Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll arrive at Athens airport and head to your hotel to get settled in. After checking in, there's time to either relax at the hotel or start wandering around the city and getting a feel for the history and culture that surrounds you.
Optional Activities
- Explore Athens city
- Day 2
Athens to Olympia
After breakfast, you'll travel along the scenic coastal road and stop at the Corinth Canal for photos. From there, you'll check out Epidaurus' ancient theater and sanctuary, then move on to Nafplio's Old Town to walk around the charming streets. Next comes Mycenae where you'll see the Tomb of Agamemnon and other archaeological sites. By evening you'll arrive in Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Photo stop at Corinth Canal
- Visit Sanctuary of Asklepios
- Explore Ancient Theater of Epidaurus
- Wander through Nafplio Old Town
- Explore Mycenae archaeological site including Acropolis and Tomb of Agamemnon
- Visit Ancient Olympia site
Landmarks/POIs Corinth Canal Sanctuary of Asklepios Ancient Theater of Epidaurus Nafplio Old Town Mycenae Acropolis Tomb of Agamemnon Ancient Olympia - Day 3
Olympia to Delphi
You'll walk through Ancient Olympia's archaeological site, including the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus and the Ancient Stadium where the Olympic Games took place. The Archaeological Museum is next on the agenda. After that, you'll cross the Rion-Antirion Bridge to mainland Greece and pass through several towns on your way to Delphi, a site ancient Greeks considered the center of the world. Dinner and overnight stay in Delphi.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Ancient Olympia archaeological site
- Visit Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus
- Explore Ancient Stadium
- Visit Archaeological Museum of Olympia
- Cross Rion-Antirion Bridge
Landmarks/POIs Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus Ancient Stadium Archaeological Museum of Olympia Rion-Antirion Bridge Delphi Archaeological Site - Day 4
Delphi to Meteora
Start the day at Delphi's archaeological site where you'll see the Oracle, Stadium, and Ancient Theatre. Then spend time in the Museum of Delphi to check out the famous 'Charioteer' statue and other artifacts. Later you'll travel to Kalambaka and see the Meteora rock formations with their Byzantine monasteries. Dinner and overnight in Meteora.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Delphi archaeological site
- Explore Oracle at Delphi
- Visit Stadium at Delphi
- Explore Ancient Theatre at Delphi
- Visit Museum of Delphi
Landmarks/POIs Oracle of Delphi Stadium at Delphi Ancient Theatre of Delphi Museum of Delphi Meteora - Day 5
Meteora to Athens
You'll explore the Byzantine Monasteries of Meteora sitting high on towering rock formations and visit two of the iconic ones to see their architecture and get panoramic views. On your way back to Athens, you'll stop at Thermopylae to see the statue of King Leonidas that commemorates the legendary Battle of Thermopylae. Overnight in Athens.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Byzantine Monasteries of Meteora
- Visit two iconic monasteries
- Stop at Thermopylae
Landmarks/POIs Byzantine Monasteries of Meteora Statue of King Leonidas - Day 6
Athens City Tour
Take a scenic bus tour through Athens where you'll see the Greek Parliament, University of Athens, National Library, and the Presidential Residence with its traditional guards. You'll visit the Panathenaic Stadium (site of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896) and the Temple of Zeus. After that, explore the Acropolis and the Parthenon, then check out the Acropolis Museum for ancient Greek treasures. The tour takes about 4 hours total and wraps up with panoramic views of Athens' most famous landmarks. Overnight in Athens.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic bus tour through Athens
- View Greek Parliament
- View University of Athens
- View National Library
- View Presidential Residence with Presidential Guards
- Visit Panathenaic Stadium
- Visit Temple of Zeus
- Guided tour of Acropolis and Parthenon
- Visit Acropolis Museum
- Panoramic views of Athens landmarks
Landmarks/POIs Greek Parliament University of Athens National Library of Greece Presidential Residence Panathenaic Stadium Temple of Zeus Acropolis Parthenon Acropolis Museum - Day 7
Saronic Islands Cruise
Head to the marina and take a cruise to three Saronic islands. You'll have about 1 hour 55 minutes on Hydra to walk through picturesque alleys and see historic forts and mansions. Poros gives you roughly 50 minutes to explore the city hall, archaeological museum, cultural center, or climb to the clock tower. Spend around 2 hours on Aegina, famous for pistachios and beaches, where you can see the Temple of Afaia or enjoy local pistachio sweets at the port. Lunch happens on board the cruise. Return to your hotel and overnight in Athens.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch on board cruise)
Included Activities
- Cruise to Hydra
- Explore Hydra Old Town
- Visit Hydra forts and mansions
- Cruise to Poros
- Visit Poros city hall
- Visit Poros archaeological museum
- Visit Poros cultural center
- Visit Poros clock tower
- Cruise to Aegina
- Visit Temple of Afaia
- Explore Aegina beaches
Landmarks/POIs Hydra Poros Poros Clock Tower Aegina Temple of Afaia - Day 8
Departure
Transfer to Athens airport based on your flight schedule.
