Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll arrive in Athens and get settled into your hotel in the city center. Later in the evening, your guide meets you for an introductory talk about the myths and legends that shaped ancient Greece and what you'll be seeing over the next week.
- Start point
- Athina, Attica, Greece (airport)
- Day 2
Athens
This morning, you'll head up to the Acropolis to see the Parthenon and Erechtheion, the temples that dominate the city's skyline. After that, you'll walk through the Theater of Dionysus and the Ancient Agora, then spend the afternoon at the National Archaeological Museum looking at artifacts connected to the gods and heroes from the stories you learned about yesterday.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of the Acropolis including the Parthenon and Erechtheion
- Visit to the Theater of Dionysus
- Exploration of the Ancient Agora
- Guided tour of the National Archaeological Museum
Landmarks Acropolis Parthenon Erechtheion Theater of Dionysus Ancient Agora National Archaeological Museum 
- Day 3
Athens to Cape Sounion to Mykonos
You'll drive along the coastal road south to Cape Sounion, where the Temple of Poseidon sits high above the Aegean Sea. Plan to watch the sunset from this spot, which is particularly special given the temple's location. From there, you'll continue on to Mykonos for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion
Landmarks Temple of Poseidon Cape Sounion - Day 4
Athens to Delphi
Early morning departure takes you toward Mount Parnassus, passing through Thebes on the way to Delphi. Once there, you'll explore the Sanctuary of Apollo, walk the Sacred Way with its treasury buildings, check out the Temple of Apollo ruins, and see the Tholos of Athena Pronaia. You'll spend the rest of the day and evening in Delphi.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of the Sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi
- Visit to the Temple of Apollo ruins
- Walk along the Sacred Way
- Visit to the Tholos of Athena Pronaia
Landmarks Sanctuary of Apollo Temple of Apollo Tholos of Athena Pronaia Mount Parnassus 
- Day 5
Delphi to Olympia
Start your morning at Delphi's museum to see the famous Charioteer statue and the Omphalos stone. After that, you'll head west across the Gulf of Corinth using the Rio-Antirrio bridge, traveling through Arcadia before arriving in Olympia later in the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Delphi's museum including the Charioteer statue and Omphalos stone
Landmarks Delphi Museum Rio-Antirrio Bridge - Day 6
Olympia to Nauplion
You'll spend the morning at Olympia's sacred sanctuary walking among ancient olive trees. See the Temple of Zeus ruins, the Temple of Hera, the original Olympic stadium, and view the Hermes of Praxiteles in the museum. During the afternoon, you'll head east through the Peloponnese toward Nauplion.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of the Temple of Zeus at Olympia
- Visit to the Temple of Hera
- Exploration of the original Olympic stadium
- Guided tour of Olympia museum to see the Hermes of Praxiteles
Landmarks Temple of Zeus Temple of Hera Ancient Olympic Stadium - Day 7
Mycenae - Epidaurus - Nauplion
This morning takes you to Mycenae, where you'll enter through the famous Lion Gate and explore the royal tombs of Agamemnon. From there, you'll head to Epidaurus to see the remarkably well-preserved Theater of Asclepius. The rest of your day is free to wander around Nauplion and get dinner on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Mycenae including the Lion Gate and royal tombs
- Visit to the Theater of Epidaurus
Optional Activities
- Explore Nauplion
- Shopping in Nauplion
- Relax at the hotel
Landmarks Lion Gate Mycenae Theater of Epidaurus Sanctuary of Asclepius 
- Day 8
Nauplion to Nemea to Ancient Corinth to Athens
You'll drive to Nemea to visit the site where Hercules completed his first labor, looking at the ancient stadium and the restored Temple of Zeus. Next, you'll go to Ancient Corinth to see the Temple of Apollo and climb up to Acrocorinth. By evening, you'll be back in Athens for your final night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to the ancient stadium at Nemea
- Visit to the Temple of Zeus at Nemea
- Guided tour of Ancient Corinth including the Temple of Apollo
- Visit to Acrocorinth
Landmarks Ancient Stadium of Nemea Temple of Zeus Temple of Apollo Acrocorinth - Day 9
Athens to Heraklion, Crete
Your flight takes you to Crete and Heraklion. Your guide will meet you at the airport and take you straight to the Archaeological Museum, where you'll spend the afternoon looking at vivid frescoes and artifacts from Minoan civilization, including bull imagery, labyrinth designs, and snake goddess figurines.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Landmarks Heraklion Archaeological Museum - Day 10
Knossos - Heraklion
You'll explore the sprawling palace of Knossos, walking through maze-like corridors and seeing the vibrant reconstructions. The throne room and bull-leaping frescoes here inspired the Minotaur legend. In the afternoon, you'll have free time to relax or walk around Heraklion's Venetian harbor.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Knossos palace
Optional Activities
- Relax in Heraklion
- Stroll Heraklion's Venetian harbor
Landmarks Knossos - Day 11
Heraklion to Santorini
A ferry takes you to Santorini, and you'll arrive to see the dramatic volcanic caldera with cliffs dropping straight into the sea. You'll explore the theories linking the ancient eruption to Plato's Atlantis story, wander through whitewashed villages, try local wine, and watch the sunset over the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Ferry journey to Santorini
Optional Activities
- Stroll whitewashed villages
- Taste local wine from volcanic soils
- Watch sunset over the Aegean
Landmarks Santorini Caldera - Day 12
Santorini Departure
You'll have free time in Santorini to do whatever you'd like. At your scheduled time, you'll head to the airport for your return flight or to connect with any other plans you've made for the rest of your European trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Optional Activities
- Private activities in Santorini
