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Group size
6-15 persons
Language
A licensed English-speaking local guide throughout your stay
Meals
All breakfasts and dinners (dinners are at a local tavern within walking distance from your accommodation)
Accommodation
3-star hotels (or equivalent), based on shared double occupancy. Discounts available for triple or family rooms
Activities
Cultural visits, light walks, and optional swims
Service
24h/24h assistance from the agency
Transfer
All transfers in a private minibus with air conditioning
Duration
12 nights / 13 days
Available dates
April: 06/04 - 16/04
May: 04/05 - 14/05
June: 01/06 - 11/06
September: 07/09 - 17/09
October: 19/10 - 29/10
Price
2300 EUROS / Person
Discover Athens, Epidaurus, Nafplio, Hydra or Spetses, Mycenae, Galaxidi, Delphi, Meteora, the Kingdom of Macedonia, Thessaloniki, Halkidiki, and Mount Olympus.
Day 1: An Introduction to Athens
Arrival at Athens airport, where you’ll be greeted by your English-speaking guide and transferred to your centrally located hotel. After check-in and some time to relax, head out to explore Athens, a lively, exciting, and eclectic patchwork of antiquity, modernity, and the centuries in-between. In the evening, you’ll enjoy a typical dinner at a local taverna, with Greek specialities.
Day 2: Exploring Athens
Explore Athens with your English-speaking guide, beginning with the Acropolis and its highlights, including the Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike and Erechtheion, before visiting the Acropolis Museum and Roman Agora. In the afternoon, discover the lively Psiri district and Athens Central Market, before heading up Lycabettus Hill for panoramic views of the city and Acropolis at sunset.
Day 3: The Corinth Canal, en route for Nafplio
You’ll leave Athens this morning for Nafplio, stopping en route to view the Corinth Canal. You’ll continue to Epidaurus, where a local guide will introduce you to its ancient theatre, renowned for its exceptional acoustics, and the Sanctuary of Asklepios, once an important centre of healing. After lunch by the sea, arrival in Nafplio, where you can explore the elegant old town with its Venetian influences.
Day 4: Excursion to the Islands of Hydra or Spetses
Today, you’ll experience a 4 hour, self-paced visit to one of the quiet islands of the Saronic Gulf. Choose between the well-preserved architecture, cobbled streets, coastal trails, and car-free atmosphere of Hydra, or the elegant neoclassical houses, pine forests and maritime heritage of Spetses. Enjoy lunch at a local taverna before returning to Nafplio in the late afternoon.
Day 5: En Route to Galaxidi via the Rio-Antirrio Bridge
You’ll leave Nafplio this morning for ancient Mycenae, where your guide will introduce you to this legendary city and former stronghold said to belong to the legendary King Agamemnon. Discover the Lion Gate, Treasury of Atreus and its impressive fortifications, followed by a visit to Nafpaktos, with its Venetian harbour and fortifications. Enjoy free time for lunch by the sea and an optional swim at one of the nearby beaches, then continue to Galaxidi, where you’ll check into your hotel and explore the elegant streets and maritime heritage of this charming port town.
Day 6: History, Traditions and Relaxation
This morning you’ll discover the ancient sanctuary of Delphi, considered by the ancient Greeks to be the centre of the world. Explore the Temple of Apollo, theatre, stadium and archaeological museum, home to the famous Charioteer of Delphi. Continue to Amfissa, an authentic village surrounded by olive groves, where you’ll have free time for lunch and to explore its picturesque streets. Return to Galaxidi in the afternoon for free time to swim in the clear waters of the Gulf of Corinth, or opt for a traditional caïque cruise along the coast (an optional extra not included in the programme).
Day 7: Journey to Meteora
After breakfast in Galaxidi, set off for the unique UNESCO World Heritage site of Meteora. On arrival, check into your hotel before enjoying free time for lunch and some relaxation. Then take a first walk among the impressive rock formations with their perched monasteries high above. Later, choose between a sunset e-bike excursion offering spectacular views, or free time to visit the award-winning Natural History Museum, or to simply explore at your own pace.
Day 8: The Monasteries of Meteora
Today, you’ll visit two or three of Meteora’s six active Orthodox monasteries, built between the 14th and 16th centuries at the top of immense natural rock pillars. You’ll explore their churches with their remarkable frescoes while hearing stories of the history, traditions, and way of life of these centuries-old monastic communities. In the afternoon, choose between a guided hike or an e-bike/MTB ride, ending with sunset views over the surrounding landscape.
Day 9: In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great
After breakfast, you’ll leave for Vergina, where you’ll have free time for lunch at a local restaurant before exploring this UNESCO World Heritage site with your guide. Discover the Royal Tombs, including the tomb believed to belong to Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, the remains of the palace with its mosaics, and the new museum, home to exceptional treasures from ancient Macedonia. You’ll then continue on to Thessaloniki, the gastronomic capital of Greece, where your check-in will be followed by dinner at an authentic taverna.
Day 10: Thessaloniki’s History and Gastronomy
After breakfast, join your guide for a walk through Thessaloniki, taking in some of the city’s major historical landmarks, including the White Tower, the Arch of Galerius, and the remains of the ancient Roman Forum, as well as the picturesque old town, or Ano Poli. Free time for lunch is followed by an afternoon visit to one of the city’s key museums. Food lovers can also opt for a culinary tour at lunchtime, where, accompanied by an English-speaking chef, you’ll explore Thessaloniki’s bustling market halls, with stops to sample local specialities (This tour is an optional extra and is not included in the programme.)
Day 11: Discovering Halkidiki
Today you’ll explore the Halkidiki peninsula: first stop is Arnaia, a traditional mountain village with cobbled streets and stone houses. You’ll then continue to the peninusla of Sithonia, where you can enjoy lunch at a seaside restaurant, with free time afterwards for a swim or to relax on the beach. Or if you prefer, you can opt for a 2–4 hour boat rental to explore the local islets (optional and not included in the programme). And before returning to Thessaloniki, you’ll visit a renowned local winery to learn about and enjoy a tasting of some of the area’s finest wines.
Day 12: Return to Athens via Mount Olympus
After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Palaios Panteleimonas, where you’ll have free time to explore this traditional village on the slopes of Mount Olympus, with its peaceful setting and panoramic views over the Aegean Sea. After lunch, you’ll continue your journey to Athens, where you’ll arrive in the late afternoon.
Depending on your flight schedule, we will arrange your transfer to Athens airport.
Ready to take the next step towards exploring the hidden gems of Greece? Fill out the form and our team will contact you by email to schedule a short call so we can craft a proposal tailored to your needs.