Premium Greece Tour by Intrepid Travel

8 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

12 peopleMaximum group size

15 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

Athens, Greece

Ends

Athens, Greece

Highlights

Step back in time as you travel with your local leader to the Athens Acropolis, Mycenae and the Prodromos monastery, where you’ll share coffee with a local monk during an Exclusive Experience.

Explore the clifftop monasteries of Meteora with a local guide and uncover the stories of one of Greece's most extraordinary sites.

Experience the romantic side of Greece with a Feature Stay in a traditionally decorated stone mansion in the medieval village of Dimitsana.

Follow in the footsteps of ancient athletes at the site of the very first Olympic Games. Walk through the stadium, gymnasium, wrestling school, priest houses, temples and hippodrome.

Get the inside scoop on Greek produce during an Exclusive Experience with a family of beekeepers in Itea. Learn about the craft and taste honey fresh from the hive.

Itinerary

Experience Greece’s rich layers of history and hospitality on the eight-day Premium Greece tour, ideal for experienced explorers and seniors. From the ancient wonders of Athens to the cliff-perched monasteries of Meteora and the tranquil seaside of Nafplion, each day brings new stories and flavors. Enjoy expert insights into the origins of Hellenic culture, visit the birthplace of the Olympic Games, and taste the secrets behind Greek honey and ouzo. The tour’s unique appeal is its seamless integration of ancient sites with the warmth of local homes, providing an in-depth and personal exploration of Greece’s enduring allure.

day 1 - Athens

Kalimera! Welcome to Athens, Greece's storied capital. When you arrive, a local representative will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Your adventure officially kicks off with a welcome meeting at 6 pm. If you arrive early, there’s plenty to see and do – after all, you’re in one of the world's oldest cities! Maybe visit the Archaeological Museum of Athens to brush up on some history or hunt down the best souvlaki. After your welcome meeting, head out for dinner with your group at a local restaurant and toast the beginning of the trip – maybe with a glass of ouzo.

included:Athens - Welcome Dinner at Local Restaurant, Complimentary Arrival Transfer

accommodation:Athenaeum Luxury Hotel or similar

meals:1 Dinner

day 2 - Athens / Kalambaka

Today, you’ll get to know ancient Athens with visits to two of the city’s most famous sites. First, explore the Acropolis – one of the Western world’s most significant landmarks. Meet an expert local guide who'll share deep insights into the history and legacy of the civilisations that once lived in this citadel. Start with an ascent through the towering Propylaea, the grand entrance to the Acropolis. Inside, you’ll see the Parthenon – considered the greatest Doric temple in the ancient world. Then join your tour leader for an included lunch featuring traditional Greek pies and delicious vegetarian specialities. In the afternoon, drive north to the town of Kalambaka at the base of the Meteora Mountains. Along the way, stop at Thermopylae – the site of the famous 480 BC battle during the Greco-Persian wars, and the inspiration behind the movie 300. Upon arrival, you might like to check out one of the local tavernas for dinner.

included:Athens - Acropolis Archaeological Site Visit with Local Guide

accommodation:Monastery Guesthouse or similar

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch

day 3 - Meteora / Kalambaka

Travel into the hills this morning to the monasteries of Meteora. These ancient stone buildings sit on towering sandstone cliffs and are among Greece's most extraordinary sites. Join a local guide to explore the ruins of the Pantokrator and Varlaam monasteries and learn about their history – settlement in the area dates back to at least the 11th century when hermit monks sought refuge in the caves. Then, return to Kalambaka to explore the town or relax at the hotel. Regroup in the evening to watch the sunset from the hills surrounding Meteora with an included drink.

included:Meteora - Monastery Visits, Meteora – Sunset Visit with Included Drink

accommodation:Monastery Guesthouse or similar

meals:1 Breakfast

day 4 - Delphi / Nafpaktos

After breakfast, travel to Delphi to visit the Delphi Museum and explore the complex with a local guide – including the Temple of Apollo, the most important building where statues and offerings to the gods were housed and where rituals took place. Later in the afternoon, visit a family of local beekeepers for an Exclusive Experience where you’ll see the hives, learn about honey production and, of course, taste their produce. Continue to your overnight stop in the small coastal town of Nafpaktos. For dinner tonight, maybe treat yourself to some seafood by the water.

