Walk the birthplace of the Olympic Games with a Local Specialist at Olympia. Stand on the ancient start line in the stadium and survey the ruins of the Temple of Zeus and Temple of Hera, where victors were crowned and sacred rituals honored the gods.

Continue to the museum to view masterworks like the serene Hermes of Praxiteles. Insights into training halls and workshops reveal how athletic excellence, religion, and artistry converged in this peaceful valley sanctuary.

Discover classical Athens on a city orientation before ascending the Acropolis to admire the Parthenon, gleaming above the modern capital. Trace grand avenues past Hadrian’s Arch, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the neoclassical elegance of Syntagma Square and the Royal Palace (now the Hellenic Parliament). See the horseshoe-shaped Panathenaic Stadium, home of the first modern Olympics in 1896.

Continue inside the Acropolis Museum, where glass floors reveal excavations and galleries showcase sculpted friezes that illuminate Athens’ Golden Age. Insightful commentary from your Local Specialist connects myth and history, from Athena’s patronage to Pericles’ ambitious building program.

Explore ancient Corinth with a Local Specialist, walking the colonnades near the Temple of Apollo and the Bema of St. Paul. Hear how this strategic city thrived under Greek and Roman rule, controlling trade across the Isthmus and shaping politics, faith, and commerce in the classical Mediterranean.

Pause at the dramatic Corinth Canal, a 19th-century engineering feat cut through rock to link the Aegean and Ionian seas. Gaze down at its sheer walls and pause for photos and reflection at one of Greece’s most striking viewpoints.

Walk into Homeric legend at Mycenae, passing beneath the monumental Lion Gate to the citadel of Agamemnon. Examine the “Cyclopean” walls and hillside tombs that spoke of power to early archaeologists and still command awe today.

Step inside the beehive-shaped Treasury of Atreus, a masterwork of Bronze Age engineering. Hear tales of Heinrich Schliemann’s excavations and how the finds helped confirm the cultural memory of a once-mighty realm that anchored the Late Bronze Age Aegean.

Visit the UNESCO-listed Sanctuary of Asclepius, the ancient world’s renowned healing center. Wander among temples, dormitories, and hospital buildings that reveal how faith, ritual, and early medicine intertwined in classical Greece.

Experience the famed acoustics of the Theater of Epidaurus, a 4th-century BC masterpiece whose tiers ripple up a cypress-dotted hillside. Test the sound from the stage and admire the theater’s elegant geometry, a testament to Greek mastery of architecture and performance.

Meet Sophia and Anthony at Axion Esti, a family-run organic apiary in Argos. Suit up to see the hives up close, trace the lifecycle of the industrious bee, and learn how regenerative practices protect native flora and stabilize pollinator populations in the Peloponnese.

Sample seasonal varietals during a guided honey tasting in their small museum and discover how your visit supports UN SDG 15: Life on Land. This hands-on experience connects sweet flavors with vital biodiversity.

Join the Karabelas family on their working estate for a warm Greek welcome, farm-fresh lunch, and lively traditional dancing. Stroll the groves, learn how olives are pressed, and sample regional wines while hearing stories of cultivation passed down through generations.

This convivial gathering spotlights home-cooked flavors—think herb-scented cheeses, rustic breads, and fruity oils—served with the openhearted hospitality that defines rural Greece.

Explore Delphi on Mount Parnassus with a Local Specialist, ascending the Sacred Way past treasuries and the superb Polygonal Wall. Absorb the mountain air and mythic aura as you reach the Temple of Apollo, where the Oracle once counseled kings and city-states.

Context on the Pythian Games, votive offerings, and Athenian patronage reveals how faith, politics, and competition converged at this spiritual heart of the ancient Greek world.

Visit the Leonidas Monument at Thermopylae, the fabled “Hot Gates” where Spartan king Leonidas and his 300 held the pass against Persia in 480 BC. Take in the rugged landscape that shaped this legend of courage and sacrifice.

Learn how geography, strategy, and myth entwined to forge an enduring symbol of resistance. Pause to pause for photos and reflection at this storied battlefield site.

Admire the otherworldly spires of Meteora and visit two centuries-old monasteries perched atop towering pinnacles. Step inside frescoed chapels, hear about hermit origins and monastic life, and absorb sweeping views of the Thessaly plain from dramatic balconies.

This UNESCO World Heritage landscape blends geology and faith: soft sandstone sculpted by time, crowned with sanctuaries reached once by winch and ladder. The encounter balances sacred art, rugged nature, and misty mountain passes that cradle the complexes.

