Greece and Turkey Walking Tours & Trips

Walk the Thermopylae Mountain Pass where ancient battles took place, then hike to Lindos' Acropolis in Rhodes for sea views. The Path of the Gods coastal trails are on the route, and you'll trek to the 13th-century Panagia Kera church in Kritsa before wandering Chania's medieval fortress streets.

At Delphi's UNESCO sanctuary, walk the Sacred Way to find the Temple of Apollo ruins and see the bronze Charioteer in the museum. Head to Mycenae's UNESCO site for Cyclopean walls and Lion Gate, then spend time at Epidaurus' theatre. In Olympia, trek the ancient grounds to find the Temple of Zeus and Phidia's workshop.

Walk through Aigai in Vergina, a UNESCO-listed site where you'll find the Royal Tomb of Phillip II with its mosaics and painted stuccoes from the 11th century. Later, head to Vistonida Lake to see the floating Monastery of Agios Nikolaos and watch for pink flamingos in the wetlands.

Walk through ancient Corinth's Agora where Paul preached, check out the UNESCO-protected ruins of Ephesus including the great theater and stadium, and see the archaeological site of Philippi where Paul delivered Europe's first Christian sermon. Hike to two Meteora monasteries showcasing Byzantine art and cliffside construction. The itinerary includes Mars Hill in Athens where Paul delivered his famous speech, time to stroll through Mykonos Town's narrow whitewashed streets, and a visit to Oia's alleyways overlooking Santorini's volcanic caldera.

Walk through Ephesus, a UNESCO-listed site where you'll see the Basilica of St. John and ancient streets that once had 250,000 people living there. Hike to Lindos' Acropolis on Rhodes (optional donkey rides available), then head across the Peloponnese to see the ancient Olympic stadium.

Trek through the UNESCO-listed Göreme Valley in Cappadocia to see rock-cut Byzantine churches with ancient frescoes. Walk the ancient Path of the Gods in Meteora, checking out monasteries perched on top of tall rock formations. Climb to the Acrocorinth Fortress for views across the Peloponnese, then head down to walk through the ruins of Mycenae's citadel dating back to the 18th century BC.