Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Athens
Land in Athens and get transferred to your hotel. This afternoon you'll meet up with your tour director and the other travelers for a welcome meeting. Later in the evening, head out for a group dinner where you'll try Greek cuisine and desserts.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Hyatt Hotel or The Atenaeum Hotel)
Included Activities
- Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
- Group Dinner
- Day 2
Athens City Tour
This morning an expert guide takes you through ancient Athens. You'll see the Acropolis and Parthenon, then move on to the Acropolis Museum, Royal Palace, Temple of Zeus, and Agora. The day also includes stops at Hadrian's Arch and the 1896 Olympics site. The afternoon gives you free time to wander around on your own. By evening you're back for dinner with a Greek folklore show and complimentary house wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with Greek Folklore Show and complimentary house wine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Hyatt Hotel or The Atenaeum Hotel)
Included Activities
- Acropolis
- Hadrian's Arch
- Scenic drive with photo stops at Acropolis Museum, Royal Palace, Temple of Zeus, and Agora
Landmarks Acropolis Parthenon Hadrian's Arch Acropolis Museum Royal Palace Temple of Zeus Agora - Day 3
Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus, and Nafplion
Start with a Greek breakfast, then head to Corinth to explore Mycenae's ancient ruins like the Atreus Tomb and Lion Gate. After that, visit the ancient amphitheater in Epidaurus, known for its incredible acoustics, and check out the Sanctuary of Asclepius nearby. The afternoon takes you through the pretty Venetian town of Nafplion before you do some wine tasting at a local Nemea winery. You'll stay overnight in Nafplion with dinner there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Liberty Hotel or Nafplia Luxury Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Corinth
- Guided tour of Mycenae including Atreus Tomb and Lion Gate
- Guided tour of Epidaurus ancient amphitheater and Sanctuary of Asclepius
- Wine tasting at local winery in Nemea
Landmarks Mycenae Lion Gate Atreus Tomb Epidaurus Sanctuary of Asclepius Nafplion - Day 4
Nafplion and Ancient Olympia
Breakfast comes first, then a guided tour walks you through Nafplion's medieval old town. From there you drive through the scenic Arcadia Mountains heading toward ancient Olympia, where the original Olympics happened back in the 8th century BC. That evening, you're invited to an olive farm and vineyard owned by a local family for dinner with traditional music and dancing, giving you a real taste of Greek hospitality.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local family farm with traditional music and dances)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Europa Olympia Hotel or Aldemar Olympian Village or Asty Hotel)
Included Activities
- Nafplion Guided City Tour
- Scenic drive through Arcadia Mountains
- Exploration of ancient Olympia
- Dinner at a local family farm with traditional music and dances
Landmarks Nafplion Old Town Ancient Olympia - Day 5
Olympia to Delphi
After a Greek breakfast, your expert guide takes you through ancient Olympia to see the original Olympic site and the temples of Hera and Zeus. From there you travel along the coast to Patras, then head inland to Delphi where you'll spend the night. Dinner is up to you at a local restaurant of your choice.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kastalia Boutique Hotel or V Hotel)
Included Activities
- Olympia Guided City tour
- Visit to original Olympic Site
- Visit to Temple of Hera
- Visit to Temple of Zeus
Optional Activities
- Dinner at a local restaurant in Delphi
Landmarks Ancient Olympia Temple of Hera Temple of Zeus Patras Delphi 
- Day 6
Delphi and Thermopylae to Kalambaka
You'll explore Delphi's ancient ruins this morning, including the Temple of Apollo and statues from the Pythian Games athletes. The guide explains the Oracle of Delphi and her role as one of the most powerful women in ancient times. Later you drive to Thermopylae to see where King Leonidas and the Spartans made their legendary stand against the Persians. After that, travel through the green inland fields to the village of Kalambaka for dinner and overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Divani Meteora Hotel)
Included Activities
- Delphi Sightseeing
- Visit to Temple of Apollo
- Scenic drive to Thermopylae
Landmarks Temple of Apollo Delphi Archaeological Site Thermopylae Kalambaka - Day 7
Meteora Monasteries
Greek breakfast happens before you head out to see the Meteora Monasteries sitting on top of tall rock formations. You'll walk around the natural landscape and visit these religious complexes. Later in the day, there's wine tasting at a local winery so you can learn about Greek wine. Return to your hotel for dinner and to stay the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Hyatt Hotel or The Athenaeum Hotel)
Included Activities
- Meteora Monastery
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting at local winery in Nemea
Landmarks Meteora Monasteries - Day 8
Departure from Athens
Enjoy your last Greek breakfast at the hotel. After saying goodbye to the friends you've made, check out by 11:00 AM. Free airport transfers are available throughout the day whenever you need to head to the airport.
- Meals
- Breakfast
