Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Athens
You'll arrive in Athens and get picked up by an English-speaking assistant who'll take you to your hotel. After settling in, there's a briefing about your trip and what to expect from the city. The rest of the day is yours to spend however you'd like, wandering around Athens and getting a feel for things.
- Start point
- Athina, Attica, Greece (Athens International Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Jason Inn)
- Day 2
Epidaurus - Mycenae - Olympia
Starting early, you'll stop at the Corinth Canal for photos before heading to the Theatre of Epidaurus and its archaeological museum. From there, it's on to Mycenae where you'll walk through the prehistoric Acropolis, see the Lions Gate, and visit Agamemnon's tomb. You'll cross through central Peloponnese and reach Olympia by early evening, with dinner and rest after you arrive.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Stop at Corinth Canal for photos
- Visit Theatre of Epidaeus
- Visit Archaeological Museum of Epidaurus
- Visit Mycenae prehistoric Acropolis
- Visit Lions Gate at Mycenae
- Visit tomb of Agamemnon at Mycenae
Optional Activities
- Wander through Old Town of Nafplio
- Purchase komboloyia (amber bead chain) in Nafplio
Landmarks Corinth Canal Theatre of Epidaurus Archaeological Museum of Epidaurus Mycenae Lions Gate at Mycenae - Day 3
Rion-Antirion Bridge - Delphi
This morning takes you to the ancient Olympic stadium, the site of the first games held around 776 BC. You'll check out the Museum of Olympia after that. Crossing the modern Rion-Antirion Bridge happens next on your way to Delphi. Dinner and rest follow once you get there in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit ancient Olympic stadium
- Visit Museum of Olympia
- Cross Rion-Antirion Bridge
Optional Activities
- Explore traditional character of nearby Arachova in the evening
- Enjoy a drink in a stylish café or local kafeneio (coffee shop) in Arachova
Landmarks Ancient Olympic Stadium Museum of Olympia Rion-Antirion Bridge - Day 4
Mount Parnassus - Kalambaka
After breakfast, you're heading to Delphi, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the ancient world's most important spiritual centers. You'll walk through the Delphi Archaeological Museum and see the famous Bronze Charioteer sculpture. Later, you'll descend Mount Parnassus toward the Thessaly plains and travel to Kalambaka for dinner and rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Visit Delphi UNESCO World Heritage site
- Visit Delphi Archaeological Museum
- View Bronze Charioteer sculpture
Optional Activities
- Visit Temple of Athena Pronaia at Delphi during free time
Landmarks Delphi Archaeological Site Delphi Archaeological Museum Temple of Athena Pronaia Mount Parnassus 
- Day 5
Thermopylae - Return to Athens
Early morning brings you to Meteora, another UNESCO World Heritage site with monasteries built atop massive rock formations. Six of these monasteries are still active today. There's a brief stop at Thermopylae to see the statue of Spartan King Leonidas before you head back to Athens, arriving in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Jason Inn)
Included Activities
- Visit Meteora UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit Meteora monasteries
- Stop at Thermopylae to view statue of Spartan King Leonidas
Optional Activities
- Stroll Kalambaka's old town
- Purchase handmade wood-carved objects in Kalambaka
- Purchase religious icons in Kalambaka
- Purchase home-made sausages in Kalambaka
- Purchase honey in Kalambaka
- Purchase fruit sweets and jams in Kalambaka
- Try regional pudding "spatoula" or "halva" in Kalambaka
Landmarks Meteora Thermopylae - Day 6
Athens City Tour and Changing of the Guards
You have a relaxed morning to do what you'd like. Meet your assistant at Syntagma Square at 15:40 for the Changing of the Guards ceremony at 16:00. Then it's a panoramic city tour covering the Athenian Trilogy, the Presidential Residence, Kallimarmaro Stadium, Zappeion, Temple of Olympian Zeus, and Hadrian's Gate, ending at Philopappou Hill for city views. Everything wraps up around 19:30.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Jason Inn)
Included Activities
- Witness Changing of the Guards at Hellenic Parliament
- Panoramic Athens city tour
- View Athenian Trilogy (National Library, University of Athens, Academy of Athens)
- View Presidential Residence
- View Kallimarmaro Stadium (Panathenaic Stadium)
- View Zappeion
- View Temple of Olympian Zeus
- View Hadrian's Gate
- Visit Philopappou Hill with city views
Optional Activities
- Visit Acropolis after tour
- Discover Monastiraki after tour
- Enjoy meal in Plaka after tour
- Join Athens by Night Walking Tour starting from Monastiraki after 19:30
Landmarks Hellenic Parliament National Library of Greece University of Athens Academy of Athens Presidential Residence Kallimarmaro Stadium (Panathenaic Stadium) Zappeion Temple of Olympian Zeus Hadrian's Gate Philopappou Hill Monastiraki Plaka - Day 7
Free Day in Athens or Optional Saronic Gulf Cruise
The day is free for you to explore Athens on your own, or you can join an optional full-day cruise visiting three Saronic Gulf islands: Aegina (known for pistachios), Poros (scenic), and Hydra (green and car-free with stone mansions). The cruise includes lunch with traditional Greek music and dance, and port transfers are covered.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Jason Inn)
Optional Activities
- Full-day cruise to Saronic Gulf islands (Aegina, Poros, Hydra)
- Lunch on cruise ship with traditional Greek music and dance
- Transfer to port for cruise
- Transfer from port back to hotel after cruise
- Try pistachio varieties from Aegina island
Landmarks Aegina Island Poros Island Hydra Island - Day 8
Departure from Athens
At the scheduled time, you'll transfer to Athens International Airport. Check in your luggage and handle any tax returns on tax-free purchases before heading through the terminal.
- End point
- Athina, Attica, Greece (Athens International Airport)
Optional Activities
- Purchase brightly colored flokati rugs as going-away gift
- Purchase handmade sandals as going-away gift
- Purchase embroidered covers as going-away gift
- Purchase Greek honey as going-away gift
- Purchase Greek olive oil as going-away gift
Landmarks Athens International Airport
