Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Athens
AthensLandmarks Piraeus - Day 2
Nafplion
Nafplion- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Ancient Corinth archaeological site visiting the Bema platform, Temple of Apollo, Agora, Fountain of Peirene, and ancient Lechaion Road
- Stop at the Corinth Canal viewing the 1893 engineering achievement
Optional Activities
- Tour to Mycenae with wine tasting - journey through Argolis region to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, explore the Lion Gate, Treasury of Atreus, Cyclopean Walls, and visit a local winery for tasting of five wines with regional snacks (extra expense, must be pre-booked)
Landmarks Palamidi Fortress Ancient Corinth Temple of Apollo Corinth Canal 
- Day 3
Monemvasia
Monemvasia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Monemvasia walking tour - guided tour through medieval town including Cathedral of Christ Elkomenos (13th century), Archaeological Museum (in restored 16th-century Ottoman mosque), Main Square with ship's cannon, and free time to explore narrow alleyways, artisan shops, and local cafes (Moderate activity level, 3 hours duration)
- Monemvasia Cooking Class - hands-on cooking class at Sterna Restaurant led by local chefs, learning to prepare authentic Greek dishes using fresh seasonal ingredients from the restaurant's organic garden, followed by meal and local wines in courtyard (Easy activity level, 3 hours 30 minutes duration)
Landmarks Monemvasia Cathedral of Christ Elkomenos Archaeological Museum 
- Day 4
Rethimno
Rethimno- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- 4x4 Adventure - explore mountain landscapes and traditional villages with panoramic photo stop over Rethymnon and Maroulas village, scenic off-road tracks with views of White Mountains and Potamon Dam, visit historic Arkadi Monastery, explore traditional Cretan villages including Margarites known for pottery, visit traditional olive mill with tasting of local products (extra expense)
- Taste of tradition - Organic Farm experience - guided walk around traditional farm visiting historic watermill, wine press, Chapel of St. Nicholas, mini-zoo, and farm shop, hands-on cooking demonstration preparing authentic local specialties including homemade bread, sampling of fresh baked bread with organic extra virgin olive oil, local goat's cheese, sfougato, Cretan cheese pies, traditional raki, and organic Cretan lunch with fresh seasonal ingredients (extra expense)
Landmarks Arkadi Monastery White Mountains - Day 5
Santorini
Santorini- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Round-trip cable-car ticket to Thira - cable car ride from Old Port of Gialos to Fira with spectacular caldera views, time to explore Fira independently including caldera rim walks, shops, viewpoints, and cafes
Optional Activities
- Akrotiri, Winery & Oia - visit the remarkable archaeological site of Akrotiri often called the 'Greek Pompeii', tour traditional Santorini winery with tasting of locally produced wines overlooking the caldera, explore the picturesque village of Oia with whitewashed houses and blue-domed churches, option to continue to Fira independently or return with group (extra expense)
Landmarks Fira Oia Akrotiri 
- Day 6
Rhodes
Rhodes- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Lindos - travel along picturesque east coast through citrus groves and vineyards to Lindos village, ascent on foot to the Acropolis of Lindos with views of Aegean Sea, explore archaeological site including Doric Temple of Athena Lindia, remains of Byzantine church, Knights of St. John fortifications, descend through whitewashed village to St. Paul's Bay (extra expense)
- Walking Tour of Medieval Rhodes and Grand Master's Palace - guided walk from quayside into historic Old Town exploring narrow cobbled streets and medieval architecture of Knights of St. John legacy, visit the magnificent Palace of the Grand Master originally built in 14th century, walk along the Street of the Knights with beautifully preserved inns, free time to browse Socrates Street bazaar for souvenirs and handicrafts, option to remain in Rhodes Old Town to explore independently (extra expense)
Landmarks Acropolis of Lindos Palace of the Grand Master Temple of Athena Lindia St. Paul's Bay 
- Day 7
Patmos
Patmos- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Chora, Monastery of St John the Theologian and the Cave of the Apocalypse - visit the revered Cave of the Apocalypse, guided walk through Chora's narrow cobbled streets with elegant mansions and panoramic views, visit the 11th-century Monastery of St. John the Theologian exploring its museum with priceless manuscripts, religious icons, and ecclesiastical treasures, visit the beautifully preserved Simandiris Mansion for insight into traditional Patmian life, free time to browse boutique-lined streets
