TOP HIGHLIGHTS
- Stand beneath the Parthenon and explore Athens’ Acropolis and Acropolis Museum.
- Discover cliff-top Meteora monasteries amid dramatic sandstone formations.
- Walk Delphi and Olympia, sacred centers of prophecy and the ancient Olympic Games.
- Explore Epidaurus, Mycenae, and Ancient Corinth across the historic Peloponnese.
- Taste wines in Nemea and Santorini, from mainland vineyards to volcanic soils.
- Experience Santorini’s Oia, Akrotiri, caldera views, and Aegean island scenery.
PACKAGE INCLUSIONS
- Roundtrip international airfare from Los Angeles to Athens via Amsterdam.
- Deluxe hotel accommodations and deluxe motorcoach transportation.
- Admissions and meals as stated in the itinerary.
- Nemea and Santorini wine-tasting experiences.
- Gratuities for local tour guides and drivers.
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY
DAY 1-2 | APR 20–APR 21 | LOS ANGELES – AMSTERDAM – ATHENS | OVERNIGHT FLIGHT & ARRIVAL
Depart Los Angeles on your international flight to Athens via Amsterdam and settle in for the overnight journey. Upon arrival the next day, meet your local representative and transfer to the hotel in central Athens. After check-in, the remainder of the day is at leisure to rest or begin exploring Athens, the historic capital often associated with the birthplace of democracy, at your own pace.
DAY 3 | APR 22 | ATHENS | ACROPOLIS, CITY LANDMARKS & PANATHENAIC STADIUM | (B/D)
Begin at the Acropolis Museum, where artifacts from the Acropolis introduce the story of ancient Athens. Continue to the UNESCO-listed Acropolis and admire the Parthenon. This afternoon, view the Ancient Agora, then see the Greek Parliament and Syntagma Square. Visit the all-marble Panathenaic Stadium, reconstructed for the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. Enjoy dinner before returning to the hotel.
DAY 4 | APR 23 | ATHENS – KALAMBAKA | JOURNEY TO METEORA | (B/L/D)
After breakfast, travel north through central Greece toward Kalambaka, set beneath the dramatic sandstone pillars of Meteora. Watch the scenery change as the route enters the Thessaly region. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure, with time to relax and take in the remarkable rock formations surrounding the town.
DAY 5 | APR 24 | KALAMBAKA – DELPHI | METEORA MONASTERIES | (B/D)
Spend the morning exploring the UNESCO-listed Meteora Monasteries, centuries-old Orthodox sanctuaries perched high above the plain. Admire their architecture, religious heritage, and sweeping views while learning about monastic life in this extraordinary setting. Later, descend from the mountains and continue south to Delphi, once regarded as the center of the ancient Greek world. Check in and enjoy dinner at the hotel.
DAY 6 | APR 25 | DELPHI – OLYMPIA | DELPHI & RIO-ANTIRRIO BRIDGE | (B/L/D)
Explore the UNESCO-listed Archaeological Site of Delphi, including the Temple of Apollo and the Ancient Theatre overlooking the valley. Continue to the Archaeological Museum of Delphi to see important finds such as the bronze Charioteer. This afternoon, travel toward the Peloponnese and cross the Rio-Antirrio Bridge before reaching Olympia, birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games. Check in and enjoy dinner at the hotel.
DAY 7 | APR 26 | OLYMPIA – NAUPLIA | ANCIENT OLYMPIA | (B/L/D)
Begin at the UNESCO-listed Archaeological Site of Olympia, once a major sanctuary dedicated to Zeus and home of the ancient Olympic Games. Walk through the remains of the sanctuary and visit the historic stadium. Continue to the Archaeological Museum of Olympia to view sculptures and artifacts discovered at the site. Later, travel to Nauplia on the Argolic Gulf, known for neoclassical buildings, a waterfront promenade, and Venetian influences. Check in and enjoy dinner at the hotel.
DAY 8 | APR 27 | NAUPLIA – EPIDAURUS – MYCENAE – NAUPLIA | ANCIENT PELOPONNESE | (B/L/D)
Travel first to Epidaurus and the UNESCO-listed Sanctuary of Asklepios, one of the ancient Greek world’s important healing centers. Visit the exceptionally preserved Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus and the sanctuary remains. Continue to UNESCO-listed Mycenae, associated with King Agamemnon and the legends of the Trojan War. See the Lion Gate, Cyclopean Walls, and Treasury of Atreus. Return to Nauplia and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
DAY 9 | APR 28 | NAUPLIA – NEMEA – ANCIENT CORINTH – ATHENS | WINE & HISTORY | (B/D)
Depart Nauplia for Nemea, one of Greece’s celebrated wine regions, and enjoy a tasting while learning about its winemaking heritage and Agiorgitiko grape. Continue to Ancient Corinth, an important center of trade with strong connections to the Apostle Paul. Explore the Temple of Apollo, ancient Agora, and Bema. Later, return to Athens, enjoy dinner, and check in to the hotel.
DAY 10 | APR 29 | ATHENS ✈ SANTORINI | OIA & SANTORINI WINE | (B/D)
Take a morning flight to Santorini, shaped by its volcanic landscape and famous for caldera views over the Aegean Sea. Upon arrival, explore Oia with its whitewashed buildings, blue-domed churches, winding lanes, and panoramic viewpoints. Continue with a Santorini wine tasting featuring wines produced from grapes grown in the island’s volcanic soil. Check in to the hotel and enjoy dinner.
DAY 11 | APR 30 | SANTORINI | AKROTIRI & LEISURE | (B/D)
Visit the Archaeological Site of Akrotiri, often compared to the “Pompeii of the Aegean,” a remarkably preserved Bronze Age settlement buried beneath volcanic ash. Walk among preserved buildings and streets for a glimpse into the civilization that once flourished on Santorini. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore villages and local shops, relax by the beach, or enjoy views of the caldera and Aegean Sea. Dinner is at the hotel tonight.
DAY 12 | MAY 1 | SANTORINI – ATHENS | RETURN TO ATHENS & LEISURE | (B)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the flight back to Athens. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Revisit favorite sights, explore the Plaka district, browse for last-minute souvenirs, or simply relax and enjoy your final evening in Greece’s historic capital.
DAY 13 | MAY 2 | ATHENS – AMSTERDAM – LOS ANGELES | RETURN FLIGHT | (B)
After breakfast, transfer to Athens International Airport for the flight home via Amsterdam. Your journey through classical Greece and Santorini concludes with memories of ancient sites, dramatic landscapes, traditional culture, and the islands of the Aegean.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY RANGE Level 2–3 | Moderate to Active
Expect 1–4 hours of walking on many sightseeing days, including stairs, slopes, archaeological sites, and uneven historic surfaces at the Acropolis, Meteora, Delphi, Olympia, Epidaurus, Mycenae, Corinth, and Akrotiri.