Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
Your Greek adventure starts in Athens with a hotel transfer and check-in. Once you're settled, you'll meet your Travel Director and the rest of the group for a casual dinner to ease into the trip.
- Meals
- Dinner (Light Meal)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Divani Caravel, Radisson Blu Park, Crowne Plaza Athens)
- Day 2
Athens to Nafplion
Drive through the Peloponnese and you'll pass the Corinth Canal before stopping at the Theatre of Epidaurus and the Sanctuary of Asclepius, where the acoustics are truly something special. From there, the afternoon takes you to Nafplion, a charming town with Neoclassical buildings and lovely bay views where you can wander around freely.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amalia Nafplio)
Included Activities
- Visit the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
- View the Sanctuary of Asclepius
- Explore Nafplion
Optional Activities
- Enjoy a traditional meal in Nafplion
- Nafplion Venetian Inspirations - Visit Palamidi Castle, dinner with drinks in a local tavern, and homemade ice cream (€47.00)
Landmarks Theatre of Epidaurus Sanctuary of Asclepius Corinth Canal - Day 3
Nafplion to Mycenae and Nemea
A local specialist guides you through Mycenae's ruins, showing you the famous Lion Gate and what remains of Agamemnon's Royal Palace, plus the ancient burial tombs that tell the story of the Bronze Age. In the afternoon, head to the Nemea region for a wine tasting, then you'll have free time back in Nafplion to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amalia Nafplio)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Mycenae with Local Specialist
- Explore the Lion Gate
- Visit Agamemnon's Royal Palace
- View the Tomb of Agamemnon
- Wine tasting in the Nemea region
Optional Activities
- Free time in Nafplion with Greek ice cream
Landmarks Mycenae Lion Gate - Day 4
Nafplion to Olympia
Travel across the Peloponnese to Olympia, where the ancient Olympic Games once took place. A local specialist walks you through the temples, museum, and stadium. By evening, you'll join the Karambellas family at their olive and wine farm for a traditional dinner with dancing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional dinner and dancing at Karambellas family olive and wine farm)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Olympic Village)
Included Activities
- Visit the ruins of temples at Olympia
- Tour the Olympia Museum
- Explore the Ancient Olympic Stadium
- Guided tour with Local Specialist
- Be My Guest Experience - dinner and dancing on Karambellas family olive and wine farm
Landmarks Archaeological Site of Olympia Temple of Zeus - Day 5
Olympia to Corfu
Head north past Amphilochia and Preveza to Nikopolis, site of the ancient Battle of Actium. Then you'll board a ferry to Corfu island and have time to check out its Venetian architecture, arcades, and the impressive Spianada square.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cavalieri)
Included Activities
- Visit Nikopolis and the Battle of Actium site
- Ferry crossing to Corfu
- Leisure time exploring Corfu
Optional Activities
- East Coast Afternoon Caique Sail - Traditional Greek sailing boat tour along the east coast with swimming opportunity (€48.00)
Landmarks Nikopolis Spianada Square - Day 6
Corfu
Start with an orientation tour of Corfu. You'll see the Venetian Castle and the Monastery of Palaiokastritsa, then move on to the Achilleion Palace, which Empress Elisabeth of Austria built. The Imperial Gardens and views over the Ionian Sea are worth your time before returning to the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cavalieri)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Corfu
- Visit Venetian Castle
- Visit Monastery of Palaiokastritsa
- Tour Achilleion Palace
- Explore Imperial Gardens
Landmarks Venetian Castle Monastery of Palaiokastritsa Achilleion Palace - Day 7
Corfu to Ioannina
Leave Corfu behind with a ferry back to mainland Greece. Continue to Ioannina, a lakeside city where you get free time to wander. The lakeshore and Old Town have Ottoman and Byzantine architecture worth seeing, including an impressive castle overlooking Lake Pamvotis.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Du Lac)
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Corfu to mainland
- Leisure time in Ioannina
Optional Activities
- Explore Ioannina's Old Town
- Visit the castle overlooking Lake Pamvotis
