9-Day Greece Itinerary: Athens & the Peloponnese
📍 Days 1–2: Athens – Cradle of Western Civilization
Day 1: Arrival in Athens
• ✈️ Arrive at Athens International Airport (ATH).
• 🚖 Private transfer to your hotel and check-in.
• 🌆 Evening in Plaka: Stroll the cobbled streets of Athens’ oldest quarter. Admire neoclassical architecture, shop in artisan boutiques, and soak in the ambiance of traditional cafés.
• 🍽️ Dinner at a classic taverna with Acropolis views — try dishes like moussaka, grilled lamb, and saganaki.
Day 2: Ancient Athens Immersion
• 🏛️ Morning guided tour of the Acropolis — explore the Parthenon, Erechtheion, and Temple of Athena Nike.
• 🖼️ Continue to the Acropolis Museum, a modern architectural gem housing exquisite artifacts.
• 🏺 Walk through the Ancient Agora, once the heart of classical Athenian life.
• 🛍️ Stroll through Monastiraki Square, known for its flea market and lively ambiance.
• 🔎 Optional: Visit the National Archaeological Museum, home to one of the world’s greatest collections of ancient Greek art.
🏛️ Days 3–7: The Peloponnese – Culture, Coastline & Countryside
Day 3: Athens to Nafplio – Coastal Charm
• 🚗 Pick up a rental car or enjoy a scenic private transfer (approx. 2 hrs).
• 🏨 Check in at your boutique or luxury hotel in Nafplio, Greece’s first capital.
• 🌊 Afternoon: Stroll the Old Town, discover hidden alleyways, and sip coffee by the harbor.
• 🏰 Optional: Climb or drive to the Palamidi Fortress for panoramic views over the Argolic Gulf.
Day 4: Mycenae & Epidaurus – UNESCO Treasures
• 🏛️ Visit the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, famous for its perfect acoustics.
• 🔱 Travel back to the Bronze Age at Mycenae, the legendary home of Agamemnon. Explore the Lion Gate, royal tombs, and Cyclopean walls.
• 🌅 Return to Nafplio for a relaxing dinner by the sea.
Day 5: Seaside or Villages • 🏖️ Spend a leisure day at Karathona Beach or Tolo Beach with clear waters and family-friendly amenities.
• 🏘️ Optional: Drive to local villages like Argos, one of Europe’s oldest continually inhabited towns, or Kandia, a peaceful countryside retreat.
Day 6: Olympia or Mountain Adventure
• 🏟️ Option 1: Visit Ancient Olympia (~2.5 hrs) — birthplace of the Olympic Games. Explore the ancient stadium, Temple of Zeus, and the archaeological museum.
• 🏞️ Option 2: Venture inland to the Arcadian mountains. Explore Dimitsana or Stemnitsa for hiking, stone mansions, and Byzantine monasteries perched on cliffs.
Day 7: Wine & Olive Oil in Nemea
• 🍇 Drive to Nemea, Greece’s premier red wine region.
• 🥂 Enjoy vineyard tours, tasting Agiorgitiko varietals.
• 🫒 Visit a local olive oil estate, sample artisanal extra virgin oil, and learn about Greek olive culture.
• 🚘 Return to Athens in the evening and check into your hotel.
📍 Day 8: Athens – Your Last Night in the Capital
• 🛍️ Enjoy a leisurely morning: shop in Ermou Street, visit Syntagma Square, or relax in the National Gardens.
• 🌄 For sweeping views, take a funicular or hike up Mount Lycabettus.
• 🍷 Enjoy a farewell dinner at a rooftop restaurant overlooking the glowing Acropolis — a magical end to your Greek adventure.
📍 Day 9: Departure
• 🚖 Private transfer to Athens International Airport for your flight home.
• ✈️ Depart with a heart full of history, flavors, and sun-drenched memories.
Day 1: Arrival in Athens
• ✈️ Arrive at Athens International Airport (ATH).
• 🚖 Private transfer to your hotel and check-in.
• 🌆 Evening in Plaka: Stroll the cobbled streets of Athens’ oldest quarter. Admire neoclassical architecture, shop in artisan boutiques, and soak in the ambiance of traditional cafés.
• 🍽️ Dinner at a classic taverna with Acropolis views — try dishes like moussaka, grilled lamb, and saganaki.
Day 2: Ancient Athens Immersion
• 🏛️ Morning guided tour of the Acropolis — explore the Parthenon, Erechtheion, and Temple of Athena Nike.
• 🖼️ Continue to the Acropolis Museum, a modern architectural gem housing exquisite artifacts.
• 🏺 Walk through the Ancient Agora, once the heart of classical Athenian life.
• 🛍️ Stroll through Monastiraki Square, known for its flea market and lively ambiance.
• 🔎 Optional: Visit the National Archaeological Museum, home to one of the world’s greatest collections of ancient Greek art.
🏛️ Days 3–7: The Peloponnese – Culture, Coastline & Countryside
Day 3: Athens to Nafplio – Coastal Charm
• 🚗 Pick up a rental car or enjoy a scenic private transfer (approx. 2 hrs).
• 🏨 Check in at your boutique or luxury hotel in Nafplio, Greece’s first capital.
• 🌊 Afternoon: Stroll the Old Town, discover hidden alleyways, and sip coffee by the harbor.
• 🏰 Optional: Climb or drive to the Palamidi Fortress for panoramic views over the Argolic Gulf.
Day 4: Mycenae & Epidaurus – UNESCO Treasures
• 🏛️ Visit the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, famous for its perfect acoustics.
• 🔱 Travel back to the Bronze Age at Mycenae, the legendary home of Agamemnon. Explore the Lion Gate, royal tombs, and Cyclopean walls.
• 🌅 Return to Nafplio for a relaxing dinner by the sea.
Day 5: Seaside or Villages • 🏖️ Spend a leisure day at Karathona Beach or Tolo Beach with clear waters and family-friendly amenities.
• 🏘️ Optional: Drive to local villages like Argos, one of Europe’s oldest continually inhabited towns, or Kandia, a peaceful countryside retreat.
Day 6: Olympia or Mountain Adventure
• 🏟️ Option 1: Visit Ancient Olympia (~2.5 hrs) — birthplace of the Olympic Games. Explore the ancient stadium, Temple of Zeus, and the archaeological museum.
• 🏞️ Option 2: Venture inland to the Arcadian mountains. Explore Dimitsana or Stemnitsa for hiking, stone mansions, and Byzantine monasteries perched on cliffs.
Day 7: Wine & Olive Oil in Nemea
• 🍇 Drive to Nemea, Greece’s premier red wine region.
• 🥂 Enjoy vineyard tours, tasting Agiorgitiko varietals.
• 🫒 Visit a local olive oil estate, sample artisanal extra virgin oil, and learn about Greek olive culture.
• 🚘 Return to Athens in the evening and check into your hotel.
📍 Day 8: Athens – Your Last Night in the Capital
• 🛍️ Enjoy a leisurely morning: shop in Ermou Street, visit Syntagma Square, or relax in the National Gardens.
• 🌄 For sweeping views, take a funicular or hike up Mount Lycabettus.
• 🍷 Enjoy a farewell dinner at a rooftop restaurant overlooking the glowing Acropolis — a magical end to your Greek adventure.
📍 Day 9: Departure
• 🚖 Private transfer to Athens International Airport for your flight home.
• ✈️ Depart with a heart full of history, flavors, and sun-drenched memories.