Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Athens
Your driver meets you at Athens Airport holding a sign with your name. From there, you'll head to your hotel in Athens to get settled in for the trip ahead.
- Day 2
Athens
Start with the Acropolis, then move on to the 1896 Olympic Stadium and Parliament House where you'll see the changing of the guard. After that, walk through the Ancient Agora to see the Temple of Hephaestus. Grab an authentic Greek lunch in a neighborhood near the city centre, and later head to the New Acropolis Museum before returning to your hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic Greek lunch in a neighborhood close to the city centre)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of the Acropolis
- Visit Temple of Hephaestus at the Ancient Agora
- Guided tour of the New Acropolis Museum
- Drive through modern Athens to see the 1896 Olympic Stadium and Parliament House
Landmarks/POIs Acropolis Parthenon Panathenaic Stadium Parliament House Ancient Agora Temple of Hephaestus New Acropolis Museum - Day 3
Athens to Meteora
Head out toward Meteora and take in the views as you approach the area. With a local guide, you'll visit at least two of the suspended monasteries to get a feel for the unique setting. Stop in Kalabaka for lunch and some free time to walk around and shop, then continue to Kastraki village where you'll stay for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit at least two of the suspended Monasteries of Meteora with local guide
Optional Activities
- Free time in Kalabaka to explore and shop
Landmarks/POIs Meteora - Day 4
Meteora to Delphi
Drive to Mount Parnassus and the Oracle of Delphi to see the ancient sanctuary of Apollo with its temple, theatre, and stadium. Your guide will take you through the Museum of Delphi so you can see the famous Charioteer bronze statue. Lunch happens in the village of Delphi, and later in the afternoon you'll check out the village of Arachova before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic Greek lunch in the village of Delphi)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of the Oracle of Delphi sanctuary
- Guided tour of the Museum of Delphi
- Visit to the village of Arachova
Landmarks/POIs Oracle of Delphi Temple of Apollo Theatre at Delphi Stadium at Delphi Museum of Delphi Arachova - Day 5
Delphi to Olympia
Travel toward Olympia with a stop in Nafpaktos, a charming port town with a Venetian fortress that's good for photos and a quick break. You'll cross the world's largest fully suspended cable bridge on the way. Once in Olympia, explore the sanctuary of Zeus and the Ancient Stadium with your guide, then spend time at the Museum of Olympia. The evening is free for walking around the village.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of the sanctuary of Zeus in Ancient Olympia
- Visit to the Ancient Stadium
- Guided tour of the Museum of Olympia
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore the village of Olympia
Landmarks/POIs Nafpaktos Ancient Olympia Sanctuary of Zeus Ancient Stadium (Olympia) Museum of Olympia - Day 6
Olympia to Nafplio
Head to Nafplio with a stop along the way in Mycenae to visit the palace and tomb of Agamemnon, plus a small museum with Mycenean artifacts and Linear B script evidence. Arrive in Nafplio, one of Greece's most beautiful seaside cities and a former capital, for lunch by the sea. After that, you can walk through the narrow streets of the old city, explore the old port, and check out the fortresses.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Greek lunch by the sea in Nafplio)
Included Activities
- Visit to Mycenae palace and tomb of Agamemnon
- Visit to the Museum of Mycenae
Optional Activities
- Boat trip to Bourtzi island-fortress (15th century Venetian fort)
- Climb 999 steps to Palamidi Fortress
Landmarks/POIs Mycenae Tomb of Agamemnon Nafplio Bourtzi Palamidi Fortress - Day 7
Nafplio to Athens
Travel to Epidaurus to visit the sanctuary of Asclepius and see its well-preserved ancient Greek theatre. You'll have a chance to test out the impressive acoustics and look through the small museum with ancient surgical instruments. Continue to Ancient Corinth to see the Temple of Apollo, the bema of Paul the Apostle, and its museum. Before heading back to Athens, stop at the Corinth Canal to view this 1893 engineering achievement from the pedestrian bridge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to the sanctuary of Asclepius in Epidaurus
- Visit to the Theatre of Epidaurus
- Visit to the Museum of Epidaurus
- Visit to Ancient Corinth and the Temple of Apollo
- Visit to the bema of Paul the Apostle in Corinth
- Visit to the Museum of Corinth
- Stop at the Corinth Canal
Optional Activities
- Free time in Ancient Corinth village to explore
Landmarks/POIs Sanctuary of Asclepius (Epidaurus) Theatre of Epidaurus Museum of Epidaurus Ancient Corinth Temple of Apollo (Corinth) Corinth Canal - Day 8
Departure from Athens
Spend a relaxed morning at your hotel, then your driver will pick you up and take you to Athens Airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
