Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll get picked up at Athens airport and driven to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. After settling in, the rest of the day is yours to explore on your own. Wander through the narrow streets of Plaka, stop by Agia Eirini Square for coffee at one of the local cafes, or check out the souvenir shops along Adrianou Street.
- Start point
- Athina, Αττικη, Greece (Upon arrival at Athens International Airport you will be met in the arrival hall by a tour representative., 00:00 - 23:55)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Fresh), Hotel (Hotel Jason Inn), Hotel (Hotel Ilisia)
Optional Activities
- Walk in Plaka area
- Coffee at cafes in Agia Eirini Square
- Souvenir shopping on Adrianou Street
Landmarks Plaka Agia Eirini Square Adrianou Street 
- Day 2
Athens
After having breakfast at your hotel, the entire day is open for you to explore Athens however you'd like. Move through the city at your own pace and see whatever interests you most.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Fresh), Hotel (Hotel Jason Inn), Hotel (Hotel Ilisia)
- Day 3
Corinth - Mycenae - Nauplia - Athens
Following breakfast, you'll drive along the coastal highway and stop briefly at the Corinth Canal before heading to Mycenae. There you can walk through the ancient site and see the Palace, Lion Gate, and the tomb of Agamemnon. Grab lunch on your own, then continue to Nauplia to check out the Venetian fortress of Palamidi and the small islet of Bourtzi. You'll head back to Athens arriving in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Jason Inn), Hotel (Hotel Ilisia)
Included Activities
- Visit Mycenae archaeological site
- Explore Palace at Mycenae
- Visit Lion Gate at Mycenae
- Visit tomb of Agamemnon at Mycenae
- Short stop at Corinth Canal
- Short stop at Nauplia Venetian fortress Palamidi
- Short stop at Bourtzi fortified islet
Optional Activities
- Lunch in the Mycenae area
Landmarks Corinth Canal Mycenae Lion Gate Tomb of Agamemnon Palamidi Fortress Bourtzi 
- Day 4
Athens to Delphi to Kalambaka
After breakfast, the drive to Delphi takes you through Thebes and Levadia, passing the small village of Arachova nestled on Mount Parnassus's slopes. You'll spend time at the Delphi archaeological site, then travel through more scenic villages to reach Kalambaka for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Orfeas), Hotel (Hotel Amalia)
Included Activities
- Visit Delphi archaeological site
Landmarks Delphi Arachova Mount Parnassus 
- Day 5
Meteora - Thermopylae - Athens
After breakfast, you'll explore Meteora and the impressive monasteries sitting atop massive rock formations, which contain historical and religious collections. From there, you'll head back toward Athens by way of Trikala and Lamia, with a brief stop at Thermopylae to see Leonidas' Monument. You should be back in Athens by early evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Jason Inn), Hotel (Hotel Ilisia)
Included Activities
- Visit Meteora monasteries
Optional Activities
- Short stop at Leonidas' Monument at Thermopylae
Landmarks Meteora Thermopylae Leonidas' Monument - Day 6
Athens Food Tour
After breakfast, you'll join a guided Athens Food Tour with an English-speaking guide who shows you around Greek food culture. The tour starts with Greek coffee and a koulouri street snack, moves on to sampling olive oils and spreads, then visits a historic baklava bakery. You'll taste authentic souvlaki with fried potatoes, walk through the busy Varvakios Market, browse Spice Street, try bougatsa pastry, and finish at a cozy deli where you can have Greek meze, cheeses, and cured meats.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Fresh), Hotel (Hotel Jason Inn), Hotel (Hotel Ilisia)
Included Activities
- Athens Food Tour with Greek coffee
- Taste koulouri street snack
- Sample olive oils and spreads at specialty food store
- Visit historic baklava bakery
- Taste authentic souvlaki with fried potatoes
- Explore Varvakios Market
- Browse Spice Street
- Enjoy bougatsa pastry
- Visit charming deli with Greek meze, cheeses, and cured meats
Landmarks Varvakios Market Spice Street - Day 7
Athens or Optional Three Islands Cruise
After breakfast, you have a free day in Athens to do as you wish. If you want, there's an optional full-day cruise available to Poros, Hydra, and Aegina. The cruise includes free time on each island to walk around, a Greek folklore show, and a buffet lunch.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Jason Inn), Hotel (Hotel Ilisia)
Optional Activities
- Full-day cruise to three Saronic islands (Poros, Hydra, Aegina) with coach transfer from Athens to port
- Approximately two hours free time on Poros island
- Approximately 1.5 hours free time on Hydra island
- Optional self-guided audio tour on Hydra island
- Optional guided excursion to Temple of Aphaia on Aegina island at own expense
- Walk around main town of Aegina at own expense
Landmarks Poros Island Hydra Island Aegina Island Temple of Aphaia - Day 8
Athens
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll be transferred to Athens airport to continue with your onward travel plans.
- End point
- Athina, Αττικη, Greece (At the agreed time, transfer from the hotel to the airport in Athens.)
- Meals
- Breakfast
