Secrets of Greece including Corfu

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

• Ancient Theatre of the Asklepieion at Epidaurus: Visit the Theatre 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 harbour 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 honour 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.

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

Explore Trikala on a riverside walk and sit down to a Greek family-style dinner with local dishes and free-flowing wine. The outing pairs a stroll through this Thessalian town with a sociable evening meal.

Trikala’s river gives the town a distinct setting, while shared plates reflect the conversational pace of Greek dining. This Optional Experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Trafalgar

Meet your Travel Director and small group companions over a light meal in Athens. The hosted gathering offers a chance to get acquainted and hear more about the places and traditions explored on the tour.

In a city shaped by ancient philosophy, theatre and civic life, it is a relaxed introduction to travelling through Greece together. The focus is on conversation rather than formal sightseeing.

Visit the ancient theatre of Epidaurus and step onto its stage to experience the acoustics for which it is celebrated. View the nearby Sanctuary of Asclepius, dedicated to the Greek god of healing.

The theatre formed part of a wider healing centre where religious ritual and the arts held important places. Its limestone seating, set against the Peloponnesian hills, conveys the scale and care of ancient Greek design.

Meet Sophia and Anthony at Axion Esti, their family-run organic beekeeping facility in the Argos area. Suit up for a closer look at the hives, explore the museum and sample local honey while learning how the family cares for its bees.

This hosted visit connects a distinctive Greek food tradition with the work of pollinators in the local ecosystem. It also supports efforts to protect life on land.

Explore ancient Mycenae with a Local Specialist, entering the former Bronze Age citadel through its monumental Lion Gate. See the remains associated with Agamemnon’s palace and visit a tomb linked in tradition to the legendary king.

Mycenae was a major centre of power long before classical Athens. Its massive stone walls and burial monuments bring the world behind Homer’s stories into sharper focus.

Sample local wines in the Nemea region and learn about its winemaking traditions. The tasting offers an opportunity to connect the flavours in the glass with the vineyards and production methods of this part of the Peloponnese.

Nemea is especially associated with Agiorgitiko, a red grape cultivated in the region. This experience adds a living food-and-wine tradition to a journey rich in ancient sites.

Cross Nafplio’s harbour by boat to Bourtzi Fortress and step ashore to explore the Venetian sea fort. From its stone walls, look back towards the old town, waterfront and Palamidi Fortress above the bay.

Built in the 15th century to guard the harbour entrance, Bourtzi gives a compact, memorable view of Nafplio’s maritime history. Its island setting makes the crossing part of the experience.

Join the Karabelas family at their olive and wine farm near Olympia for a hosted Greek lunch, music and dancing. Hear about the family’s history on the land while sharing food in a setting rooted in local agricultural life.

This Be My Guest experience centres on hospitality rather than a restaurant meal. The olive groves, family stories and invitation to dance offer a personal introduction to traditions still enjoyed in Greece today.

Explore Ancient Olympia with a Local Specialist, visiting the archaeological museum and walking among the sanctuary’s temple ruins. Enter the ancient stadium to see where competitors raced, and look for remains associated with the Temple of Zeus and athletes’ training grounds.

Olympia hosted the ancient Olympic Games as a religious festival honouring Zeus. Standing on the racecourse grounds the familiar idea of the Olympics in the place where it began.

Stop at Nikopolis near Preveza to see the area associated with the Battle of Actium. The visit places a decisive episode of Roman history within the landscape of western Greece.

Octavian founded Nikopolis—meaning “City of Victory”—to commemorate his victory over the forces of Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BCE. The battle helped set the course for his rise as Rome’s first emperor.

Get your bearings on an orientation tour of Corfu and visit a Venetian castle that speaks to the island’s long strategic importance. The experience introduces Corfu’s fortifications alongside its Ionian setting.

Centuries of Venetian rule left a strong mark on the island’s architecture and defensive works. Seeing that heritage in place helps explain why Corfu looks and feels distinct from many other Greek destinations.

Visit the Monastery of Paleokastritsa on Corfu’s west coast, where religious heritage meets views of the surrounding Ionian landscape. Explore the monastery setting and take in the coastal scenery that has made this part of the island so recognisable.

The monastery’s enduring presence adds a quieter dimension to Corfu’s story, beyond its towns and fortresses. Its hilltop position frames the meeting of wooded slopes, sheltered bays and open sea.

Visit Mon Repos Estate on Corfu to see its neoclassical villa, walk through shaded gardens and enjoy views towards the Ionian Sea. The estate served as a summer residence of the former Greek royal family.

Its landscaped grounds offer a different perspective on Corfu’s layered past, combining 19th-century architecture with the island’s royal associations. The visit is as much about the leafy setting as the historic residence.

Visit Achilleion Palace on Corfu, the former summer home of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, widely known as Sissi. Discover a residence whose name and decorative themes draw on Achilles, the hero of Greek mythology.

The palace reflects the empress’s fascination with Greek culture and the appeal of Corfu to European royalty. Its setting and classical references reveal another strand of the island’s cosmopolitan history.

Taste Metsovone cheese in the Metsovo area and discover the rich, smoky flavour of this local speciality. The tasting offers a small but distinctive introduction to the food traditions of Greece’s mountainous northwest.

Metsovone is a smoked, semi-hard cheese associated with Metsovo. Its robust flavour reflects a regional culinary identity quite different from the coastal and island tastes found elsewhere on the tour.

Explore the UNESCO-listed rock formations of Meteora with a Local Specialist and visit one of the centuries-old monasteries perched atop their towering stone pillars. Hear how monastic communities established themselves in this dramatic landscape.

The monasteries’ elevated positions express both practical isolation and spiritual purpose. Seeing a functioning place of religious heritage among the cliffs makes Meteora more than a scenic viewpoint.

Stop at Thermopylae and the Leonidas Monument, commemorating the Spartan king and the soldiers who resisted a Persian invasion here. View the landscape while hearing the story associated with this famous stand.

The battle took place in 480 BCE and became an enduring account of resolve against overwhelming odds. Visiting the site gives geographical context to a story often encountered only in books and film.

Walk the Sacred Way at Delphi with a Local Specialist, passing the reconstructed Athenian Treasury and Polygonal Wall on the way to the Temple of Apollo. Explore the remains of the sanctuary where visitors once sought the oracle’s counsel.

Set on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, Delphi held exceptional importance in the classical Greek world and hosted the Pythian Games. Its mountain setting and sacred ruins help convey why people travelled so far to consult it.

Ascend the Acropolis with a Local Specialist and admire the Parthenon, the temple dedicated to Athena that crowns the ancient citadel. Continue sightseeing in Athens to view the Royal Palace, Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch.

See the stadium associated with the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. Together, these landmarks trace the city’s influence from ancient civic and religious life through Roman rule to the modern Greek capital.

Share a farewell dinner in Athens with your fellow travellers and Travel Director. This hosted gathering offers space to talk about the ancient sites, island landscapes and local encounters experienced across Greece.

Unlike an ordinary hotel meal, the occasion is shaped by the small group and the conversations built during the journey. It brings the tour’s stories together around the table in the capital.

Choose an additional guided exploration of Nafplio and dine at a traditional local taverna. The experience offers more time with the former Greek capital’s neoclassical streets and harbour-town atmosphere.

Nafplio’s old town reflects layers of Venetian and later Greek history, making it a rewarding place to explore beyond its waterfront views. This Optional Experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.