Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Athens
You'll arrive in Athens and get transferred to your hotel by the tour team. In the afternoon, a representative meets with you to go over the trip details and talk about the city. After that, you have the rest of the day to yourself to wander around at your own pace.
Optional Activities
- Explore Athens city attractions and places of interest at your own pace
- Stroll through the city center and make discoveries
- Day 2
Athens Free Day & Evening Walking Tour
After breakfast, the day is open for you to explore Athens however you like or check out well-known attractions on your own. Later in the evening, you'll join a guided walking tour through Anafiotika, Thisio, Monastiraki, and Plaka neighborhoods.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Evening walking tour through Monastiraki, Plaka, and Anafiotika
Optional Activities
- Visit famous attractions and places of interest in Athens
- Leisure stroll through the city center and self-guided exploration
Landmarks/POIs Anafiotika Thisio Monastiraki Plaka - Day 3
Athens to Nafplio (Daphne Monastery, Corinth Canal, Mycenae)
Following breakfast, you pick up your rental car and drive to Argolis. You'll stop at Daphne Monastery, a UNESCO site with Byzantine architecture, then see the Corinth Canal before heading to Mycenae to see the Lion's Gate and Treasure of Atreus. The day ends in Nafplio, a charming Venetian city, covering about 148 kilometers total.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Car rental (unlimited kilometres with 24-hour roadside assistance and 24/7 emergency phone line)
- Visit Daphne Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Byzantine monastery featuring Byzantine frescoes and mosaics
- View the Corinth Canal, a historic engineering feat connecting the Ionian Sea with the Saronic Gulf
Optional Activities
- Stop at the Corinth Canal for a closer visit and photos
- Visit the archaeological site of Mycenae including the Lion's Gate and the Treasure of Atreus (Tomb of Agamemnon)
Landmarks/POIs Daphne Monastery Corinth Canal Mycenae Lion's Gate Treasure of Atreus - Day 4
Nafplio to Olympia (Arcadia Mountains, Optional: Kalavryta & Cave of Lakes or Odontotos Train)
After breakfast, you spend the morning in Nafplio with an optional olive oil mill visit to taste Greek olives. Then you drive through the Arcadian mountains toward ancient Olympia. You can take a detour to see Kalavryta and the Cave of the Lakes or ride the scenic Odontotos train through Vouraikos Gorge. The day includes time at the ancient Olympic stadium learning about the historic games, covering 157 kilometers.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit the ancient Olympic stadium where the first Games were held (776 BC)
Optional Activities
- Visit an olive oil mill in Nafplio and taste Greek olives
- Detour to Kalavryta for mountain views, river springs, and pine forests
- Visit the Cave of the Lakes (extends 2 kilometers underground with 15 lakes inside)
- Take the Odontotos train from Diakofto to Kalavryta, rising to 750 meters elevation through the Vouraikos Gorge
Landmarks/POIs Nafplio Kalavryta Cave of the Lakes Vouraikos Gorge Olympia Ancient Stadium - Day 5
Olympia to Kefalonia (Ferry from Kyllini, Optional: Sami Caves)
After breakfast, you leave the Peloponnese behind and head to Kyllini port to catch a ferry to Kefalonia, which takes about 90 minutes. Kefalonia has forests, fertile valleys, olive groves, and vineyards. You'll explore the island's attractions and settle into your hotel, with an optional barbecue cruise available. The drive to the port covers 137 kilometers.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Kyllini to Kefalonia (approximately 1.5 hours, including car transport with numbered seats)
Optional Activities
- Visit the Cave of Drogarati near Sami port
- Visit the Melissani cave lake near Sami port, an underground lake with deep blue waters and Mycenaean sanctuary history
- Book a barbecue cruise from Argostoli visiting XI Beach and Vardiani (requires additional nights)
Landmarks/POIs Port of Kyllini Port of Poros Cave of Drogarati Melissani Cave Lake XI Beach Vardiani Beach - Day 6
Kefalonia to Ithaka (Ferry from Sami)
Following breakfast, you take a ferry from Sami port to Ithaka, exploring the legendary island of Odysseus. You'll visit Vathi, the capital with Venetian character, and Dexa Beach, known as Odysseus's legendary landing spot. There's an option to explore the northern area around Stavros if you want. By evening, you can stroll Vathi's waterfront to find taverns and cafes, with local travel about 35 kilometers.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Kefalonia (Sami) to Ithaka (Pisaetos port) with numbered seats (including car transport)
Optional Activities
- Visit Vathi, the capital of Ithaka with Venetian influences
- Visit Dexa Beach, the legendary landing place of Odysseus
- Explore the northern part of Ithaka including the town of Stavros
- Evening stroll through Vathi's waterfront discovering taverns, cafes, and bars
Landmarks/POIs Port of Sami Port of Pisaetos Vathi Dexa Beach Stavros - Day 7
Ithaka to Delphi (via Patras, Rio-Antirío Bridge, Nafpaktos, Galaxidi)
After breakfast, you take the ferry from Ithaka to Patras and cross the impressive Rio-Antirrio bridge spanning the Corinthian Gulf. You'll stop in Nafpaktos to see the Old Port and Castle of Lepanto, then head to Galaxidi, a picturesque fishing village with nice beaches. From there, you drive to Delphi, the ancient center of the world and home to the famous Oracle, covering 129 kilometers total.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Ithaka to Patras (including car transport with numbered seats)
Optional Activities
- Visit the Old Port of Nafpaktos
- Visit the Castle of Lepanto with views of the Gulf of Corinth
- Relax in the picturesque fishing village of Galaxidi and enjoy its beaches
- Explore the Oracle of Delphi site
Landmarks/POIs Port of Patras Rio-Antirío Bridge Corinthian Gulf Nafpaktos Old Port of Nafpaktos Castle of Lepanto Galaxidi Delphi Oracle of Delphi - Day 8
Delphi to Athens (Mount Parnassos, Arachova, Levadeia)
After breakfast, you start heading back to Athens, driving along Mount Parnassos slopes. You'll stop in Arachova, a popular winter resort with taverns and craft shops, and can optionally visit Levadeia, a historically important town with an ancient oracle in a cave. Then you return to Athens to drop off your rental car and look back on your Greek trip, covering 186 kilometers.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stop in Arachova, a winter resort with taverns and handicraft shops
- Visit Levadeia, an ancient town with the celebrated Oracle of Trophonius in a cave
Landmarks/POIs Mount Parnassos Arachova Levadeia Oracle of Trophonius - Day 9
Departure from Athens
At your scheduled time, you'll transfer to Athens Airport for your international flight. After checking in your luggage, you can do some tax-free shopping before heading to your gate.
Landmarks/POIs Athens Airport
