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We will travel through the Canal of Corinth, which connects the Gulf of Corinth to the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. This canal cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth, effectively turning the Peloponnese
peninsula into an island. Our next stop is Mycenae, one of Greece’s most significant archaeological sites. We will visit the famous Palace, the Lions Gate, and the Tomb of King Agamemnon. Mycenae was the largest and most
important center of the Mycenaean civilization, which dominated mainland Greece, the Aegean islands, and the shores of Asia Minor during the late Bronze Age era (circa 1600-1100 BCE). Welcome to Nafplio! This city is considered one
of the most beautiful and romantic in Greece, and it was also the first capital of the country from 1823 to 1834. We will have lunch here and explore all that this charming town in the area of Argolis has to offer. “During our visit to a local winery, we will have
the opportunity to taste local and foreign wine varieties.” – This information is redundant because the previous sentence already explained that we will be visiting the Corinthian Wine Route and a local winery, which implies that we will have the opportunity to taste local wine varieties.
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You will visit one of the most important centers of Greek culture in Mycenae and also Corinth Canal
One of the most beautiful towns in the area of Argolis (in eastern Peloponnese) as well as one of the most romantic cities all over Greece, Nafplio was the first capital of the newly born Greek state between 1823 and 1834.
Walk next to the mythical river Asopos with old trees to cover up its edges, and feel the serenity of nature. Walking the winery vineyard and listen to the cultivation techniques.
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We’ll travel through the Canal of Corinth, which connects the Gulf of Corinth to the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. Our next stop is Mycenae, a significant archaeological site. Then we’ll visit Nafplio, a charming town in Argolis. We’ll have lunch here and explore the town. During our visit to a local winery, we’ll taste local wine varieties.
We will travel through the Canal of Corinth, which connects the Gulf of Corinth to the Saronic Gulf in the The Aegean Sea. This canal cuts through the narrow The Isthmus of Corinth effectively turned the Peloponnese
peninsula into an island. Our next stop is Mycenae, one of Greece’s most significant archaeological sites.
We will visit the famous Palace, the Lions Gate, and the Tomb of King Agamemnon. Mycenae was the largest and most
important center of the Mycenaean civilization, which dominated mainland Greece, the Aegean islands, and the shores of Asia Minor during the late Bronze Age era (circa 1600-1100 BCE).
Welcome to Nafplio! This city is considered one of the most beautiful and romantic in Greece, and it was also the first capital of the country from 1823 to 1834. Follow a dream trail to discover Nafplio’s precious gems starting from the medieval Old Town, the narrow cobblestone alleys, the neoclassical well-preserved mansions with the Bougainvillea trees adorning their yards and balconies, and the Turkish fountains.
We will have lunch here and explore all that this charming town in the area of Argolis has to offer.
The most photographed spot of Nafplio –and its point of reference as well– is Bourtzi, the Venetian small fortress standing on the rocky islet of Agioi Theodoroi.
After lunch in Nafplo we drive to the Corinth wine route. You will visit the winery. “During our visit to a local winery, we will have the opportunity to taste local and foreign wine varieties.” – This information is redundant because the previous sentence already explained that we will be visiting the Corinthian Wine Route and a local winery, which implies that we will have the opportunity to taste local wine varieties.
PRICE PER PERSON
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based on 2 persons: €255
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7 DAYS TREASURE OF GREECE
Athens, Mykonos, Santorini
Keep the unique moments in Greece forever in your mind!
