EXPLORING GREECE’S HIDDEN WONDERS

Begin in Athens exploring the Acropolis and Arch of Hadrian. Visit Olympia’s Temple of Zeus and Mycenae’s Cyclopean walls. Experience Thessaloniki’s markets, a family honey farm, and Crete’s medieval towns, Venetian architecture, and ancient sites.

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PACKAGE

Itinerary

Itinerary Details

DAY 1

Arrive in Athens

Welcome to Athens! Meet your Insight Host at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Relax, then join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a welcome dinner with classic Greek dishes and local wines.

Overnight in Athens.
DAY 2

The Splendors of Athens

Explore Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon, Acropolis Museum, Panathenaic Stadium, Hadrian’s Arch, Temple of Zeus, Parliament, and the Trilogy. Optional dinner in Psiri district.

Overnight in Athens.
DAY 3

Ancient Dion and Thessaloniki

Travel north via Thermopylae, visit Leonidas Monument, then explore Ancient Dion with a Local Expert. Continue to Thessaloniki for dinner featuring northern Greek specialties.

Overnight in Thessaloniki.
DAY 4

Thessaloniki – A Culinary and Cultural Journey

Choose your adventure: historic Ano Poli tour with White Tower, Rotunda, Saint Demetrius, or a culinary market walk sampling local treats like bougatsa. Finish with a harbourfront stroll.

Overnight in Thessaloniki.
DAY 5

Vergina, Metsovo, and Ioannina

Visit UNESCO site Vergina with the tomb of Philip II, explore Aigai Museum, then Metsovo for traditional architecture and local delicacies. End in lakeside Ioannina for dinner.

Overnight in Ioannina.
DAY 6

Charming Ioannina

Explore Ioannina’s Kastro, Lake Pamvotis, and Island of Ioannina. Visit Ali Pasha Museum and Monastery of Saint Nicholas. Enjoy local flavors, including fresh baklava.

Overnight in Ioannina.
DAY 7

From Venetian Nafpaktos to Galaxidi

Visit historic Nafpaktos, learn about the 1571 Battle of Lepanto and Cervantes. Stroll the port, lighthouse, and statues. Continue to Galaxidi for dinner.

Overnight in Galaxidi.
DAY 8

Delphi with a Local Expert

Explore Delphi with a Local Expert: Sacred Way, Treasury of Athenians, Polygonal Wall, and Temple of Apollo where the Oracle delivered messages.

Overnight in Galaxidi.
DAY 9

Journey to Nafplion

Cross Rio–Antirio Bridge, visit Nemea for wine tasting, then a family-run beekeeping farm. Arrive in Nafplion, explore Old Town and Palamidi Fortress.

Overnight in Nafplion.
DAY 10

The Charm of Nafplion and Ancient Greece

Visit Mycenae’s Lion Gate, royal tombs, and Cyclopean walls. Explore Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, then a local olive grove for traditional olive oil tasting.

Overnight in Nafplion.
DAY 11

The Wonders of Crete – Heraklion

Travel via Corinth Canal to Crete. Orientation tour of Heraklion: Koules Fortress, Venetian Loggia, Morosini Fountain, churches, and monasteries. Dinner sampling Cretan dishes with raki.

Overnight in Heraklion.
DAY 12

Heraklion and the Minoan Legacy

Explore Knossos Palace: Central Court, Throne Room, Grand Staircase, frescoes, and Minotaur labyrinth legend. Visit Archaeological Museum with artifacts from Knossos.

Overnight in Heraklion.
DAY 13

Rethymno and Journey to Chania

Guided tour of medieval Rethymno: cobblestone streets, Venetian fortress, lighthouse, and coastal views. Continue to Chania.

Overnight in Chania.
DAY 14

Chania – Exploring the Old Town

Guided exploration of Chania Old Town and Splantzia, Etz Hayyim Synagogue, and harbourfront. Optional summer coastal cruise. Enjoy traditional Cretan dinner.

Overnight in Chania.
DAY 15

Farewell Greece

Breakfast, then transfer to Chania Airport for onward flight. Scheduled arrivals: 06:30, 09:30.

