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Greece: Legends and Landscapes

12 days
Start and end in Athens
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 18
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Athens

    Athens
    Meals
    Dinner
    Landmarks
    Acropolis
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  2. Day 2

    Athens

    Athens
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Acropolis with a local guide

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the National Archaeological Museum
    • Dine at a taverna in the Monastiraki neighbourhood
    Landmarks
    Parthenon
    Erechtheion
    Propylaea
    National Archaeological Museum
    Monastiraki
  3. Day 3

    Athens to Naxos

    Athens to Naxos
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase loukoumades (honey-drenched doughnuts) from street stalls
    Landmarks
    Portara
    Naxos Old Town
  4. Day 4

    Naxos

    Naxos
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch prepared during the cooking class)

    Included Activities

    • Traditional Greek cooking class at a local farm with tastings and lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Walk the causeway to the Portara at sunset
    • Order a glass of kitron at a kafeneio
    Landmarks
    Portara
  5. Day 5

    Naxos to Nafplio

    Naxos to Nafplio
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Photo stop at the Corinth Canal
    Landmarks
    Corinth Canal
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  6. Day 6

    Nafplio

    Nafplio
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Welcome walk of Nafplio with Tour Leader

    Optional Activities

    • Climb the steps to Palamidi Castle summit for sweeping views over the Argolic Gulf
    • Browse galleries and boutiques of the old town
    • Visit a bakery for galaktoboureko
    Landmarks
    Bourtzi
    Palamidi Castle
  7. Day 7

    Nafplio to Gytheio

    Nafplio to Gytheio
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Entrance to the medieval city of Mystras
    Landmarks
    Mystras
    Gytheio
  8. Day 8

    Gytheio

    Gytheio
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Diros Caves with a local guide (including short boat trip)
    • Walking tour of Areopoli with Tour Leader

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the tiny islet of Kranae offshore
    • Order grilled tsipoura and ouzo at a traditional ouzeri on the waterfront
    Landmarks
    Diros Caves
    Areopoli
    Church of the Taxiarchs
    Kranae
  9. Day 9

    Gytheio to Olympia

    Gytheio to Olympia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Olive oil masterclass and tasting at a local farm in Olympia

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in Kalamata
    • Explore Kardamyli
    Landmarks
    Kardamyli
    Kalamata
  10. Day 10

    Olympia to Delphi

    Olympia to Delphi
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Olympia with a local guide

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the Archaeological Museum at Olympia
    Landmarks
    Ancient Olympia
    Olympia Archaeological Museum
    Nafpaktos
    Mount Parnassus
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  11. Day 11

    Delphi

    Delphi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Delphi with a local guide
    • Honey-tasting experience in Itea
    Landmarks
    Delphi
    Temple of Apollo
    Treasury of the Athenians
    Itea
  12. Day 12

    Delphi to Athens

    Delphi to Athens
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the old quarter of Arachova
    • Shop for handwoven rugs and formaela cheese
    Landmarks
    Arachova

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