Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Arrival in Athens
Arrival in Athens- Start point
- Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Αθηνών Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος, Αττική Οδός, Spata-Loutsa, Attica 190 04, Greece (Athens International Airport)
Optional Activities
- Explore Athens city attractions and places of interest at your own pace
- Stroll through the city center and make discoveries
- Day 2
Athens Free Day & Evening Walking Tour
Athens Free Day & Evening Walking Tour- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Evening walking tour through Monastiraki, Plaka, and Anafiotika
Optional Activities
- Visit famous attractions and places of interest in Athens
- Leisure stroll through the city center and self-guided exploration
Landmarks Anafiotika Thisio Monastiraki Plaka - Day 3
Athens to Nafplio (Daphne Monastery, Corinth Canal, Mycenae)
Athens to Nafplio (Daphne Monastery, Corinth Canal, Mycenae)- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Car rental (unlimited kilometres with 24-hour roadside assistance and 24/7 emergency phone line)
- Visit Daphne Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Byzantine monastery featuring Byzantine frescoes and mosaics
- View the Corinth Canal, a historic engineering feat connecting the Ionian Sea with the Saronic Gulf
Optional Activities
- Stop at the Corinth Canal for a closer visit and photos
- Visit the archaeological site of Mycenae including the Lion's Gate and the Treasure of Atreus (Tomb of Agamemnon)
Landmarks Daphne Monastery Corinth Canal Mycenae Lion's Gate Treasure of Atreus - Day 4
Nafplio to Olympia (Arcadia Mountains, Optional: Kalavryta & Cave of Lakes or Odontotos Train)
Nafplio to Olympia (Arcadia Mountains, Optional: Kalavryta & Cave of Lakes or Odontotos Train)- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit the ancient Olympic stadium where the first Games were held (776 BC)
Optional Activities
- Visit an olive oil mill in Nafplio and taste Greek olives
- Detour to Kalavryta for mountain views, river springs, and pine forests
- Visit the Cave of the Lakes (extends 2 kilometers underground with 15 lakes inside)
- Take the Odontotos train from Diakofto to Kalavryta, rising to 750 meters elevation through the Vouraikos Gorge
Landmarks Nafplio Kalavryta Cave of the Lakes Vouraikos Gorge Olympia Ancient Stadium - Day 5
Olympia to Kefalonia (Ferry from Kyllini, Optional: Sami Caves)
Olympia to Kefalonia (Ferry from Kyllini, Optional: Sami Caves)- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Kyllini to Kefalonia (approximately 1.5 hours, including car transport with numbered seats)
Optional Activities
- Visit the Cave of Drogarati near Sami port
- Visit the Melissani cave lake near Sami port, an underground lake with deep blue waters and Mycenaean sanctuary history
- Book a barbecue cruise from Argostoli visiting XI Beach and Vardiani (requires additional nights)
Landmarks Port of Kyllini Port of Poros Cave of Drogarati Melissani Cave Lake XI Beach Vardiani Beach - Day 6
Kefalonia to Ithaka (Ferry from Sami)
Kefalonia to Ithaka (Ferry from Sami)- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Kefalonia (Sami) to Ithaka (Pisaetos port) with numbered seats (including car transport)
Optional Activities
- Visit Vathi, the capital of Ithaka with Venetian influences
- Visit Dexa Beach, the legendary landing place of Odysseus
- Explore the northern part of Ithaka including the town of Stavros
- Evening stroll through Vathi's waterfront discovering taverns, cafes, and bars
Landmarks Port of Sami Port of Pisaetos Vathi Dexa Beach Stavros - Day 7
Ithaka to Delphi (via Patras, Rio-Antirío Bridge, Nafpaktos, Galaxidi)
Ithaka to Delphi (via Patras, Rio-Antirío Bridge, Nafpaktos, Galaxidi)- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Ithaka to Patras (including car transport with numbered seats)
Optional Activities
- Visit the Old Port of Nafpaktos
- Visit the Castle of Lepanto with views of the Gulf of Corinth
- Relax in the picturesque fishing village of Galaxidi and enjoy its beaches
- Explore the Oracle of Delphi site
Landmarks Port of Patras Rio-Antirío Bridge Corinthian Gulf Nafpaktos Old Port of Nafpaktos Castle of Lepanto Galaxidi Delphi Oracle of Delphi - Day 8
Delphi to Athens (Mount Parnassos, Arachova, Levadeia)
Delphi to Athens (Mount Parnassos, Arachova, Levadeia)- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stop in Arachova, a winter resort with taverns and handicraft shops
- Visit Levadeia, an ancient town with the celebrated Oracle of Trophonius in a cave
Landmarks Mount Parnassos Arachova Levadeia Oracle of Trophonius - Day 9
Departure from Athens
Departure from Athens- End point
- Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Αθηνών Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος, Αττική Οδός, Spata-Loutsa, Attica 190 04, Greece (Athens International airportAthens International Airport)
Landmarks Athens Airport
