• 2 Dinner (D)
• 13 Breakfast (B)
• 1 Lunch (L)

• Ancient Theatre of the Asklepieion at Epidaurus: Visit the Theater of Epidaurus and view the Sanctuary of Asclepius during a stop in the Peloponnesus.
• 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.
• Nemea: Learn about the winemaking tradition of the Nemea region and enjoy a local wine tasting.
• Nafplio: Take a boat across Nafplio’s harbor to Bourtzi Fortress, the Venetian sea fort built in 1471 that once guarded the city. Explore its stone walls and look back towards Nafplio’s old town, waterfront and Palamidi Fortress rising above the bay.
• 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.
• Corfu: Enjoy time at leisure to explore Corfu’s Old Town narrow streets and arcaded squares. 
• Corfu: Visit the Achilleion Palace, former summer home of Elizabeth ‘Sissi’ Empress of Austria and Hungary. 
• 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.
• Thermopylae: See the Leonidas Monument dedicated to the brave warrior and his 300 Spartans.
• 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.
• 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.
• Santorini: Enjoy an orientation of stunning Santorini upon arrival. 

• Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal
• 4-star stays
• Deluxe coach travel, ferry journey, and select flights

Pause where history and legend meet to visit the Leonidas Monument at the pass of Thermopylae. Gaze toward the narrow coastal corridor once flanked by marsh and sea, the stage for Spartan valor.

Stories of strategy, sacrifice, and the “Hot Gates” evoke 480 BC as steam still rises from nearby springs. It’s a concise but powerful stop in mainland Greece’s epic narrative.

Explore the Peloponnesian hills to step onto the ancient stage of the Theater of Epidaurus, famed for remarkable acoustics that carry a whisper. Walk among the healing precinct of the Sanctuary of Asclepius, where pilgrims once sought cures through ritual and rest.

Learn how this UNESCO site united art and medicine in the classical world. Marvel at the theater’s graceful proportions and imagine festival crowds gathering under the Attic sky for drama and music.

Walk with a Local Specialist to enter through the Lion Gate into Agamemnon’s citadel, where Cyclopean walls crown a rocky acropolis. Trace the megaron ruins of the Royal Palace and continue to the beehive tomb known as the Treasury of Atreus.

Hear of Bronze Age power, Homeric legend, and Schliemann’s sensational finds. The stark stones and mountain views convey a world of warrior-kings and far-flung Aegean trade.

Taste the Peloponnese as you sample regional wines in Nemea, a valley of vine-clad hills known for elegant Agiorgitiko reds. Stroll the winery grounds and learn how soil, altitude, and breeze shape each vintage.

From amphora lore to modern barrels, discover Greece’s resurgent wine culture. Sip and compare styles while your host shares stories of harvest traditions and local pairings.

Board a small craft to cross Nafplio’s harbor and land at the sea bastion of Bourtzi Fortress. Explore Venetian bastions and battlements that once guarded this graceful port, with views back to pastel facades and the looming Palamidi Fortress.

Hear tales of corsairs and garrisons as you wander ramparts kissed by sea breeze. The short crossing frames captivating photos of Nafplio’s bay and island citadel.

Meet passionate apiculturists at Axion Esti to suit up to see the hives, understand bee behavior, and sample local honey straight from the source. Meet local beekeepers who champion biodiversity and sustainable methods in the Argolid countryside.

Discover how supporting pollinator conservation safeguards farms and wild flora. The on-site displays and tasting flight reveal terroir—from thyme to pine—expressed in golden, aromatic spoonfuls.

Celebrate rural hospitality as you join a hosted farm lunch with the Karabelas family among olive groves and vineyards. Taste estate oils, house wine, and seasonal dishes prepared with garden produce.

Stories of land and lineage accompany lively rhythms and lively Greek dancing. This convivial table showcases Peloponnesian flavors and the ties that bind Greek families to their fields.

Walk sacred ground with a Local Specialist to stand on the ancient starting line in the Olympic stadium. Explore temples, training halls, and the Temple of Zeus precinct before viewing marble masterpieces in the archaeological museum.

Learn how city-states paused wars for sport and honor. The exhibits, from athletic bronzes to sculpted pediments, animate the festival that inspired the modern Games.

Visit the windswept ruins of Nikopolis, Augustus’s “city of victory,” raised after the Battle of Actium. Walk segments of Roman walls, a theater and public buildings that once anchored this strategic port near Preveza.

Hear how naval supremacy reshaped the Mediterranean and Rome’s destiny. The site’s solitude and olive-dotted fields frame a poignant glimpse of imperial ambition and decline.

Uncover island contrasts as you explore Corfu’s Old Fortress, drive coastal roads to the Monastery of Paleokastritsa, and stroll the shaded gardens of the Mon Repos Estate overlooking the Ionian Sea.

