Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens to Mati
You'll fly into Athens and then transfer to Mati, a quiet coastal town where the real relaxation begins. After you settle into your accommodation, you'll have the rest of the day to get oriented. It's a 2-night stay here, so take your time getting adjusted to the rhythm of the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport - Day 2
Athens
Kick off your Athens adventure with breakfast before heading out on a guided city tour. You'll start at the Acropolis (UNESCO World Heritage Site), where you can see the classical structures perched above the city. Then it's over to the New Acropolis Museum to walk through rooms filled with archaeological finds and sculptures. After grabbing lunch somewhere, you'll wander through the Plaka neighborhood with its narrow streets and local shops. By evening, sit down for dinner at a traditional taverna serving Greek specialties.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner in a typical local taverna)
Included Activities
- City tour of Athens
- Visit Acropolis (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Acropolis Museum visit
- Stroll through Plaka
Landmarks Acropolis Acropolis Museum Plaka - Day 3
Athens to Tolo
Travel south to the Peloponnese and cross the famous Corinth Canal before reaching ancient Corinth. You'll spend time exploring the ruins of what was once Greece's largest Roman city. In the afternoon, continue to Epidaurus to see the ancient theater there, known for its remarkable acoustics (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Head into the coastal town of Tolo later, where you'll be staying for the next couple of nights and can settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cross Corinth Canal
- Visit ancient Corinth ruins
- Visit Epidaurus theater (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Landmarks Corinth Canal Ancient Corinth Epidaurus Theater - Day 4
Mycenae - Nemea - Nafplio
Morning starts at Mycenae where you'll see the famous Lion Gate and palace remnants. The Mycenae Museum holds artifacts and objects discovered from the area's excavations. After lunch, head to Nemea for a wine tasting session to learn about how local wines are produced and the region's vineyard traditions. Later in the day, you have time to walk around Nafplio's old town, checking out the narrow passages and the harbor before returning to your hotel in Tolo.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Mycenae ruins and Lion Gate
- Mycenae Museum visit
- Wine tasting in Nemea
- Explore Nafplio old town
Landmarks Mycenae Lion Gate Nemea Nafplio - Day 5
Sparta - Mystras - Monemvasia
Travel through Sparta, the ancient military powerhouse, then continue up to Mystras (UNESCO World Heritage Site) situated on a mountainside. You'll see Byzantine structures and ruins scattered across the slopes. From there, head to Monemvasia, a coastal town built beneath a castle. Dinner happens at a traditional taverna where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner in a typical local taverna)
Included Activities
- Visit Mystras (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Explore Byzantine buildings and ruins
Optional Activities
- Visit Sparta
Landmarks Sparta Mystras Taygetos Mountains Monemvasia - Day 6
Monemvasia to Olympia
Spend your morning exploring Monemvasia, the small town sitting on a rock separated from the mainland. It's accessible via a causeway built in the 6th century, and walking through it means navigating past Byzantine buildings and quiet courtyards in narrow alleyways. Later, travel inland to Olympia and check into your hotel for the night there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore medieval town of Monemvasia
- Experience Byzantine buildings and medieval atmosphere
Landmarks Monemvasia - Day 7
Olympia to Galaxidi
At Olympia (UNESCO World Heritage Site), you'll follow where ancient athletes once competed. This was the religious and sporting center of the ancient world, and the first documented Olympic Games happened here in 776 BC. Visit the archaeological museum to see sculptures like the Hermes of Praxiteles and temple pediment works. Later in the day, travel to Galaxidi near Delphi where you'll stay overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Ancient Olympia (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Archaeological Museum visit
- View Hermes of Praxiteles and Temple of Zeus sculptures
Landmarks Ancient Olympia Archaeological Museum of Olympia Temple of Zeus - Day 8
Delphi to Kalambaka
Reach Delphi, which ancient Greeks believed was the center of the world. You'll explore the Sanctuary of Apollo (UNESCO World Heritage Site) with its temple and theater, and learn about how the Oracle of Delphi influenced political decisions across the ancient world. Afterward, head to Kalambaka where you can see the view of tomorrow's destination across the landscape. Stay the night there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Sanctuary of Apollo (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Explore temple and theater at Delphi
- Learn about Oracle of Delphi
Landmarks Sanctuary of Apollo Delphi Theater Oracle of Delphi - Day 9
Meteora to Ioannina
This morning you'll head to Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with these incredible sandstone plateaus and steep rock formations rising from the landscape. The monasteries perched up there have been used as a religious refuge since 985 AD, and walking around the area gives you a real sense of why monks chose this spot. After you've spent time exploring the unique landscape and ancient buildings, you'll travel to Ioannina in the evening for a 3-night stay.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Meteora Monasteries (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Guided tour of monasteries and rock formations
Landmarks Meteora Monasteries Ioannina - Day 10
Dodoni - Parga
Start at Dodoni, home to Greece's oldest oracle and considered just as important as Delphi in the ancient world. It was dedicated to Zeus and people came seeking answers. In the afternoon, move to Parga, a seaside town where you can walk along the harbor and enjoy the coastal setting.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Dodoni oracle site
- Explore Parga seaside resort
- Stroll along Parga harbor promenade
Landmarks Dodoni Parga - Day 11
Ioannina - Vikos Gorge
Begin in Ioannina on Lake Pamvotida and take a boat out on the water. Then head to the Vikos Gorge, Europe's deepest canyon, where you can see the sheer walls and wild landscape. It's an impressive natural feature that offers great views down into the gorge's depths.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat trip on Lake Pamvotida
- Visit Vikos Gorge (Europe's deepest gorge)
Landmarks Lake Pamvotida Vikos Gorge - Day 12
Panagia Soumela - Vergina to Thessaloniki
You'll start at Panagia Soumela monastery to see the icon of the Holy Mary, one of the three most important icons in Greek Orthodoxy. From there, you head to Vergina, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you can walk through the burial chambers of King Philip II. These were uncovered back in 1977 and contain some really impressive grave goods that show the wealth and power of the ancient kingdom. Later you'll travel to Thessaloniki, Greece's second-largest city, settling in for a 2-night stay.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Panagia Soumela monastery and view the icon of the Holy Mary
- Explore Vergina (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and burial chambers of King Philip II
Landmarks Panagia Soumela Vergina Thessaloniki - Day 13
Thessaloniki
Tour Thessaloniki, a city shaped by Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman influences. You'll see the Arch of Galerius and the famous White Tower along the waterfront. Stop at the Archaeological Museum to view treasures from excavations in the city and throughout Macedonia. Depending on what's open, you might also check out the central market selling meat, fish, and produce. Wrap up with dinner at a local taverna to celebrate your final night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner in a local taverna)
Included Activities
- City tour of Thessaloniki
- Visit Arch of Galerius
- Visit White Tower
- Archaeological Museum visit
- Explore central market (subject to opening times)
Landmarks Arch of Galerius White Tower Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki - Day 14
Thessaloniki to Frankfurt
Your time in Greece comes to an end. Head to Thessaloniki airport on your own using public transport and catch your flight back to Frankfurt.
- Meals
- Breakfast
