13-Nights Secrets of Greece including Corfu with Santorini Extension

13 nights from: $6,675

Secrets Of Greece Including Corfu With Santorini Extension
An in-depth Greece trip for history buffs and lovers of Greek food and culture. You’ll enjoy traditional dinner and dancing on an olive farm, travel to the enchanting island of Corfu and explore ancient sights like Mycenae, Olympia and Delphi.


Dining Summary

• 3 Dinner (D)
• 13 Breakfast (B)

• Olympia: Say "opa!" to a traditional Greek experience with the Karabelas family on their olive and wine farm. Join the family for dinner and dancing, and learn about their history on the land.

• Nemea: Learn about the winemaking tradition of the Nemea region and enjoy a local wine tasting.

• Ancient Theatre of the Asklepieion at Epidaurus: Visit the Theater of Epidaurus and view the Sanctuary of Asclepius during a stop in the Peloponnesus.
• Archaeological Site of Mycenae: Walk through the Lion Gate past the royal beehive-tombs where Schliemann uncovered golden treasure, while hearing tales of Agamemnon from your Local Specialist.
• Archaeological Site of Olympia: Join a Local Specialist to view the stadium of Olympia which hosted the ancient Olympic Games and Heraia, the women's games in honor of Hera. See the Temple of Zeus, athlete's gymnasium and the stone marker where the sprint began.
• Corfu: Enjoy time at leisure to explore Corfu's Old Town narrow streets and arcaded squares.
• Corfu: Visit the Achilleion Palace, former summer home of Elizabeth 'Sissi' Empress of Austria nad Hungary.
• Meteora: With a Local Specialist, visit one of the remarkable centuries-old monasteries of Meteora, teetering on towers of rock and arguably the most spectacular place to visit in Greece.
• Thermopylae: See the Leonidas Monument dedicated to the brave warrior and his 300 Spartans.
• Delphi: With your Local Specialist, walk to The Sacred Way once lined with offertory temples. See the reconstructed Athenian Treasury and pass the superb Polygonal Wall to reach the Temple of Apollo, where people once sought divine wisdom from the mysterious Oracle.
• Athens: Delve into Athens with a Local Specialist. See the iconic highlights of this ancient city, from the Acropolis to the site of the first modern Olympics.
• Santorini: Enjoy an orientation of stunning Santorini upon arrival.

• Delphi: Meet passionate beekeeper Nikiforos at his honey farm for a taste of his special thyme honey, known to be one of the most nutritious in the world. See the bees thriving in their natural habitat and learn about their role in nature regeneration. This experience advances Global Goal 15: Life on Land. Traditionally a beekeeping area, Delphi has lost most of its beekeeping activity. The decline in bee populations has seen a significant loss of biodiversity. Thanks to their effort, Nikiforos and his family and rebuilding a local activity and directly contributing to regenerating the land.

• Explore Mycenae, Olympia, Meteora, Delphi, Athens and Epidaurus
• View the Sanctuary of Asclepius at Epidaurus and the Parthenon, Royal Palace and Temple of Zeus in Athens
• See the Corinth Canal, the Lion Gate and Agamemnon's Palace at Mycenae

• Nafplio: Set amongst beautiful gardens with palm trees and flowers, Amalia Hotel Nafplio features eco-friendly practices to save energy, water, and manpower. It employs geothermal technology for heating, cooling, and hot water, eliminating the use of diesel fuel and reducing CO2 emissions.

• An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
• Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
• All porterage and restaurant gratuities
• All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
• Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
• Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
• Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
• Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
• Return ferry to Corfu
• Optional Experiences and free time
• High-speed ferry from Athens to Santorini
• Flight from Santorini to Athens
• On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

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