Greece Upgraded

Take in the history, scenery and flavours of Greece on this epic adventure of old and new. Wander through ancient sites like the Temple of Apollo and the ruins of Olympus, the birthplace of the Olympic games, before heading out to the idyllic Islands of Naxos and Santorini where ocean views and beaches await. The storied old-world past, varied landscapes, and the scrumptious Greek cuisine will leave you wanting to raise a glass and give a hearty "opa!"

Day 1 Athens
Arrive at any time.

Day 2 Athens
Explore Athens with an archaeologist guide, visiting the Acropolis, the Parthenon, and ancient Agora. Afterwards, head to a local non-profit cafe that provides opportunities to Athens' homeless community for a tour and a refreshing drink.

Day 3 Athens/Delphi
Enjoy a free morning to explore Athens on your own, and opt to visit the National Garden. Travel to Delphi in the afternoon, home to the Temple of Apollo and considered by the ancients as the center of the world.

Day 4 Delphi/Olympia
Set off on a guided tour of the ruins of Delphi, followed by free time to continue exploring and to visit the onsite Archaeological Museum. Later, travel along the Gulf of Corinth to Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Take an orientation walk with the CEO after settling into the hotel.

Day 5 Olympia/Náfplio
Discover the archaeological site of ancient Olympia in the morning. In the afternoon, depart heading east to the port town of Náfplio, the first capital of modern Greece.

Day 6 Náfplio
Head out on an excursion to the city of Mycenae for a guided tour of the ruins. After returning to Náfplio enjoy a free afternoon to wander the old town, hit the beach, or opt to climb up to the Akronafplia fortress.

Day 7 Athens/Náxos
Return to Athens, stopping en route at the ancient site of Epidaurus and the ruins of Corinth. From Athens, board a ferry bound for Náxos, the largest of the Cyclades Islands.

Day 8 Náxos
Take advantage of a full free day to discover Naxos. Explore the old town, opt to walk to the ancient Temple of Apollo overlooking the sea, or just relax on the beach.

Day 9 Santorini
After a leisurely morning on Naxos, take another ferry to the island of Santorini, a remnant of a volcanic caldera. Explore the island in the afternoon and take in a spectacular sunset from the village of Oía with its iconic whitewashed buildings.

Day 10 Santorini
Take to the sea to explore the coastal waters off of Santorini. Enjoy time to swim and relax. The rest of the day is free to explore or to just sit back and soak in the views.

Day 11 Santorini/Athens
Fly back to Athens in the morning and check into the hotel. In the afternoon, head out with a local expert to a teaching kitchen and learn how to prepare traditional mezze. Devour these tasty treats paired with some local Greek spirits like ouzo before enjoying a final night on the town.

Day 12 Athens
Depart at any time.