Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll arrive in Athens and get settled at your hotel before heading to a 6 pm welcome meeting. If you land early, there's time to check out the Archaeological Museum of Athens or hunt for great souvlaki around the city. After the meeting wraps up, you'll join the group for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Included Activities
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer
- Athens - Welcome Dinner at Local Restaurant
Optional Activities
- Archaeological Museum of Athens - EUR15
- Acropolis Museum - EUR20
- National Gallery of Athens - EUR10
- Numismatic Museum - EUR15
- Half day trip to Cape Sounio - EUR55
Landmarks Archaeological Museum of Athens 
- Day 2
Athens to Kalambaka
Start the day exploring ancient Athens with a local guide leading you through the Acropolis and walking through the Propylaea to see the Parthenon. You'll have lunch included featuring traditional Greek pies and vegetarian options. Then it's a drive north toward Kalambaka, stopping at Thermopylae to see the 480 BC battle site before reaching the town at the base of the Meteora Mountains.
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Greek pies and vegetarian specialties)
Included Activities
- Athens - Acropolis Archaeological Site Visit with Local Guide
- Included Lunch - Traditional Greek Pies and Vegetarian Specialties
Optional Activities
- Acropolis Archaeological site (tickets must be booked online) - EUR30
Landmarks Acropolis Parthenon Propylaea Thermopylae - Day 3
Meteora
Head into the hills to visit the monasteries of Meteora, ancient structures perched on towering sandstone cliffs. A local guide takes you through the ruins of Pantokrator and Varlaam monasteries, explaining how hermit monks settled there starting in the 11th century. You'll return to Kalambaka to explore on your own or relax at the hotel, then meet in the evening to watch the sunset from the surrounding hills with a drink included.
- Meals
- Drink (Included drink during sunset visit)
Included Activities
- Meteora - Monastery Visits
- Meteora – Sunset Visit with Included Drink
Optional Activities
- Meteora - Sunset tour - EUR35
- Meteora - Digital centre of Meteora Projection - EUR3
- Meteora - Natural history Museum of Meteora - EUR6
Landmarks Pantokrator Monastery Varlaam Monastery - Day 4
Kalambaka to Nafpaktos
After breakfast, travel to Delphi to visit the museum and explore the complex with a local guide, including the Temple of Apollo. Later you'll visit a family of local beekeepers for an exclusive experience seeing hives, learning about honey production, and tasting their honey. Then it's on to the small coastal town of Nafpaktos for your overnight stay.
Included Activities
- Delphi - Archaeological Site and Museum Visit with Local Guide
- Itea - Beekeeping Experience & Honey Tasting
Landmarks Delphi Museum Temple of Apollo 
- Day 5
Nafpaktos to Dimitsana
You'll have a leisurely morning before driving to ancient Olympia's archaeological site with an expert local guide. Tour the main stadium, gymnasium, wrestling school, priest houses, Temple of Hera, hippodrome, and museum to learn about the first Olympic Games. After that, head to the medieval village of Dimitsana and check into Mikri Arktos Boutique Hotel, a traditionally decorated stone mansion with warm hospitality and mountain views.
Included Activities
- Olympia - Archaeological Site and Museum Visit with Local Guide
Landmarks Ancient Olympia Temple of Hera - Day 6
Dimitsana
Explore central Peloponnese and Lousios Valley with a local guide. Hike deep into the valley to visit the working Prodromos Monastery, built into a rock face, where monks offer coffee and Greek delight. You'll see 14th-century frescoes inside the chapel. Continue hiking to Ancient Gortys, temple ruins dating back over two thousand years on the Lousios river banks. Stop at a traditional village for lunch, then you'll have a free afternoon.
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional village lunch at a local favorite restaurant)
Included Activities
- Central Arcadia - Lousios Valley Hike with Local Guide
- Central Arcadia - Prodromos Monastery Visit with Coffee & Greek Delight
- Central Arcadia - Ancient Gortys Temple Visit
Optional Activities
- Dimitsana - Open-Air Water Power Museum - EUR4
Landmarks Prodromos Monastery Ancient Gortys Lousios River - Day 7
Dimitsana to Athens
This morning you'll visit the Mycenae archaeological site, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most important Mycenaean civilization cities. Drive to Nafplion, Greece's original capital, and explore at your own pace. Before heading back to Athens, stop to sample ouzo and learn how this national drink is made. You'll arrive in Athens in the late afternoon for an included farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Mycenae - Archaeological site with guide
- Nafplion - Ouzo Tasting
- Athens - Farewell Dinner at Local Restaurant
Landmarks Mycenae Nafplion - Day 8
Athens
You have a day at leisure in Athens. Take a walk around the National Garden or climb Lycabettus Hill. At 6 pm, a meeting happens at your hotel to introduce your new leader and welcome new travelers for the next leg. Afterward, join your new leader and group for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner at Local Restaurant (New Leader)
Landmarks National Garden Lycabettus Hill - Day 9
Athens to Paros
Travel to Athens' port at Piraeus this morning and board a ferry to Paros. In the afternoon, get to know Paros with a local guide starting in Parikia, visiting the Ekatontapiliani church. Drive across the island passing ancient marble quarries to Marpissa to visit a cultural centre and learn about island life. Continue to Naoussa, known for whitewashed alleys and a Venetian castle. You'll join your tour leader for souvlaki or gyros with vegan options available.
