Days 1–2: Athens – Cradle of Western Civilization
✈️ 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 3
Athens to Nafplio – Coastal Charm
Days 3–7: The Peloponnese – Culture, Coastline & Countryside
🚗 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