Sailing Trip in Mykonos and explore Greek Mythology on Delos
Epic Caldera Trail Hike
Romantic Sailing Trip Sunset Tour in Santorini
Day 1. Athens – Welcome to the Capital of Greece
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Transfer
Accommodation
Day 2. Athens – Acropolis and Food Tour
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Accommodation
Tour
Breakfast
Day 3. Mykonos – Mykonos Free Day
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Accommodation
Transfer
Breakfast
Day 4. Mykonos – Explore Greek Mythology on Delos and Rhenia Beach
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Accommodation
Tour
Transfer
Breakfast – Meal
Day 5. Santorini – Crescent Cliffs
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Accommodation
Transfer
Breakfast
Day 6. Santorini – The Majesty of a Sunset Cruise in the Caldera
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Accommodation
Tour
Breakfast – Meal
Day 7. Santorini – An Enchanting End to Your Adventure
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Breakfast – Flight Back
Day 1. Athens – Welcome to the Capital of Greece
Athens is a dynamic city that offers a glimpse of the ancient world alongside the constant movement of contemporary life. Fifth-century marble pillars, 19th-century Neoclassical architecture, and modern galleries trace the heritage of Greece in the capital. Transferring to your accommodation in the afternoon, you may spend the rest of the day acclimating to the lively atmosphere. You may stroll the narrow cobblestone streets of Plaka, bright with florals and charming tavernas, introduce your palate to Mediterranean flavors on a self-guided culinary tour, and enjoy the historic comforts of Athens when you arrive.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Transfer
Accommodation
Day 2. Athens – Acropolis and Food Tour
The antiquity of Athens permeates every corner of the ancient city center. Today you will tour historic districts and the famous landmarks that reveal this antique charm. Walking from Syntagma Square you will pass the old Hellenic Parliament to neighborhoods in the shadows of the Acropolis. You will continue up the rocky outcrop to the ancient citadel, with sweeping views of the cityscape, surrounding hills, and the Saronic Gulf. Exploring the crumbling ruins of the Acropolis and the Parthenon, you will take a trip through time that reflects the rise and fall of Ancient Greece. Each food walking tour includes mouth-watering food tastings from the various specialty and food shops that we will pass along the way on a different “off-the-beaten-path” gastronomical route around central Athens. A tour you surely do not want to miss while you are in Athens.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Accommodation
Tour
Breakfast
Day 3. Mykonos – Mykonos Free Day
After breakfast you will transfer to the vibrant Greek island of Mykonos. The Cycladic island in the Aegean Sea boasts glamorous
resorts overlooking the azure waters, breathtaking beaches with golden sands, and a spirited nightlife with chic bars, trendy cafés, and colorful dance clubs. Today you will explore the treasures of Mykonos Town, weaving through the labyrinth streets to discover the island’s history and contemporary charms. In the evening you may join the festivities at dazzling restaurants on the main strip or visit a quiet village to tuck into traditional Mediterranean mezze.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Accommodation
Transfer
Breakfast
Day 4. Mykonos – Explore Greek Mythology on Delos and Rhenia Beach
This Cruise departs from Mykonos every day at 10:30 am Boat arrives on the island of Rhenia at aprox 11:15 am, where you will have time to swim sunbathe and enjoy the homemade Greek lunch. 2 pm departing for the famous Island of Delos to visit the archaeological site (12 € entrance). If you don’t want to see Delos your captain will also give you the opportunity to visit another beach near Delos and continue swimming while the rest of the group explores Apollo’s birthplace. 4 pm departure back to Mykonos.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Accommodation
Tour
Transfer
Breakfast – Meal
Day 5. Santorini – Crescent Cliffs
The new day arrives and brings with it the fabulous light bouncing off of the reflective water. After breakfast, you will have a private transfer to the marina where you will board a hydrofoil and cruise your way to Santorini. The most celebrated island curls in a crescent shape around the vibrant caldera. The cliffs are tall over the sapphire water as you disembark the boat. In the short distance, you can see the
rising peak of the volcano that has created and shaped Santorini’s gorgeous landscapes over time.
A semi-private transfer will greet you at the harbor and take you to the sensual seclusion of your hotel. The architecture is no less than picture-perfect: whitewashed walls with cobalt blue roofs that decorate the precipice; it’s almost like you have stepped into a painting. Your luxurious room gives you an open vista to the lush water below, the edges of the volcano’s rim, all the way to the horizon. Canaves, the view, and the soft trickle of water from the infinity pool add up to paradise.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Accommodation
Transfer
Breakfast
Day 6. Santorini – The Majesty of a Sunset Cruise in the Caldera
There is plenty to see and do on the island of Santorini, and you may catch the sunrise from your balcony as you look forward to your adventures. Tours around the island will introduce you to the cosmopolitan charms of Fira and the traditional pleasures of Oia. You will stumble upon a selection of delightful tavernas and browse brilliant boutiques as you discover the island more deeply. In the evening a catamaran cruise will whisk you across the sea to coves and lonely beaches where you may relish the spectacular sunset over Santorini.
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Accommodation
TourBreakfast – Meal
Day 6. Santorini – Caldera Trail & Sunset
Start your epic caldera trail hike with a convenient hotel pickup. Take a scenic ride with your tour guide to the old mule path that connects Santorini’s capital city of Fira to the coastal village of Oia. The path takes you past the village of Imerovigli, which features Cycladic-built homes and structures and the monastery of St. Nicholas–the
Firostefani. Then you’ll take a break in the square of Imerovigli with your group, to enjoy a delicious light lunch.
Continue your tour passing the iconic Prophet Elias chapel–an Orthodox chapel that sits atop a mountain and offers picturesque views of the surrounding villages and skyline. Continue your hike down the path that leads your way. Get your camera ready for Insta-worthy pictures of the views of Thirasia island afar as you approach Oia. Enjoy the 360-degree views of the nearby villages, seaside and more as you watch the spectacular sunset from the hilltop.
