touristy places, all located in 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 be able to visit the most of Central Greece UNESCO places in one tour.

The tour will start and finish in Athens (Greece) and will take 24 days (23 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, Mesolongi, Oiniades, Rio, Antirrio, Patras, Diakopto, Kalavryta, Mycenae, Corinth, Loutraki located in Greece.

We 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.

Overall, with this tour you will visit 5 UNESCO World Heritage sites and 3 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).

This page describes details of the multi-day small group car tour #605 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 small groups 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: #605. The custom itinerary will cost you nothing, it's free from our side.

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.

This small group tour is available for solo travelers as well. Please contact us for details.

We provide for this tour a special discount for pensioners (seniors citizens).

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: 15 July 2020

Tour itinerary

Tour starts in: Athens, Greece

day 1: travel to Valtos, visit Valtos archaeological site, travel to Amphiareion of Oropos to see Amphiareion of Oropos archaeological site, travel to Eretria and for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Eretria; accommodation in Eretria
day 2: visit Eretria ancient theatre, visit Eretria museum, for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Eretria; accommodation in Eretria
day 3: travel to Orchomenos, visit Orchomenos ancient theatre, travel to Trophonius to see Trophonius archaeological site, travel to Livadeia to see Livadeia medieval old town, for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Livadeia; accommodation in Livadeia
day 4: travel to Hosios Loukas, visit Hosios Loukas monastery (UNESCO World Heritage Site), travel to Arachova to see Arachova mountain town, travel to Delphi and for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Delphi; accommodation in Delphi
day 5: visit Delphi archaeological site (UNESCO World Heritage Site), for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Delphi; accommodation in Delphi
day 6: travel to Thermopylae, visit Thermopylae monument, travel to Lamia to see Lamia museum, visit Lamia fortress, travel to Demetrias to see Demetrias ancient theatre; travel to Volos for accommodation
day 7: travel to Sesklo, visit Sesklo archaeological site, travel to Dimini to see Dimini archaeological site, travel to Volos and for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Volos; accommodation in Volos
day 8: travel to Larissa, visit Larissa archaeological site, travel to Agiou Dionisiou to see Agiou Dionisiou monastery, travel to Litochoro and for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Litochoro; accommodation in Litochoro
day 9: travel to Dion, visit Dion archaeological site, travel to Zilnia to see Zilnia viewpoint, travel to Litochoro and for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Litochoro; accommodation in Litochoro
day 10: travel to Pella, visit Pella archaeological site, visit Pella museum, travel to Veria and for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Veria; accommodation in Veria
day 11: travel to Aigai, visit Aigai archaeological site, visit Aigai museum, travel to Veria and for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Veria; accommodation in Veria
day 12: visit Veria historical center, visit Veria museum, for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Veria; accommodation in Veria
day 13: travel to Kozani, visit Kozani museum, travel to Servia to see Servia mountain town, travel to Kalampaka and for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Kalampaka; accommodation in Kalampaka
day 14: travel to Meteora, visit Meteora monastery (UNESCO World Heritage Site), travel to Kalampaka and for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Kalampaka; accommodation in Kalampaka
day 15: travel to Meteora, visit Meteora monastery (UNESCO World Heritage Site), travel to Kalampaka to see Kalampaka museum; accommodation in Kalampaka
day 16: travel to Trikala, visit Trikala fortress, travel to Galaxidi to see Galaxidi museum, visit Galaxidi coastal town, for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Galaxidi; accommodation in Galaxidi
day 17: travel to Nafpaktos, visit Nafpaktos fortress, visit Nafpaktos coastal town, for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Nafpaktos; accommodation in Nafpaktos
day 18: travel to Mesolongi, visit Mesolongi landmark, travel to Oeniadae to see Oeniadae archaeological site (UNESCO Tentative List Site), travel to Nafpaktos and for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Nafpaktos; accommodation in Nafpaktos
day 19: travel to Antirrio, visit Antirrio fortress, travel to Patras to see Patras fortress, visit Patras cathedral, for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Patras; accommodation in Patras
day 20: visit Patras museum, visit Patras winery, for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Patras; accommodation in Patras
day 21: travel to Kalavryta, visit Kalavryta mountain town, travel to Mega Spilaio to see Mega Spilaio monastery, travel to Diakopto and for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Diakopto; accommodation in Diakopto
day 22: travel to Sikyon, visit Sikyon archaeological site, travel to Acrocorinth to see Acrocorinth fortress, travel to Corinth canal to see Corinth canal viewpoint, travel to Loutraki and for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Loutraki; accommodation in Loutraki
day 23: travel to Ancient Corinth, visit Ancient Corinth archaeological site, visit Ancient Corinth museum, travel to Loutraki and for the rest of the day enjoy free time in Loutraki; accommodation in Loutraki
day 24: travel to Mycenae, visit Mycenae archaeological site (UNESCO World Heritage Site), visit Mycenae museum; return to Athens

Tour finishes in: Athens, Greece

Planned distance of this tour: 1753 km.

If you like this small group 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: #605. 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.

Places on the route

Eretria, Greece

Known for ancient theatre, archaeological site, coastal town, museum; archaeological site is a UNESCO Tentative List 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.

