DAY 1: ARRIVAL

Transfer to the Hotel

DAY 2: ATHENS CITY TOUR (5-6 HOURS) AND SOUNION (Optional - FULL DAY 8-9 HOURS)

On the second day, we will start with a city tour by visiting the Acropolis, which has unique architectural monuments, and the Acropolis Museum. Next, the Temple of Zeus, the Panathinaikon Stadium, and finish the Tour in Plaka (duration 4 - 6 hours). If you want to include Sounio, we'll drive along the scenic coastline of Attica until we reach the Temple of Poseidon (duration with Sounio 8 - 9 hours). Late afternoon, we will return to Athens.

DAY 3: ATHENS – CORINTH CANAL – EPIDAURUS - NAFPLIO

We leave Athens and drive towards the region of the Peloponnese. After a quick stop at the Corinth Canal, we will move to Epidaurus and visit the famous Theatre with its incredible acoustics and the archaeological site of Asclepιeion, an ancient hospital and sanctuary named after the god of medicine Asclepius. The next stop will be the city of Nafplio, the first Capital of Modern Greece for a few years after Greece gained independence from the Ottoman Empire. Have lunch in the old part of the Town, and visit the tourist area on the narrow streets of this traditional part of Nafplio. Stay overnight in Nafplio.

DAY 4: NAFPLIO – MYCENAE – KALAMATA OR ANCIENT OLYMPIA

After we leave Nafplio, we will visit the nearby Archaeological site of Mycenae, with the ruins of the Palace of Agamemnon, the Museum, and the Treasure of Atreus, and then drive to the next stop, Ancient Olympia (or Kalamata, according to the Hotel availability).

DAY 5: ANCIENT OLYMPIA - DELPHI

Day four in Olympia. We will visit the archaeological site, the stadium where the ancient Olympic games were held, and the two museums on the site, the Archaeological Museum and the Olympic Museum. Also, in Olympia, we can visit the Technological Museum of Archimedes. After our visit, we will drive to Patra and over the suspended bridge of Rio, the longest in Europe (3,200 m), cross over to Mainland Greece, and have a short stop at the picturesque city of Nafpaktos before we carry on the coastal road of the Corinthian Gulf, with a final stop the village of Delphi. Stay overnight in Delphi.

DAY 6: DELPHI - ARACHOVA - METEORA

The following day, the first stop will be at the Archaeological site of Delphi, which includes the Temple of Apollo, the most famous Oracle of the Ancient World for more than 16 centuries, the Theater, the Stadium, and the Archaeological Museum. Delphi has been on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1987. Later, we will drive to the picturesque Arachova for a quick stop before we cross the Holy mountain of Parnassus towards Meteora, a place uniquely sculptured by nature. Stay overnight in Kalambaka.

DAY 7: METEORA – THERMOPYLAE - ATHENS - CRETE

After breakfast, we will visit the monasteries on top of the magnificent rocks, reaching up to 600 m. UNESCO has characterized the monasteries of Meteora as a unique phenomenon of cultural heritage and included them in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1988. After our visit, we can have lunch in the Town of Kalambaka and then return to Athens with a short stop at the monument of the Spartan King Leonidas, next to the battlefield of Thermopylae. Returning to Athens, we will catch a flight to Heraklion in Crete, where you will stay overnight.

DAY 8: CRETE - KNOSSOS - PFAISTOS

Next morning, we'll drive to Knossos, where we'll visit the ruins of the Minoan civilization and the Palace of King Minos. Then, we'll visit the Archaeological Site of Phaistos.
According to Diodorus Sikeliotis, Phaistos and Knossos were two of the three Cities founded by King Minos on Crete. Both were important centers of the Minoan civilization, a significant Bronze Age power and have been on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 2014. Returning to Heraklion, we'll visit the Archaeological Museum.

DAY 9: CRETE - SANTORINI

From Heraklion port, you will take the ferry to Santorini, and at the port, our driver will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of your day at your leisure, taking in the sights of the island, spending the day at the beach, visiting the thermal spa, or taking a bus to Oia and watching the legendary Sunset. You can also take a Sunset Cruise to the Volcano with a buffet on board and enjoy the Sunset relaxing on the deck of a cruise boat. Upon arrival on the island, you can book your choice of activity. 

DAY 10: SANTORINI

The following day, our driver will pick you up from your hotel for a tour of the island and one of the many wineries (optional). You can visit the archaeological site of Akrotiri. Akrotiri was a Minoan site enveloped in ash after the Volcano's eruption in the 17th century BC, destroying the Minoan civilization. Stay overnight in Santorini.

DAY 11: SANTORINI - MYKONOS

Mykonos is by far the most famous and cosmopolitan of the Cycladic Islands. Whether you are an entertainment addict or a visitor who wishes to explore history and tradition, Mykonos will certainly meet your expectations. Having a walk in Chora, the capital Town of the Island, one can enjoy the typical Cycladic architecture and the traditional houses with the narrow streets.

DAY 12: MYKONOS - DELOS

Delos has been a sacred Island since Ancient times because it is considered the birthplace of the God Apollo and the Goddess Artemis. It has been an Archaeological site and a Unesco World Heritage site since 1990 and holds monumental antiquities from the Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic periods. You can cruise to Delos and Rhenia from the port of Mykonos.

DAY 13: MYKONOS - ATHENS

Our driver will meet you at your hotel and take you to Mykonos airport, where you will fly to Athens. Our driver will then meet you at the Athens airport and transfer you to your hotel. You will have the rest of your day to relax or go shopping. Stay overnight in Athens.

DAY 14: DEPARTURE

Transfer to the Airport