Itinerary
- Day 1
Heraklion
You'll arrive at Heraklion Airport at 4:00pm where your tour leader meets you in the arrivals hall. From there, it's about an hour's drive to Zaros in the Idi Mountains. After checking into your hotel, there's an optional welcome meeting and group meal if you're up for it after travel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Idi)
Optional Activities
- Welcome meeting with tour leader
- Group meal at a local taverna
Landmarks/POIs Lake Zaros Mount Psiloritis - Day 2
Zaros
Start with a countryside walk to Ag. Charalabos church and see the ancient Moroni olive tree. Then you'll head to Kamihis Farm for hands-on farming, feeding animals, picking fruit, and learning how they make cheese. Lunch is organic vegetarian. The afternoon is yours to relax by the lake or pool.
- Meals
- Lunch (Vegetarian lunch featuring farm's organic products including homemade feta)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Idi)
Included Activities
- Walking tour through countryside to Ag. Charalabos church
- Visit to ancient Moroni olive tree
- Kamihis Farm experience with animal feeding and fruit picking
- Tour of farm cheese production process
- Vegetarian lunch featuring farm's organic products and homemade feta
Optional Activities
- Stroll to nearby Lake Zaros
- Relax by the pool
Landmarks/POIs Ag. Charalabos Church Moroni Olive Tree - Day 3
Zaros to Chania
Visit a traditional Cretan honey farm run by the Koutantos family and taste different honey varieties. Later you'll drive to Maravel Garden in Spili to walk through over 300 medicinal and aromatic plants and try fresh local yoghurt. Stop in Spili village for lunch with authentic Cretan gyros before heading back with nice countryside views.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch with gyros in Spili village)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kriti Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to traditional Cretan honey farm with tasting
- Guided tour of Maravel Garden with over 300 medicinal and aromatic plants
- Fresh local yoghurt tasting at Maravel Garden
- Lunch with gyros in Spili village
Optional Activities
- Purchase herbs and products at Maravel Garden shop
Landmarks/POIs Maravel Garden Spili - Day 4
Chania to Athens (Ferry Overnight)
A guided walk through the local market lets you explore traditional Cretan products and chat with vendors. Grab lunch at a local place on your own. Then visit Biolea Olive Press to learn about artisan organic olive oil production and taste samples. Head to Souda Bay for seafood dinner with sea views. That evening you'll board the overnight ferry to Athens, sleeping in two-berth cabins for about 8.5 hours.
- Meals
- Dinner (Seafood meal by the bay with sea views)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Overnight Ferry from Chania to Athens)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of local market led by tour leader
- Visit to Biolea Olive Press with tour and cold-pressed olive oil tasting
- Included seafood meal at Souda Bay with sea views
Optional Activities
- Lunch at one of many local eateries after market tour
Landmarks/POIs Biolea Olive Press Souda Bay 
- Day 5
Athens
You'll arrive in Piraeus port and have traditional Greek breakfast with koulouri (sesame bread), a hot drink, and juice at a local cafe. Drop your bags at the hotel, then explore Athens with your tour leader. Visit the Acropolis with included entry and spend time wandering at your own pace. The rest of the day is free to check out Plaka, Syntagma Square, or find cafes and shops.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Koulouri with hot drink and juice at local cafe near port)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Acropolis Hill Hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast with koulouri and hot drink at local cafe near port
- City tour of Athens highlights with tour leader
- Visit to the Acropolis with included entrance fee
Optional Activities
- Explore Plaka neighbourhood
- Visit Syntagma Square for changing of the guards
- Additional historical sites exploration
- Shopping and local food experiences
Landmarks/POIs Acropolis Plaka Syntagma Square Piraeus Port - Day 6
Athens
Join a guided walk through Athens' local markets, including the famous Athinas Markets with fresh produce, herbs, and spices. You'll pop into herb shops nearby. Then it's about a 1 km walk to Soybird in Koukaki for a hands-on vegan cooking lesson making classic Greek dishes like dolmades. Lunch features what you prepared and you'll get a digital recipe book. Free afternoon and evening to explore.
