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Old street in the Plaka district, Athens

Athens & the Peloponnese

11 days from £4,700pp
Old street in the Plaka district, Athens
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Tour highlights

  • Soak up the history of ancient Athens and the winding lanes of Plaka on a private tour.

  • Visit a local olive oil producer and learn about the importance of olive oil to the Greeks.

  • Sail along the coast of the Peloponnese on a private boat.

  • Stay on the island of Hydra where all transportation is carried out by mule.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international flights
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

With international flights from a choice of airports including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Athens. On arrival in Athens, you’ll be met by your private driver and transferred to your hotel. After some time to settle in you’ll set off on a privately guided panoramic tour of the capital to get your bearings and see some of the city’s highlights.

    • Acropolis, Athens
      Acropolis, Athens
    • Erechtheum, Athens
      Erechtheum, Athens
    • Stoa of Attalos, Ancient Agora
      Stoa of Attalos, Ancient Agora

  • Meet your guide in the hotel this morning for a private tour of the Acropolis, including the Parthenon, and the Plaka area of Athens.

    • Acropolis, Athens
      Acropolis, Athens
    • Changing of the guards, Athens
      Changing of the guards, Athens
    • Views over Monastiraki Square, Athens
      Views over Monastiraki Square, Athens

  • You’ll leave Athens with your private driver this morning and travel to the Peloponnese. Cross the Corinth Canal before arriving in Epidavros where you’ll have a private tour of this archaeological site, including the acoustically perfect theatre. You’ll finish the tour at a local olive oil producer where you’ll tour the facilities and sample the oil it produces before journeying to Nafplio.

    • Bourtzi Fortress, Nafplio
      Bourtzi Fortress, Nafplio
    • Local house, Nafplio
      Local house, Nafplio
    • Bourtzi Fortress, Nafplio
      Bourtzi Fortress, Nafplio

  • Learn about the history of Nafplio today and gain a better understanding of the historical heart of the town on a privately guided walking tour.

    • Local houses, Nafplio
      Local houses, Nafplio
    • Nafplio, Greece
      Nafplio, Greece
    • Nafplio, Greece
      Nafplio, Greece

  • Experience the coast of the Peloponnese from the water today on a private sailboat cruise. There’ll be time to swim, snorkel and relax on deck. The afternoon is free to explore more of Nafplio.

  • Your driver will meet you at the hotel this morning for a transfer to the ferry dock in Metochi from where you’ll sail across to the island of Hydra. You’ll have the afternoon to explore the shops and restaurants of the port area and see the little mules which transport all the goods on the island.

    • Local mules, Hydra
      Local mules, Hydra
    • Hydra, Greece
      Hydra, Greece
    • Local fishing boats, Hydra
      Local fishing boats, Hydra

  • See the less-visited area of Hydra today on a hike to the Monastery of Agia Matrona with your private guide. These rustic trails offer a quiet escape, and the views of the sea and town are remarkable.

    • Views from the hiking trail, Hydra
      Views from the hiking trail, Hydra
    • Local house, Hydra
      Local house, Hydra
    • Local mule, Hydra
      Local mule, Hydra

  • You’ll return to Athens today by ferry for a final night in the city before departing. You’ll have a private transfer from the port to your hotel, and later spend your last evening learning how to prepare traditional Greek dishes with a cooking class and dinner at a local family home.

    • Tower of the Winds, Athens
      Tower of the Winds, Athens
    • Theatre of Dionysus, Athens
      Theatre of Dionysus, Athens
    • Plaka, Athens
      Plaka, Athens

  • You’ll have a private transfer to the airport this morning for your flight home. Your return flight will arrive the same day.

    • Views over Athens, Greece
      Views over Athens, Greece
    • Parthenon, Athens
      Parthenon, Athens
    • Monastiraki, Athens
      Monastiraki, Athens

Accommodation options

While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodation, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

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When to go

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Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Athens
 
Nafplio
 
Hydra
 

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