Day 1
ATHENS, GREECE
Arrive in Athens, the capital of Greece and transfer comfortably to your pre-booked hotel. We have for you a welcome reception and a delicious dinner meal on the hotel's rooftop. Overnight stay in Greece.
Begin the following day with a tasty breakfast followed by sightseeing attractions in Greece. We visit the iconic New Acropolis Museum, then go to the magnificent Acropolis and explore the ancient Agora. Athens is the capital of Greece, dominated by the fifth century BC landmarks like the Acropolis along with the National Archaeological Museum. This is a fascinating city to explore.
Overnight stay at the plush Electra Palace Athens.
(Day 1: Dinner; Day 2: Breakfast/Lunch)
Day 2
ATHENS, GREECE
Arrive in Athens, the capital of Greece and transfer comfortably to your pre-booked hotel. We have for you a welcome reception and a delicious dinner meal on the hotel's rooftop. Overnight stay in Greece.
Begin the following day with a tasty breakfast followed by sightseeing attractions in Greece. We visit the iconic New Acropolis Museum, then go to the magnificent Acropolis and explore the ancient Agora. Athens is the capital of Greece, dominated by the fifth century BC landmarks like the Acropolis along with the National Archaeological Museum. This is a fascinating city to explore.
Overnight stay at the plush Electra Palace Athens.
(Day 1: Dinner; Day 2: Breakfast/Lunch)
Day 3
ATHENS - NÁFPLIO
Today after a breakfast meal we proceeded to visit the National Archaeological Museum. It houses some of the most important artifacts from a variety of archaeological locations around Greece. We then travel south to see the Temple of Apollo, the most important building in the sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi and the Roman Forum. The tour continues to Náfplio and ends the day with a walking tour experience.
Overnight stay in Amalia Hotel Nauplia.
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Day 4
MYCENAE - EPIDAURUS - NÁFPLIO
Relish a morning breakfast and proceed on the tour. At Mycenae, we sightsee an ancient grave circle, the Royal Palace, and the Tomb of Agamemnon.
Later, enjoy a wine tasting of local varieties, and stop at the theatre of Epidaurus, dedicated to the ancient Greek God of medicine, Asclepius.
Rest in an overnight stay at the Amalia Hotel Nauplia.
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Day 5
OLYMPIA
Today we enjoy breakfast and proceed to discover the mountain villages of Arcadia en route to Olympia. Explore this fascinating collection of ancient temples, altars, and a stadium, and visit the archaeological museum.
Stay the night at the Olympion Asty Hotel.
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Day 6
DELPHI
Enjoy a tasty breakfast and continue on the tour. Today we visit an olive oil press and enjoy a tasting experience. Next, we depart to the Peloponnese for mainland Greece and arrive at the sanctuary of Delphi. It is the most important historical site in Greece. Walk the sacred way to the Temple of Apollo and explore Delphi’s awe-inspiring ruins. The Sanctuary of Apollo at Ancient Delphi was home to the Oracle, where the Gods counselled people. Enjoy next, a weaving demonstration in Aráhova, and stop in at the 11th-century monastery of Hosios Loukas.
Overnight stay at the Amalia Hotel Delphi.
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Day 7
DELPHI
Enjoy a tasty breakfast and continue on the tour. Today we visit an olive oil press and enjoy a tasting experience. Next, we depart to the Peloponnese for mainland Greece and arrive at the sanctuary of Delphi. It is the most important historical site in Greece. Walk the sacred way to the Temple of Apollo and explore Delphi’s awe-inspiring ruins. The Sanctuary of Apollo at Ancient Delphi was home to the Oracle, where the Gods counselled people. Enjoy next, a weaving demonstration in Aráhova, and stop in at the 11th-century monastery of Hosios Loukas.
Overnight stay at the Amalia Hotel Delphi.
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Day 8
KALAMBAKA - METEORA - ATHENS
Relish breakfast and proceed on a journey to the mountain pass of Thermopylae. We continue to Kalambáka, our base for exploring the extraordinary monasteries of Meteora. In Meteora, monasteries reach toward the heavens. Explore chapels and courtyards adorned with beautiful frescoes.
In the evening return to Athens and meet with a local expert to indulge in discussions on the political and economic landscape of contemporary Greece.
Overnight stay in Dellas Boutique Hotel; Electra Palace Athens.
(Day 8: Breakfast/Dinner; Day 9: Breakfast/Lunch)
Day 9
KALAMBAKA - METEORA - ATHENS
Relish breakfast and proceed on a journey to the mountain pass of Thermopylae. We continue to Kalambáka, our base for exploring the extraordinary monasteries of Meteora. In Meteora, monasteries reach toward the heavens. Explore chapels and courtyards adorned with beautiful frescoes.
In the evening return to Athens and meet with a local expert to indulge in discussions on the political and economic landscape of contemporary Greece.
Overnight stay in Dellas Boutique Hotel; Electra Palace Athens.
(Day 8: Breakfast/Dinner; Day 9: Breakfast/Lunch)
Day 10
AEGINA - ATHENS
Today after breakfast we travel to Piraeus, stopping to view a mural by the Greek visual artist INO, whose work was featured in the series The Greeks. He studied painting at the Athens School of Fine Arts and is worldwide known for his large scale murals.
We then take a ferry to Aegina island to soak up the Greek island vibes. Return to Athens and enjoy a festive farewell dinner at the home of a local family.
Overnight stay in the comforts of the Electra Palace Athens.
Depart the next day after breakfast to the airport for your flight home. Carry with you everlasting memories of a lifetime.
(Day 10: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner; Day 11: Breakfast)
Day 11
AEGINA - ATHENS
Today after breakfast we travel to Piraeus, stopping to view a mural by the Greek visual artist INO, whose work was featured in the series The Greeks. He studied painting at the Athens School of Fine Arts and is worldwide known for his large scale murals.
We then take a ferry to Aegina island to soak up the Greek island vibes. Return to Athens and enjoy a festive farewell dinner at the home of a local family.
Overnight stay in the comforts of the Electra Palace Athens.
Depart the next day after breakfast to the airport for your flight home. Carry with you everlasting memories of a lifetime.
(Day 10: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner; Day 11: Breakfast)