Arrival in Athens.

Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” - Arrive at Athens airport and transfer to your hotel. We suggest taking a walk to experience the vibrant nightlife of Athens.

Dinner and overnight stay in Athens.

Panoramic tour of Athens.

Panathenaic Stadium - Known for its white marble and scenic landscapes featuring gentle hills, vineyards, olive groves, flower-adorned villages, and beautiful beaches.

Old Royal Palace - The Maximos Mansion, located at 19 Herodes Atticus Street, is adjacent to the Presidential Mansion and the National Garden of Athens. Built in 1912 by Alexandros Michalinos, a wealthy shipowner from Chios, the site was originally a garden for the Royal Palace. During the Nazi occupation of Greece (1941-1944), it served as the residence of the German Admiral of the Aegean Sea. Post-war, it briefly housed the U.S. ambassador in Athens. In 1952, Dimitrios Maximos sold the mansion to the Greek state at a favorable price, and in 1982, the prime minister’s office was relocated here from the Parliament building.

Temple of Olympian Zeus - This former colossal temple in central Athens was dedicated to Zeus, the head of the Olympian gods. Construction began in the 6th century BC and was completed in the 2nd century AD under Roman Emperor Hadrian, 638 years after it started. Renowned during the Roman period, the temple featured 104 colossal columns and housed one of the largest cult statues in the ancient world.

Arch of Hadrian - Also known as Hadrian’s Gate, this monumental gateway resembles a Roman triumphal arch. It spanned an ancient road from central Athens to the eastern complex of structures, including the Temple of Olympian Zeus.

Hellenic Parliament - This neoclassical three-floor building, designed by Friedrich von Gärtner and completed in 1843, originally served as a palace for Greek monarchs and is sometimes referred to as the “Old Palace.” It has served various purposes, including as a hospital and museum, until 1929 when it was designated to permanently house Parliament. After renovations, the Senate convened here on August 2, 1934, followed by the Fifth National Assembly on July 1, 1935. Despite the restoration of the monarchy that year, the building has housed Parliament ever since.

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - Located in Syntagma Square in front of the Old Royal Palace, this war memorial is dedicated to Greek soldiers killed in war. Sculpted between 1930 and 1932 by Fokion Rok, it is guarded by the Evzones of the Presidential Guard.

The Academy of Athens - Greece’s national academy and highest research institution, established in 1926 and tracing its founding principle back to Plato’s Academy. It operates under the Ministry of Education and its main building is a major landmark in Athens.

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens - Established in 1837, it is the oldest higher education institution in modern Greece and the first contemporary university in the Balkans and Eastern Mediterranean. With over 69,000 students, it is one of the largest universities in Europe and integral to modern Greek academic tradition.

National Library of Greece - Founded by Ioannis Kapodistrias in 1832, this main public library of Greece is located in Athens. Its mission is to collect, organize, and preserve Greek cultural evidence and important human intellectual production, ensuring equal access to knowledge, information, and research.

Plateia Syntagmatos - The National Library of Greece is the main public library of Greece, located in Athens. Founded by Ioannis Kapodistrias in 1832, its mission is to locate, collect, organize, describe and preserve the perpetual evidence of Greek culture and its uptake over time, as well as important representative evidence of human intellectual production. It ensures equal non-access to these items based on the freedom of knowledge, information, and research.

Acropolis - The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel on a rocky outcrop above the city, containing several significant ancient buildings, most notably the Parthenon. Known in ancient times as Cecropia, it was named after the legendary serpent-man Cecrops, the supposed first Athenian king.

Propylaea - This classical Greek Doric building complex served as the monumental gateway to the Acropolis of Athens. Built between 437 and 432 BCE as part of the Periclean Building Program, it was the last in a series of gatehouses on the citadel. Designed by Mnesikles, the project evolved during construction and was ultimately left unfinished.

Temple of Athena Nike - Located on the Acropolis, this temple is dedicated to the goddesses Athena and Nike. Built around 420 BC, it is the earliest fully Ionic temple on the Acropolis, positioned on a steep bastion at the southwest corner. The temple was a place of worship for victory in war, particularly during the Peloponnesian War.

