Upon arrival in Athens today, you will be met and immediately transferred to your hotel in Nafplion. Considered one of the prettiest towns in Greece, Nafplion was the first capital after independence and has been a major port since the Bronze Age. After settling in for a two-night stay at a lovely hotel, travel by bus into the old town of Nafplion for dinner at an outdoor tavern. In the evening, there may be a chance to join a Greek dance lesson. Learn the basic steps and some well-known tunes!

With its famous natural limestone fortifications, Nafplion was developed into an impressive citadel by a string of conquering groups. After breakfast, you’ll climb the 999 steps to the Palamidi Castle, an old Venetian fortress built in the early 18th century, for excellent views of the city. Next, drive to Mycenae, a place mentioned in the writings of Homer, the ninth century BC poet. You’ll enter the Mycenean citadel through the Lion’s Gate and have time to explore the ruins. Continue on to the third-century theater of Epidaurus, one of the best-preserved classical Greek structures and known for its superb acoustics. Lunch will be near Mycenae before returning to your hotel where you have the rest of the day free to spend at your leisure.

Today you will drive to Delphi via the coastal road, stopping along the way at a quiet fishing village just outside the historic town of Nafpaktos. Here you will enjoy lunch and have the opportunity to take a swim. Then you will continue on to your final stop for the day, Delphi. Walk to a local tavern for dinner and stay overnight at a lovely hotel, which is idyllically located on the outskirts of the historic Arachova village, offering impressive views across the Delphi Valley and the Parnassos mountain range. It is the ideal base for exploring the nearby Delphi Archaeological sites.

In the morning, a professional guide will accompany your visit to the awe-inspiring archaeological site and museum at Delphi. Considered the center of the world by the ancient Greeks, Delphi is best known for its oracle, believed to be the mouthpiece of Apollo, the god of light and truth. Then travel farther north to the “rock forest” at Meteora, a fascinating site of rock pinnacles, caverns, and monasteries. Dine at a tavern in Meteora and then settle into your chalet-styled hotel, where you will stay for the next two nights.

Spend this morning exploring the famous rock outcroppings capped with monasteries built in the 10th to 14th centuries. You may hike the trails to the monasteries or opt for vehicle transport. Visit two of the monasteries, Moni Megalo Meteoro, and Moni Varlaam and enjoy lunch today at a scenic picnic spot by the woods. After eating, visit a workshop to see and learn how painters make Byzantine icons. Late in the afternoon, return to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

After breakfast, set out on the 5-hour drive to Rafina, Greece’s second-largest port. En route, visit the village of Falatados, a small village with a history dating back to the 14th century and where agriculture and cattle breeding still play an important role of the locals. Visit the church of Agios Ioannis and admire its marbled decoration then hike uphill to Exomburgo to admire the stunning view of the Aegean. From here, continue on to the village of Koumaros where you take a short break to try the traditional Greek coffee. You then visit the villages of Volax and Agapi before heading to the port for the short boat ride to Mykonos Island. Volax is a tiny village almost hidden among round, giant granite rocks with houses built right onto the rocks. Its architecture is very unique to this island and its tiny Catholic Church and folklore museum are highlights of the village. Agapi is a picturesque village shaped like an amphitheater on the edge of a valley and is one of the most traditional villages on Tinos Island

On arrival in Mykonos, take a walking tour of this “Little Venice” town and the picturesque alleyways. Enjoy dinner at a tavern by the sea and settle in for a two-night stay at your lovely hotel.

After breakfast, you will depart by boat for the Cycladic Island of Delos, the mythical birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. The word Cyclades derives from the Greek word kyklos, which means “circle.” The five islands of Mykonos, Tinos, Paros, Naxos, and Syros form a circle around the sacred island of Delos. You will see the famous Lion Avenue, the three temples of Poseidon, the stadium, and the old gymnasium. View artifacts from the 6th century BCE in the museum. You will return to Mykonos in the early afternoon. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure, exploring or relaxing at the beach.

Mykonos Town (Chora) is a stunning Cycladic town with a maze of tiny streets and whitewashed steps lanes, houses and churches in the middle of a wide bay. The streets are lined with little shops, boutiques, art galleries, cafes, stylish bars, and restaurants while maintaining its traditional Cycladic architectural style due to the island’s strict building regulations.

You’ll have the morning free to relax, then check-out of the hotel around noon and return to Athens by high­speed catamaran. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel, near the old Plaka district, within walking distance of the Acropolis. Plaka is the oldest part of Athens, an area now packed with restaurants and shops. This afternoon, your guide will lead you on a walking tour of the neighborhood, ending at a restaurant in Plaka for dinner, where you can hear Greek folklore and traditional music.

After breakfast, enjoy a tour of Athens including Constitution Square, the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier, and the House of Parliament, which was the royal palace until 1935. You will also visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch, and Panathinaiko Stadium, the venue for the first Olympic Games. Explore the Acropolis, which offered protection to the ancient city­state and was the center of ancient Athenian religious and commercial life. Stop at the National Archaeological Museum on the Acropolis. Return to your hotel where you have some free time before dinner.

You’ll have the entire day to do as you like – either spend more time visiting the local sites, strolling through the city, or doing some last-minute shopping.

When it is time, you will be transferred to the airport for your onward international flight.