Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll arrive in Athens and meet your driver at the airport for the transfer to your hotel. After you get settled in, the rest of the day is yours to explore the city at your own pace. Take some time to walk around your neighborhood, find a good restaurant for dinner, or just relax after your flight.
- Start point
- Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Αθηνών Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος, Αττική Οδός, Spata-Loutsa, Attica, Greece (Meet & Greet at Athens airport, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Day 2
Athens
Your private driver picks you up for a 4-hour guided tour of ancient Athens. You'll start at the Ancient Agora to see the Temple of Hephaestus and check out the museum there. Then the tour continues with a panoramic route hitting the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Arch of Hadrian, Panathenaic Stadium, and Parliament building. It's a good overview of the city's classical period.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ancient Agora including Temple of Hephaestus and Stoa of Attalos
- Museum of Ancient Agora
- Roman Agora of Athens and Tower of Winds
- Hadrian's Library
- Panoramic city tour including Temple of Olympian Zeus, Arch of Hadrian, Syntagma Square, Panathenaic Stadium, Greek Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Changing of the Guards, Zappeion Hall, Academy, University, National Library, Monument of Philopappos Hill, Mount Lycabettus
Landmarks Temple of Hephaestus Stoa of Attalos Roman Agora of Athens Tower of Winds Hadrian's Library Temple of Olympian Zeus Arch of Hadrian Syntagma Square Panathenaic Stadium Greek Parliament Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Zappeion Hall Academy Monument of Philopappos Hill Mount Lycabettus - Day 3
Athens
Today focuses on the Acropolis with a 4-hour guided tour. You'll walk through the famous Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike, and the Erechtheion with its distinctive Porch of Maidens. After exploring the hilltop site, you head down to the Museum of Acropolis to see artifacts and sculptures from these structures up close.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Acropolis including Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, and Erechtheion with Porch of Maidens
- Visit Museum of Acropolis including artifacts from Erechtheum, Temple of Athena Nike, Propylaea, Roman and early Christian Athens, and archaeological excavations
Landmarks Acropolis Propylaea Temple of Athena Nike Parthenon Erechtheion Porch of Maidens Herodion Theatre Dionysus Theatre Museum of Acropolis - Day 4
Athens
This is a longer day, about 7 hours total. You'll spend the morning and early afternoon at Athens' most important museum looking at its collection. Then your driver takes you south along the scenic Athenian Riviera coastline heading to Cape Sounio. You'll visit the Temple of Poseidon perched on the cliff, and if timing works out, you can catch the sunset over the water before heading back to Athens.
Included Activities
- National Archaeological Museum with guide
- Cape Sounio visit including Temple of Poseidon
Landmarks National Archaeological Museum Cape Sounio Temple of Poseidon - Day 5
Athens to Nafplio
You leave Athens heading toward Nafplio with several stops along the way. First you'll see the Canal of Corinth and then visit the Ancient Corinth archaeological site to walk through the Temple of Apollo ruins. After the Corinth Museum, you take the Cog Railway through Vourakis Canyon to reach Kalavryta and the Cave of Lakes. From there it's on to Nafplio where you'll stay for the night.
Included Activities
- Canal of Corinth
- Ancient Corinth archaeological site
- Temple of Apollo ruins
- Corinth Museum
- Cog Railway through Vourakis Canyon
- Cave of Lakes
- Walk at Biblical path of Apostle Paul
Landmarks Canal of Corinth Ancient Corinth Temple of Apollo Vourakis Canyon Kalavryta Cave of Lakes 
- Day 6
Nafplio
After breakfast, you start exploring the ancient sites surrounding Nafplio. Mycenae shows you Grave Circle A and the famous Lion's Gate. Later you head to Tiryns, a UNESCO site, and then to Epidaurus to see its well-preserved ancient theatre. Before returning, you stop at Nemea to visit the archaeological site and try wines at the local cooperative winery.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mycenae including Grave Circle A, Lion's Gate, Royal Tombs, Cyclopean Walls, Treasury of Atreus, Tomb of Clytemnestra
- Mycenae Archaeological Museum
- Tiryns UNESCO Site archaeological site
- Epidaurus UNESCO Site including Sanctuary of Asclepios, Great Ancient Theatre, and Museum
- Little Theatre of Epidaurus
- Nemea archaeological site and museum
- Wine tasting at Nemea cooperative winery
Landmarks Mycenae Grave Circle A Lion's Gate Treasury of Atreus Tomb of Clytemnestra Tiryns Epidaurus Sanctuary of Asclepios Great Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus Nemea - Day 7
Nafplio to Sparta
This morning you explore Nafplio itself before heading toward Sparta. You'll visit Palamadi Castle with a stop at Karoni's Distillery Museum to sample local ouzo. Then it's Akronafplia Castle and Bourtzi. You walk through the old town checking out Syntagma Square and the Archaeological Museum. After that, your driver takes you to Sparta for the evening.