Day 7. Santorini – An Enchanting End to Your Adventure
Should you want to appreciate all that you can before you leave, you can enjoy an early stroll around the marbled lanes of Oia. You will create unforgettable memories and collect souvenirs from charming emporiums scattered across Santorini as you spend every second savoring adventure. You may also feel the soft Santorini sands between your toes or swim in the sapphire sea one last time before you gather your things and transfer to the airport for your connecting flight to Athens, then home.
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7 Days all inclusive private tours in Crete
7 Days all inclusive private tours in Crete
Heraklion, Chania, Rethymnon, Agios Nikolaos,
Crete stands a unique island, with different people, culture and experiences that will surely remain marked in your mind and soul when you will visit it. You visit 4 of famous towns of Crete. Heraklio, Chania, Rethymno and Agios Nikolaos. Crete is famous for local cuisine, unparalleled products, beautiful sites, its people, culture, history, which have made Crete stand out for centuries.
Crete, an “ark” of rare natural beauty, Mediterranean culture, and history. “Whoever touches this island feels a mysterious power, through their veins and into the soul,” writes Nikos Kazantzakis, the great Cretan writer, in his book “Reference to Greco”.
Crete is famous for products and its culture. In Crete, you will explore the Cretan cuisine, you will to learn about Mediterranean diet, enjoy local food, taste local wines and Cretan products. You will discover amazing sites and places. You will have the opportunity to learn about the ancient Minoan culture and the history of Crete. The trip involves visits to a winery, museums, archaeological site, cooking lesson, cheese-making lesson, tasting of olive oil and wine tasting. You will explore beautiful places, unique landscapes and live like a locals.
What are you expecting for; Follow us and live like a native of Crete !!!!
Visit graphic town Agios Nikolaos with beautiful Lake and port
Cooking Class, Wine Tasting,Walking Food Tour, Cheese making, Olive Oil tasting, Olive Oil and Museum
Visit Rethymnon it bears traces of the many different periods of its long history.
Visit Heraklio city and admire castle Koule with old port and archaeological Museum
Tasting real Cretan Food and products
Visit Spinalonga island
Day 1. Heraklion-Arrival
Meals included: Breakfast – Dinner
Overnight Heraklio
Day 2. Heraklio Knossos – Archeological Museum – City/Food Tour – Cooking Class
Meals included: Breakfast – Dinner
Overnight Heraklio
Day 3. Agios Nikolaos – Elounda-Spinaloga
Meals included: Breakfast – Dinner
Overnight Heraklio
Day 4. Rethymno City Tour – Geni Gave – Lunch/Cheese Making Class
Meals included: Breakfast -Lunch- Dinner
Overnight Heraklio
Day 5. Wine Tour and Olive Oil Tasting – Olive Oil and Tree Museum
Meals included: Breakfast – Dinner
Overnight Chania
Day 6. Chania City Free Day
Meals included: Breakfast – Dinner
Overnight Chania
Day 7 Chania – Departure
Meals included: Breakfast
Transportation to the airport for the flight back home. KALO TAXIDI!
Day 1. Heraklion-Arrival
Arrival and reception at Heraklion airport. Check in to your room, relax and explore your surroundings before dinner.
Meals included: Breakfast – Dinner
Overnight Heraklio
Day 2. Heraklio Knossos – Archeological Museum – City/Food Tour – Cooking Class
Today you will visit the Palace of Knossos. The Palace of Knossos is one monument you must see in Crete. Built 3500 years ago!
After we drive in Heraklio and you have the chance to admire Minoan culture at the archaeological Museum.
After the Museum we will start the walking food tour.
We walk on the streets of the city and tasting unique flavors that will elevate your palate to heaven!
In the evening we will do the cooking class. After the cooking class, you will sit down and enjoyed the meal you’ve learned to cook, accompanied by local wine.
Meals included: Breakfast – Dinner
Overnight Heraklio
Day 3. Agios Nikolaos – Elounda-Spinaloga
We will drive along the north coast of the island and get an amazing view of the Selinari gorge on the way to the Elounda.
Elounda’s harbor, known as the Gulf of Korfos, is a natural, beautiful lagoon which is bordered by rugged peninsulas, and with the island of Spinalonga.
Let’s head to fascinating Spinalonga Island or just “The Island” according to Viktoria’s Hislop book. For decades from 1913, it was a leper colony serving the whole of Greece. Its small inner network of run-down streets and houses, abandoned by Turkish occupants at the end of the previous century, became home to the so-called “living dead”.
After walking ta the Spinaloga we drive to Ag. Nikolaos.
Different to all other towns in Crete, Agios Nikolaos.
The town’s graphic and has beautiful Lake and port. Its unique features, start with the lake (“Voulismeni”), a folklore-inspiringly deep body of water which is connected to the sea by a narrow inlet.
Meals included: Breakfast – Dinner
Overnight Heraklio
Day 4. Rethymno City Tour – Geni Gave – Lunch/Cheese Making Class
Our first break is the city of Rethymnon, the capital city of the region. It bears traces of the many different periods of its long history.