- Meals
- Lunch (Communal lunch of prepared vegan Greek dishes)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Acropolis Hill Hotel)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Athinas Markets with tour leader
- Vegan cookery lesson at Soybird with expert chefs
- Preparation of classic Greek dishes including dolmades
- Communal lunch of prepared vegan dishes
- Digital recipe book provided
Optional Activities
- Explore Athens sights and social scene in free afternoon and evening
Landmarks/POIs Athinas Markets Koukaki 
- Day 7
Athens to Poros
Short drive to the ferry port, then a ferry or catamaran ride to Poros (roughly 1 hour 45 minutes) with nice views of the Saronic Gulf islands. After dropping bags at your hotel, you'll take a guided 2-hour walk around the Poros Peninsula seeing Russian naval base ruins and the Sanctuary of Poseidon. Learn about the island's green initiatives. End with traditional Greek dinner at a taverna in Askeli with local hosts Rick and Katerina.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Greek evening dinner with Rick and Katerina at taverna in Askeli)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (New Aegli Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided walk around Poros Peninsula (approximately 2 hours)
- Visit to Russian naval base ruins
- Visit to Sanctuary of Poseidon ruins
- Traditional Greek evening dinner with Rick and Katerina at taverna in Askeli
Landmarks/POIs Sanctuary of Poseidon Poros Peninsula - Day 8
Poros
Take a small scenic boat from Poros to Galatas to explore lemon varieties and their role in Greek cooking through a tasting. Return to Poros by boat. Then participate in a cooking workshop at Odyssey eco farm with Katerina, learning traditional dishes hands-on with tips and stories about Greek food heritage. You'll build confidence preparing authentic Greek meals at home.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (New Aegli Hotel)
Included Activities
- Small boat ride from Poros to Galatas with scenic coastline views
- Lemon tasting experience exploring varieties and uses
- Cooking workshop at Odyssey eco farm with Katerina
- Hands-on preparation of traditional Greek dishes
- Return boat ride from Galatas to Poros
Landmarks/POIs Galatas Odyssey Eco Farm - Day 9
Poros to Nafplion to Poros
Short ferry ride from Poros to Galatas, then a scenic drive to Ancient Epidavros Theatre UNESCO site (about 1.5 hours, 72km). Spend roughly 1.5 hours exploring independently and learning about its incredible acoustics and the historic Asklepieion healing centre. Drive to the charming seaport town of Nafplion for free time and lunch. Visit Karonis Ouzo Factory for a tour, small museum, and tasting of ouzo, tsipouro, masticha, and cherry liqueur. Buy products if you'd like before returning.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Liberty Hotel)
Included Activities
- Short ferry ride from Poros to Galatas
- Independent exploration of Ancient Epidavros Theatre (approximately 1.5 hours)
- Tour of Karonis Ouzo Factory and family distillery with museum visit
- Tasting of ouzo, tsipouro, masticha, and cherry liqueur at Karonis
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Nafplion
- Lunch in Nafplion (not included)
- Purchase products at Karonis Ouzo Factory
Landmarks/POIs Ancient Epidavros Theatre Asklepieion Nafplion 
- Day 10
Poros to Athens Airport
Travel back to Athens with a stop at Palivos Winery in the historic Nemea region, which has over 3,500 years of winemaking history. Take a guided vineyard walk, visit the aging cellar, and taste wines. There's a lunch stop (your cost) before the final 1.5-hour drive to Athens International Airport. The tour ends at 2:15pm.
Included Activities
- Guided walk through vineyard at Palivos Winery
- Visit to aging cellar at Palivos Estate
- Wine-tasting experience at Palivos Winery
Optional Activities
- Lunch stop (not included)
Landmarks/POIs Palivos Winery Nemea
