Day 1 : Athens
Arrive at any time.
Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
1h
The adventure begins tonight. Feel free to explore before your welcome meeting, but make sure you’re back in time to meet the group. Check for the meeting time on the welcome note at the hotel. After introductions, your CEO will review the details of your tour. Please note that normal check-in times apply at our start hotels, but you can usually store your luggage for the day if you arrive early.
Acommodation
Jason Inn Hotel Athens
Acommodation
Jason Inn Hotel Athens
Day 2 : Athens
Considered the cradle of Western civilization, Athens is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Explore the iconic Acropolis with an archaeologist guide and wander among the columns of the Parthenon, dedicated to the goddess Athena. Continue to the ancient Agora—where Athenians gathered to discuss the affairs of the day—and listen to our guide bring these timeless ruins to life. Afterwards, be enriched and refreshed with drinks and a tour of local non-profit cafe, Shedia Home.
Ancient Athens Tour with an Archaeologist
Athens 3h30m
Embark on a guided tour of the Acropolis — one of the world's most important and impressive ancient sites. A local archaeologist serves as your guide to discover the architectural wonders of ancient Athens. Stop at the Parthenon, a Greek temple built for the Goddess Athena in 447 BC. After, continue to the former marketplace of old Athens, the Roman Agora, which was built in the first century BC.
Tour of Shedia Home and a Beverage
Athens
Take time to relax at Shedia Home, a non-profit cafe providing purpose and employment to over 150 individuals experiencing homelessness in Athens. You'll enjoy a drink while one of Shedia's guides recounts the recent history of Greece's financial crisis which has made initiatives like Shedia even more important for those who have found themselves without work and shelter. Your stop here supports their programs - including the cafe, art program, and magazine - all dedicated to supporting the community.
Free time:
Athens Evening
Enjoy a free evening in Athens.
Acommodation
Jason Inn Hotel Athens
Acommodation
Jason Inn Hotel Athens
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 3 : Athens/Delphi
Take free time to explore Athens on your own, or choose to visit the National Garden. Afterward, journey to Delphi, home to the Temple of Apollo—seat of the fabled oracle of Delphi and considered the center of the world by the ancients.
Free time:
Athens Morning
Head out and explore this ancient city.
Private Vehicle
Athens - Delphi 2h30m - 3h 180km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Delphi Orientation Walk
Delphi
Enjoy a brief orientation walk with your CEO, then enjoy a free evening in the ancient city of Delphi.
Acommodation
Amalia Hotel Delphi
Optional Activities - Day 3
National Garden Visit
Athens
Take a stroll through the National Garden, located in the heart of Athens. Commissioned by Queen Amalia in 1838, these former Royal Gardens are home to thousands of trees and plant species. Discover partial ruins and busts of notable Greek figures as you wind through beautiful shaded pathways and relive the splendour of ancient Greece.
Acommodation
Amalia Hotel Delphi
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 4 : Delphi/Olympia
Explore mystical Delphi on a guided tour, then continue discovering the ruins on your own and visit the Archaeological Museum of Delphi to admire the many artifacts discovered at the site. Travel along the breathtaking Gulf of Corinth, crossing into the Peloponnese via the Rio-Antirrio bridge, an impressively long multi-span cable-stay bridge. Wind your way to Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, and channel your inner champion as you discover this remarkable site, where ancient Greek athletes would gather every four years to compete in a series of sporting events honoring Zeus.
Guided Tour of Ancient Delphi
Delphi 2h
Visit the ancient city of Delphi, at the base of Mount Parnassos. The UNESCO World Heritage Site includes ancient buildings like treasuries, a stadium, a gymnasium, an altar, hippodrome and the Temple of Apollo.
Visit to Delphi Archaeological Museum
Delphi 1h
Spend some time at the Delphi Archaeological Museum, one of the most visited collections of ancient Greek sculpture and art. See the marble Sphinx of Naxos, the 6th-century ‘twins of Argos’ and the famous bronze Charioteer, a life-size statue which celebrates victory in the Pythian Games of approx. 475 BC.
Private Vehicle
Delphi - Olympia 3h30m 215km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Acommodation
Olympic Village Hotel Olympia
Acommodation
Olympic Village Hotel Olympia
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 5 : Olympia/Náfplio
Browse the Olympia Museum this morning, then travel to Náfplio, a charming port town and the first capital of modern Greece. In Náfplio, lose yourself in the winding lanes of the old town, and take in glimpses of the sapphire-hued Aegean Sea from the hilltops.
