Day 1: Overnight Flight

Discover the beauty and timeless wonder found only in Greece. This fascinating tour of Greece begins with an overnight flight.

Day 2: Athens, Greece - Tour Begins

Your tour begins in the capital city of Athens. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner in Athens’ historic Plaka district. In a traditional taverna, feast on local cuisine and wine while enjoying Greek entertainment.

Day 3: Athens

Enjoy a comprehensive tour of Athens showcasing the city's ancient and glorious monuments. Tour the incredible Acropolis; see the ruins of the Temple of Zeus, the Royal Palace, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Olympic Stadium.

Day 4: Athens - Thermopylae - Kalambaka

Ease your way into the local culture as your tour manager teaches you a few key phrases of the native language. Travel north through central Greece to Thermopylae. Stop to see a monument dedicated to Leonidas, who died defending the city against the Persians. Later, visit a local studio to see painters at work creating beautiful Byzantine icons. End your day in Kalambaka, a typical Greek town at the foot of the Pindos Mountains.

Day 5: Kalambaka - Metéora - Arachova

Visit two remote Metéora monasteries situated in a unique landscape of limestone rock “towers” that extend nearly 900 feet into the air. Over 600 years ago, Byzantine monks chose to build their monastic community perched atop these virtually inaccessible rocks. Continue on to charming Arachova, a popular ski resort town with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.

Day 6: Arachova - Delphi - Olympia

The ancient city of Delphi was one of Greece’s most important religious centers during Classical times. A local expert guides you on a visit to the Sanctuary of Apollo, the Doric Temple, theatre and the Delphi Museum with its priceless collection of ancient artifacts. It was here that the famous Oracle was consulted to foretell the destiny of Man. Travel along the Gulf of Corinth, crossing into the Peloponnese to the historic city of Olympia, a testament to the grandeur of ancient Greek civilization.

Day 7: Olympia - Katakolon - Olympia

Your guided visit to Olympia includes a tour of the sanctuary of Zeus and the Olympic Stadium, where the first Olympic Games were held in 776 BC. Later, partake in a Mediterranean cooking experience followed by a traditional Greek lunch. Next, a stop at a local shop provides insight into unique Greek products and quality. A visit to an art gallery in the charming seaside resort of Katakolon offers a learning experience about the ancient method of making museum-quality artwork. This evening, broaden your knowledge of traditional Greek musical instruments and folkloric dances with a delightful Greek dance class.

Day 8: Olympia - Mycenae - Epidauros - Tolo

Enjoy spectacular scenery as you cross the Arkadian Mountains en route to the ancient city of Mycenae for a guided visit of the excavations featuring the Beehive Tombs and the Lion Gate. Continue to Epidauros to view the spectacular 2,300-year-old open air theater. Your day ends in the picturesque seaside resort of Tolo.

Day 9: Tolo - Athens - Mykonos

This morning transfer* to the port of Athens for the high speed ferry ride to Mykonos, the whitewashed jewel of the Cyclades Islands. Enjoy magnificent views as you sail across the brilliant Aegean Sea to this island paradise.

Day 10: Mykonos

Enjoy a relaxing day to independently explore the charms of Mykonos. Don’t miss Mykonos Town, where mazes of narrow streets link the whitewashed buildings and traditional life continues amidst the bustling activity.

Day 11: Mykonos - Santorini

Sail to the most spectacular destination in the Mediterranean, the fabled island of Santorini. Visit an island winery that produces the unique and famous wines of Santorini.

Day 12: Santorini

Begin exploring one of the world’s most beautiful islands with a visit to the Archaeological Museum** with its impressive collection of frescoes, Byzantine works of art, and sculptures of the Hellenistic period. Next, travel through a fascinating landscape of vineyards, whitewashed chapels and volcanic cliffs to the spectacular town of Oia, where the best views of the crater are found. The remainder of the day is at leisure for you to relax and explore the island capital of Thira.

Day 13: Santorini - Athens

Bid farewell to the Greek Islands and fly back to Athens for your overnight stay. Celebrate the end of a memorable trip to Greece with a delightful farewell dinner.

Day 14: Athens - Tour Ends