A beautiful fine, sandy beach surrounds the city. During the Venetian occupation, the city was considered to be the commercial and cultural center of Crete. Byzantine churches stand alongside the Turkish minaret and characteristic stone Venetian buildings show the traditional character of the city.
You can visit the castle of Fortezza, built on the hilltop that overlooks the city, Lotzia which is an archaeological museum, the Rimondi Fountain, the remains of the Venetian fortifications and several residences characteristic to the Venetian architectural style. Walk the narrow streets with hundreds of small tourist shops.
After we drive in the maintenance of the Rethymno area we will have lunch in one of the famous taverns in Crete with real Cretan food. Here also you have the opportunity to learn about the cheese production process!
Meals included: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Overnight Heraklio
Day 5. Wine Tour and Olive Oil Tasting – Olive Oil and Tree Museum
Drive through the beautiful Cretan mainland scenery to the Kydonia Mountain. We will visit a traditional winery. They will sit in a beautiful olive grove and sample a fleet of local wines including Vidiano and Muscat of Spinas as well as some international wines such as Grenache Rouge, Syrah, and Mourvedre.
We will visit the Olive Tree Museum. They will see the oldest olive tree in the world, one of 14 classified as Monumental Olive Trees in Crete, aged an estimated 3,000 years.
We will drive to a different winery in Kissavos Mountain, where their Cretan wine tasting experience continues. They will taste a new fleet of wines consisting of local varieties including Vilana, Vidiano, and Assyrtiko, accompanied by food comprising local products. Then they will visit an olive oil factory owned by the same family, where they will learn about extra virgin olive oil production.
Meals included: Breakfast – Dinner
Overnight Chania
Day 6. Chania City Free Day
You have a free day to spend in Chania. Chania is a scenic city that combines the strong traditional color of living history with the virtues of a modern city. The traces of all cultures and nations that dominated the city in the past are more than obvious as the city is a living museum where architectural styles and cultural attitudes have been harmonically blended.
Visit the Chania town market dating from the 1900’s – it is a cross-shaped gallery that houses over 65 food stores, presenting fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy products, bread, legumes and anything else you may like, such as cafés, restaurants, and shopping, to the old town of Chania.
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight Ferry
Day 7 Chania – Departure
Breakfast
THANK YOU FOR COMING Have a nice flight back home! KALO TAXIDI!
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Join us to commemorate Anzac Day in Greece and learn more about the 6th Australian Division’s involvement in the Allied withdrawal from Greece and the Battle for Crete. Visit significant battle sites and learn about the German attacks against the Greeks. Explore Athens’s informative War Museum and attend the Anzac Dawn service. See the WW1 Battleship the Averoff. Explore Athens’s informative War Museum and attend the ANZAC Dawn service. Discover Athens and walk through a mix of flavors, cultures, and contrasts, and take the opportunity to admire the Parthenon and the Acropolis Museum.
In the Peloponnese, you will have the opportunity to admire the splendor of ancient Greece. Discover Ancient Olympia, the place where the Olympic Games were born, tour the “Mycenae” of Homer and mythical Atreides, visit Epidavros with its famous ancient theater, which is also the world’s finest open theater, and the Asclepieion – Unesco World Heritage Site. You will have the chance to sample the wines of the most diverse vineyard and discover its wealth while exchanging views and having fun, all from the authentic vineyards of the Peloponnese. We visited Kalamata one of the last evacuation beaches of ANZAC troops.
The Battle of Crete Unternehmen Merkur, “Operation Mercury” was fought during the Second World War on the Greek island of Crete. It began on the morning of 20th May 1941, when Nazi Germany began an airborne invasion of Crete. Greek forces and other Allied forces, along with Cretan civilians, defended the island, which remains the most dramatic battle ever fought by ANZAC forces. Over 12 brutal days in May 1941 the Allies opposed a massive German airborne assault on the Mediterranean island of Crete. They almost succeeded.
Crete enchants each visitor. It captivates and captures the senses with its impressive and majestic landscape, but also with its spirit, history, and people. You will visit the most important sights of Greece – such as the Minoan Crete palace, Knossos. You will have the chance to admire the most famous monastery, the historic Arkadi Monastery, and magnificent churches of the 15th century and we visit the Army Museum of Rethymnon. Discover the secrets of the Cretan diet – Cretan cuisine is considered to be the best example of the Mediterranean diet, internationally accepted as the most healthy and complete diet plan.
The ambiance of Greece is legendary, with its food, its music, and the simple quality of its lifestyle. With a history dating back thousands of years, it is one of the most fascinating and inspiring travel experiences that you will ever have. The less well-known is the story of the ANZAC Corps created to fight in Greece during World War II. Relaxed, friendly, and enjoyable is the theme of this tour.
