Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll arrive on Saturday of Lazarus and head straight to your hotel for check-in. There's a welcome drink waiting for you, and the rest of the evening is yours to relax and get settled after your journey.
- Start point
- Πλατεία Συντάγματος (Syntagma Square), Πλατεία Συντάγματος, Athina, Αττικη, Greece (Upon confirmation a hotel pick up will be available.)
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Athens to Cape Sounion
Start with a guided tour through Athens, beginning at the Panathinaiko Stadium and continuing to major sites like the Acropolis, ancient temples, and museums. After lunch, the route follows the scenic coastal road heading south to Cape Sounio, where you'll visit the Temple of Poseidon right on the water with views across the sea.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Soft drink or beer or local wine (250 g) included), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Athens from Acropolis to Omonia Square
- Photo stop at Panathinaiko Stadium
- Visit Zappeion and Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Pass through National Garden, Hadrian's Arc, Parliament, and Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Guided tour at Acropolis Athens Museum
- Coastal drive to Cape Sounion
- Visit Temple of Poseidon
Landmarks/POIs Panathinaiko Stadium Temple of Olympian Zeus Acropolis Acropolis Museum Temple of Poseidon 
- Day 3
Athens to Aigion
Head north from Athens toward Aigion on the Peloponnese coast. Along the way, you'll stop at the Corinth Canal, then visit the Monastery of Saint Potapios, Lake Vouliagmeni, and the Iraion monument. By evening, you'll be at the Church of Panagia Tripiti to see the Great Monday celebration.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Soft drink or beer or local wine (250 g) included), Dinner
Included Activities
- Stop at Corinth Canal
- Visit Monastery of Saint Potapios
- Visit Lake Vouliagmeni
- Visit Iraion monument
- Visit ancient Corinth
- Visit Church of Saint Paul
- Attend celebration of Great Monday at Church of Panagia Tripiti
Landmarks/POIs Corinth Canal Monastery of Saint Potapios Lake Vouliagmeni Ancient Corinth Church of Panagia Tripiti - Day 4
Aigion to Kalavryta
Take the historic cog railway up to Kalavryta, traveling through mountain scenery. Visit the sacred hill with its memorial to 1943, then tour the Monastery of Saint Lavra where Greek independence was declared in 1821. Later, attend a Byzantine-style service at Mega Spilaeon Monastery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Soft drink or beer or local wine (250 g) included), Dinner
Included Activities
- Cog railway to Kalavryta
- Visit sacred hill of holocaust site (December 13, 1943)
- Visit Monastery of Saint Lavra
- Attend liturgy at Mega Spilaeon Monastery
Landmarks/POIs Monastery of Saint Lavra Mega Spilaeon Monastery 
- Day 5
Kalavryta to Dimitsana
Depart early to see the Caves of the Lakes and the village of Vitina. Walk through the dramatic Lousios Gorge and check out the clifftop Monastery of Saint John the Baptist. You'll also visit the 10th-century Philosophou Church and wander through Dimitsana village with its Open-Air Water Power Museum. Evening includes Holy Wednesday hymns at the village church.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Soft drink or beer or local wine (250 g) included), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Caves of the Lakes
- Visit Prodromos (Saint John the Baptist) Monastery
- Walk through Lousios Gorge
- Visit 10th-century Philosophou Church
- Visit New Philosophou Monastery
- Visit ruins of Asclepeion of ancient Gortys
- Visit Open-Air Water Power Museum in Dimitsana
- Sing Holy Wednesday hymns at Village Church of Agia Kiriaki
Landmarks/POIs Caves of the Lakes Vitina Monastery of Agios Ioannis Prodromos Lousios Gorge Philosophou Church New Philosophou Monastery Asclepeion of ancient Gortys Open-Air Water Power Museum Dimitsana Village Church of Agia Kiriaki - Day 6
Dimitsana to Monemvasia