Visit to Olympia Archaeological Site and Museum
Olympia 2h - 4h
Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, lies in a lush valley filled with symbolic ruins and captivating landscapes. Wander through the ancient olive groves to see remains of the Temple of Hera (today the starting point of the Olympic torch relay), the Temple of Zeus (a model for the development of Doric architecture) and the great Stadium of Olympia. Visit the nearby Archaeological Museum, whose collection spans over 3,500 years of Greek history. Here, find sculptures depicting Hermes and the Infant Dionysus, Zeus and Ganymede, and Nike of Paionios.
Private Vehicle
Olympia - Náfplio 3h30m 190km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Acommodation
Amalia Hotel Nafplio
Acommodation
Amalia Hotel Nafplio
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 6 : Náfplio
Embark on an excursion to the Bronze Age city of Mycenae, where the legendary king Agamemnon ruled. Take a guided tour of the ruins, enclosed within Cyclopean walls, and enter the citadel through the famed Lion Gate—one of Europe’s oldest monumental sculptures. Return to Náfplio and enjoy an afternoon at leisure. Opt to climb up to the Akronafplia fortress, or hit the beach.
Private Vehicle
Náfplio - Mycenae 0h30m 25km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Guided Tour of Mycenae
Mycenae 3h
Visit the famous Mycenae, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and archaeological site with spectacular ruins and a treasury. Once a major settlement of Greek civilization, Mycenae was occupied during the Neolithic period around 4000 BC, and is linked to the mythology in Homer’s epics the Iliad and the Odyssey.
Private Vehicle
Mycenae - Náfplio 0h30m 25km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free time:
Náfplio Afternoon
Explore the seaside town of Náfplio with some free time this evening.
Acommodation
Amalia Hotel Nafplio
Optional Activities - Day 6
Acronafplia Fortress Visit
Náfplio 2h - 3h
Climb to the top of the Akronofplia fortress tower to enjoy the phenomenal view from the top that looks back over the bay to Argos and out into the Saronic Gulf.
Acommodation
Amalia Hotel Nafplio
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 7 : Athens/Náxos
Drive back to Athens, stopping en route at the ancient site of Epidaurus and the ruins of Corinth, where the Christian apostle Paul is said to have visited in the first century A.D. From Athens, board a ferry to the Cyclades islands. Relax on board, enjoying sparkling views of the sea, and disembark at Náxos, the largest island in the archipelago.
Private Vehicle
Náfplio - Piraeus 2h30m 140km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private bus.
Visit to Epidavros
Epídavros 1h30m
Visit Epidavros, highly regarded as one of the most renowned of Greek ancient sites. The site houses a huge, well-preserved theatre famous for its incredible acoustics, as well as the remains of an important medical sanctuary.
Ancient Corinth Ruins
Athens
Stop by the Ancient Corinth Ruins, a major centre of Greek antiquity. With its location on the coast, the city of Corinth gained immense wealth from trading goods and services, which led to the construction of Acrocorinth (the acropolis on the hill) and a wall that surrounded the ancient city.
Ferry
Athens - Naxos 4h - 6h
Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.
Acommodation
Naxos Palace Hotel
Acommodation
Naxos Palace Hotel
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 8 : Náxos
The Cyclades are known around the word for their dazzling white villages and golden beaches. On Naxos, while away your time exploring the storybook old town; opt to walk to the emblematic Temple of Apollo, overlooking the sea; or stretch out on a sandy beach.
Náxos Orientation Walk
Naxos
Enjoy a brief orientation walk with your CEO.
Free time:
Naxos Full day
Enjoy a free day to explore this stunning gem in the Cyclades.
Acommodation
Naxos Palace Hotel
Optional Activities - Day 8
Portara (Temple of Apollo)
Naxos
Built around 530 BC, the Portara towers over the busy harbour, and is the best place to watch the sunset in Naxos. Made of marble columns that weigh up to 20 tonnes each, the Portara serves as the "doorway" to the island's unfinished Temple of Apollo. From the mainland, walk across a paved path to reach this scenic lookout over the Aegean Sea.