Optional Activities
- EmeraldACTIVE - Downhill Hike to The Monastery of St. John and Cave - journey through Chora village exploring the hilltop Monastery of St. John the Theologian founded in 1088 with peaceful courtyards and museum of rare manuscripts and ancient icons, continue on foot through atmospheric streets to the revered Cave of the Apocalypse (extra expense included in EmeraldACTIVE package)
Landmarks Monastery of St. John the Theologian Cave of the Apocalypse Chora - Day 8
Kusadasi
Kusadasi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ephesus with folkloric show and tasting - scenic Aegean coastline drive, entry through Magnesia Gate, tour of Forum, Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, Terrace Houses with preserved mosaics and frescoes, visit to local cooperative featuring traditional Turkish folklore performance with regional delicacies, local drinks, and wine in garden setting (Active activity level, 5 hours 30 minutes duration)
Optional Activities
- Priene, Miletus and Didyma tour - coach drive through lush fields and vineyards, visit to ancient city of Priene with grid-planned streets and Meander River views (approximately 40 minutes drive), coach to ancient city of Miletus exploring philosophers' legacy (45-minute drive), lunch at local restaurant with panoramic Temple of Apollo views, exploration of Temple of Didyma and its grand scale (rebuilt with Alexander the Great's assistance after 494 BC Persian destruction) (Active activity level, 6 hours 30 minutes duration)
Landmarks Ephesus Library of Celsus Great Theatre Terrace Houses Magnesia Gate Priene Miletus Temple of Apollo Temple of Didyma - Day 9
Chios
Chios- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Medieval Villages of Pyrgi & Mesta - explore the Mastichochoria medieval villages of southern Chios where world-famous mastic has been cultivated for centuries, learn about cultivation of rare natural resin prized since antiquity, guided walk through 13th-century Pyrgi village with narrow streets, fortified architecture, and distinctive black-and-white geometric facades, visit Church of the Holy Apostles, explore Mesta one of Greece's best-preserved fortified medieval villages with stone-paved alleyways and impressive Church of Agia Paraskevi, free time to explore village square and traditional cafes (extra expense)
- Nea Moni Monastery & Villages - travel through mountainous landscapes to UNESCO World Heritage-listed Monastery of Nea Moni founded in 11th century renowned for exceptional Byzantine mosaics, explore medieval village of Avgonima charming hilltop settlement with traditional stone houses and Aegean Sea views, visit Anavatos dramatic stone-built village perched high on rocky hillside often called 'Mystra of the Aegean' and a filming location for James Bond film 'For Your Eyes Only' (extra expense)
Landmarks Pyrgi Mesta Church of the Holy Apostles Monastery of Nea Moni Avgonima Anavatos - Day 10
Kepez - Dardanelles
Kepez - Dardanelles- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- The Legendary City of Troy - journey to archaeological site of Ancient Troy UNESCO World Heritage Site explored by Heinrich Schliemann, follow guide through remarkable ruins including ancient defensive walls, learn about the famous Trojan War and see replica of iconic Wooden Horse symbolizing legendary Greek strategy, visit award-winning Troy Museum with impressive collection of artifacts, interactive displays, and multimedia exhibits covering over 5,000 years of history and Troy's role as meeting point between Eastern and Western cultures (extra expense)
- Guided Tour of ANZAC Cove and Gallipoli Peninsula - moving visit to Gallipoli Peninsula Historical National Park, begin at Anzac Cove where Australian and New Zealand forces came ashore on 25 April 1915, visit Lone Pine Cemetery overlooking historic battlefield, continue to Beach Cemetery and 57th Regiment Memorial and Cemetery dedicated to Ottoman soldiers, visit Chunuk Bair strategic position with New Zealand Memorial and statue of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, guide provides insight into events, personal stories, and lasting significance of Gallipoli Campaign (extra expense)
Landmarks Ancient Troy Troy Museum Anzac Cove Lone Pine Cemetery Beach Cemetery Chunuk Bair - Day 11
Istanbul
Istanbul- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer to Istanbul Airport
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Sultanahmet district including Hippodrome, Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, and German Fountain
- Visit to Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque)
- Visit to Hagia Sophia
- Explore the Grand Bazaar
Landmarks Blue Mosque Hagia Sophia Grand Bazaar Hippodrome Egyptian Obelisk Serpentine Column German Fountain 
