With a specialist, walk the Sacred Way past votive monuments and treasuries to the Temple of Apollo set high on Mount Parnassus. Stones and cypresses frame sea-like mountain vistas over the Phocian plain.

Hear how the Oracle of Delphi shaped city-state decisions for centuries, and examine the refined Athenian Treasury that signaled civic pride. Delphi blends myth, politics and sublime scenery in one of antiquity’s most compelling sanctuaries.

Visit two Meteora monasteries with a Local Specialist, stepping into chapels scented with incense and adorned with Byzantine frescoes. Monastic life unfolds among reliquaries, timber balconies and cliff-edge gardens.

Marvel at towering rock pinnacles rising like stone ships above the Thessalian plain. Centuries of devotion and geology combine here, where hermits once sought solitude and communities built sanctuaries against the sky.

Join a guided panoramic tour through central Athens to take in Syntagma and the Royal Palace, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch and the marble Panathenaic Stadium. The city’s modern rhythm frames the ancient skyline as you travel past neoclassical boulevards and lively squares.

Step onto the Acropolis to admire the Parthenon and the graceful Caryatids of the Erechtheion, then visit the light-filled Acropolis Museum where masterworks and glass floors reveal layers of the ancient city. This is Athens from classical grandeur to contemporary confidence.

Witness the sheer walls of the Corinth Canal, a dramatic 19th-century cut linking the Aegean and Ionian seas. The narrow waterway carved through limestone offers compelling engineering and seafaring history—an ideal moment to pause for photos and reflection.

Explore Ancient Corinth with a Local Specialist, from the fluted columns of the Temple of Apollo to the Bema of Gallio. Hear stories of Roman merchants, Byzantine fortifications and St. Paul’s letters as the Acrocorinth looms above this once-prosperous crossroads.

Walk beneath the monumental Lion Gate into the Bronze Age citadel of Mycenae, where Cyclopean walls still command the hills of the Argolid. The landscape and legends of Homer resonate among tholos tombs and ramparts that guarded a warrior-kingdom.

Visit the beehive-shaped Treasury of Atreus and the ruins of Agamemnon’s Palace, hearing how archaeology and epic poetry intertwined when Schliemann unearthed Mycenaean treasures. This is the Greece of heroes and high craftsmanship, preserved in stone.

Stand within the ancient theatre of Epidaurus, famed for perfect acoustics that carry a whisper across limestone tiers. Pine-scented hills frame this elegant 4th-century BC venue where drama once met divine healing.

Explore the Sanctuary of Asclepius, heart of classical medicine and symbolized by the serpent-entwined staff still used today. A UNESCO World Heritage site, Epidaurus reveals how art, spirituality and science converged in a serene Peloponnesian valley.

Visit Axion Esti, a family-run apiary near Nafplio, to meet Sophia and Anthony and suit up to see the hives. Wander thyme-scented slopes, learn about Mediterranean flora and sample local honey noted for its clarity and herbal notes.

This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER experience supports biodiversity and the communities that depend on pollinators, directly helping to support Life on Land. Explore a small museum of tools and traditions while hearing how sustainable methods safeguard Greece’s landscapes.

Walk the ancient Olympic site where sacred truce once unified rival cities. With your guide, see the Temple of Zeus, the Heraion and the original stadium starting line worn smooth by centuries of athletes.

Continue to the Archaeological Museum of Olympia to view sculpted pediments from the Temple of Zeus and masterworks like the Hermes of Praxiteles. The valley of the Alpheios comes alive with stories of sport, ritual and pan-Hellenic pride.

Share a warm Be My Guest experience on the Karabelas family estate near Olympia. Stroll through silvery groves and vineyards at this working olive and wine farm before sitting down to a generous home-cooked lunch paired with local vintages.

Hear stories of harvests and heritage, then join in traditional dancing as your hosts showcase Greek filoxenia—hospitality rooted in place, produce and pride. A convivial, rural feast that celebrates everyday life on the Peloponnese.

Visit Thermopylae, the narrow pass where Greek hoplites defied a far larger Persian force in 480 BC. The landscape between mountain and gulf explains tactics and endurance as history’s contours appear in real relief.

Stop at the Leonidas Monument honoring the 300 Spartans and their allies, an evocative site to pause for photos and reflection. Legend and legacy meet at this gateway to northern Greece.

Board Celestyal Discovery and embark for a 3-day Aegean cruise, gliding between islands and coastal headlands. Find a spot on deck to sail between whitewashed islands as the sea shifts from azure to indigo under the meltemi breeze.

