Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll be picked up from Athens airport and taken to your hotel. Before the welcome meeting at 6pm, there's time to wander around one of the world's oldest cities. Check out the Archaeological Museum or hunt down the best souvlaki in town. After the meeting wraps up, you'll have dinner with your group at a local restaurant.
Included Activities
- Complimentary arrival transfer from airport
- Welcome dinner at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Visit National Archaeological Museum (EUR15)
- Visit Acropolis Museum (EUR20)
- Visit National Gallery of Athens (EUR10)
- Visit Numismatic Museum (EUR15)
Landmarks/POIs Archaeological Museum of Athens 
- Day 2
Athens to Kalambaka
Start the day with a local guide exploring ancient Athens. Walk through the Acropolis, see the Propylaia entrance and the Parthenon temple. Then head to the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the largest temple in all of Greece. In the afternoon, drive north to Kalambaka at the base of the Meteora Mountains and grab dinner at a local taverna.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Acropolis archaeological site visit with local guide
- Visit to the Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Dinner at local taverna
Landmarks/POIs Acropolis Propylaia Parthenon Temple of Olympian Zeus - Day 3
Kalambaka
After breakfast, you'll head into the hills with a local guide to see the monasteries of Meteora perched dramatically on soaring cliffs. Walk through the ruins of Pantokrator Monastery and Varlaam Monastery, learning about the 11th-century hermit monks who first settled in these hidden caverns. Take a guided hike through lush forest and huge rock formations, then return to Kalambaka in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike and monastery visits with local guide
- Pantokrator Monastery visit
- Varlaam Monastery visit
Optional Activities
- Meteora sunset tour (EUR35)
- Digital Centre of Meteora Projection (EUR3)
- Natural History Museum of Meteora (EUR6)
Landmarks/POIs Meteora Monasteries Pantokrator Monastery Varlaam Monastery - Day 4
Kalambaka to Nafpaktos
After breakfast, travel to Delphi and check out the Delphi Museum with a local guide, exploring the Temple of Apollo where statues and offerings to the gods were once housed. In the afternoon, visit a local beekeeping family to learn about honey production, see beehives and taste local honey. Continue on to Nafpaktos, a small coastal town on the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Delphi archaeological site and museum visit with local guide
- Beekeeping experience and honey tasting
Landmarks/POIs Temple of Apollo Delphi Museum 
- Day 5
Nafpaktos to Dimitsana
After a relaxing morning, drive to ancient Olympia, the site of the first Olympic Games. With an expert local guide, you'll walk through the main stadium, gymnasium, Temple of Hera, Temple of Zeus and other structures. Stop at the local museum to learn more history, then continue to Dimitsana, a medieval village where you'll stay at the Mikri Arktos Boutique Hotel for two nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Olympia archaeological site and museum visit with local guide
Landmarks/POIs Ancient Olympia Temple of Hera Temple of Zeus - Day 6
Dimitsana
Join your local guide to explore the Lousios Valley in the central Peloponnese. Walk to the Prodromos working monastery built into a rock face with views over the valley, where monks offer coffee and Greek delight. Visit the 10th-century Philosophou monastery to learn about its role as a secret school during Ottoman rule. Explore the medieval village of Stemnitsa known for silversmiths and Zigovisti for traditional lunch before heading back to Dimitsana.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch)
Included Activities
- Lousios Valley hike with local guide
- Prodromos monastery visit with coffee and Greek delight
- Philosophou monastery visit
- Traditional lunch
Landmarks/POIs Lousios Valley Prodromos Monastery Philosophou Monastery Stemnitsa - Day 7
Dimitsana to Athens
Start at the Mycenae archaeological site, a UNESCO World Heritage site representing important Mycenaean cities. Drive to Nafplion, the original Greek capital, and explore the town at your own pace with your leader on hand. Stop for an ouzo tasting to learn about Greece's national drink before arriving in Athens in the late afternoon. You'll have an included farewell dinner with your group at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Mycenae archaeological site visit with guide
- Nafplion exploration with leader
- Ouzo tasting
- Athens farewell dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Mycenae Nafplion - Day 8
Athens
Spend a leisurely day in Athens. Take a walk through the National Garden or climb Lycabettus Hill at your own pace. At 6pm, meet your new leader for this part of the adventure and any new travelers joining the group. After the meeting, you'll have a welcome dinner with your new leader and group at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner with new leader
Optional Activities
- Visit National Archaeological Museum (EUR15)
- Visit Acropolis Museum (EUR20)
- Visit National Gallery of Athens (EUR10)
- Visit Numismatic Museum (EUR15)
- Half day trip to Cape Sounio (EUR55)
Landmarks/POIs National Garden of Athens Lycabettus Hill - Day 9
Athens to Paros