Follow Porto Planet on a journey of tastes and delights of culture, food, wine, and history!
You will visit the ancient theater of Epidaurus which, of all the ancient theaters, is the most beautiful and best preserved and renowned for its rare acoustics, and the Asklepieion – a Unesco World Cultural Heritage Monument and you will tour the “Mycenae” of Homer and mythical Atreides.
You will visit Olympia, which was the most glorious sanctuary of ancient Greece dedicated to Zeus and was the venue for the ancient Olympic Games
Day 1. ATHENS – ARRIVAL
Accommodation-Athens (Dinner)
DAY 2. ATHENS – ATHENS CITY TOUR & ACROPOLIS MUSEUM
Accommodation – Athens (Breakfast / Dinner)
DAY 3. ATHENS – GUIDE and WALKING FOOD TOUR-ATHENS
Accommodation at Athens (Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 4. CORINTH-CORINTH CANAL-ANCIENT CORINTH-CORINTH WINE ROAD-NAFPLION:
Accommodation Nafplion. (Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 5. NAFPLION-MYCENAE-ARGOLIDA WINE ROAD-EPIDAUROS- WALKING FOOD TOUR –NAFPLIO
Accommodation Nafplion (Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 6. NAFPLION-KALAMATA-OLYMPIA
Accommodation Olympia (Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 7. OLYMPIA-ATHENS
Accommodation-Athens (Breakfast / Dinner)
DAY 8. ATHENS-ANZAC DAY-FERRY
Accommodation on Board (Breakfast / Dinner)
DAY 9. CHANIA-MALEME AREA-SOUDA BAY-CHANIA
Accommodation at Chania (Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 10. CHANIA-SFAKIA-PREVELI MONASTERY-RETHYMNON
Accommodation – Rethymnon (Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 11. RETHYMNON-ARMY MUSEUM
Accommodation Rethymnon (Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 12. RETHYMNON -BATTLEFIELD AT HERAKLION- GUIDED AND FOOD TOUR-HERAKLION
Accommodation Heraklion (Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 13. HERAKLION-KNOSSOS PALACE- FERRY
Accommodation on Board (Breakfast / Dinner)
DAY 14. ATHENS- WAR MUSEUM-AVEROFF BATTLESHIP
Accommodation Athens (Breakfast / Dinner)
DAY 15. ATHENS-FLIGHT BACK HOME
Transportation to the airport for the flight back home (Breakfast)
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Day 1. ATHENS – ARRIVAL
Arrival. Reception at the airport. Transportation and check into our hotel. You will have the rest of the day to relax or take a stroll along the streets of Athens to enjoy the flavor of the city.
Accommodation-Athens (Dinner)
DAY 2. ATHENS – ATHENS CITY TOUR & ACROPOLIS MUSEUM
From the Acropolis to Omonia Square and with a half-day sightseeing and Acropolis museum tour, you’ll see all the famous sites of ancient and modern Athens. The Athens half-day tour departs for a photo stop at Panathinaiko Stadium where the first Olympic Games took place in 1896. It is the only stadium built out of white marble. Proceed and pass by Zappeion and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. You will then pass the Athens Trilogy which includes the University of Athens, the Academy of Athens, and the National Library. Continue passing by the National Garden, Hadrian’s Arc, St. Paul’s Church, Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Schliemann’s House (Numismatic Museum), Catholic Cathedral, Old Parliament, Constitution Square, Russian Orthodox Church, and finally Acropolis. Visit Propylaea, the temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, and Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens. Continue the expert-guided Athens sightseeing and museum tour with a pleasant short walk, passing by Herodion and Dionysos Theater, to visit the Acropolis Museum.
Accommodation – Athens (Breakfast / Dinner)
DAY 3. ATHENS-GUIDE and WALKING FOOD TOUR-ATHENS
Begin your walking culinary tour with traditional sweets and finger food like the koulouri (a circular bread encrusted with sesame seeds) and the famous
Head to the Athens Agora and see the amazing range of spices, cheeses, olives, meat, fish, and fruit on offer. Here, find a plethora of traditional tavernas. After you visit the market, enjoy a brief break for a cup of traditional Greek coffee in one of the oldest coffee shops in Greece.
Next, visit a folklore art shop and the beautiful Kotzia Square, situated just outside the ancient Archarnian Gate of Classical Athens. Stop at one of the oldest and best souvlaki houses in Greece for a taste of real souvlaki.
End the tour by admiring the astonishing Acropolis in one of the most authentic restaurants in the city.