Erechtheion - An ancient Greek Ionic temple on the north side of the Acropolis, primarily dedicated to Athena. Known in modern scholarship as the Erechtheion, it housed the statue of Athena Polias and was believed to be the sanctuary of Erechtheus or Poseidon.

Parthenon - This former temple on the Athenian Acropolis was dedicated to Athena in the fifth century BC. Its decorative sculptures are considered masterpieces of Greek art and symbolize Ancient Greece, democracy, and Western civilization. Built to celebrate the Hellenic victory over Persian invaders, it replaced an older temple destroyed in the Persian invasion of 480 BC.

Acropolis Museum - Built to house artifacts from the Acropolis and its surrounding slopes, the museum spans from the Greek Bronze Age to Roman and Byzantine Greece. It aims to eventually house the “Elgin Marbles” when they are returned from the British Museum. Founded in 2003 and opened in 2009, the museum exhibits over 4,250 objects across 14,000 square meters and is situated over ruins of Roman and early Byzantine Athens.

Athens - Mycenae - Epidaurus– Olympia

Corinth Canal - Travel along the coastal road to the Corinth Canal for a brief stop.

The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus - Renowned for its exceptional acoustics, the theatre allows almost perfect intelligibility of unamplified spoken words to all 14,000 spectators, regardless of their seating.

NAFPLIO.ORG - Nafplio, a coastal city in the Peloponnese, has a rich history dating back to antiquity. It became an important seaport during the Middle Ages and was held by various powers, including the de la Roche, the Republic of Venice, and the Ottoman Empire. It served as the second capital of the First Hellenic Republic and the Kingdom of Greece from 1827 to 1834.

Archaeological Site Mycenae - Known as ‘Rich in Gold,’ Mycenae was the kingdom of the mythical Agamemnon and a major palatial center of the Late Bronze Age in Greece. Its name is associated with the Mycenaean civilization, and its history has inspired countless poets and writers from ancient times to the present.

Citadel and Treasury of Atreus - Visit the Archaeological Site and the Tomb of Agamemnon in Mycenae. The “Treasure of Atreus,” constructed around 1250 B.C., is the most impressive of the preserved Mycenaean tholos tombs and was in use for a long period.

Lion Gate - The main entrance of the Bronze Age citadel of Mycenae, the Lion’s Gate, was erected in the 13th century BC. It features a relief sculpture of two lionesses or lions in a heraldic pose above the entrance and is the only surviving monumental piece of Mycenaean Sculpture.

Archaeological Site of Olympia - Travel through Central Peloponnese and the towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis to arrive at Olympia, the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games. (Dinner and overnight)

Olympia – Delphi

Archaeological Site of Olympia - In the morning, visit the Archaeological Site with the sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium, and the Archaeological Museum.

Archaeological Museum of Olympia - In the morning, visit the Archaeological Site with the sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium, and the Archaeological Museum.

Delphi - Drive through the plains of Ilia and Achaia to the magnificent bridge crossing the Corinthian Bay from Rion to Antirion. Pass by the picturesque town of Nafpactos (Lepanto) and Itea to arrive in Delphi. (Dinner and overnight)

Delphi - Kalambaka – Meteora

Delphi - In the morning, visit the Archaeological Site of Delphi, a sacred precinct that served as the seat of Pythia, the major oracle consulted for important decisions in the ancient classical world. The Greeks considered Delphi the center of the world, marked by the stone monument known as the omphalos (navel).

Delphi Archaeological Museum - One of Greece’s principal and most visited museums, founded in 1903. It houses discoveries from the Panhellenic sanctuary of Delphi, dating from the Late Helladic period to the early Byzantine era. The museum’s 14 rooms on two levels display statues, architectural elements, and ex-votos dedicated to the sanctuary of Pythian Apollo.

Meteora - Depart for Kalambaka, a small town at the foot of the astonishing Meteora rock formations. (Dinner and overnight in Kalambaka)

Meteora – Thessaloniki

Meteora - Visit the Meteora, a rock formation in central Greece hosting one of the largest complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries, second only to Mount Athos. Six of the original twenty-four monasteries are built on immense natural pillars and rounded boulders. Meteora was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1988 for its outstanding architecture, beauty, and religious and artistic significance.