Venetian ramparts, Byzantine icons, and neoclassical elegance reveal Corfu’s layered past. From turquoise coves to arcaded squares, your orientation captures the island’s maritime spirit and Mediterranean light.

Step inside Achilleion Palace, the romantic retreat of Empress Elisabeth “Sisi”. Wander salons filled with classical motifs before emerging to terraces graced by statues of Achilles and sweeping Ionian vistas.

Built in neoclassical style, the palace reflects a 19th-century fascination with Homeric heroism and Hellenic beauty. Marble colonnades, mythic sculptures, and terraced gardens make this a Corfiot icon.

Journey across Thessaly to visit a cliff-top monastery in the UNESCO-listed Meteora complex, where sanctuaries cling to sheer rock pinnacles. Step inside to admire icon-laden chapels and time-worn stone stairways.

Learn how hermits and later monks sought solitude here from the 14th century onward. Your Local Specialist decodes frescoes, customs, and dress guidelines that preserve a living spiritual tradition.

With a Local Specialist, walk the Sacred Way past treasuries toward the Temple of Apollo, where pilgrims once sought answers from the oracle of Delphi. See the Athenian Treasury and the famed Polygonal Wall en route.

Set high on Mount Parnassus, Delphi’s terraces, theater and stadium reveal a sanctuary of myth, politics, and pan-Hellenic games, framed by pines and sheer limestone.

Gain your bearings on arrival with an island drive to enjoy an orientation of whitewashed villages poised along the caldera rim. Stop at scenic lookouts where blue domes and terraced lanes tumble toward the Aegean.

Hear how volcanic forces sculpted Santorini’s crescent and beaches of black sand. From Fira to Oia, the island’s light and cliffside vistas set the tone for sunset-rich evenings.

Savor Epirus as you taste smoked Metsovone in the stone-built Pindos mountain town of Metsovo. Learn how traditional techniques and local milk create this protected semi-hard cheese’s beechwood aromas and supple texture.

Pair slices with regional wine while hearing about pastoral life and transhumance. The tasting offers a flavorful snapshot of Northern Greece’s culinary landscape.

Cross the Isthmus to pause for photos at the Corinth Canal, a razor-straight waterway carved between the Saronic and Corinthian gulfs. Peer down to where ships thread a narrow rock-hewn chasm.

Completed in the 19th century yet dreamt of since antiquity, the canal captures Greece’s blend of ancient ambition and modern engineering in a single dramatic view.

Stroll shaded paths at the Mon Repos Estate, a neoclassical villa set amid cypress and palms with breezy lawns looking to the Ionian Sea. Explore its genteel architecture and landscaped grounds.

Once a royal summer retreat, the estate embodies Corfu’s 19th-century elegance and island leisure. It’s a serene counterpoint to the bustle of the Old Town arcades and Spianada.

Get acquainted with Greece’s first modern capital on a compact walk through Nafplio’s neoclassical lanes, past flower-decked balconies and Venetian facades to the lively waterfront below Palamidi Fortress.

Hear how Frankish, Venetian and Ottoman eras shaped the cityscape, from marble squares to ornate churches. This orientation helps you pinpoint cafés, boutiques, and seaside promenades to enjoy during your stay.

Join a local host to join an evening walking tour through Nafplio’s cobbled old town before settling at a seafront taverna dinner. Meze plates, grilled specialties and local wine pair with bay views and relaxed conversation.

This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour. It’s a flavorful way to enjoy Nafplio’s lantern-lit ambiance and coastal charm after dusk.

Travel to Thessaly’s garden city to walk the riverside of Trikala along the Litheos and through café-lined streets before gathering for a family-style Greek dinner with free-flowing local wine.

This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Expect seasonal dishes, warm hospitality, and a convivial atmosphere in a town rich with Ottoman and neoclassical layers.

Venture into volcanic vineyards to visit Cycladic wineries and sample Assyrtiko and Vinsanto crafted from basket-trained vines. Learn how pumice soils, salt winds and scarce rain shape Santorini’s distinctive flavors.

This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Cellar visits and curated pours reveal winemaking methods unique to the island’s dramatic terroir.

Cast off in a traditional caique to cruise the caldera, hike Nea Kameni volcano across lava fields, and swim in hot springs tinged by minerals. Views back to white villages clinging to black cliffs are unforgettable.

This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Guides share the island’s geological story as steam, sea and sky meet in a stark Aegean amphitheater.

Trafalgar

Discover classical Athens as you join a guided city tour taking in Syntagma, Hadrian’s Arch, and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Ascend the Acropolis for commanding views over the capital and time to contemplate the Parthenon, the marble perfection that has symbolized Greece for millennia.

Hear stories of democracy’s birth and the first modern Games at the Panathenaic Stadium. Your Local Specialist weaves myth and history into a vivid portrait of a city that shaped Western thought and art.