Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll arrive at the hotel whenever works for you and make your own way there. Once you're settled, there's a welcome meeting where you'll meet your group and get to know your guide.
Included Activities
- Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
- Day 2
Athens
An archaeologist guides you through ancient Athens, starting with the Acropolis and Parthenon temple. After that, you'll walk through the ancient Agora where Athenians used to gather and conduct business. Lunch happens at Shedia Home, a non-profit cafe supported by G Adventures, so you're supporting the community while eating.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Tour of Shedia Home and Lunch)
Included Activities
- Ancient Athens Tour with an Archaeologist
- Tour of Shedia Home and Lunch
Optional Activities
- National Garden Visit
Landmarks/POIs Acropolis Parthenon Acropolis Museum Ancient Agora - Day 3
Athens to Kalambaka
You'll leave Athens heading toward Kalambaka with a stop at Thermopylae to see the bronze Leonidas statue. In the afternoon, a truffle hunter and his dogs take you into the woods to show how they work. You'll sample mushrooms and wine under ancient trees, then sit down for an early dinner featuring truffle pasta.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Pasta prepared with truffles)
Included Activities
- Truffle Hunting Experience with Dogs
Landmarks/POIs Thermopylae Leonidas Statue - Day 4
Kalambaka to Delphi
The morning focuses on Meteora's monasteries, which sit on top of massive sandstone cliffs. You'll visit chapels with beautiful frescoes and take in the countryside views. From there, you'll continue to Delphi and visit the Temple of Apollo, the legendary home of the ancient Greek oracle.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Meteora Monasteries Hiking Tour
Landmarks/POIs Meteora Monasteries Mount Olympus Temple of Apollo - Day 5
Delphi to Olympia
A guide takes you through mystical Delphi, then you'll spend time on your own at the Archaeological Museum. Later, you'll travel along the Gulf of Corinth and cross the Rio-Antirrio Bridge into the Peloponnese. Once in Olympia, there's an orientation walk, and dinner is left to your preference.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Delphi Ruins
- Orientation Walk Olympia
Landmarks/POIs Delphi Archaeological Museum of Delphi Gulf of Corinth Rio-Antirrio Bridge - Day 6
Olympia to Nafplio
The day covers the archaeological site of Olympia, including the Temples of Zeus and Hera and the ancient stadium where the Olympic Games started in 776 BC. You'll then head to Nafplio for a local guide walk through the old town, checking out Bourtzi Castle and Palamidi Fortress. The day finishes with gelato from Greece's most famous shop.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Local culinary specialties along the waterfront)
Included Activities
- Guided Visit to Olympia Archaeological Site and Museum
- Guided Walking Tour Nafplio
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Olympia
Landmarks/POIs Olympia Archaeological Site Temple of Zeus Temple of Hera Bourtzi Castle Palamidi Fortress - Day 7
Nafplio to Nemea
You have the morning free to walk around Nafplio and do your own thing. In the afternoon, you'll head to Mycenae, the Bronze Age city where King Agamemnon ruled. A guided tour takes you through this UNESCO World Heritage Site, walking through the famed Lion Gate. After exploring, there's a wine tasting with cheese and mezze plates at a regional winery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Wine tasting paired with cheese and mezze plates)
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Mycenae
- Wine tasting with cheese and mezze plates
Landmarks/POIs Mycenae Lion Gate - Day 8
Nemea to Athens
You'll stop at Epidaurus to see the Aesklipion, the first recorded hospital, and its ancient theatre that still functions today. Then you'll drive north over the Isthmus of Corinth, crossing the famous Corinth Canal as you return to Athens. The evening is yours, with an optional farewell dinner available if you want one.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Epidaurus
- Corinth Canal Visit
Optional Activities
- Farewell Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Epidaurus Aesklipion Corinth Canal - Day 9
Departure
You'll depart at whatever time works for you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Departure Day
