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- Day 1 Arrive Athens Athens doesn’t just bring the history, it practically invented the good bits. Once the center of the ancient world, today it’s your turn to dive in. Arrive at your hotel, then get out and explore the Greek capital your way. Around every corner, the ‘Cradle of Western Civilization’ shows off with ancient temples, buzzing streets and ruins that have seen a few things. Go chasing big stories, bold views and those “how is this still standing?” moments before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travelers later on. Locations Visited: Athens GR.
- Day 2 Athens Sightseeing – Nafplio Climb to the Acropolis with your Local Guide and stand before the Parthenon, Athens’ skyline-stealing superstar. See the Panathenaic Stadium, Temple of Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch before stopping at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for the Evzone guards. Then pause at Vryssaki Art Cafe, a creative little hideaway serving coffee, sweet treats and a view worth lingering over. Later, journey to Nafplio via the Corinth Canal, arriving for a free evening. Add a Choice Experience to view Palamidi Castle, Bourtzi Fortress and the Sleeping Lion statue before dinner at a family-run local restaurant. Locations Visited: Athens GR, Nafplio GR.
- Day 3 Nafplio - Delphi Start with ancient Mycenae, where your Local Guide unpacks a world of royal tombs, mighty ruins and Bronze Age drama that did not come to play. Then swap warrior kings for winged workers at Axion Esti, a family-run organic beekeeping facility in Stemnitsa. This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience is sweet, hands-on and properly local. Meet Sophia and Anthony, zip into beekeeper gear, get close to the hives, nose around the museum and taste honey straight from the source while learning why these tiny pollinators are big-time ecosystem heroes. After all that buzz, grab lunch in Mycenae your way before the road calls again. This afternoon, continue to Delphi and settle in for a free evening in this storied mountain town. Locations Visited: Nafplio GR, Delphi GR.
- Day 4 Delphi – Kalambaka Delphi gets straight to the good stuff today. Walk the Sacred Way to the Temple of Apollo, the same route Alexander the Great once took when he wanted the Oracle to tell him he’d conquer the world. No pressure, then. With your Local Guide, get the stories behind the prophecies, big personalities and Pythian Games, where sport and the arts shared the stage. Add a Choice Experience and settle in for a hosted lunch at a local restaurant in Delphi. Good food, local flavor and no ancient riddles required. The views keep coming on the drive to Thermopylae, where King Leonidas and his Spartans made their famous stand, before you arrive in Kalambaka for dinner at your hotel. Locations Visited: Delphi GR, Kalambaka GR.
- Day 5 Kalambaka – Meteora – Athens Meteora doesn’t do ordinary. This morning, join a Local Guide to visit one of its sky-high monasteries, perched on towering rock pillars above Kalambaka and built by monks in the 14th century. The views are big, the setting is wild and the story behind this place is just as impressive. Later, return to Athens where the rest of the day is yours to spend your way. This evening, add a Choice Experience and gather with your new friends for a lively taverna night with traditional Greek food, drinks and dancing. Locations Visited: Kalambaka GR, Meteora GR, Athens GR.
- Day 6 Depart Athens You’ve followed legends, stood where history made a name for itself and seen Greece serve up the big stuff without breaking a sweat. Say farewell to your Travel Director and new friends today, but those “did we really just do that?” memories are coming home with you. Locations Visited: Athens GR.
Name: Greek Spotlight Small Group
Brand: Costsaver
Quality: Tourist Class
Tour Type: Escorted
Start City: Athens
End City: Athens
Location Summary: Athens, GR, Nafplio, GR, Delphi, GR, Kalambaka, GR, Meteora, GR
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Highlights
- Dining Summary - 5 Breakfast (B). 1 Dinner (D).
- Essentials - Athens: Climb to the Acropolis with a Local Guide. Archaeological Site of Mycenae: Discover the ancient wonders of Mycenae. Enjoy a hands-on experience at the Axion Esti, a family-run organic beekeeping facility. Sightseeing tour with a Local Guide, walk the Sacred Way to the Temple of Apollo. Enjoy a sightseeing tour with a Local Guide to visit one of its sky-high monasteries.
