Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll arrive in Athens whenever works for your schedule. There are no activities planned during the day, so you can head to your hotel, rest up, or wander around the city on your own. Later this evening, there's a welcome meeting where you'll meet your CEO and the other travelers joining the trip.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Parnon Hotel Athens)
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Landmarks Acropolis 
- Day 2
Athens
After breakfast, join a guided walking tour heading to the Parthenon and Acropolis with a stop at Shedia Home, a local nonprofit cafe. The afternoon is yours to do what you want - the Acropolis Museum, Ancient Agora, or National Archaeological Museum are all options if you're interested. Come evening, you'll take part in a cooking class with a local chef and then eat the food you've made for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner of your own creations from cooking class)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Parnon Hotel Athens)
Included Activities
- Guided Visit of Acropolis and Parthenon
- Athens Walking Tour
- Tour of Shedia Home and a Beverage
- Cooking Class Athens
Optional Activities
- National Archaeological Museum Visit (12EUR per person)
- Ancient Agora Visit (8EUR per person)
- Acropolis Museum Visit
Landmarks Parthenon Acropolis Acropolis Museum Ancient Agora National Archaeological Museum Shedia Home - Day 3
Athens to Meteora
You'll travel north from Athens to Kalampaka by bus and train, which becomes your base for seeing Meteora. The monasteries sit on top of massive rock pillars that rise high from the landscape - it's a remarkable geological formation that you'll get to see firsthand during this journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Kosta Famissi)
Landmarks Meteora - Day 4
Meteora
This day is completely free for you to explore at your own pace. If you want to visit the monasteries on the mountaintops, you can take a local bus or pre-book a guided hiking tour with a local guide to explore them on foot. The choice of how to spend your time is entirely yours.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Kosta Famissi)
Optional Activities
- Guided Meteora Monasteries Hiking Tour
- Meteora Sunset Tour (30EUR per person)
- Natural History Museum of Meteora (5EUR per person)
Landmarks Meteora - Day 5
Meteora to Delphi
After breakfast, you'll head to Thermopylae and its Information Centre to learn about the ancient battle that happened there. From there, you'll drive through mountain scenery around Mt Parnassos to reach Delphi. An orientation walk comes first, then a tour of the ancient city with a local guide. Later, the evening is free so you can walk around the charming town or sit at a cafe with views of the valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Acropole Delphi)
Included Activities
- Thermopylae and Information Center Visit
- Delphi Orientation Walk
- Ancient Delphi Tour
Landmarks Thermopylae Ancient Delphi Mt Parnassos 
- Day 6
Delphi to Nafplio
You'll travel to Nafplio with a stop at the Corinth Canal along the way. Once you arrive, take part in a brief orientation walk through the old town's narrow pedestrian streets. In the evening, explore on your own or choose to climb up to Acronafplia fortress if you want great views of the city and sea.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Hotel Nafplio)
Included Activities
- Corinth Canal Visit
- Orientation Walk Nafplio
Optional Activities
- Acronafplia Fortress Visit (Free)
- Bourtzi Castle (4EUR per person)
- Archaeology Museum (6EUR per person)
- War Museum (6EUR per person)
- Palamidi Fortress Visit (8EUR per person)
Landmarks Corinth Canal Acronafplia Fortress Palamidi Fortress Bourtzi Castle - Day 7
Nafplio to Athens
Free time is yours in Nafplio to check out the town and nearby ancient sites. Epidavros and Mycenae are both options, or there's Tiryns if you want something less crowded. By late afternoon, you'll transfer back to Athens for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Parnon Hotel Athens)
Optional Activities
- Epidavros Visit (12EUR per person)
- Mycenae Site Visit (12EUR per person)
- Tiryns Site Visit (8EUR per person)
Landmarks Epidavros Mycenae Tiryns - Day 8
Athens to Volos
You'll leave Athens in the morning and drive to Volos with a quick stop at Thermopylae. Once there, take an orientation walk with your CEO, then have free time to settle in. Come evening, a local guide will take you on a cultural walk that stops at 2 different taverns where you'll sample meze - small plates that serve as a light dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Meze plates (small plates of food) at 2 different local taverns)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Magnes Hotel Volos)
Included Activities
- Thermopylae and Information Center Visit
- Orientation Walk Volos
- Cultural Walk and Tavern Visits with Meze Plates
Landmarks Thermopylae - Day 9
Volos
Today brings village-to-village exploration from Volos. You'll head to Milies and take a short hike to a cave, then stop by a women's co-op in Vizitsa. Next is Pinakates, and later you'll spend time at the beach in Kato Gatzea before heading back to Volos in the evening. Each place shows you something different about life in this part of Greece.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Magnes Hotel Volos)
Included Activities
- Milies Visit
- Vizitsa Visit
- Pinakates Visit
- Kato Gatzea Visit
Landmarks Milies Vizitsa Pinakates Kato Gatzea - Day 10
Volos to Thessaloniki
You'll drive north from Volos and stop at Mount Olympus National Park for a short walk near the mythical mountain. Later, the Polycentric Museum of Aigai is next where you'll tour the tombs and see archaeological artifacts. You'll arrive in Thessaloniki for an orientation walk with your CEO and have the evening free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Queen Olga Hotel)