Mount Olympus - Depart from Kalambaka, drive through the striking plain of Thessaly and the Valley of Tempi, and admire the gigantic figure of Mount Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece and home of the 12 Gods in Greek Mythology.

Thessaloniki - Arrive in Thessaloniki, the second largest and most vibrant city in Greece. (Dinner and overnight)

Visit the city of Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki - In the morning, visit the city that was the “co-reigning” city during the Byzantine Empire, second only to Constantinople. Explore unique monuments and experience the glorious Byzantine past in some of the oldest and most characteristic churches of the Christian world, as well as in the Museum of Byzantine Culture, awarded the Council of Europe’s Museum Prize in 2005. Enjoy the rest of the day in the lively city center. (Dinner and overnight)

Thessaloniki - Edessa - Naoussa

Edessa Waterfalls - Depart in the morning to explore historical Macedonia, starting with a stop in Edessa to admire the beautiful waterfalls. The main source of these waterfalls is the wetland of Agra-Nissiou, from which the Edessaios River flows. The paths of the Waterfall Park include a stone-paved path to Ancient Edessa through the city plain, part of the ancient Egnatia road linking Ancient Edessa, the Acropolis of Edessa (Varosi district), and Thessaloniki until the early 20th century.

Naousa - Stop at Naousa, where, according to Herodotus, the fertile Gardens of King Midas were located. The Romans later established the colony of Nova Augusta here. The name evolved over the centuries to Niagusta, Niaousta, and Niaousa, eventually becoming today’s Naousa. Known as “Ağustos” during Ottoman rule, Naousa is the only city in Greece with the title “heroic,” after the massacre during the Greek revolution in 1822.

Thessaloniki - Pella - Athens

Archaeological Museum of Pella - Drive to Pella, the capital of Alexander the Great. The exhibition presents daily life in Pella, with notable exhibits including mosaic floors from the Houses of Dionysus and the Abduction of Helen from the House of the Wall Plasters.

Dion Archaeological Park - Visit the Archaeological Park of Dion, the sacred city of the Macedonians at the foot of Mount Olympus. The park features sanctuaries from the Hellenistic and Roman periods, highlighting the historical significance of ancient Dion in Pieria.

Battlefield of Thermopylae - After the visit, drive through Thessaly, Lamia, Thermopylae (see the Leonidas’ Monument), and Thebes, arriving in Athens late in the afternoon.

Departure Day

Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” - Depending on your departure flight, you will be transferred to the airport in a luxurious car.

• English-speaking guide included
• All entrance fees for sites and museums covered
• Excursions as per itinerary in a luxury bus
• Arrival and departure transfers with assistance
• Daily dinner provided
• Daily breakfast included
• 9 nights in 4-star hotel accommodations, double room

• City Tax
• Personal expenses
• Gratuities
• International flights
• Travel insurance
• Tour leader

Embark on a grand expedition covering Greece’s historic theatres, hidden archaeological treasures, spiritual hilltop monasteries, and sacred sites untouched by time. Indulge in various activities, savour local Greek delicacies, enjoy shopping, and experience the vibrant nightlife. The comprehensive package includes 9 nights of hotel stay of your preference with breakfast, transfers, and site visits.

Top attractions:

1. Athens (Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Monastiraki, Thissio, Temple of Olympian Zeus, historic city centre)

2. Delfi (Oracle of Delfi, Temple of Apollo, archaeological museum, ancient amphitheatre, the sacred path)

3. Olympia (Ancient stadium, Olympic Museum, Temple of Zeus, archaeological museum)

4. Epidaurus (ancient theatre, Asklipio)

5. Mycenae (royal palace, Lions Gate, Cyclopean Walls)

6. Meteora (mountaintop monasteries, Theopetra cave)

7. Vergina (Royal tomb museum)

8. Pella (archaeological excavation)

9. Edessa (Waterfalls)

• Please note that our packages are meant for individual travellers, without a tour leader. However, we remain at your disposal throughout your visit with a 24-hour emergency phone number.

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.