Tour Highlights

Arrival at Athens International Airport

Meet Insight Host and transfer to hotel

Time to settle in and relax

Evening welcome dinner with Travel Director and fellow travellers

-vernight stay in a well located hotel in Athens
Breakfast at hotel

Guided visit to Acropolis with Local Expert:

Parthenon

Acropolis Museum (Caryatids, Parthenon frieze, and other artifacts)

Sightseeing of key Athens landmarks:

Panathenaic Stadium

Hadrian’s Arch

Temple of Zeus

Parliament Building & Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Trilogy of Athens

Optional evening dinner experience in Psiri

Overnight stay in a well located hotel in Athens
Breakfast at hotel

Travel north to Thermopylae

Visit Leonidas Monument

Learn about the Spartan stand against Persia (480 B.C.)

Visit Ancient Dion at the foot of Mount Olympus with a Local Expert

Explore archaeological ruins

Hear myths and stories of Zeus and the city

Continue to Thessaloniki

Dinner at a local restaurant featuring northern Greek cuisine

Overnight stay in a well located hotel in Thessaloniki
Breakfast at hotel

Insight Choice Activities:

Option 1: Guided walking tour with Local Expert

Explore Ano Poli (Upper Town)

See White Tower, Rotunda, Church of Saint Demetrius

Option 2: Food-focused walking tour with Travel Director

Sample local treats: sesame rings, cheeses, cured meats, bougatsa

Leisurely stroll along the harbourfront, enjoying views and sea breeze

Overnight stay in a well located hotel in Thessaloniki
Breakfast at hotel

Visit Vergina (Aigai) UNESCO World Heritage Site with Local Expert

Explore monumental palace and burial grounds

See tomb believed to belong to Philip II of Macedon

Tour Polycentric Museum of Aigai

Discover artefacts illustrating Macedonian history and culture

Stop in Metsovo, a traditional mountain town

Leisurely stroll and sample local specialties (cheeses, grilled meats)

Continue to Ioannina

Check-in and dinner at hotel

Overnight stay in a well located hotel in Ioannina
Breakfast at hotel

Explore the Kastro (old fortified city) with its ancient towers

Admire Lake Pamvotis and surrounding scenery

Take a boat ride to the Island of Ioannina

Stroll along quiet streets

Visit Ali Pasha Museum

Explore Monastery of Saint Nicholas of Philanthropinoi

Optional: enjoy local treats such as freshly made baklava

Overnight stay in a well located hotel in Ioannina
Breakfast at hotel

Visit Nafpaktos, the site of the 1571 Battle of Lepanto

Explore Nafpaktos Port and historic landmarks

See statues of Cervantes and Anemogiannis

Learn about the battle and its significance

Travel to Galaxidi

Dinner at a seaside restaurant featuring local specialties

Overnight stay in a well located hotel in Galaxidi
Breakfast at hotel

Travel to Delphi

Guided exploration with Local Expert:

Walk the Sacred Way

See the Treasury of the Athenians

View the Polygonal Wall

Visit the Temple of Apollo and learn about the Oracle of Delphi

Return to Galaxidi for overnight stay

Overnight stay in a well located hotel in Galaxidi
Breakfast at hotel

Travel across Rio–Antirio Bridge into the Peloponnese

Stop in Nemea

Light lunch

Guided wine tasting of regional wines

Experience at a family-run organic beekeeping farm

Learn about sustainable honey production and pollinator conservation

Continue to Nafplion

Guided walk through Old Town

See neoclassical buildings draped in bougainvillea

Explore lively squares and narrow streets

View Palamidi Fortress

Overnight stay in a well located hotel in Nafplion
Breakfast at hotel

Visit Mycenae with a Local Expert

Walk through the Lion Gate

Explore royal beehive tombs

See the massive Cyclopean city walls

Continue to Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus

Learn about the Sanctuary of Asclepius

Admire theatre’s acoustics and historical significance

Stop at a local olive grove

Learn about olive oil production

Enjoy extra virgin olive oil tasting

Return to Nafplion

Overnight stay in a well located hotel in Nafplion
Breakfast at hotel

Travel from Athens to Crete (via Corinth Canal and flight)

Orientation walking tour of Heraklion:

Koules Fortress

Venetian Loggia

Morosini Fountain

Basilica of St. Mark

Church of Agios Titus

Monastery of St. Catherine

Cathedral of Agios Minas

Evening: Cretan dinner with local specialties and raki tasting

Overnight stay in a well located hotel in Heraklion
Breakfast at hotel

Visit Minoan Palace of Knossos with a Local Expert

Explore Central Court

See Throne Room

Walk the Grand Staircase

View fresco of the “Prince of the Lilies”

