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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 Airport 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
• Paros – Highlights of Paros Half Day Island Tour with Local Guide
• Naxos – Old Town Walk & Portara Visit
• Naxos – Vallindras Distillery Visit & Kitron Tasting
• Naxos – Halki Half Day Trip
• 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.
• 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.
• Get an insider’s look at Greek produce when you visit a family of beekeepers in Itea, take part in ouzo tasting in Nafplion, a kitron tasting and a hands-on cooking class in Naxos and a wine tour in Santorini.
• Experience 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.
• 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.