- Meals
- Meal (Souvlaki or gyros wrap in soft pita bread with vegan options)
Included Activities
- Paros - Highlights of Paros Half Day Island Tour with Local Guide
Optional Activities
- Paros - Catamaran Day Trip to Antiparos and Despotiko with Lunch - EUR95
- Paros - Farm Visit Tour and Tastings - EUR75
- Paros - Public Ferry from Paros to Antiparos ( Summer months RTN ticket) - EUR8
Landmarks Ekatontapiliani Church Parikia Marpissa Naoussa 
- Day 10
Paros
The day is yours to explore Paros at your own pace. Take a guided morning hike along the coast starting from a fishing village and weaving through some of the island's best beaches, or spend time relaxing on one of Paros' many beaches with dips in the Aegean Sea. You also have the option to visit nearby Antiparos. Speak to your leader for tips on how to make the most of this island.
Optional Activities
- Guided morning hike along Paros coast
- Paros - Catamaran Day Trip to Antiparos and Despotiko with Lunch - EUR95
- Paros - Farm Visit Tour and Tastings - EUR75
Landmarks Paros Beaches Antiparos - Day 11
Paros to Naxos
Say goodbye to Paros this morning and catch a short ferry to Naxos, the largest Cyclades island with beaches, an Old Town, and hundreds of years of Venetian history. Take time to settle in, then regroup in the late afternoon for a guided tour with a local guide. Visit the Portara, a giant marble doorway from an unfinished temple of Apollo dating to 530 BC. You'll have a group dinner featuring regional specialties and learning about Naxos' hyperlocal cuisine.
- Meals
- Dinner (Group dinner featuring regional specialties and hyperlocal Naxian cuisine)
Included Activities
- Naxos - Old Town Walk & Portara Guided Tour
Optional Activities
- Naxos - Koufonissia & Rina Cave Cruise - EUR90
- Naxos - Mykonos and Delos One Day Cruise from Naxos - from EUR75
- Naxos - Highlights Bus Tour with Free Time for Lunch at Apeiranthos - EUR35
Landmarks Portara Temple of Apollo 
- Day 12
Naxos
Drive to Kaloxylos in the heart of the island's largest and one of the world's oldest olive groves. Tour an olive oil press museum to learn about the importance of olive oil to Greek culture and traditional extraction methods. Travel to the nearby village of Galini for a hands-on cooking class with a local host. Collect fresh ingredients from your host's organic garden, learn about Naxian farming, then create a Naxian dish and enjoy it for lunch. The evening is free to explore at your leisure.
- Meals
- Lunch (Naxian dish created during hands-on cooking class)
Included Activities
- Naxos - Kaloxylos Olive Oil Press
- Naxos - Cooking Class at a Local Farm
Landmarks Kaloxylos Olive Grove Galini - Day 13
Naxos
You have a free day to explore Naxos as you wish. Visit one of the island's many beaches, discover history at a local museum like the Archaeological Museum of Naxos in a 17th-century building, or the Geological Museum of Apeiranthos exploring the island's natural history. Try walnut cake flavored with local kitron. Your leader will help tailor a day that suits your interests.
Optional Activities
- Archaeological Museum of Naxos
- Geological Museum of Apeiranthos
Landmarks 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, you'll be transferred to El Greco Resort, a whitewashed building in traditional Cycladic style with a year-round swimming pool and spacious rooms. The hotel is just a short walk from the Archaeological Museum of Thera, so head there to learn about previous civilizations on the island. Make sure you catch Santorini's famous sunset.
Optional Activities
- Archaeological Museum of Thera
Landmarks Archaeological Museum of Thera Fira 
- Day 15
Santorini
Hike along Santorini's legendary caldera in the morning. The island today is what remains from a huge volcanic explosion that destroyed early settlements. Your walk takes you along the north-western rim of the caldera, passing steep cliff faces and great views before ending in Oia on the volcanic caldera slope. Explore wine production at two stops: the Symposium Cultural Centre where you'll learn about Greek wine and taste it in traditional cups, and a family-run winery offering wine and food pairings.
- Meals
- Meal (Wine tasting experience with food pairing at family-run winery)
Included Activities
- Santorini - Caldera Hike
- Santorini - Winery visit with tasting and food pairing
Optional Activities
- Santorini - Akrotiri Archaeological site - EUR20
- Santorini - Thira Prehistoric Museum - EUR10
Landmarks Santorini Caldera Oia Symposium Cultural Centre 
- Day 16
Santorini
Your adventure ends after breakfast this morning. If you want to spend more time in Santorini, speak to your booking agent to organize additional accommodation.