Set sail on a multi-island voyage through the sparkling Aegean, waking to a new horizon each day. Your comfortable ship links storied ports—Kusadasi, Rhodes, Crete, Santorini, Mykonos, Milos—while you enjoy unhurried sea time, sun-warmed decks, and breezy island arrivals.

Between shore explorations, savor Greek flavors on board, attend cultural showcases, or simply watch sunset over the lagoon and caldera rims. This seamless cruise pairs island-hopping variety with the ease of unpacking once.

Walk marble avenues at Ephesus with a Local Specialist, tracing Hellenistic grandeur and Roman ambition. Stand before the ornate Library of Celsus, admire terrace house facades, and imagine concerts in the vast theater that once seated 24,000.

Learn how trade wealth, imperial patronage, and faith shaped this UNESCO site, including the legacy of the Temple of Artemis, one of antiquity’s Seven Wonders. The city’s layers reveal a living textbook of urban life across millennia.

Stroll the blue-and-white lanes of Chora and view the Windmills of Kato Mili, icons of Aegean island life. Wander past bougainvillea-draped cottages and the waterfront of Little Venice, where balconies almost skim the sea.

Use your orientation to find hidden chapels, artisan boutiques, and quiet corners overlooking the Old Port. The blend of sunlit alleys and sea breeze sets an easy pace for exploring Mykonos’ photogenic core.

Explore the fortified heart of Rhodes Old Town, walking the Street of the Knights to the Palace of the Grand Masters. Hear how crusader orders, Ottoman governors, and Italian restorers layered styles within Europe’s best-preserved medieval city.

Continue to Mandraki Harbor, where deer statues mark the spot linked to the legendary Colossus. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; expect ample free time to browse artisan shops tucked into honey-colored stone lanes.

Unravel Minoan civilization at the Palace of Knossos, exploring grand courts, storerooms, and colorful fresco reconstructions that evoke the myth of the Labyrinth and the Minotaur. Learn about Sir Arthur Evans’ excavations and the sophisticated culture that flourished here 4,000 years ago.

Combine with time in Heraklion for local flavors and coastal ambiance. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, offering a rich window into Europe’s earliest advanced society.

Venture inland through olive-cloaked hills to traditional Cretan villages. Visit a family workshop, sample herb-laced cheeses and extra-virgin olive oil, and learn how age-old customs—from weaving to woodcraft—shape island identity beyond the coast.

Conclude with a relaxed taverna stop where seasonal dishes spotlight mountain produce and village hospitality. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Cruise the turquoise bay from Agios Nikolaos or Elounda to fortified Spinalonga Island, ringed by Venetian ramparts and poignant traces of its 20th-century leper colony. Enjoy leisurely swim stops in crystalline coves and time to wander the battlements.

Refuel at a relaxed beach BBQ before sailing back along a sunlit shoreline. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Roll up your sleeves for a hands-on class preparing Greek favorites such as tzatziki, savory pies, or dolmadakia under the guidance of local hosts. Learn tips for balancing herbs, olive oil, and citrus, then share your creations in a cozy, convivial setting.

This flavorful workshop connects mountain produce to timeless recipes. It is an optional experience at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Trace the caldera rim to cliff-top Oia, where whitewashed lanes, blue-domed churches, and volcanic vistas frame the Aegean in shimmering light. Explore art galleries and balconied viewpoints that reveal the island’s dramatic geology.

Time your visit for golden hour to watch colors ignite over the sea and crater walls. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Sail to sacred Delos, mythic birthplace of Apollo and Artemis and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk the Avenue of Lions, admire mosaic-lined mansions like the House of Dionysus, and picture bustling sanctuaries when pilgrims crossed these shores.

Archaeological context brings Hellenistic trade, religion, and daily life into focus amid sun-bleached ruins and sea breezes. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Glide along Milos’ volcanic shoreline past the colorful fishermen’s houses of Klima to the dazzling white cliffs and sea caves of Kleftiko. Drop anchor for swim and snorkel stops in emerald coves framed by sculpted rock arches.

Learn how volcanic forces created the island’s famed “Island of Colors” palette—chalky whites, sulfur yellows, and iron reds. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Sample island specialties on a guided tasting stroll, from savory pitarakia (cheese pies) to seasonal salads and honeyed sweets. Meet bakers and makers who share how local ingredients—capers, thyme honey, and tangy cheeses—define Milos’ cuisine.

Finish with a slice of the beloved karpouzopita (watermelon pie) and a toast to Cycladic flavors. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Trafalgar

• 11 Dinner (D)
• 15 Breakfast (B)
• 7 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 honor 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.
• 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 Amphitheater.
• Mykonos: View the Windmills of Kato Mili and wander the beautiful blue and white streets of Chora.