Hosios Loukas, Greece

Known for orthodox monastery; monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Arachova, Greece

Known 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, Greece

Known for ancient theatre, archaeological site, museum; archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Thermopylae, Greece

Known for landmark, monument

The Spartan king Leonidas and the historic Battle of Thermopylae.

Lamia, Greece

Known 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, Greece

Known 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, Greece

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

Litochoro, Greece

Known for museum, nature, orthodox church

Dion, Greece

Known for archaeological site

Pella, Greece

Known for archaeological site, museum

Aigai (Aegae), Greece

Known for ancient settlement, archaeological site; archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Veria, Greece

Known for historical center, museum

Servia, Greece

Known for byzantine empire, castle

Meteora, Greece

Known for landmark, nature, viewpoint, orthodox monastery; monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Trikala, Greece

Known for castle, park

Trikala is a city with a rich history and a gateway into the mountainous region of northwestern Greece.

Galaxidi, Greece

Known for coastal town, free time, marina

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, Greece

Known for beach, castle, coastal town, marina

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.

Mesolongi (Messolonghi), Greece

Known for beach, coastal town, lake, landmark, 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.

Oiniades (Oeniadae), Greece

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

Rio, Greece

Known for beach, bridge, coastal town, fortress, seaport, viewpoint

Rio is a town in the suburbs of Patras and is the northernmost municipal unit of the Peloponnese peninsula, Greece. Rio has been a strategic point since antiquity. From early 19th century at the cape over Rio is located an old Turkish castle (the "Castle of the Morea").

Antirrio, Greece

Known for bridge, fortress, viewpoint

The home of а well kept medieval seafront fortress and close to the ancient cities, Makyneia and Molykreas.

Patras, Greece

Known for archaeological site, beach, castle, coastal town, museum, seaport, viewpoint, winery, orthodox cathedral

Patras is Greece's third-largest city and the regional capital of Western Greece, in the northern Peloponnese, 215 km west of Athens. The city is built at the foothills of Mount Panachaikon, overlooking the Gulf of Patras. The core settlement has a history spanning for four millenniums; in the Roman period it had become a cosmopolitan center of the eastern Mediterranean whilst, according to the Christian tradition, it was also the place where Saint Andrew was crucified. Patras and its region is home to various Ancient Greek, Roman and Byzantine Monuments, including the Roman Odeon, the Fortress of Rio and the Fortress of Patras.

Diakopto, Greece

Known for coastal town, railroad

Kalavryta, Greece

Known for mountain town, nature, railroad

Mycenae, Greece

Known for ancient settlement, archaeological site, viewpoint; archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Corinth, Greece

Known 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.

Loutraki, Greece

Known for beach, coastal town

Tour map

Tour starts in: Athens, Greece

day 1: Valtos archaeological site, Amphiareion of Oropos archaeological site, Eretria free time; accommodation in Eretria
day 2: Eretria ancient theatre, Eretria museum, Eretria free time; accommodation in Eretria
day 3: Orchomenos ancient theatre, Trophonius archaeological site, Livadeia medieval old town, Livadeia free time; accommodation in Livadeia
day 4: Hosios Loukas monastery, Arachova mountain town, Delphi free time; accommodation in Delphi
day 5: Delphi archaeological site, Delphi free time; accommodation in Delphi
day 6: Thermopylae monument, Lamia museum, Lamia fortress, Demetrias ancient theatre; accommodation in Volos
day 7: Sesklo archaeological site, Dimini archaeological site, Volos free time; accommodation in Volos
day 8: Larissa archaeological site, Agiou Dionisiou monastery, Litochoro free time; accommodation in Litochoro
day 9: Dion archaeological site, Zilnia viewpoint, Litochoro free time; accommodation in Litochoro
day 10: Pella archaeological site, Pella museum, Veria free time; accommodation in Veria
day 11: Aigai archaeological site, Aigai museum, Veria free time; accommodation in Veria
day 12: Veria historical center, Veria museum, Veria free time; accommodation in Veria
day 13: Kozani museum, Servia mountain town, Kalampaka free time; accommodation in Kalampaka
day 14: Meteora monastery, Kalampaka free time; accommodation in Kalampaka
day 15: Meteora monastery, Kalampaka museum; accommodation in Kalampaka
day 16: Trikala fortress, Galaxidi museum, Galaxidi coastal town, Galaxidi free time; accommodation in Galaxidi
day 17: Nafpaktos fortress, Nafpaktos coastal town, Nafpaktos free time; accommodation in Nafpaktos
day 18: Mesolongi landmark, Oeniadae archaeological site, Nafpaktos free time; accommodation in Nafpaktos
day 19: Antirrio fortress, Patras fortress, Patras cathedral, Patras free time; accommodation in Patras
day 20: Patras museum, Patras winery, Patras free time; accommodation in Patras
day 21: Kalavryta mountain town, Mega Spilaio monastery, Diakopto free time; accommodation in Diakopto
day 22: Sikyon archaeological site, Acrocorinth fortress, Corinth canal viewpoint, Loutraki free time; accommodation in Loutraki
day 23: Ancient Corinth archaeological site, Ancient Corinth museum, Loutraki free time; accommodation in Loutraki
day 24: Mycenae archaeological site, Mycenae museum; return to Athens

Tour finishes in: Athens, Greece

Planned distance of this tour: 1753 km.

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