Learn about the legend of the Minotaur and the Labyrinth

Continue to Archaeological Museum of Heraklion

Discover Minoan artifacts and gain insight into the island’s history and culture

Overnight stay in a well located hotel in Heraklion
Breakfast at hotel

Guided walking tour of Rethymno:

Explore cobblestone streets with bougainvillea-lined alleys

Stop at a courtyard café framed by stone arches and olive trees

Visit 16th-century Venetian fortress (bastions, ramparts, underground vaults)

View the lighthouse and enjoy coastal scenery

Travel to Chania

Overnight stay in a well located hotel in Chania
Breakfast at hotel

Guided tour of Chania Old Town with a Local Expert:

Explore the Ottoman district of Splantzia

Stroll Splantzia Square and see Church of Agios Nikolaos

Visit the Jewish quarter and Etz Hayyim Synagogue

Walk along Chania harbour; optional stop at a café

Optional activity (summer departures only): Coastal cruise along Cretan shore

Evening dinner in a traditional Cretan restaurant with fellow travellers

Overnight stay in a well located hotel in Chania
Breakfast at hotel

Transfer to Chania Airport for onward flight

Scheduled arrivals at the airport: 06:30, 09:30

Accommodations

Accommodations:

2 nights hotel accommodation in Athens with breakfast
2 nights hotel accommodation in Thessaloniki with breakfast
2 nights hotel accommodation in Ioannina with breakfast
2 nights hotel accommodation in Galaxidi with breakfast
2 nights hotel accommodation in Nafplion with breakfast
2 nights hotel accommodation in Heraklion with breakfast
2 nights hotel accommodation in Chania with breakfast

Package Includes

Transfers and Transportation:

Arrival and departure airport transfers in Athens and Chania
Comfortable coach transfers throughout the itinerary
Flights within Greece (Athens to Crete)
Local transfers to sites and excursions

Hotel Accommodation:

14 nights hotel accommodation

Meals:

Breakfast daily at hotels
Athens welcome dinner (Day 1)
Thessaloniki dinner (Day 3)
zoannina hotel dinner (Day 5)
Galaxidi seaside dinner (Day 7)
Heraklion / Crete dinner (Day 11/12)
Farewell dinner in Chania (Day 15)

Sightseeing and Experiences:

Athens: Guided tours of Acropolis, Parthenon, Acropolis Museum, Panathenaic Stadium, Hadrian’s Arch,
Temple of Zeus, and classic city landmarks
Thermopylae: Visit Leonidas Monument
Ancient Dion: Guided tour of archaeological park at Mount Olympus
Thessaloniki: Insight Choice experience – historic walking tour or food tour; White Tower, Rotunda, Church of
Saint Demetrius
Vergina: Guided visit to UNESCO site Aigai; tomb of Philip II; Polycentric Museum
Metsovo: Free time to explore the town and local culinary offerings
Ioannina: Walking tour of Kastro, boat trip to the island, visit Ali Pasha Museum and Monastery of Saint
Nicholas of Philanthropinoi
Nafpaktos and Galaxidi: Explore Nafpaktos port, Battle of Lepanto sites; dinner in Galaxidi
Delphi: Guided tour along Sacred Way; Treasury of Athenians, Polygonal Wall, Temple of Apollo
Nafplion and Peloponnese: Wine tasting in Nemea; visit to organic beekeeping farm; guided exploration of
Nafplion
Old Town and Palamidi Fortress
Mycenae and Epidaurus: Local Expert guided tour of ruins and theatre; olive oil tasting
Crete: Heraklion orientation tour; Minoan Palace of Knossos; Archaeological Museum; Rethymno medieval
town
walking tour; Chania Old Town and Splantzia district with local expert; optional summer cruise along Cretan
coast

Guides and Experts:

Insight Hosts and Local Experts at key historical and cultural sites
Travel Director throughout the journey to provide guidance, orientation, and assistance

Special Experiences:

Local culinary experiences, tastings, and demonstrations
Insight Choice options allowing personalized exploration (e.g., food tours, walking tours)
Visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Vergina (Aigai), Delphi, Epidaurus
Scenic drives including crossing the Corinth Canal and Rio–Antirio Bridge

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