Included Activities
- Palamadi Castle
- Karoni's Distillery Museum with ouzo sampling
- Akronafplia Castle
- Bourtzi
- Old Nafplio town including Syntagma Square, Megalos Dromos, Three Admiral's Square
- Archaeological Museum
Landmarks Palamadi Castle Akronafplia Castle Bourtzi Syntagma Square 
- Day 8
Sparta
Starting in Sparta, you see the Acropolis, Temple of Athena, and ancient theatre. You'll also visit the Statue of Leonidas and the Museum of Olive Oil. From there you head to Mystras, a UNESCO site with Byzantine chapels, monasteries, and the impressive Despot's Palace spread across the hillside.
Included Activities
- Sparta Acropolis
- Temple of Athena
- Ancient Theatre
- Statue of Leonidas
- Museum of Olive Oil
- Mystras UNESCO Site including archaeological site, Chapel of St. Demetrios, Peribleptos Monastery, Pantanassa Monastery, Despot's Palace
Landmarks Sparta Acropolis Temple of Athena Ancient Theatre Mystras Chapel of St. Demetrios Peribleptos Monastery Pantanassa Monastery Despot's Palace - Day 9
Sparta to Kalamata
You leave Sparta traveling to Aeropolis to explore the Diros Caves, where you'll take boat rides through underground passages past stalactites and stalagmites. Then you drive to Kalamata to visit the Museum of Traditional Costumes before settling in for the night.
Included Activities
- Diros Caves with boat tour through underground passageways
- Museum of Traditional Costumes
Landmarks Diros Caves Aeropolis - Day 10
Kalamata
This morning you visit Nestor's Palace and the Griffin Warrior Tomb, then check out the Chora Archaeological Museum. Later you head to Methoni to see Pylos Castle and the town itself, including tours of both the old and new sections of the Navarino fortress. You return to Kalamata in the evening.
Included Activities
- Nestor's Palace
- Griffin Warrior Tomb
- Chora Archaeological Museum
- Methoni
- Pylos Castle and town
- Navarino fortress tour (old and new)
Landmarks Nestor's Palace Griffin Warrior Tomb Methoni Pylos Castle Navarino Fortress 
- Day 11
Kalamata to Olympia
You'll visit the ancient Messene UNESCO site from the 4th century B.C., which gives you a sense of what a classical Greek city actually looked like. Then you drive to Vassae to see the Temple of Apollo Epikurios sitting at 1,130 meters elevation, one of the most isolated ancient temples in Greece. After that, you head on to Olympia.
Included Activities
- Ancient Messene UNESCO site
- Vassae (ancient Figaleia)
- Temple of Apollo Epikurios
Landmarks Ancient Messene Vassae Temple of Apollo Epikurios 
- Day 12
Olympia to Patras
You spend time at the UNESCO archaeological site of Olympia along with its museum. There's also the Coubertin Monument and the Museum of Olympic Games to see. Later you drive to Patras to visit the Archaeological Museum and St. Andrews Cathedral. Before the day ends, you tour the Achaia Claus Winery.
Included Activities
- Olympia Archaeological Site UNESCO
- Museum in Olympia
- Coubertin Monument
- Museum of Olympic Games
- Archaeological Museum at Patras
- St. Andrews Cathedral
- Achaia Claus Winery visit
Landmarks Olympia St. Andrews Cathedral - Day 13
Patras to Ioannina
You cross the impressive Rion-Antirion bridge, one of Europe's largest, and continue to Naupactus for lunch at this seaside town with its Venetian Castle and port area. From there you head to the Archaeological site of Dodoni, an ancient worship center and oracle site. Before reaching Ioannina, you visit the Perama caves and take a stroll around the lake.
- Meals
- Lunch (Delicious lunch in Naupactus)
Included Activities
- Rion-Antirion bridge crossing
- Naupactus visit including Venetian Castle and Venetian Port
- Lunch at Naupactus
- Archaeological site of Dodoni
- Perama caves
- Walk around Lake of Ioannina
Landmarks Rion-Antirion Bridge Naupactus Venetian Castle Venetian Port Dodoni Archaeological Site Perama Caves Lake Ioannina 
- Day 14
Ioannina to Corfu
You explore Ioannina's fortified old town and castle, the oldest Byzantine fortress in Greece, walking through historic buildings and the Ottoman Mosque of Ali Pasha. A boat takes you to the small inhabited island of Ali Pasha on Lake Pamvotida. You'll taste local Epirus specialties including traditional herbs and spices. Later you drive to Igoumenitsa port to catch the evening car ferry to Corfu.
