Premium Greece in Depth

Embark on a 16-day Premium journey exploring very the best of mainland Greece and the Cyclades. Whether it’s tracing a path through ancient ruins in Delphi, visiting secluded monasteries high in the Meteora Valley, or watching as the sun sets over the whitewashed buildings of Santorini, this is a country where the weight of history makes its presence felt. With plenty of opportunities to mingle with the locals, savour traditional Aegean cuisine and visit the acclaimed sites, this is a complete adventure into Greece’s sun-kissed heartland.

Activities

• Athens - Welcome Dinner at Local Restaurant
• Complimentary Arrival Transfer
• Athens - Acropolis Archaeological Site Visit with Local Guide
• Athens - Visit to the Temple of Olympian Zeus
• Meteora - Hike & Monastery Visits with Local Guide
• Delphi - Oracle, Temple of Apollo & Sanctuary of Athena
• Delphi - Archaeological Site Visit with Local Guide
• Olympia - Archaeological Site Visit with Local Guide
• Itea - Beekeeping Experience & Honey Tasting
• Central Arcadia - Lousios Valley Hike
• Central Arcadia - Prodromos Monastery Visit with Coffee & Greek Delight
• Epidaurus - Guided Tour
• Nafplion - Ouzo Tasting
• Athens - Welcome Dinner at Local Restaurant
• Complimentary Arrival Transfer
• Paros - Highlights of Paros Half Day Island Tour with Local Guide
• Naxos - Old Town Walk & Portara Visit
• Naxos - Cooking Class at a Local Home
• Naxos - Eggares Olive Oil Press
• Santorini - Caldera Hike
• Santorini - Winery Excursion & Wine Tasting

Highlights

• Step back in time as you travel with your local leader to the Athens Acropolis, the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Prodromos monastery, where you’ll enjoy a coffee with a local monk during a Premium Exclusive Experience.
• Understand the dazzling variety of Greek produce during Exclusive Experiences, including a kitron tasting at a local distillery in Naxos, meeting with a family of beekeepers in Itea and an afternoon of wine tasting in Santorini.
• Enjoy two remarkable Feature Stays - a gorgeous and traditionally decorated stone mansion in the medieval village of Dimitsana and a fabulous whitewashed hotel on the magical island of Santorini.
• Be amazed by the magical monasteries and ancient rock pinnacles of Meteora and learn about the natural and cultural history of one of Greece's most extraordinary sights.
• Learn the secrets of Greek cuisine in Naxos during an in-depth cooking class with a local, using organic ingredients from her garden to create regional specialties which you will then enjoy for lunch.