Beach Time in Naxos
Naxos
Explore the beautiful beaches of Naxos - there's no shortage of them across the island! Sparkling blue waters, pristine sandy beaches, and unforgettable sun-kissed weather make "beach hopping" an activity you can't miss, whether you opt to relax on the beach or spend an active day by the sea.
Local Village Visit
Naxos
Spend some time exploring traditional villages around the island. Wander through alleyways that wind their way up the hillside, and across quaint town squares with incredible views of the region's famous whitewashed houses (with much fewer crowds than Santorini). Observe the strong Venetian influence in Naxian architecture, as seen in local windmills and churches.
Acommodation
Naxos Palace Hotel
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 9 : Santorini
Catch a ferry to postcard-perfect Santorini. Get to know this much-photographed isle at your own pace, discovering candy-colored doorways and sugar-cube buildings; and take in a spectacular sunset from the village of Oía. Savor the taste of local produce—marked by the island’s volcanic soil—or unwind at the beach.
Free time:
Santorini Afternoon
Upon checking into our hotel, enjoy some free time.
Ferry
Naxos - Santorini 3h
Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.
Acommodation
Santorini Palace
Optional Activities - Day 9
Museum of Prehistoric Thera
Santorini 1h - 2h
Located in the island's capital, Fira, the Museum of Prehistoric Thera invites visitors to travel through time across the Cyclades islands. Learn about the region's geology and ancient settlements through the ceramics, frescoes and incredible objects on display, including a gold ibex figurine from the 17th century BC.
Acommodation
Santorini Palace
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 10 : Santorini
This morning, sail Santorini’s breathtaking sunken caldera, and learn about the volcanic origins of the surrounding crescent-shaped ring of islands. Later, enjoy free time to explore Santorini.
Santorini Sailing Excursion
Santorini
Board a boat for an excursion around the bays of Santorini, taking in the beauty of the coast in all its splendour. On this half-day cruise, you’ll have lots of time to relax on deck, dip into deep blue waters, and take stunning photos of Santorini’s “caldera” - the cauldron-shaped formation that resulted from an ancient volcanic eruption, which created this mystical group of islands.
Free time:
Santorini Afternoon
There's lots to see and do. Get out and explore!
Acommodation
Santorini Palace
Optional Activities - Day 10
Akrotiri Ancient Ruins Visit
Santorini 2h - 3h
Rumoured to be the inspiration for Plato's Atlantis, the ancient ruins of Akrotiri are one of the most-visited attractions in Santorini for a reason. Buried under lava for centuries, many of the site's buildings, roads and structures present visitors an intimate look into Minoan culture from 1,650 B.C.
Explore the shape of the crater ring on a volcano tour. The crater has constantly changed over the last 3000 years, with several parts of the crater wall collapsing into the sea. Remarkably, the island has always been resettled due to the rich volcanic soil's fertile properties. The wines, tomatoes and cucumbers from this island are super tasty due to the soil composition and low rainfall.
Acommodation
Santorini Palace
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 11 : Santorini/Athens
Fly back to Athens for an adventure in Greek cookery. Head out with a local expert to a teaching kitchen and learn how to craft mezze, a platter of appetizers commonly served in southeast Europe and the Middle East. Wash down these tasty snacks with a glass of ouzo, an anise-flavored liqueur, and cheer our journey with your best “opa!”
Due to strict weight restrictions, plan on packing light for your flight. Because of current weight limits and the inability to add on more weight, checked baggage should be no heavier than 15kg, and hand luggage should weigh no more than 6kg.
Plane
Santorini - Athens 1h
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Athens Culinary Mezze Experience
Athens
Go on a culinary journey in Athens with a local chef. Learn how to make authentic Greek mezze (sharing dishes) such as dolmades (rice-stuffed vine leaves), imam baildi (stuffed eggplants), and spanakopita (spinach pies). You'll also create a carrot tzatziki — a twist on the classic yogurt dip — to accompany the dishes and finish off the class with the sweet treat of portokalopita (orange phyllo cake). Sit down with your fellow "chefs" to indulge in your delicious creations for dinner and toast with a shot of ouzo.
Acommodation
Jason Inn Hotel Athens
Acommodation
Jason Inn Hotel Athens
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Dinner
Day 12 : Athens
Depart at any time.
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with any onward travel arrangements you require.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