Included Activities
- Fortified old town of Ioannina
- Castle visit
- House Matei Hussein
- Ottoman Mosque of Ali Pasha
- Lake Pamvotida
- Boat trip to island of Ali Pasha
- Ferry from Igoumenitsa to Corfu
Optional Activities
- Sample traditional Epirus spices and herbs
- Try frog's legs specialty
- Sample traditional desserts including sker bourek, sugar pie, baklava, and syrup pastries
Landmarks Ioannina Old Town Ioannina Castle Lake Pamvotida Ali Pasha Island 
- Day 15
Corfu
After arriving on Corfu, you visit Achilleion Palace, built by Empress Elisabeth of Austria and later owned by Kaiser William II. You also see Mon Repos Palace with its colonial architecture, explore the Old Fortress, and walk through the UNESCO-listed old town with Venetian style buildings. You'll check out the Palace of St. Michael and St. George, and visit the historic Church of Saint Spyridon built in 1456.
Included Activities
- Achilleion Palace
- Mon Repos Palace
- Old Fortress
- Old town of Corfu UNESCO
- Palace of St. Michael and St. George
- Sterna
- Music Pavilion
- Monument of the Union of the Ionian Islands
- Ionian Academy
- Schulenburg statue
- Church of Saint Spyridon
Landmarks Achilleion Palace Mon Repos Palace Old Fortress Old Town of Corfu Palace of St. Michael and St. George Church of Saint Spyridon - Day 16
Corfu
Today you explore Corfu's quieter side with stops at Paleokastritsa bay, sometimes called the Capri of Greece, and the traditional village of Lakones. You visit Kanoni with its church of Panagia Vlacherna and Mouse Island. Later you see the 14th century Venetian fortress and Esplanade square, then walk through Corfu Town's old city, port, and commercial area with a coffee break at the famous Liston's square.
Included Activities
- Paleokastritsa bay
- Lakones village
- Kanoni
- Church of Panagia Vlacherna
- Mouse Island
- 14th century Venetian fortress
- Esplanade square
- Palaipolis ancient ruins
- Corfu Town old city walk
- Corfu Town old port
- Town Hall
- San Rocco square
- Commercial center
- Liston's square coffee break
Landmarks Paleokastritsa Bay Lakones Kanoni Church of Panagia Vlacherna Mouse Island Venetian Fortress Esplanade Square Palaipolis Corfu Town San Rocco Square Liston's Square - Day 17
Corfu to Thessaloniki
You take the ferry back to Igoumenitsa, then drive to Vergina to visit the museum housing royal tombs of Macedonia, including the tomb of King Phillip II, Alexander's father. From there you go to Veria to visit Saint Paul's Bema and explore the old Jewish neighborhood with its colorful market. Later you drive to Thessaloniki.
Included Activities
- Ferry from Corfu to Igoumenitsa
- Vergina (ancient Aigai) visit
- Museum of Vergina including royal tombs and tomb of King Phillip II
- Veria (Biblical Beroea)
- Saint Paul's Bema
- Old Jewish neighborhood
- Colorful market area
Landmarks Vergina Royal Tombs of Macedonia Tomb of King Phillip II Veria Saint Paul's Bema 
- Day 18
Thessaloniki
After breakfast, you explore Thessaloniki's key landmarks including the Arch of Galerius built in 303 AD, the Monument of Alexander the Great, and the Rotunda. You'll visit St. Demetrius Basilica with its underground Crypt, the Acheiropoietos Church, Church of Agia Sofia, and the Museum of Byzantine culture. You'll also stop at the White Tower for photos.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Arch of Galerius
- Monument of Alexander the Great
- Rotunda
- St. Demetrius Basilica including underground Crypt
- Acheiropoietos Church
- Church of Agia Sofia
- Museum of Byzantine culture
- White Tower
Landmarks Arch of Galerius Monument of Alexander the Great Rotunda St. Demetrius Basilica Acheiropoietos Church Church of Agia Sofia White Tower - Day 19
Thessaloniki to Meteora
You leave Thessaloniki heading to the Archaeological Park of Dion, the sacred city of the Macedonians at the foot of Mount Olympus. Later you continue to Meteora for a sunset tour among the towering rock formations. You check in to your hotel there and have free time for the evening.
Included Activities
- Archaeological Park of Dion
- Sunset tour at Meteora rocks
Landmarks Archaeological Park of Dion Mount Olympus Meteora 
- Day 20
Meteora
At 09:00 you get picked up to visit the UNESCO-listed Byzantine Monasteries of Meteora. You start at the Holy Monastery of Great Meteoro, the largest and oldest, perched dramatically on a gigantic rock formation. Next is the Monastery of St. Stephan, built in the 16th century and decorated in 1545. Then you drive to Delphi.