Accommodation at Athens (Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 4. CORINTH-CORINTH CANAL-ANCIENT CORINTH-CORINTH WINE ROAD-NAFPLION:
We will visit the Canal of Corinth. On 25 April, the Germans staged an airborne operation to seize the bridges over the Corinth Canal with the double aim of cutting off the British line of retreat and securing their way across the Isthmus. The 1st SS Motorised Infantry Regiment (LSSAH), crossed over to the Peloponnese at Patras to gain access to the isthmus from the west. Australians in 1942 were preparing to evacuate to Crete in the face of German rapid advancement.
After we will visit ancient Corinth. Ancient Corinth was an important city-state of the ancient Peloponnese and was considered the richest city in the ancient world.
We will visit the Corinthian Wine Route The Corinthian Wine Roads cover most of the wine-growing zone of the PDO Nemea wines, which is the largest in Greece, both in the area of vineyards and in production (2nd on a geographic area).
We will visit a winery and taste local and foreign varieties. The vineyard of Nemea is the kingdom of Agiorgitiko, but it is also planted elsewhere in the Peloponnese, Greece, and … in the world. Nemea, with the homonymous PDO Nemea wine, is the largest wine red wine designation zone in Greece. After the wine tours, we will head to Nafplion the first capital of Greece.
Accommodation Nafplion. (Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 5. NAFPLION-MYCENAE-ARGOLIDA WINE ROAD-EPIDAUROS- WALKING FOOD TOUR -NAFPLION
We will visit Mycenae, one of the largest centers of Greek civilization, forming a strong military fortress that dominated most of southern Greece. The period of Greek history between 1600 BC and around 1100 BC is called “Mycenaean,” referring to Mycenae. You will admire it(most of the gold and are characterized by their marvelous art), the treasure of
Then we will take the Argolida wine road and visit the local winery.
After the wine tasting and tour, we will visit Epidaurus and the Asklepieion. The theater of Epidaurus is considered the finest ancient Greek theater in terms of acoustics and aesthetics. With a maximum capacity of 13,000 – 14,000 spectators, the theater hosted the musicians, song, and drama struggles included in the worship of Asklepios. The Asclepieion of Epidaurus became the most famous of all
Accommodation Nafplion (Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 6. NAFPLION-KALAMATA-OLYMPIA
After breakfast, we travel to Olympia with a deviation to Kalamata. Driving from Argos to Kalamata from where most Allied units had already begun to evacuate, they reached the south coast on 29 April, where they were joined by SS troops arriving from Pyrgos. The fighting on the Peloponnese consisted of small-scale engagements with isolated groups of British troops who had been unable to reach the evacuation point. The Germans captured around 8,000 Commonwealth (including 2,000 Cypriot and Palestinian) and Yugoslav troops in Kalamata who had not been evacuated while liberating many Italian prisoners from POW camps. Arriving, Olympia.
Accommodation Olympia (Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 7. OLYMPIA-ATHENS
We will admire the archaeological site of Olympia as the cradle of the Olympic Games. Olympia was the most glorious sanctuary of ancient Greece, dedicated to Zeus. It was the venue for the Olympic Games that took place during the Olympic Games, the most important celebration of Greeks during most of antiquity and is one of the UNESCO cultural monuments.
We will take the way back to Athens. After we arrive in Athens and the necessary rest, you will have the opportunity to admire through a gastronomic excursion the incredible flavors and perfumes from the capital of Greece.
Accommodation-Athens (Breakfast / Dinner)
DAY 8. ATHENS-ANZAC DAY-FERRY
ANZAC Day is a very special day on the 75th Anniversary of the battles that were taking place near Athens as the Australians were gathering to evacuate to Crete. This will be, we believe the 5th actual Dawn Service as many ANZAC Day Services in the past have been at 1100. An early wake-up call before coffee and tea in our hotel lobby then off to the Service. On arrival, you will be ushered into an area towards the front of the Service area. After the Service, there will be time at the Cemetery to inspect the area before our coach arrives to take us into Athens for our special breakfast. In the afternoon we have dinner and we board the ferry for our overnight trip to Crete.
Accommodation on Board (Breakfast / Dinner)
DAY 9. CHANIA-MALEME AREA-SOUDA BAY-CHANIA
Early arrival in Chania, early breakfast before we meet our guide for our tour of the Chania/Maleme Area. In the early afternoon, we tour Souda Bay War Cemetery before settling into our hotel in Chania.
Accommodation at Chania (Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 10. CHANIA-SFAKIA-PREVELI MONASTERY-RETHYMNON
Today we head across the island where we will traverse the evacuation route and visit the evacuation beach at Sfakia. We then proceed east along the coast past small villages until we arrive at Preveli Monastery where many of our men were given shelter before evacuation via submarine.
Accommodation – Rethymnon (Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 11. RETHYMNON-ARMY MUSEUM:
Breakfast in our hotel, before being able to use this extra day here on Crete to look more closely at the battlefield of Rethymnon. A visit to the Army Museum before a free afternoon in Rethymnon to complete some shopping in this quaint old pirate town.