Drive to Sparta region and explore Mystras, a UNESCO site with Byzantine churches and palaces spread across the hillside. See the Leonidas statue in Sparta itself, then continue to Monemvasia to walk the narrow streets of this castle city and visit historic churches. That evening, attend a service featuring the reading of twelve gospels and a symbolic crucifixion ceremony.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Soft drink or beer or local wine (250 g) included), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Mystras castle site (UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Monument)
- Visit Byzantine churches at Mystras
- Visit Palace of Palaiologos at Mystras
- Visit Sparta archaeological site
- Visit statue of Leonidas
- Walk through Monemvasia old city
- Visit churches in Monemvasia
- Attend service and reading of twelve gospels at Church of Elkomenos Christos
Landmarks/POIs Mystras Sparta Monemvasia Church of Elkomenos Christos 
- Day 7
Monemvasia to Areopolis
Travel to the Mani peninsula starting with Gytheion and Kranai island. This is the most important fast day of Holy Week, so meals stay simple throughout the day. You'll explore the Caves of Diros and Areopolis with its stone buildings and tight streets. In the evening, sing Byzantine hymns at the cathedral and participate in the Epitaph procession through town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Soft drink or beer or local wine (250 g) included), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Gytheion
- Visit Kranai island
- Stroll around main road near harbour
- Visit Caves of Diros
- Visit Areopolis
- Sing Byzantine hymns at cathedral of Areopolis
- Participate in funeral service and Epitaph procession
Landmarks/POIs Gytheion Kranai Island Caves of Diros Areopolis - Day 8
Areopolis to Tripolis
Head to Tripoli, driving through pine forests to visit Panagia Malevis Monastery on Mount Parnonas. Spend the afternoon in Tripoli's historic center, then at midnight head to Pano Chrepas Monastery at 1,300 meters for the Easter resurrection celebration. Light candles, exchange traditional greetings, then enjoy mageiritsa soup and the tradition of cracking red eggs.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Soft drink or beer or local wine (250 g) included), Dinner (Traditional Easter meal included)
Included Activities
- Visit Monastery of Panagia Malevis on Mount Parnonas
- Explore Tripoli city center
- Attend midnight celebration of resurrection at Pano Chrepas Monastery
- Light white candle with holy light
- Exchange Easter greetings
- Eat traditional mageiritsa soup
- Crack red eggs
Landmarks/POIs Mount Parnonas Monastery of Panagia Malevis Tripolis Pano Chrepas Monastery - Day 9
Tripolis to Athens
Celebrate Easter with grilled lamb, kokoretsi, kontosouvli, and baked potatoes, plus local cheese, tsoureki bread, and regional wines while enjoying Greek music and dancing around the fire. Afterward, head back toward Athens, stopping in Nafplio, a romantic coastal town worth exploring before completing the drive to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Easter meal with grilled lamb, kokoretsi, kontosouvli, baked potatoes, local cheese graviera and feta, tsoureki bread, soft drink or beer or local wine (500 g)), Dinner
Included Activities
- Traditional Easter meal with grilled lamb, kokoretsi, kontosouvli and baked potatoes
- Enjoy local cheese and tsoureki bread
- Traditional Greek music and dancing
- Eat traditional sweets
- Stop at Nafplio
- Explore Nafplio city
Landmarks/POIs Nafplio - Day 10
Athens to Aegina
Take a boat out to Aegina island in the Saronic Gulf. Grab coffee at a port café and walk around the harbor area, then visit the Temple of Apollo and the archaeological museum. You'll also see the Monastery of Agios Nektarios and climb Palaia Chora hill with its collection of churches before returning to Athens by boat.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat transfer to Aegina island
- Coffee at port café
- Walk around streets near port
- Visit Temple of Apollo
- Visit archaeological museum
- Visit Monastery of Agios Nektarios
- Visit Church of Agios Nektarios
- Visit Palaia Chora hill
- Visit churches on Palaia Chora hill
- Boat return to Athens
Landmarks/POIs Aegina Island Temple of Apollo Monastery of Agios Nektarios Palaia Chora 
