Secrets of Greece including Corfu - From £3,015

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OVERVIEW
An in-depth Greece trip for history buffs and lovers of Greek food and culture. You’ll enjoy traditional dinner and dancing on an olive farm, travel to the enchanting island of Corfu and explore ancient sights like Mycenae, Olympia and Delphi.
EXPERIENCES
Ancient Theatre of the Asklepieion at Epidaurus: Visit the Theatre of Epidaurus and view the Sanctuary of Asclepius during a stop in the Peloponnesus.

Archaeological Site of Mycenae: Walk through the Lion Gate past the royal beehive-tombs where Schliemann uncovered golden treasure, while hearing tales of Agamemnon from your Local Specialist.

Archaeological Site of Olympia: Join a Local Specialist to view the stadium of Olympia which hosted the ancient Olympic Games and Heraia, the women's games in honour of Hera. See the Temple of Zeus, athlete's gymnasium and the stone marker where the sprint began.

Athens: Delve into Athens with a Local Specialist. See the iconic highlights of this ancient city, from the Acropolis to the site of the first modern Olympics.

Corfu: Enjoy time at leisure to explore Corfu's Old Town narrow streets and arcaded squares. 

Corfu: Visit the Achilleion Palace, former summer home of Elizabeth 'Sissi' Empress of Austria and Hungary. 

Delphi: With your Local Specialist, walk to The Sacred Way once lined with offertory temples. See the reconstructed Athenian Treasury and pass the superb Polygonal Wall to reach the Temple of Apollo, where people once sought divine wisdom from the mysterious Oracle.

Meteora: With a Local Specialist, visit one of the remarkable centuries-old monasteries of Meteora, teetering on towers of rock and arguably the most spectacular place to visit in Greece.

Nafplio: Take a boat across Nafplio’s harbour to Bourtzi Fortress, the Venetian sea fort built in 1471 that once guarded the city. Explore its stone walls and look back towards Nafplio’s old town, waterfront and Palamidi Fortress rising above the bay.

Nemea: Learn about the winemaking tradition of the Nemea region and enjoy a local wine tasting.

Thermopylae: See the Leonidas Monument dedicated to the brave warrior and his 300 Spartans.
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ITINERARY

Venture back to a time when great philosophers roamed the Agora and gods competed for mythical supremacy. Your journey through Greece begins in Athens, where you’ll be transferred to your hotel with time to explore the vibrant capital. Start your in-depth discovery of what was once the ‘Cradle of Western Civilisation’ when you meet your Travel Director and fellow small group companions for a light meal.

Journey to a land of legends this morning as you travel through the scenic northeast Peloponnese, passing the Corinth Canal, which links the Saronic and Corinthian gulfs. Stop at the ancient theatre of Epidaurus and the Sanctuary of Asclepius, God of Medicine, where you can step onto the stage and experience its remarkable acoustics. Continue to Stemnitsa for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at a family-run organic beekeeping facility, where you’ll discover the vital role of bees in the local ecosystem, before arriving in the seaport town of Nafplion. Wander its neoclassical streets or relax over a traditional meal by the bay.

Continue inland and join a Local Specialist for a guided visit of Mycenae, once a major palatial centre of late Bronze Age Greece. Walk through the Lion Gate, see Agamemnon’s Royal Palace and visit the tomb linked to the Greek leader of the Trojan War. This afternoon, Dive into Culture as you sample local vintages and learn about wine production in the Nemea region. Return to Nafplio and board a boat across the harbour to Bourtzi Fortress, the Venetian sea fort that once guarded the city. Step ashore to explore before continuing to your hotel. This evening, you could choose to join an Optional Experience exploring Nafpilio further before dinner at a traditional local taverna.

Crossing the Peloponnese and head towards the famous village of Olympia, where sacrifices were once made to the gods, and athletes competed for supremacy in the ancient Olympic Games. Join the Karabelas family on their olive and wine farm for a traditional Be My Guest experience including lunch and dancing.  Then head to Ancient Olympia to visit the ruins of temples, the museum and the stadium, with your Local Specialist, imagining agile runners racing in honour of Zeus.

Leave the Peninsula and return to mainland Greece, continuing north past Amphilochia and Preveza, before arriving in Nikopolis to see where the Battle of Actium took place. Board a ferry and cross to the beautiful island of Corfu, where you'll have time at leisure to admire its splendid architecture, arcades and Spianada, one of the largest and most impressive squares in Greece.

Begin your day with an orientation tour of the island, followed by a visit to the Venetian Castle and the Monastery of Paleokastritsa. Later, stop at Mon Repos Estate, the summer royal palace of the former Greek royal family. Take in the estate’s neoclassical villa, shaded gardens and views towards the Ionian Sea. Return to your hotel for an evening on your own terms.

Bid farewell to island living on Corfu and sail back to the mainland, continuing to the lively lakeside city of Ioannina, where you'll spend the rest of the day at leisure. Stroll along the tranquil lakeshore and through the Old Town to admire its Ottoman and Byzantine treasures, including the imposing castle that overlooks Lake Pamvotis.

Start your day with the rich, smoky flavours of Metsovone cheese before heading to Kalambaka. Here, you’ll visit the UNESCO-listed Meteora rock formations, where your Local Specialist shares the history of these towering pillars and the monasteries that have stood atop them for centuries. This evening, choose an Optional Experience to Trikala, a town steeped in history and legend. Walk along the riverside before settling in for a Greek family-style dinner, where delicious local dishes and free-flowing wine promise a night to remember.

Traversing the peaks of Parnassos and Giona, stop in Thermopylae, the mythical entrance to Hades and the site where Leonidas and his 300 Spartans fought bravely against the invading Persians. Join a Local Specialist for a guided visit to Delphi, the seat of the most important oracle in the classical world. Walk the Sacred Way to the 4th-century Temple of Apollo and ramble through what remains of this ancient sanctuary, once the site of the Pythian Games, a precursor of the modern Olympics. travel towards the Corinthian Gulf and stop in the harbour village of Galaxidi for the night.

Return to cosmopolitan Athens for a day of delving into antiquity, coming face-to-face with the treasures of Ancient Greece. Ascend to the Acropolis and join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour with magnificent views of Athena's Parthenon, Royal Palace and Temple of Zeus. See Hadrian's Arch, built to celebrate the arrival of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, and view the stadium where the first modern Olympics took place in 1896. On our final evening together, join your fellow travellers for dinner to celebrate the millennia and miles explored together on this epic voyage of discovery.

Your small group tour comes to an end as you say farewell to Athens and the friends you’ve made in Greece. After days of ancient sites, island views and local flavours, you’ll prepare for your onward journey home.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • Flight from Santorini to Athens
  • High-speed ferry from Athens to Santorini
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Must-see sightseeing
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • Return ferry to Corfu
ACCOMMODATION
DAY 1: Zafolia Hotel , Athens Tiare - Meals: Dinner
DAY 2: Amalia Nafplio - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3: Amalia Nafplio - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4: Olympic Village - Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 5: Divani Corfu Palace - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6: Divani Corfu Palace - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7: Grand Serai - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8: Amalia Kalambaka - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9: Nostos, Epavlis Boutique, Ganimede Hotel - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 10: Zafolia Hotel , Athens Tiare - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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