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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
Itinerary idea
With international flights from a choice of airports including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Athens. On arrival in Athens, you鈥檒l be met by your private driver and transferred to your hotel. After some time to settle in you鈥檒l set off on a privately guided panoramic tour of the capital to get your bearings and see some of the city鈥檚 highlights.
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Meet your guide in the hotel this morning for a private tour of the Acropolis, including the Parthenon, and the Plaka area of Athens.
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You鈥檒l leave Athens with your private driver this morning and travel to the Peloponnese. Cross the Corinth Canal before arriving in Epidavros where you鈥檒l have a private tour of this archaeological site, including the acoustically perfect theatre. You鈥檒l finish the tour at a local olive oil producer where you鈥檒l tour the facilities and sample the oil it produces before journeying to Nafplio.
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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.
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Experience the coast of the Peloponnese from the water today on a private sailboat cruise. There鈥檒l be time to swim, snorkel and relax on deck. The afternoon is free to explore more of Nafplio.
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Your driver will meet you at the hotel this morning for a transfer to the ferry dock in Metochi from where you鈥檒l sail across to the island of Hydra. You鈥檒l 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.
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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.
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You鈥檒l return to Athens today by ferry for a final night in the city before departing. You鈥檒l 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.
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You鈥檒l have a private transfer to the airport this morning for your flight home. Your return flight will arrive the same day.
Accommodation
- Athens
- Nafplio
- Hydra
- Athens
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When to go
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