Itinerary
- Day 1
Igoumenitsa to Arta
You'll start with pickup from your hotel, airport, or marina and head to Parga, a resort town along the coast with a Venetian castle, turquoise water, and small islets nearby. After spending time walking around this coastal area, you'll continue on to Arta for your first night.
- Start point
- Igoumenitsa, Ηπειροσ, Greece (Pick up at any hotel or place, in or around Igoumenitsa)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Parga's beaches, architecture, and waterfront taverns and restaurants
- Browse local shops, cafes and bars in Parga
Landmarks Venetian Castle of Parga Ancient Ambracia - Day 2
Arta to Nafpaktos
In Arta, you'll see the medieval stone bridge crossing the Arachthos River, remains from ancient Ambracia, and a 13th-century Byzantine castle. The Archaeological Museum is next on your list, then you'll head to Oiniades to check out the Theatre of Oeniadae with its distinctive horseshoe shape and great acoustics, which is on UNESCO's tentative list. After passing through the quiet town of Messolonghi and its wetland park, you'll reach Nafpaktos for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit the Archaeological Museum of Arta
- See the medieval stone bridge over the Arachthos River in Arta
- Explore Arta's 13th-century Byzantine castle
- View Byzantine churches including the metropolitan church of Panagia Paregoretissa (built circa 1290)
- Visit the Theatre of Oeniadae in Oiniades
- Explore the National Park of Messolonghi-Etoliko Lagoons
Optional Activities
- Browse shops and taverns in Arta
- Browse local shops, taverns and restaurants in Nafpaktos after check-in
Landmarks Medieval Stone Bridge of Arta Byzantine Castle of Arta Panagia Paregoretissa Church Archaeological Museum of Arta Theatre of Oeniadae National Park of Messolonghi-Etoliko Lagoons 
- Day 3
Nafpaktos to Patras
Nafpaktos is a beach town with a nice port and a hilltop castle that gives you views out over the Ionian Sea, plus beaches with blue flag status. You'll learn about the Battle of Lepanto here and see a statue for Miguel de Cervantes. From there, you'll stop in Rio to view a medieval fortress and see the Rio-Antirrio Bridge, then continue on to Patras, Greece's third-largest city, where you'll stay the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Nafpaktos and its historic port
- Visit the castle of Nafpaktos
- View the Rio-Antirrio Bridge from Rio's seafront
- Explore Rio's medieval seafront fortress
Optional Activities
- Relax on Nafpaktos' blue flag beaches
- Browse shops, taverns and restaurants in Patras after check-in
- Stroll the pedestrian streets of Patras
Landmarks Castle of Nafpaktos Rio Medieval Fortress Rio-Antirrio Bridge - Day 4
Patras to Loutraki
After breakfast in Patras, you'll check out the medieval Castle of Patras for views of the city and the Ionian Sea, and visit the Cathedral of Saint Andrew, which holds significant Christian relics. Later, you'll head to Ancient Corinth to see the Temple of Apollo and walk through the archaeological site with its museums, temples, and fountains. You'll finish the day in Loutraki, a seaside resort town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit the medieval Castle of Patras
- Visit the Cathedral of Saint Andrew in Patras
- Visit the Archaeological site of Ancient Corinth
- Explore the Museum of Ancient Corinth
- See the Temple of Apollo at Ancient Corinth
Optional Activities
- Browse shops, taverns and restaurants in Loutraki after check-in
- Relax at Loutraki beach
Landmarks Medieval Castle of Patras Cathedral of Saint Andrew Temple of Apollo Ancient Corinth Archaeological Site Museum of Ancient Corinth - Day 5
Loutraki to Loutraki (Mycenae excursion)
Following breakfast, you'll travel to Mycenae, a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating to the 14th-13th century BC from the Mycenaean period. The famous Lion Gate is here, along with the Bronze Age citadel to explore. Next you'll see the Corinth Canal and the Ancient Diolkos for views across both gulfs. Back in Loutraki by evening, you'll have free time to spend as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mycenae
- See the Lion Gate at Mycenae
- Explore the Mycenae citadel
- Visit the Corinth Canal
- Explore the Ancient Diolkos
Optional Activities
- Browse shops, taverns and restaurants in Loutraki
Landmarks Mycenae Archaeological Site Lion Gate of Mycenae Corinth Canal Ancient Diolkos 
- Day 6
Loutraki to Delphi
You'll drive to Livadeia, positioned at the base of Mount Elikon and known for the Oracle of Trofonios and a small 14th-century medieval castle. After a walk along the Erkynas River, you'll continue to the Monastery of Hosios Loukas, a walled UNESCO World Heritage Site showing Middle Byzantine architecture. Next comes the mountain town of Arachova with its cobblestone streets and ski resort, then you'll arrive in Delphi for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Livadeia's medieval castle