Included Activities
- Mt Olympus National Park
- Polycentric Museum of Aigai
- Orientation Walk Thessaloniki
Optional Activities
- Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki
- Nea Paralia
Landmarks Mount Olympus National Park Polycentric Museum of Aigai Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki 
- Day 11
Thessaloniki
The day in Thessaloniki is yours to spend however you like. Walk around and see the Roman Forum and museums, or join a walking food tour to sample Greek meze and regional specialties. In the evening, there's an option to join your CEO for dinner at one of their favorite local spots.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Queen Olga Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki
- Nea Paralia
- Optional dinner with CEO at local restaurant
Landmarks Roman Forum Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki Nea Paralia - Day 12
Thessaloniki to Kavala
You'll say goodbye to Thessaloniki and drive to Kavala. Your CEO will lead an orientation walk through the old town, and there's an option to climb up to the castle for nice views of the city and sea. After that, the rest of the afternoon and evening are free for your own exploration.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Airotel Galaxy Kavala)
Included Activities
- Orientation Walk Kavala
Landmarks Kavala Castle - Day 13
Kavala to Istanbul
After breakfast, you'll depart Kavala and drive east to Alexandropoli. Your CEO will take you on a short walk to explore the area, then you'll have some time for lunch before heading toward the Turkish border and continuing on to Istanbul, where you'll arrive in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Centrum Istanbul)
Included Activities
- Alexandroupoli Walk
Landmarks Alexandroupoli 
- Day 14
Istanbul to Canakkale
An early morning visit to Gallipoli comes first, where a guided tour takes you through ANZAC Cove, war cemeteries, and Lone Pine to understand the difficult history of the WWI Battle of Gallipoli. In the afternoon, you'll move on to Canakkale, a busy harbor town with a strong student population.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Anzac Hotel Canakkale)
Included Activities
- Gallipoli Battlefields Guided Tour
Landmarks ANZAC Cove Lone Pine Cemetery Gallipoli Peninsula 
- Day 15
Canakkale to Selcuk
You'll leave Canakkale to visit the ancient city of Troy. From there, head to Ayvalik to see a women's handicraft cooperative supported by the organization. Later, you'll travel south to Selcuk where you'll stay for the next couple of nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cenka Hotel Selcuk)
Included Activities
- Troy Visit
- Cöp(m)adam Visit
Landmarks Troy Cöp(m)adam Handicraft Cooperative - Day 16
Selcuk to Izmir
This morning, explore Ephesus including the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven ancient wonders. Back in Selcuk, learn how to make pide (traditional Turkish flatbread) and enjoy it for lunch. Later, you'll transfer to Izmir for an orientation walk through the old Kemeralti bazaar, then board an overnight train heading to Cappadocia.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Pide (Turkish flatbread) prepared during demonstration)
Included Activities
- Ephesus Visit
- Pide Demonstration and Lunch
- Orientation Walk of Kemeralti Old Bazaar
Landmarks Ephesus Temple of Artemis Kemeralti Bazaar 
- Day 17
Konya to Cappadocia
You'll disembark the train in Konya and grab breakfast at a nearby restaurant. After visiting the Mevlana Museum, a private vehicle takes you to Cappadocia and your hotel. Have tea or coffee while watching the sunset from a nearby viewpoint, then there's an optional group dinner in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at a nearby restaurant in Konya)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Akuzun Hotel)
Included Activities
- Mevlana Museum Visit
Optional Activities
- Optional dinner with group
Landmarks Mevlana Museum - Day 18
Cappadocia
Spend the full day exploring Cappadocia's landscape starting with a hike through the fairy chimneys with stops at scenic viewpoints along the way. Next is the massive Kaymakli underground city to tour. The afternoon is free for individual exploration or relaxing at the hotel. Come evening, you'll share a meal with a local family to learn about the culture here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with local family)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Akuzun Hotel)
Included Activities
- Hike Through the Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia
- Kaymakli Underground City
- Dinner with Local Family
Optional Activities
- Bike rental
- Optional trekking tour through valleys with CEO
- Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride
- Turkish Bath (25EUR per person)
- Pottery Center Visit (Free)
- Carpet Demonstration (Free)
Landmarks Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia Kaymakli Underground City - Day 19
Cappadocia to Istanbul
After an early breakfast, you'll transfer to the airport for your flight back to Istanbul. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the historic and vibrant city at your own pace. Grab some street food or relax at a cafe, and there's an optional final group dinner in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Centrum Istanbul)
Optional Activities
- Optional final dinner with group
- Archaeological Museum (15EUR per person)
- Dolamabahçe Palace (1200TRY per person)
- Basilica Cistern (900TRY per person)
- Galata Tower (30EUR per person)
- Hagia Sophia (or Aya Sofya) Visit (25EUR per person)
- Topkapi Palace Visit (1500TRY per person)
Landmarks Archaeological Museum Dolamabahçe Palace Basilica Cistern Galata Tower Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace - Day 20
Istanbul
You'll depart Istanbul at any time to finish your tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Departure Day
