Grecian Odyssey

9 or 13 days

Greece | GRO

In the land of the Hellenes, embark on a captivating journey where mythicized history, and historicized myth, paint our perceptions of Greece's ancient past. Traverse the time-worn paths and enduring edifices of the Acropolis, where the wisdom of Athena (patron of Athens) echoes across the ages. Marvel at the majestic Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, as an expert guide recounts epic tales of the sea god’s might. In Olympia, witness the grandeur of 2,700 years of human athletic achievement through the relics preserved in its Archaeological Museum. Finally, you'll conclude your odyssey with hands-on history at a traditional pottery workshop, where you'll learn of the myriad ways ancient Greeks moulded, fired, and refined clay into beautiful works of art. This Grecian Odyssey is not just a tour—it’s another chapter in the epic of Western civilization, waiting for you to weave yourself into its storied folds.

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Day 1: Fly overnight to Greece

Day 2: Athens

Meet your Tour Director at your destination

Day 3: Athens • Corinth • Argolida

Visit the Temple of Poseidon

Tour Cape Sounion with an expert local guide

Travel to Argolida via Corinth

See the Corinth Canal

Day 4: Argolida • Epidaurus • Mycenae • Olympia

Travel to Olympia via Epidaurus and Mycenae

Tour Epidaurus and Mycenae with an expert local guide

Learn about traditional clay techniques at a Mycenaean pottery workshop

Day 5: Olympia • Delphi

Visit the Archaeological Museum of Olympia

Tour Olympia with an expert local guide

Participate in an olive oil tasting

Travel to Delphi

Day 6: Delphi • Athens

Visit the Delphi Museum

Take a guided tour of Delphi

With your expert local guide you will see:

Temple of Apollo
Delphi Archaeological Museum

Travel to Athens

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Greek Evening

Friends, feta, and fresh Mediterranean flavors—opa! Stuff yourself like an olive during a traditional Greek dinner. Then, link arms for a night of music and dancing. You might even get to experience the famous plate-smashing tradition. Whatever the night brings, you'll enjoy a lively celebration and experience the best of Greece’s theatrical culture.

Day 7: Athens

Take a guided tour of Athens

With your expert local guide you will see:

Olympic Stadium
Syntagma Square
Acropolis

Visit the Acropolis:

Parthenon
Temple of Athena Nike

Visit the Acropolis Museum, home to ancient ruins and prehistoric artefacts

Take a walking tour of Athens

With your Tour Director you will see:

Plaka district
Athenian Trilogy

Day 8: Athens

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Saronic Islands Cruise

Set sail through the islands of the Saronic Gulf! Your first stop is the island of Aegina, home to the best pistachios in Greece. Then it’s on to Poros, whose Historic Clock is visible from all over town. Finally, stop at Hydra, full of red-tiled houses and narrow stone-paved alleys. Your cruise includes lunch, and you may have time for swimming before returning to port mid-evening.

Day 9: Depart for home

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Day 9: Athens • Heraklion

Fly to Heraklion, the capital of Crete

Take a guided tour of Knossos Palace

Walking Tour of Heraklion

Enjoy a cheese tasting with lunch

Day 10: Heraklion • Elounda • Spinalonga

Excursion to Spinalonga Island

Enjoy a scenic boat ride to Spinalonga Island and with your guide you will :

Learn the history of the former leper colony
Admire the old Venetian fortress
Explore the islands paths and historical buildings

Explore the costal town of Elounda

Day 11: Heraklion • Chania • Night Ferry

Take a walking tour of Chania

Enjoy time to explore the scenic harbour town of Chania

Take a night ferry to Athens via Chania

Day 12: Night Ferry • Athens

Disembark in Athens

Participate in a Greek cooking Lesson and enjoy the dishes prepared for lunch

Visit Stavros Niarchos Park; home to the National Library of Greece

Day 13: Depart for home

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