Welcome to Greece
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Athens
Our tour begins in Athens.
We meet this evening for a welcome drink and admire the panoramic view of the Acropolis from our rooftop bar before our sumptuous dinner with wine.
Duration: 4 hours
Ancient Epidaurus (Epidavros), and Ouzo Distillery
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After breakfast at our hotel, we set off for the Peloponnese and visit our first UNESCO World Heritage site – the Sanctuary of Asclepius at Epidaurus. Here we meet our archeologist guide for a private tour of the Sanctuary of Asclepius, the god of medicine, and the marvelous Theater of Epidaurus.
Duration: 2 hours
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Nafplio
After settling into our luxury accommodations in the heart of Nafplio, we take a private tour of a Nafplio Ouzo distillery
Duration: 1.5 hours
Ancient Mycenae, Tiryns, Wine Tasting
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We begin our day from the port of Nafplio. After breakfast at our hotel, we travel to Ancient Mycenae where our archaeologist guide takes us on a private tour of this outstanding UNESCO World-Heritage Mycenean fortress of Agamemnon.
Duration: 3 hours
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Nemea
We then head to Peloponnese wine country – the Nemean region where we tour a vineyard, indulge in some wine tasting and have lunch at the winery (with wine of course!).
Duration: 2.5 hours
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We travel back to Nafplio via another UNESCO World Heritage site, the citadel of Tiryns, where our archaeologist guide gives us a private tour of this small but impressive site with its mighty Cyclopean Walls.
Duration: 60 minutes
Nafplio, Palamidi Fortress, Winery, Monemvasia Castle and Boat Trip
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Nafplio
After breakfast at our hotel, our tour leader takes us on a tour of Nafplio town, including the Palamidi fortress, and the Archaeological Museum.
Duration: 2.5 hours
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Kapsia Cave
We set off for Monemvasia, stopping near Kapsia Cave for wine tasting and lunch at the award-winning Kapsia Winery.
Duration: 4 hours
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Monemvasia Fortress
After lunch we continue our journey south, arriving in stunning Monemvasia on the southern tip of the Peloponnese.
We take a sunset boat tour around the Rock of Monemvasia before a wonderful dinner with wine in the stone town of Monemvasia.
Duration: 7 hours
Monemvasia Fortress, Town, and Shrimp Fishing
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Monemvasia Fortress
After breakfast at our hotel, we head out for a private Monemvasia walking tour. We’ll visit the old medieval town, castle, Christos Elkomenos Church, and the Church of Agia Sofia.
Duration: 2 hours
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Monemvasia Municipality
We then travel to the nearby fishing village of Limenas Gerakas for a shrimp fishing experience where we learn to cast our nets and catch shrimp.
This is followed by a shrimp pie cooking demonstration, and then a home-cooked meal with wine.
After lunch, we bid farewell to the fisherfolk of Limenas Gerakas and head back to Monemvasia.
Duration: 4 hours
Into the Mountains: Ancient Sparta, Byzantine Mystras, Olive Oil Museum, and Dimitsana
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Acropolis and Ancient Theater
After breakfast, we head to Ancient Sparta where we have an archaeologist guide lead us on a private tour of the historic site.
Duration: 60 minutes
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Archaeological Site of Mystra
We then travel the short distance to the fortified town of Mystras. Our archaeologist guide leads us on a private walking tour of this unique example of a Byzantine town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Duration: 2 hours
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Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil
We sample the local fare at a traditional Greek taverna for lunch, then visit one of only 6 olive oil museums in the world for a private tour.
Duration: 3 hours
Rural Life: Picnics, Cooking, Monasteries, Museums, and Walking
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Lousios Gorge
After breakfast, we head out with our tour leader for a private guided walk to a monastery in Lousios Gorge before picnicking by the river. Hardy guests can take a dip in the cool mountain river!
Duration: 2 hours
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We visit a prosperous traditional mountain farm where we learn to bake bread, tour the farm’s different production and harvesting areas, and eat a wondrous meal with wine.
Duration: 4 hours
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After lunch we we visit the open-air hydro museum to learn about the Greek struggle for Independence and spend a little free time in the village before heading to a lovely traditional taverna for dinner with wine.
Duration: 60 minutes
Ancient Olympia
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Archaeological Site of Olympia
We head this morning to Ancient Olympia where our archaeologist guide takes on a private tour of the birthplace of the Olympic Games.
Duration: 2 hours
Ancient Delphi, Return to Athens, and Farewell for Now
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After our last (early!) breakfast together, we take a private tour with our archaeologist guide of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ancient Delphi.
Duration: 2.5 hours
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Athens
After lunch, we return to central Athens.
It’s farewell for now, until we see you back on tour with us in Greece, the Greek Islands, or ancient Cyprus!
Duration: 2.5 hours