included:Delphi - Archaeological Site and Museum Visit with Local Guide, Itea - Beekeeping Experience & Honey Tasting

accommodation:Nafs Hotel or similar

meals:1 Breakfast

day 5 - Olympia / Dimitsana

After a leisurely morning, drive to the archaeological site of ancient Olympia – a complex that once comprised temples and public buildings and was the site of the first Olympic Games. You’ll join an expert local guide to tour the main stadium, gymnasium, wrestling school, priest houses, Temple of Hera and the hippodrome. Then, visit the museum to brush up on more history. Continue to the medieval village of Dimitsana to settle into Mikri Arktos Boutique Hotel – your Feature Stay accommodation for the next two nights. This traditionally decorated stone mansion has a warm and welcoming atmosphere with fantastic views of the surrounding mountains.

included:Olympia - Archaeological Site and Museum Visit with Local Guide

accommodation:Mikri Arktos Boutique Hotel (feature stay) or similar

meals:1 Breakfast

day 6 - Central Arcadia / Dimitsana

Today join a local guide to explore the central part of the Peloponnese peninsula and Lousios Valley. Walk deep into the valley where you’ll have an Exclusive Experience at the working monastery of Prodromos – an incredible wood and clay structure built into a rock face. Learn about the monks’ lives as they show you around before sitting together for coffee and Greek delight. Then, see the splendid 14th-century frescoes decorating the rock walls inside the chapel. After, continue your hike to Ancient Gortys, the remains of a temple dedicated to Asclepius, the Greek God of Medicine, which dates back more than two thousand years and sits on the banks of Lousios river. With the hike complete, stop at a traditional village of the Arcadia region for lunch at a restaurant which is a favourite with locals, before returning to Dimitsana for a free afternoon.

included:Central Arcadia - Lousios Valley Hike with Local Guide, Central Arcadia - Prodromos Monastery Visit with Coffee & Greek Delight, Central Arcadia - Ancient Gortys Temple Visit

accommodation:Mikri Arktos Boutique Hotel (feature stay) or similar

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch

day 7 - Mycynae / Nafplion / Athens

Visit the Mycenae archaeological site this morning – a UNESCO World Heritage site considered one of the most important cities of the Mycenaean civilisation. Then, drive to the seaside town of Nafplion (Nafplio) – the original Greek capital – and take some time to explore at your own pace. Before returning to Athens, stop to sample ouzo and learn how Greece’s national drink is made. A taste of this anise-infused alcohol will take you straight to the heart of Greek culture. Arrive in Athens in the late afternoon and head out for an included farewell dinner at a local restaurant – don't forget to say yamas (cheers) to a brilliant adventure!

included:Nafplion - Ouzo Tasting, Mycenae - Archaeological site with guide

accommodation:Athenaeum Luxury Hotel or similar

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

day 8 - Athens

Your trip comes to an end after breakfast. If you’d like to extend your stay, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time to organise additional accommodation.

meals:1 Breakfast

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What's Included

Accommodation

Comfortable hotel (5 nights), feature stay (2 nights)

Meals

7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches

Transport

Private vehicle

Guide

An expert tour leader

Included Activities

Athens - Welcome Dinner at Local RestaurantComplimentary Arrival TransferAthens - Acropolis Archaeological Site Visit with Local GuideMeteora - Monastery VisitsMeteora – Sunset Visit with Included DrinkDelphi - Archaeological Site and Museum Visit with Local GuideItea - Beekeeping Experience & Honey TastingOlympia - Archaeological Site and Museum Visit with Local GuideCentral Arcadia - Lousios Valley Hike with Local GuideCentral Arcadia - Prodromos Monastery Visit with Coffee & Greek DelightCentral Arcadia - Ancient Gortys Temple VisitNafplion - Ouzo TastingMycenae - Archaeological site with guide

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