Call at Mykonos, Kusadasi for Ephesus, Patmos, Crete and Santorini, each with its own harbor rhythm and sun-bleached palette—culminating in the famed sunset over the caldera. Onboard amenities and coastal scenery make the journey as enticing as the destinations.

Explore Mykonos Town’s sugar-cube lanes and seaside alleys, where white walls and cobalt shutters frame the Aegean. Stroll the lanes of Chora toward the Windmills of Kato Mili, iconic sentinels above the surf.

Seek a waterside perch in Little Venice as balconies overhang the sea and fishing boats bob at anchor. The island’s Cycladic light and Aegean sunset make this a photographer’s delight and a timeless island moment.

Discover Ephesus, one of the Mediterranean’s great classical cities, walking marble streets polished by centuries. Follow the Arcadian Way past fountains, bathhouses and shops that hint at prosperous Roman daily life.

Admire the elegant facade of the Library of Celsus and stand in the vast Great Theatre where voices once carried to thousands. This expertly led visit reveals urban sophistication and sacred spaces in Asia Minor’s crown jewel.

Visit the Cave of the Apocalypse, where St. John the Theologian is believed to have received the visions of Revelation. The cavern’s icons and candlelight create a contemplative atmosphere above the port of Skala.

Continue to the hilltop Monastery of St. John, a fortified Byzantine complex with commanding sea views and rare manuscripts. This is an optional shore experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Explore the legendary Palace of Knossos, center of Minoan civilization near Heraklion. Hear the myths of the Labyrinth and Minotaur as you trace colonnaded courts, storerooms and throne room amid vivid restored frescoes.

Archaeology, artistry and myth converge in this Bronze Age complex shaped by Arthur Evans’ reconstructions. This is an optional shore experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Venture into the Cretan countryside for a relaxed drive through olive groves, vineyards and whitewashed hamlets. Stop in a village kafeneio to sample regional produce and hear about seasonal rhythms from local hosts.

Beyond the coast, discover everyday island culture shaped by mountain vistas and fertile plains. This is an optional shore experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Travel to Oia for terraced lanes, art studios and the island’s iconic blue-domed churches. White facades gleam above the cliff as you take in sweeping caldera views shaped by ancient volcanic force.

Seek quiet viewpoints to pause for photos and reflection while learning about Santorini’s geology and wine-growing terraces. This is an optional shore experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Join an interactive cooking lesson in Delphi, preparing classic dishes such as gemista, tzatziki or hearty village salads with seasonal produce. Hands-on techniques and local olive oil bring regional flavors to life.

Cook alongside welcoming hosts, then sit down to taste your creations paired with wine or soft drinks as mountain light fades over Parnassus. This experience is optional at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Trafalgar

• 7 Dinner (D)
• 10 Breakfast (B)
• 4 Lunch (L)

• Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal
• 4-star hotel and overnight cruise stays
• Deluxe coach, and cruise travel

• Athens: Visit the Acropolis Museum containing remarkable antiquities giving visitors an insight into the lives of Athenians centuries ago.
• Athens: Delve into Athens with a Local Specialist. See the iconic highlights of this ancient city, from the Acropolis to the site of the first modern Olympics.
• Corinth: Cross the amazing rock-cut channel dividing the Peloponnese from mainland Greece. Join a Local Specialist and gain insight into Corinth’s eventful past.
• Archaeological Site of Mycenae: Walk through the Lion Gate past the royal beehive-tombs where Schliemann uncovered golden treasure, while hearing tales of Agamemnon from your Local Specialist.
• Archaeological Site of Olympia: Join a Local Specialist to view the stadium of Olympia which hosted the ancient Olympic Games and Heraia, the women’s games in honour of Hera. See the Temple of Zeus, athlete’s gymnasium and the stone marker where the sprint began.
• Delphi: With your Local Specialist, walk to The Sacred Way once lined with offertory temples. See the reconstructed Athenian Treasury and pass the superb Polygonal Wall to reach the Temple of Apollo, where people once sought divine wisdom from the mysterious Oracle.
• Thermopylae: See the Leonidas Monument dedicated to the brave warrior and his 300 Spartans.
• Meteora: With a Local Specialist, visit one of the remarkable centuries-old monasteries of Meteora, teetering on towers of rock and arguably the most spectacular place to visit in Greece.
• Mykonos: View the Windmills of Kato Mili and wander the beautiful blue and white streets of Chora.
• Ephesus: Discover one of the world’s finest ancient sites. Led by your Local Specialist, walk the Arcadian Way, see the Library of Celsus and Amphitheatre.