- Walk along the Erkynas River in Livadeia
- Visit the Monastery of Hosios Loukas
- Explore Arachova
Optional Activities
- Browse shops, taverns and restaurants in Delphi after check-in
- Explore Delphi town
Landmarks Medieval Castle of Livadeia Mount Elikon Monastery of Hosios Loukas Mount Parnassos Arachova - Day 7
Delphi to Kalampaka
Delphi's Archaeological Site awaits this morning, a major UNESCO World Heritage location at Mount Parnassos' base and once considered the center of the ancient world. You'll explore the sanctuary with its monuments and see the archaeological museum across 14 rooms. Later, you'll travel to Thermopylae, the historic location where King Leonidas and 300 Spartans made their stand against Persian forces in 480 BC. By evening, you're in Kalampaka, where the Meteora cliffs light up around you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit the Archaeological Site of Delphi
- Explore the Archaeological Museum of Delphi
- Visit the site of Thermopylae
- See the Battle of Thermopylae monument and site
Optional Activities
- Browse shops, taverns and restaurants in Kalampaka after check-in
- Explore Kalampaka
Landmarks Archaeological Site of Delphi Archaeological Museum of Delphi Thermopylae 
- Day 8
Kalampaka to Kalampaka (Meteora excursion)
After breakfast, you'll explore Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with massive sandstone peaks rising from the landscape. Six Orthodox monasteries sit atop these rocks, places where monks have lived since the 11th century. Built during the 15th-century monastic revival, these structures provide incredible views over the plains and feature post-Byzantine art, including 16th-century frescoes on their walls.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit the Meteora monasteries
- Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Meteora
Optional Activities
- Browse shops, taverns and restaurants in Kalampaka in the evening
Landmarks Meteora Monasteries - Day 9
Kalampaka to Litochoro
You'll continue around Meteora's clifftop monasteries today, keeping in mind each has different hours and closure days, so seeing them all takes multiple visits. After that, you'll head to Larissa, a historical town surrounded by valleys and mountains. The Ancient Theatre of Larissa is here, one of Greece's largest theaters built from marble and well-preserved. You'll stop at the Olympus National Park Information Center to see exhibits on geology, mythology, plants, and animals. By evening, you're in Litochoro at Mount Olympus' base.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit more Meteora monasteries
- Visit the Ancient Theatre of Larissa
- Explore Larissa
- Visit the Olympus National Park Information Center
Optional Activities
- Browse shops, taverns and restaurants in Litochoro after check-in
- Explore Litochoro
Landmarks Meteora Monasteries Ancient Theatre of Larissa Mount Olympus Olympus National Park 
- Day 10
Litochoro to Ioannina
You'll travel to Aigai, the ancient first capital of Macedonia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you'll see a monumental palace decorated with mosaics and painted stuccoes, plus a large burial ground holding over 300 royal tumuli from the 11th century BC. The tomb of Philip II is on site, the king who conquered all Greek cities and made way for his son Alexander the Great. Then you'll continue to Ioannina for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit the Archaeological Site of Aigai
- Explore the monumental palace at Aigai
- Visit the burial ground at Aigai with over 300 tumuli
Optional Activities
- Browse shops, taverns and restaurants in Ioannina after check-in
- Explore Ioannina independently
Landmarks Archaeological Site of Aigai Palace of Aigai Royal Burial Ground of Aigai 
- Day 11
Ioannina and Dodoni to Igoumenitsa
On your final day, you'll explore Ioannina, Epirus's capital, by walking through the historic center shaped by Christian, Muslim, and Jewish influences. The Castle of Ioannina, built in 528 AD and the country's oldest Byzantine fortress, holds several museums worth visiting. After that, you'll travel to the archaeological site of Dodoni in a valley below Mount Tomaros. You'll see the Theatre of Dodona that held 15,000-17,000 people, the Acropolis, and a stadium before heading back to Igoumenitsa for your departure.
- End point
- Igoumenitsa, Ηπειροσ, Greece (Drop off the same as pick up or by your wish in another place)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore the historic center of Ioannina
- Visit the museums within the Castle of Ioannina
- Explore the Castle of Ioannina
- Visit the archaeological site of Dodoni
- See the Theatre of Dodona
- Explore Dodoni's Acropolis and stadium
Optional Activities
- Browse local shops, taverns and restaurants in Ioannina
Landmarks Castle of Ioannina Theatre of Dodona Archaeological Site of Dodoni Mount Tomaros 
