Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll land in Athens and get picked up by a comfortable vehicle with an English-speaking driver who takes you to your hotel. Once there, a representative from the tour company goes over the important details and walks you through what to expect from the trip. After that, the rest of your day is open, so you can wander around Athens at your own pace and get a feel for the city.
- Start point
- Athens Ben Epps Airport (AHN), 1010 Ben Epps Dr, Athens, Georgia 30605, United States (Athens AIRPORT)
Included Activities
- Hotel check-in and welcome briefing at hotel
- Day 2
Athens
After breakfast, you have the full day to check out Athens however you'd like. Walk through the city center on your own, hit up famous sites at your own speed, or just roam around and find things that catch your eye. In the evening, join a guided walking tour through Anafiotika, Thisio, Monastiraki, and Plaka, where you'll see the different neighborhoods and their character.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Evening walking tour through Anafiotika, Thisio, Monastiraki, and Plaka
Optional Activities
- Self-guided visits to famous attractions and places of interest in Athens
Landmarks Anafiotika Thisio Monastiraki Plaka - Day 3
Athens to Nafplio
Following breakfast, you pick up your rental car and head toward the Argolis region. On the way, stop at the Daphne Monastery, a UNESCO site known for its Byzantine frescoes and mosaics. Then you'll see the Corinth Canal, an impressive 6-kilometer waterway finished in 1893. Once you reach Mycenae, explore the Lion's Gate and the Treasure of Atreus. By evening, you'll be in Nafplio, a charming Venetian city where you can settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Car rental pickup
- Visit to Daphne Monastery (UNESCO World Heritage site)
Optional Activities
- Stop at Corinth Canal
- Visit to Mycenae archaeological site including Lion's Gate
- Visit to Treasure of Atreus
Landmarks Daphne Monastery Corinth Canal Lion's Gate Treasure of Atreus Mycenae 
- Day 4
Nafplio to Monemvasia
After eating breakfast, drive to Monemvasia by way of Mystras, a Byzantine town with real history. See the Castle of Villahardouin, Agia Sofia church, and the Monasteries of Our Lady Pantanassa and Our Lady Perivleptos. The open-air museum area offers views out over the Sparta plain. Later, reach Monemvasia and walk around its castle and surroundings, wandering the narrow cobblestoned streets and checking out restored buildings. Grab dinner with views overlooking the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Mystras Archaeological Museum
- Explore Castle of Villahardouin in Mystras
- Visit Agia Sofia church in Mystras
- Visit Houses of Laskaris and Frangopoulos in Mystras
- Visit Cathedral of Saint Dimitrios in Mystras
- Visit Monasteries of Our Lady Pantánassa and Our Lady Perivleptos in Mystras
- Walk around Monemvasia castle
- Explore Monemvasia's narrow cobblestoned streets
- Dine at local restaurant with panoramic views
Landmarks Mystras Castle of Villahardouin Agia Sofia church Cathedral of Saint Dimitrios Monastery of Our Lady Pantánassa Monastery of Our Lady Perivleptos Monemvasia - Day 5
Monemvasia to Pylos
Leave Monemvasia after breakfast and continue along the Peloponnese coast. Your first stop is Gythio, a small fishing village at the entrance to the Mani peninsula. From there, head to Kalamata, which serves as a major shopping hub in the Peloponnese and is known for its table olives. Wrap up the day in Pylos, a seaside town in Navarino Bay where you can visit Neocastro castle and explore The Three Admirals' Square.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Gythio
- Visit Kalamata
- Visit Neocastro castle in Pylos
- Visit Paliocastro castle tower in Pylos
- Explore The Three Admirals' Square in Pylos
Landmarks Gythio Kalamata Neocastro Paliocastro The Three Admirals' Square Navarino Bay 
- Day 6
Pylos to Olympia
After breakfast, leave Pylos heading toward Olympia. Detour to Voidokoilia Bay to see its golden-sand beach and check out archaeological ruins like a Mycenaean tomb and medieval castle remains. The Paleokastro castle offers the best views of the beach area. Continue on to Olympia and explore the ancient Olympic stadium where the first games happened in 776 BC, plus the sanctuary dedicated to Zeus.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Voidokoilia Bay
- Visit Paleokastro castle
- Explore ancient Olympic stadium
- Visit Olympia sanctuary dedicated to Zeus
Landmarks Voidokoilia Bay Paleokastro Ancient Olympic Stadium Olympia - Day 7
Olympia to Delphi
Following breakfast, leave Olympia and cross the Rio-Antirio Bridge, Europe's longest cable bridge and a real engineering feat. Stop in Nafpaktos, a historic town where you can see the old port and castle with views of the Gulf of Corinth. Later, visit Galaxidi, a fishing village with nice beaches, before arriving at Delphi, a World Heritage Site that served as the center of the ancient world and home to the Delphic Oracle.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Nafpaktos old port and castle
- Stop in Galaxidi fishing village
Landmarks Rio-Antirio Bridge Nafpaktos Castle of Nafpaktos Galaxidi Delphi Delphic Oracle - Day 8
Delphi to Athens
After breakfast, start heading back to Athens by driving along Mount Parnassos. Make a quick stop in Arachova, a winter resort town with taverns and handicraft shops. Check out Levadeia, an ancient town that once thrived because of its oracle of Trophonius. Then drive back to Athens, drop off your rental car, and take time to reflect on your trip through Greece.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stop in Arachova
- Visit Levadeia and the oracle of Trophonius
Landmarks Mount Parnassos Arachova Levadeia - Day 9
Athens Departure
At the scheduled time, your driver picks you up for the trip to Athens Airport for your international flight. Check in your luggage and take advantage of any tax-free shopping options before heading through security.
- End point
- Athens Ben Epps Airport (AHN), 1010 Ben Epps Dr, Athens, Georgia 30605, United States (Athens AIRPORT)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Athens Airport