Included Activities
- Holy Monastery of Great Meteoro
- Monastery of St. Stephan
Landmarks Holy Monastery of Great Meteoro Monastery of St. Stephan 
- Day 21
Delphi to Athens
After breakfast, you visit the Ancient Oracle at the sanctuary dedicated to Apollo. You'll see the Stadium and Ancient Theatre with capacity for over 5,000 spectators, then explore the Museum of Delphi. You stop in the traditional winter village of Arachova for lunch or coffee, then tour the UNESCO Monastery of Osios Loukos. On the way back to Athens, there's a short stop at the Leonidas statue at Thermopylae.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ancient Oracle
- Stadium
- Ancient Theatre
- Museum of Delphi
- Arachova village
- Monastery of Osios Loukos UNESCO
- Leonidas statue at Thermopylae
Optional Activities
- Coffee or lunch break at Arachova
Landmarks Delphi Sanctuary of Apollo Delphi Stadium Delphi Ancient Theatre Arachova Monastery of Osios Loukos Leonidas Statue Thermopylae - Day 22
Athens to Mykonos
You get picked up from your hotel and transferred to Piraeus port for the ferry to Mykonos Island. Once there, you can stroll through 'Little Venice' or explore the narrow streets of Matogiania to shop for clothes and local items. Spend the rest of the day at your hotel and then check out Mykonos' vibrant nightlife.
Included Activities
- Ferry from Piraeus to Mykonos
- Walk through Little Venice
- Stroll through Matogiania narrow streets
Landmarks Mykonos Island Little Venice Matogiania 
- Day 23
Mykonos
This is an optional all-day cruise to the sacred island of Delos and Rhenia Beach. You'll visit ancient ruins and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Delos, birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. BBQ lunch is served on board, and you'll have time to swim in crystal-clear turquoise waters near Rhenia Island for about two hours.
Optional Activities
- Delos and Rhenia Beach Cruise with BBQ on Board (165 euro per person) - includes visit to Delos archaeological area for 1.5 hours or swimming in nearby gulf, BBQ lunch on board, swimming and relaxation at Rhenia Island for two hours
Landmarks Delos Rhenia Island - Day 24
Mykonos to Santorini
You get transferred to Mykonos Port to catch the boat to Santorini Island. The main event is watching the sunset from Oia, one of the most famous sunset locations in the world where crowds gather daily. You can enjoy drinks or dinner and stroll through Santorini's picturesque streets shopping for souvenirs.
Included Activities
- Ferry from Mykonos to Santorini
- Sunset viewing from Oia
Optional Activities
- Dinner in Santorini capital
- Shopping in narrow streets
Landmarks Santorini Island Oia 
- Day 25
Santorini
This is an optional semi-private cruise around Santorini exploring famous beaches and Caldera views. You'll swim at hot springs with healing waters, take photos from scenic viewpoints, and visit Red Beach and White Beach for swimming and snorkeling. Greek barbecue lunch with salad, shrimp saganaki, grilled meats, and vegetarian options is served on board. The cruise sails to Oia for sunset.
- Meals
- Lunch (Greek delicious meal on board including Greek salad, shrimp saganaki, grilled chicken and pork skewers, roasted vegetables, pasta with red sauce, stuffed vine leaves, and vegetarian meal)
Included Activities
- BBQ lunch on board included in cruise package
Optional Activities
- Semi Private Cruise to Caldera with BBQ on board (160 euro per person) - includes swimming at Hot Springs, photos from Aspronisi/Ancient Lighthouse/Akrotiri/Indian Rock, Red Beach swimming and snorkeling, White Beach swimming, Greek barbecue meal (Greek salad, shrimp saganaki, grilled chicken and pork skewers, roasted vegetables, pasta with red sauce, stuffed vine leaves, vegetarian meal), sunset viewing at Oia
Landmarks Hot Springs Nea Kameni Aspronisi Red Beach White Beach - Day 26
Santorini to Athens
Your driver meets you at the hotel for a 12:00 transfer to Santorini Port. You'll take the boat to Piraeus Port, arriving at 17:00. From there you get transferred to your hotel in Athens.
Included Activities
- Ferry from Santorini to Piraeus
- Day 27
Athens
This is your final day. After breakfast, you check out from your Athens hotel and get transferred to the airport for your connecting flights home.
- End point
- Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Αθηνών Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος, Αττική Οδός, Spata-Loutsa, Attica, Greece (Transfer you at Athens airport according to your flight details, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Breakfast