Travel to Athens' port at Piraeus and board a ferry to Paros, a relaxed island. In the afternoon, explore Paros with a local guide. Visit Ekatontapiliani church (Church of a Hundred Doors) in Parikia, drive past ancient marble quarries to Marpissa to learn about island life from local women, and continue to Naoussa with its whitewashed alleys and Venetian castle.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry transfer to Paros
- Highlights of Paros half day island tour with local guide
Optional Activities
- Catamaran day trip to Antiparos and Despotiko with lunch (EUR95)
- Farm visit tour and tastings (EUR75)
- Public ferry from Paros to Antiparos - summer months return ticket (EUR8)
Landmarks/POIs Ekatontapiliani Church Parikia Marpissa Naoussa 
- Day 10
Paros
The day is yours to explore Paros at your own pace. Consider a guided morning hike along the coast starting at a fishing village and winding through some of the island's best beaches. In the afternoon, you have the option to visit nearby Antiparos or relax on one of Paros' many beaches and cool off in the Aegean Sea. Speak to your leader for activity recommendations.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided morning hike along the coast
- Visit to nearby island of Antiparos
- Catamaran day trip to Antiparos and Despotiko with lunch (EUR95)
- Farm visit tour and tastings (EUR75)
- Public ferry from Paros to Antiparos - summer months return ticket (EUR8)
Landmarks/POIs Antiparos - Day 11
Paros to Naxos
Say goodbye to Paros and catch a short ferry to Naxos, the largest Cyclades island with beaches, an Old Town and centuries of Venetian history. Take time to settle in, then regroup in the late afternoon to learn about the town. Walk to the Portara, a giant marble doorway from an unfinished 530 BC temple of Apollo, with a local guide. You'll have a group dinner featuring the island's local cuisine since Naxos is the only self-sufficient Cyclades island with all produce grown locally.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner featuring hyperlocal regional specialties)
Included Activities
- Ferry transfer to Naxos
- Old Town walk and Portara guided tour
- Group dinner with regional specialties
Landmarks/POIs Portara 
- Day 12
Naxos
Drive to Kaloxylos in the heart of one of the oldest olive groves in the world. Tour an olive oil press museum to learn about olive oil's importance to Greek culture and traditional extraction methods. Travel to the village of Galini for a hands-on cooking class with a local. You'll collect fresh ingredients from your host's organic garden, learn about Naxian farming and cultivation, and create a Naxian dish from scratch. Enjoy lunch paired with a tasting of local kitron, a citron liqueur with a 19th-century history.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Naxian dish prepared during cooking class)
Included Activities
- Olive oil press museum tour
- Hands-on cooking class at local farm
- Lunch prepared from ingredients gathered during class
- Local kitron tasting
Landmarks/POIs Kaloxylos Olive Grove Galini - Day 13
Naxos
You have a free day to explore Naxos at your own pace. Visit one of the island's beaches or discover more history at local museums such as the Archaeological Museum of Naxos or the Geological Museum of Apeiranthos. If you want something sweet, try walnut cake flavored with local kitron, an excellent regional specialty. Your leader is on hand to help tailor a day that suits your interests.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Archaeological Museum of Naxos
- Geological Museum of Apeiranthos
- Visit local beaches
- Koufonissia and Rina Cave cruise (EUR90)
- Mykonos and Delos one day cruise from Naxos (from EUR75)
- Highlights bus tour with free time for lunch at Apeiranthos (EUR35)
Landmarks/POIs Archaeological Museum of Naxos Geological Museum of Apeiranthos - Day 14
Naxos to Santorini
Depart Naxos in the morning and catch a ferry to Santorini. Upon arrival in Fira, the island's capital, you'll be transferred to the El Greco Resort, a whitewashed building in traditional Cycladic style with a year-round swimming pool. The hotel features spacious modern rooms and is close to the Archaeological Museum of Thera. Head out in the late afternoon to catch Santorini's famous sunset.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry transfer to Santorini
Optional Activities
- Visit Archaeological Museum of Thera
Landmarks/POIs Archaeological Museum of Thera 
- Day 15
Santorini
Head out on a hike along Santorini's legendary caldera, the result of a massive volcanic explosion that destroyed early settlements and created this geographical wonder. Walk along the northwestern rim passing steep cliff faces with great views, ending in the town of Oia built on a steep slope inside the volcanic caldera. Visit the Symposium Cultural Centre to learn about Greek wine and taste it in traditional cups, then check out a family-run winery to taste different varieties with food pairing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Caldera hike
- Symposium Cultural Centre wine tasting experience
- Family-run winery visit with tasting and food pairing
Landmarks/POIs Santorini Caldera Oia 
- Day 16
Santorini
Your adventure ends after breakfast this morning. If you'd like to extend your stay in Santorini, speak to your booking agent about additional accommodation options.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Additional post-tour accommodation available (arrange with booking agent)
