Itinerary

Arrive at any time. We recommend arriving a day or two early to fully explore this world-renowned city. There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.

Explore the city on a guided walking tour to the Parthenon and Acropolis with a refreshment stop at a local non-profit cafe, Shedia Home, along the way. Enjoy a free afternoon to immerse yourself deeper into this historical city; opt to visit the new Acropolis Museum, the Ancient Agora, or the National Archaeological Museum. Later in the evening attend a cooking class with a local chef and enjoy a dinner of your creations.

Travel north from Athens by bus to Kalambaka, the perfect base for visiting the monasteries and the area of Meteora. Perched on high cliffs there are monasteries built on immense natural pillars and make for a once-in-a-lifetime sight.

Spend a full free day in the area. Head out and visit the mountain top monasteries on your own by bus or pre-book the Meteora Monasteries Hiking Tour to do it on foot with a local guide.

After breakfast, transfer to the site of Thermopylae and Information Centre to learn of the famous battle that helped create the Greece we know today. Continue on to Delphi for an orientation walk before touring Ancient Delphi with a local guide. Spend the evening as you wish with free time. Travel through mountain scenery around Mt Parnassos to Delphi. Enjoy a visit to the ancient city of Delphi, then spend the evening exploring the charming little town or relaxing in a small cafe enjoying the views of the nearby valley.

Travel Nafplio with a stop at the Corinth Canal on the way. Take part in a brief orientation walk then spend the evening exploring the cobblestone streets with free time. Opt to climb the Acronafplia to take in the views. Described as one of Greece's prettiest towns, the narrow pedestrian streets of old town are begging to be strolled upon.

Enjoy free time to explore Napflio and the surrounding areas. Choose to visit Epidavros, as well as the nearby site of Mycenae then transfer in the late afternoon to Athens for the night. There is a wealth of ancient sites to explore within easy reach of Nafplio on a free day such as Epidavros, which is highly regarded as one of the most renowned of Greek ancient sites. Or choose to visit the famous Mycenae, also close by, with its spectacular treasury and ruins, or for another lesser-known Mycenean site visit Tiryns, just in the suburbs of Nafplio itself.

Hop on a morning flight from Athens to Chania. After dropping your bags at the hotel, get your bearings on an orientation walk and then take the rest of the day to explore or to relax at one of the many harbour-side cafes. Wander the streets of the old town with its fascinating blend of ancient and modern Turkish and Venetian architecture, reflecting the diverse history of the island.

Travel by private transfer and ferry to hike in the Samaria Gorge. Spend the night in Agia Roumeli, a remote fishing village. Connected with neighbouring towns by sea or footpaths, the town has retained its charm. Enjoy time for swimming or relaxing on the beach.

Enjoy a free day in Agia Roumeli. Relax on the beach or opt to rent a kayak and explore secluded beaches and coves. In the late afternoon catch a ferry to the town of Loutro for the night. The majestic scenery, crystal-clear Mediterranean water, friendly people and peaceful atmosphere all make Loutro an ideal place to relax after all the distance travelled.

Take advantage of a free day for exploring the area. Head out for a swim and savour tasty seafood meals at secluded restaurants, or choose to hike Aradine Gorge.

Travel to Heraklion. Enjoy a visit to Knossos, site of a Minoan palace and residence of King Minos. Enjoy the rest of the day on your own with free time. Explore the impressive ruins of the Knossos palace complex offering a glimpse into the sophisticated architecture, art, and culture of the Minoans, dating back to around 2000 BC.

Hop on a ferry to beautiful and iconic island of Santorini. Get your bearings after arriving on an orientation walk of the town of Fira with your CEO. Then head out on a spectacular walk along the caldera from Fira to Oia with incredible views over the Mediterranean. Take in the sunset and then return to the hotel in the evening. Fira, the main town, sits perched on the edge of the caldera with breathtaking views of multi-coloured cliffs, sugar-cube architecture, and great shopping.

Enjoy a free day to explore Santorini. Opt for a half-day volcano tour, shopping, relaxing on the beach, or make your way to the crater's rim to savour the breathtaking view. If the mood suits, soak up the sunset on a pre-bookable sunset Oia cruise.

Depart at any time.

Summary

Hotels (13 nts), overnight ferry (1 nt, 4-berth mixed-sex cabins).

Ferry, taxi, private van, train.

Meals Included: 14 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Meals Budget: Allow USD555-725 for meals not included.

Athens
- Syntagma (Constitution) Square Visit (Free)
- National Archaeological Museum Visit (12EUR per person)
- Ancient Agora Visit (8EUR per person)
- Acropolis Museum Visit

Meteora
- Meteora Sunset Tour (30EUR per person)
- Guided Meteora Monasteries Hiking Tour
- Natural History Museum of Meteora (5EUR per person)

Náfplio
- Bourtzi Castle (4EUR per person)
- Archaeology Museum (6EUR per person)
- War Museum (6EUR per person)
- Acronafplia Fortress Visit (Free)
- Palamidi Fortress Visit (8EUR per person)
- Tiryns Site Visit (8EUR per person)

Epídavros
- Epidavros Visit (12EUR per person)

Mycenae
- Mycenae Site Visit (12EUR per person)

Chaniá
- Koum Kapi Beach (Free)
- Old Venetian Harbour Visit (Free)
- Archeological Museum of Chania (4-8EUR per person)
- Maritime Museum of Crete (3EUR per person)

Agia Roumeli
- Swimming (Free)

Loutro
- Kayaking (10EUR per person)
- Marmara Beach (Free)
- Aradena Gorge Hike (Aradine) (Free)
- Swimming (Free)

Santorini
- Akrotiri Ancient Ruins Visit (12EUR per person)
- Museum of Prehistoric Thera (3EUR per person)
- Imerovigli Village Visit (Free)
- Santorini Sunset Cruise
- Volcano Tour

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Best of Greece

Day 1 - Athens

Day 2 - Athens

Day 3 - Athens/Meteora

Day 4 - Meteora

Day 5 - Meteora/Delphi

Day 6 - Delphi/Nafplio

Day 7 - Nafplio/Athens

Day 8 - Athens/Chania

Day 9 - Chania/Agia Roumeli

Day 10 - Agia Roumeli/Loutro

Day 11 - Loutro

Day 12 - Loutro/Irakleion

Day 13 - Irakleion/Santorini

Day 14 - Santorini

Day 15 - Santorini

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