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This 10-day luxury journey through Greece explores ancient history, dramatic landscapes, and vibrant culture. Beginning in Athens, you visit the Acropolis, its historic museum, and the city’s lively neighbourhoods, while guided walks reveal layers of classical and modern Greek life. Travelling to the Peloponnese, you discover coastal towns, fortified villages, and archaeological sites such as Mycenae, connecting with Greece’s rich mythological past. In Olympia, you explore the birthplace of the Olympic Games before heading north to the monasteries of Meteora, perched atop towering rock formations, where guided visits and scenic walks offer both cultural insight and spectacular vistas. Along the route, you encounter charming towns and local communities, providing opportunities to sample regional cuisine, artisan products, and traditional hospitality. Guided excursions, moderate walking, and time for independent exploration balance activity with comfort, allowing you to experience Greece’s heritage, architecture, and landscapes at a relaxed pace. The itinerary concludes with a return to Athens, offering a final opportunity to enjoy the city’s history, cafés, and lively streets. This trip blends soft adventure with cultural immersion, ideal for travellers seeking a well-paced exploration of Greece from iconic ancient sites to the dramatic scenery of Meteora and the Peloponnese.
This 10-day luxury journey through Greece explores ancient history, dramatic landscapes, and vibrant culture. Beginning in Athens, you visit the Acropolis, its historic museum, and the city’s lively neighbourhoods, while guided walks reveal layers of classical and modern Greek life. Travelling to the Peloponnese, you discover coastal towns, fortified villages, and archaeological sites such as Mycenae, connecting with Greece’s rich mythological past. In Olympia, you explore the birthplace of the Olympic Games before heading north to the monasteries of Meteora, perched atop towering rock formations, where guided visits and scenic walks offer both cultural insight and spectacular vistas. Along the route, you encounter charming towns and local communities, providing opportunities to sample regional cuisine, artisan products, and traditional hospitality. Guided excursions, moderate walking, and time for independent exploration balance activity with comfort, allowing you to experience Greece’s heritage, architecture, and landscapes at a relaxed pace. The itinerary concludes with a return to Athens, offering a final opportunity to enjoy the city’s history, cafés, and lively streets. This trip blends soft adventure with cultural immersion, ideal for travellers seeking a well-paced exploration of Greece from iconic ancient sites to the dramatic scenery of Meteora and the Peloponnese.
Greece

Signature Collection: Treasures of Ancient Greece

Small Group Holiday

10

CA$

days from

10299

This 10-day luxury journey through Greece explores ancient history, dramatic landscapes, and vibrant culture. Beginning in Athens, you visit the Acropolis, its historic museum, and the city’s lively neighbourhoods, while guided walks reveal layers of classical and modern Greek life. Travelling to the Peloponnese, you discover coastal towns, fortified villages, and archaeological sites such as Mycenae, connecting with Greece’s rich mythological past. In Olympia, you explore the birthplace of the Olympic Games before heading north to the monasteries of Meteora, perched atop towering rock formations, where guided visits and scenic walks offer both cultural insight and spectacular vistas. Along the route, you encounter charming towns and local communities, providing opportunities to sample regional cuisine, artisan products, and traditional hospitality. Guided excursions, moderate walking, and time for independent exploration balance activity with comfort, allowing you to experience Greece’s heritage, architecture, and landscapes at a relaxed pace. The itinerary concludes with a return to Athens, offering a final opportunity to enjoy the city’s history, cafés, and lively streets. This trip blends soft adventure with cultural immersion, ideal for travellers seeking a well-paced exploration of Greece from iconic ancient sites to the dramatic scenery of Meteora and the Peloponnese.

Activity / Theme

Country

Culture

Greece

Comfort Level

Physical Rating

Luxury

Leisurely

Transportation

Accommodation

Private vehicle, small boat, walking

Hotels (9 nts)

Months of Operation

March, May, June, July, August, September, October

Adventure Coordinators Insider Tip: In Athen's Plaka District many alleyways conceal tiny Byzantine churches with frescoes and mosaics overlooked by casual visitors, giving a glimpse of neighbourhood religious life over centuries.

Itinerary

DAY 1: Arrive in Athens, welcome reception with leader
DAY 2: Explore ancient Agora, Acropolis and Plaka neighbourhood
DAY 3: Thermopylae stop then Meteora monastic exploration
DAY 4: Prehistoric Theopetra Cave then truffle hunt with dogs
DAY 5: Visit Hosios Loukas Monastery, travel to Delphi site
DAY 6: Discover ancient Olympia and olive farm tasting
DAY 7: Travel to Nafplio, harbour castle boat ride and walk
DAY 8: Visit Mycenae ruins and winery lunch in Peloponnese
DAY 9: Epidaurus theatre, Corinth Canal, then return to Athens
DAY 10: Final breakfast and departure from Athens

Inclusions

Here are the individual inclusions for the Signature: Greece – Ancient History of Athens, Meteora & the Peloponnese (Trip Code EGTANS) tour, listed one per line with branded wording removed:

Accommodation
Transportation
10 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 8 dinners
Arrival transfer
Athens city walking tour
Acropolis of Athens guided visit
National Archaeological Museum guided visit
Visit to Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion
Mycenae archaeological site visit
Epidaurus theatre visit
Nafplio walking tour
Olympia archaeological site guided visit
Meteora monasteries guided visit
Delphi archaeological site guided visit
Corinth Canal photo stop
Traditional Greek cooking demonstration and meal
Wine tasting experience in a local vineyard
Local olive oil tasting
Engaging discussions with the National Geographic Expedition Expert throughout the trip
Departure transfer

Sample tour.  Itinerary, accommodation, transportation, inclusions and prices are correct at the time of publication but may change without prior notice.  Please inquire.

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