Classical Greece Plus Greek Island Adventure

14 Day athens to athens

 
 

This Greek adventure is one for the history books. Enjoy the sites, tastes, and ancient tales of Meteora, Delphie, Athens, Olympia then set sail with visits to the islands of Crete, Naxos, and Paros. You’ll find plenty of time to wine, dine, and dream along the idyllic villages that meet between the blue skies and the sea.

  • Day 1 Welcome
    Arrive in Athens 6pm

  • Day 2 Marvels & Myths
    Guided sightseeing in Athens includes a visit to Acropolis and Panathenaic Stadium. Free time in the afternoon and evening

  • Day 3 Greek History & Heroes
    Visit Corinth, Mycenae, and Epidaurus where you will have a guided visit to the 2,300-year-old open-air auditorium. End your day in Nauplia.

  • Day 4 Ruins & Recipes
    Take a drive through the Arkadian Mountains to Olympia. Visit an archaeological site and museum. In evening learn how to make traditional Greek tzatziki.

  • Day 5 Digs and Dances
    Start of with a drive by the seaport of Patras on your way to Delphi. In the evening sip some ouzo and learn how to dance the sirtaki.

  • Day 6 Monasteries in Magical Greece
    Drive past Trikala and Lamia on your way to Kalambaka. Enjoy a guided visit of the Varlaam and St. Stephen’s Monasteries.

  • Day 7 Grecian Battles & Beauty
    Stop at the battle site in Thermopylae then to Athens for free time in the late afternoon and evening.

  • Day 8 Marvels & Myths
    Fly to the island of Crete and enjoy a dinner at a local restaurant.

  • Day 9 Saints & Sweets
    Enjoy sites and bites in the capitol of Crete. Enjoy a guided walking tour which includes the sights of the Venetian Walls, St. Minas Cathedral, and the church of St. Titus.

  • Day 10 Tempting Traditions
    Ferry over to the island of Naxos and have a guided tour of the island.

  • Day 11 Mediterranean
    Enjoy a day of leisure in Naxos.

  • Day 12 Sun, Sand, & Sea
    Take a ferry over to the island of Paros where you will be treated to a guided tour and a visit to the “Church of a Hundred Doors.” Enjoy dining at t local restaurant.

  • Day 13 Amazing Athens
    Return back to Athens and take in the sites of the city as you explore on your own

  • Day 14 Safe Travels
    Time to head home.