Landmarks Lake Pamvotis - Day 8
Ioannina to Portaria via Meteora
Start your morning with Metsovone cheese, a local specialty. Head to Kalambaka where a specialist shows you the famous Byzantine Monasteries of Meteora sitting on top of huge rock formations. You'll pass through Volos before arriving in Portaria for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Despotiko)
Included Activities
- Visit the Byzantine Monasteries of Meteora with Local Specialist
Optional Activities
- Taste Metsovone cheese
- Pelion Flavours - Visit the hidden village of Makrinitsa with mountain views and local cuisine (€35.00)
Landmarks Meteora - Day 9
Portaria to Galaxidi via Thermopylae and Delphi
Cross through mountain passes and stop at Thermopylae, where the 300 Spartans made their legendary stand. In Delphi, a local specialist takes you down the Sacred Way to the Temple of Apollo. Later, visit a family-run honey farm to taste fresh thyme honey and learn about local biodiversity. End the day in the seaside village of Galaxidi.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nostos)
Included Activities
- Visit Thermopylae and Leonidas Monument
- Guided tour of Delphi with Local Specialist
- Walk the Sacred Way
- Visit the Temple of Apollo
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience - honey farm visit with thyme honey tasting
Landmarks Thermopylae Leonidas Monument Delphi Temple of Apollo - Day 10
Galaxidi to Athens
Return to Athens for a full day of ancient sites. Climb the Acropolis with a specialist to see the Parthenon, Agora, Royal Palace, and Temple of Zeus. You'll also check out Hadrian's Arch and the stadium where the first modern Olympics took place in 1896. By evening, celebrate with a farewell dinner with your traveling companions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Divani Caravel, Radisson Blu Park, Crowne Plaza Athens)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Athens with Local Specialist
- Ascend the Acropolis
- View the Parthenon
- View the Agora
- View the Royal Palace
- View the Temple of Zeus
- See Hadrian's Arch
- Visit the 1896 Olympic Stadium site
- Farewell Dinner
Landmarks Acropolis Parthenon Temple of Zeus Hadrian's Arch Panathenaic Stadium - Day 11
Athens to Santorini
Take a high-speed ferry from Athens to Santorini for a three-night stay. After transferring to your hotel and getting an orientation, you'll have free time to explore this volcanic island known for its whitewashed buildings, dramatic cliffs, and vibrant nightlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (El Greco, Santorini Palace, Kallisti)
Included Activities
- High-speed ferry from Athens to Santorini
- Orientation tour of Santorini
Optional Activities
- Explore the island independently
Landmarks Santorini - Day 12
Santorini
Spend the day at your own pace on Santorini. Relax on the beach, walk through winding cobbled streets with whitewashed houses, or find a spot to take in the caldera views. Watch the sunset from one of the island's scenic spots.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (El Greco, Santorini Palace, Kallisti)
Optional Activities
- Relax on the beach
- Explore whitewashed villages
- Watch the sunset
- Santorini Island Tour With Visit To Akrotiri - Visit Profitis Ilias viewpoint, village of Pyrgos with blue domed churches, and prehistoric Akrotiri Bronze Age settlement. Free time at Perivolos black sand beach for swimming and lunch (€57.00, lunch not included)
- Senses Of Santorini And Oia Sunset - Winery visit with local meze tasting, vineyard walk, and sunset in Oia village (€46.00, wine tasting and light snack included, dinner not included)
- Day 13
Santorini
Discover more of Santorini on your final island day. Tour local wineries to sample Greek wines, or take a boat ride to the volcanic island of Nea Kamini to swim in natural hot springs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (El Greco, Santorini Palace, Kallisti)
Optional Activities
- Winery tour and wine tasting
- Caique boat ride to Nea Kamini volcanic island with hot springs swimming
- Sunset On Board - Large wooden caique with option to climb volcano or relax on board, swim in hot springs with thermal mud, casual dinner with wine, music, and sunset views of Oia (€75.00, volcano entrance not included)
Landmarks Nea Kamini - Day 14
Santorini to Athens
Catch a short flight back to Athens this morning, bringing your Greek adventure to a close at the airport.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Santorini to Athens