Accommodation Rethymnon (Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 12. RETHYMNON -BATTLEFIELD AT HERAKLION- GUIDED AND FOOD TOUR-HERAKLION
We enjoyed breakfast at your hotel before we set out to visit the battlefield at Heraklion.
Walking the streets of the city and experiencing unique flavors that will elevate your palate to heaven!
Heraklion has a unique foodie culture and an irreverent charm. Walking food tour allows you to experience local epicurean vibes by tasting delicious food, combined with fascinating culture, history, and ancient architecture.
This food and cultural walking tour is suitable for all ages – it is an easy 1.5-mile walk, so you can enjoy a stroll through the heart of Heraklion city while learning about the unique history and culture of this historical town.
By joining this walk you will sample the fantastic array of multicultural dining that Crete has to offer. We will take you to several unique ouzo and raki places, plus pastry, cheese, and coffee shops so you can try a variety of delicious foods while learning about their cultural background. Immerse yourself in the daily life of the locals of Heraklion, and you will enjoy the most authentic local cuisine
Accommodation Heraklion (Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 13. HERAKLION-KNOSSOS PALACE- FERRY
Early arrival in Heraklion battlefield and visit the Palace of Knossos – the center of Minoan civilization also visit Archanes, where the kidnapping of General Kraipe took place
In the afternoon we take dinner before boarding the ferry for our overnight cruise back to Athens.
Accommodation on Board (Breakfast / Dinner)
DAY 14. ATHENS- WAR MUSEUM-AVEROFF BATTLESHIP
This morning you visit the War Museum and the Averoff Battleship. Return to the hotel and the remainder of the day is free to relax go souvenir shopping or continue your sightseeing.
Accommodation Athens (Breakfast / Dinner)
DAY 15. ATHENS-FLIGHT BACK HOME
Sadly your ANZAC Day Greece Tour ends and transportation to the airport for the flight back home. You may wish to extend your travels. (Breakfast)
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12 Days Semi Private Classical Greece and Wine Tour
of tastes and delights of culture and history
DAY 1 ATHENS
Arrival Athens airport
(Dinner)
Accommodation – Athens
DAY 2 ATHENS – ATHENS CITY TOUR & ACROPOLIS MUSEUM
(Breakfast – Dinner)
Accommodation – Athens
DAY 3 ATHENS – EPIDAUROS – MYCEANE – OLYMPIA
(Breakfast – Dinner)
Accommodation – Olympia
DAY 4 OLYMPIA – DELPHI
(Breakfast – Dinner)
Accommodation Delphi
DAY 5 DELPHI – KALAMBAKA
(Breakfast-Dinner)
Accommodation – Kalambaka
DAY 6 KALAMBAKA – METEORA – THERMOPYLAE – ATHENS
(Breakfast-Dinner)
Accommodation – Athens
DAY 7 ATHENS – ANCIENT CORINTH – WINERY – NAFPLIO
(Breakfast)
Accommodation – Nafplio
DAY 8 NAFPLIO – MYSTRAS – WINERY
(Breakfast)
Accommodation – Nafplio
DAY 9 NAFPLIO – KAPSA CAVE – WINERY – ATHENS
(Breakfast-Dinner)
Accommodation-Athens
DAY 10 ATHENS WALKING FOOD TOUR
(Breakfast-Dinner)
Accommondation-Athens
DAY 11 ATHENS – CAPE SOUNIO TOUR
Accommodation-Athens
DAY 12 ATHENS-FLIGHT BACK HOME
(Breakfast)
Thank you for coming. Have a nice flight back home! KALO TAXIDI
DAY 1 ATHENS – ARRIVAL
Arrival and reception at the airport, transportation and check into hotel. Lunch and dinner depends on your arrival time
(Dinner)
Accommodation – Athens
DAY 2 ATHENS – ATHENS CITY TOUR & ACROPOLIS MUSEUM
From the Acropolis to Omonia Square and with a half-day sightseeing and Acropolis museum tour, you’ll see all the famous sites of ancient and modern Athens. The Athens half-day tour departs for a photo stop at Panathinaiko Stadium where the first Olympic Games took place in 1896. It is the only stadium built out of white marble. Proceed and pass by Zappeion and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. You will then pass the Athens Trilogy which includes the University of Athens, the Academy of Athens, and the National Library. Continue passing by the National Garden, Hadrian’s Arc, St. Paul’s Church, Parliament, Tomb of the unknown soldier, Schliemann’s House (Numismatic Museum), Catholic Cathedral, Old Parliament, Constitution Square ,Russian Orthodox Church, and finally Acropolis. Visit Propylaea, the temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon and Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens. Continue the expert-guided Athens sightseeing and museum tour with a pleasant short walk, passing by Herodion and Dionysos Theater, in order to visit the Acropolis museum.
