Ancient Greek Discovery from Athens to the Peloponnesus

Kalimera and welcome to Greece! Please be prepared to meet in the lobby at 6:00 P.M. to depart for your evening walk and your welcome dinner. The dinner reservation time will be finalized closer to your trip date. If you plan on arriving today, we recommend flying into ATH.

• Evening Walk in the Plaka

  This evening, you will be picked up from your hotel and will be transferred to Syntagma square to begin your evening walk in the Plaka! Take a stroll in the Plaka, the oldest neighborhood in Athens. Under the shadow of the Acropolis and its ancient temples, the neighborhood has a village feel with narrow cobblestone streets lined with tiny shops, tavernas and cafes. A perfect introduction to Greece! Finish your evening walk at a local taverna for your welcome dinner. Please wear comfortable, non-slip walking shoes as you will be walking an approximate distance of 1.3 miles.

  19:00· 60 min· Athens

Good morning to your first full day in Greece! After breakfast, you will visit the Acropolis and the Parthenon. After your tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel for some free time and lunch on your own. In the afternoon, you will join your tour leader for a walking tour of the Athens street art. At the end of the tour, you will have the remainder of the day at your leisure. Please be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes today and to pack sunglasses, a hat and sunscreen.

• Athens City Tour & Acropolis Visit

  Departing from your hotel after breakfast, your private coach will transfer you to the site of the Acropolis. Explore the mighty Parthenon, built in the mid 5th century. This magnificent structure sits above a compound of temples known as the Acropolis of Athens, overlooking the city. Take a step back in time as you wander through the Acropolis amongst ruins and architectural marvels, then delve deeper into its history with a visit to the Acropolis Museum. Learn about the ancient Greek civilization and visit the site of the first Olympic Games. Please note that this tour includes walking on uneven ground, and the sights visited at parts include uphill walking on unpaved ground. Please wear comfortable non-slip walking shoes and pack a hat, sunscreen and water. You will be walking approximately 2.6 miles. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

  08:30· 240 min· Athens
• Athens Street Art Walk

  After lunch, you will reconvene as a group and transfer in a coach to the start of your tour. Athens is a street artist's paradise! From the established, to the constant streams of new talent spraying up the neighborhoods, this tour celebrates them all: tagging, bombing, stencil and painting. Please note you will be walking for approximately 2.5 miles.

  14:30· 180 min· Athens

Today you will leave behind the city of Athens and head to the Peloponnesus. Along the way, you will make stops to take a tour of Mycenae and its fortress and stop at a vineyard for wine tasting and lunch. After arriving in Nafplio, you will have the remainder of the day at your leisure. Please be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes today and to pack sunglasses, a hat and sunscreen.

• Ancient Mycenae Tour

  Depart from Athens after breakfast. You will transfer to Mycenae, one of the most important cities of ancient Greece, for a tour. You will walk under the famous Lion gate up to the Mycenaean acropolis and the Palace. Mycenae is very impressive as it is possible to feel the city as you retrace the steps of the ancients. You will see the tomb of Agamemnon and the ruins of the Cyclopean walls that protected this mighty city. This tour includes walking on uneven ground, and the sights visited at parts include uphill walking on unpaved ground, so please be sure to wear comfortable non-slip walking, and pack a hat, sunscreen and water. This tour is a combination of walking and touring by coach. You will be walking an approximate distance of 0.5 miles.

  11:00· 90 min· Mycenae
• Nemean Wine Tasting Lunch

  Neméa is arguably Greece's most important red-wine appellation, located in the northeast corner of the Peloponnese peninsula. You'll visit a vineyard for a tasting and lunch. The experience starts with a 20-minute guided tour of the winery. You will visit the bottling room, cellar, and finish in the tasting room for the wine tasting. Three local wines will be served, accompanied by bread sticks and local cheese.

  13:30· 120 min· Nemea
• Transfer · Athens → Nafplion

  Today you will take a private transfer to Nafplio. During your transfer, stop at Mycenae and then vineyard for wine tasting. You will be transferred 1.5 hours to the archeological site, then an additional 20 minutes to the winery, and finally 25 minutes to your next accommodations. Stops along the way for the restroom and snacks will be made as needed.

  private · 150 min

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Epidaurus to visit ancient sites and ruins. After spending time visiting the ancient ruins, you will be transferred back to town. When you get back to Nafplio, wander the streets and stunning waterfront on the Argolic Gulf. Afterwards, you will have the remainder of the day at your leisure for lunch, exploration, and shopping. Please be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes today and to pack sunglasses, a hat and sunscreen.

• Epidaurus Tour

  After breakfast, you will be transferred to the site of Epidaurus, which is listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO. With ruins of temples and hospital buildings devoted to the healing gods, it is considered to be the birthplace of Asklepios. Admission is included. This tour includes walking on uneven ground, and the sights visited at times include uphill walking on unpaved ground. Please note you will be walking around for approximately 0.5 miles.

  10:15· 90 min· Epidaurus
• Ancient Theater of Epidaurus Visit

  The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus is regarded as the best preserved ancient theatre in Greece in terms of its perfect acoustics and fine structure. It was constructed in the late 4th century BC and it was finalized in two stages. Your local guide will lead you on a tour going through the history of the region. Admission is included. This tour includes walking on uneven ground, and the sights visited at times include uphill walking on unpaved ground. Please note you will be walking around for approximately 0.5 miles. At the end of your time in Epidarus, you will be transferred 30 minutes back to Nafpilo.

  11:30· 90 min· Epidarus
• Nafplio Waterfront Walk

  Charming and romantic, with narrow alleyways, hidden gems, and breathtaking views of the gulf, you'll join the group for a delightful stroll along the waterfront. This tour involves walking on pedestrian streets and pavements, with short stops along the way. Please be sure to pack comfortable non-slip walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, and water. The walking distance is approximately 1.3 miles. After the tour, transfer to your hotel.

  16:00· 45 min· Nafplio

After a leisurely breakfast, you'll be transferred to meet your kayaking guide. Grab a paddle and set off on a breathtaking tour of the Argolis Gulf by kayak. For today's adventure, please be sure to pack swimwear, a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, a towel, and a sun-protective shirt if desired. After your time on the water, you'll be transferred back to your accommodations, where the remainder of the evening will be yours to enjoy at your leisure.

• Sea Kayaking in the Argolis Gulf

  Argolis Gulf is an ideal destination for sea kayaking lovers. Starting from the beautiful harbour of Nafplio, follow the coastal Acronafplia and be enchanted by the magnificent view of the three castles of Nafplio, remote beaches, picturesque landscapes and inaccessible bays. This kayaking tour is beginner friendly.

  09:00· 240 min· Nafplio

After a relaxed breakfast, you will transfer back to Athens where you will have the afternoon free for any last-minute shopping or sightseeing. In the evening, you will join the group for a farewell dinner.

• Transfer · Nafplio → Athens

  Take a private transfer to Athens. Stops along the way for the restroom and snacks will be made as needed.

  private · 150 min

All good things must come to an end, but only until your next adventure! Enjoy a final breakfast and then make your own way onward. If departing directly from the hotel, we recommend flying out of ATH.