(Breakfast-Dinner)
Accommodation – Athens
DAY 3 ATHENS – EPIDAUROS – MYCENAE – OLYMPIA
Depart from Athens for the Corinth Canal (short stop) then drive to Epidaurus and visit the Ancient Theatre, world famous for its outstanding acoustics. Proceed to Nauplia (shortstop) and through the plain of Argos, arriving at Mycenae. Visit the archaeological site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. In the afternoon (after an optional stop for souvenirs) depart for Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games.
(Breakfast-Dinner)
Accommodation – Olympia
DAY 4 OLYMPIA – DELPHI
Visit the archaeological site with the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the altar of the Olympic flame, the Stadium and the archaeological museum. Depart via Patras (shortstop) to Rion, cross the Corinthian bay by the bridge to Antirion. Pass by the city of Nafpaktos and from there on, along the coastal road to Delphi, known in ancient times as the navel of the world. In the afternoon visit the picturesque mountain village of Arachova.
(Breakfast-Dinner)
Accommodation – Delphi
DAY 5 DELPHI – KALAMBAKA
Visit the archaeological site and the Museum of Delphi. Delphi, is an ancient Greek city in which the most important oracle of the ancient Greek world operated. Depart for Kalambaka via central Greece (short stop by Lamia). Overnight stay in Kalambaka, a small town built at the foot of the majestic grey rocks and crowned by the Meteora Monasteries.
(Breakfast-Dinner)
Accommodation – Kalambaka
DAY 6 KALAMBAKA – METEORA – THERMOPYLAE – ATHENS
Leave in the morning for nearby Meteora to visit the Byzantine monasteries. Return to Athens, passing the heroic monument of Leonidas of Sparta at Thermopylae. The Battle of Thermopylae is one of the most important battles in Greek and world history.
(Breakfast-Dinner)
Accommodation – Athens
DAY 7 ATHENS – ANCIENT CORINTH – WINERY – NAFPLIO
Depart from Athens for the Ancient Corinth. The Ancient Corinth was one of the largest and most important cities of Greece, with a population of 90,000 in 400 BC. Visit the archaeological site of ancient Corinth, an important trading city in Greek and Roman times that stood at the meeting point of southern and northern Greece. Explore the ruined temples, bathhouse, forum and theater, and see the bema — a stone platform where it’s believed St Paul once stood in front of gathered judges. We will drive the Corinthian wine route which covers most of the wine growing zone of the PDO Nemea wines. This is the largest in Greece, both in the area of vineyards and in production (2nd on a geographic area). We will visit a winery and taste local and foreign varieties. The vineyard of Nemea is the kingdom of Agiorgitiko, but it is also planted elsewhere in the Peloponnese, Greece and … in the world. Nemea, with the homonymous PDO Nemea wine, is the largest red wine designation zone in Greece. After the wine tour we will head to Nafplion in the first capital of Greece.
(Breakfast)
Accommodation – Nafplion
DAY 8 NAFPLIO – MYSTRAS – WINERY
After breakfast, we depart from Nafplio to Mystras. You will visit the ‘dead state’ of Mystra which was the capital of the Byzantine Despotate of Mystras. The mountaintop city of Mystras is a UNESCO World Heritage site and among the most impressive Byzantine ruins in Greece. You can view a Byzantine church and fortress as well as do a lot of hiking around the area. Afterwards, we will head off on the road of Laconia wine and visit a winery where we will taste do some wine tasting before heading back to Nafplio and the afternoon is free.
(Breakfast)
Accommodation – Nafplio
DAY 9 NAFPLIO – KAPSA CAVE – WINERY – ATHENS
Arrive in Arcadia and visit the Kapsia Cave which is 15 km away from Tripoli and 1.5 km from the village of Kapsia. Experts rank it in the list of the 10 most valuable caves in the Greek territory. It is located on the periphery of the closed geological basin of the Mantinea Plateau and is connected to the complex system of natural sinks that characterize the aquifer. Among the findings of the cave are human bones and earthenware utensils. One of the places in the cave of Kapsia is named ‘Hall of the Wonders’ where explosive colors of red, yellow and blue create a work of art of incomparable beauty made of nature itself.
We will taste the wine of Arcadia and will visit two wineries.
Arcadia has a lot to tell about wine and it is no accident that the god Dionysus and his faithful follower Panas, according to mythology, lived in Mainalo. There, among the mountains of Parnonas and Mainalos are hidden the vineyards of the strong PDO zone of Mantineia. Approximately 5,500 acres are cultivated with one of the most important white Greek varieties, Moschofilero. Finally, we return back to Athens and the afternoon is free.
(Breakfast-Dinner)
Accommodation – Athens
DAY 10 ATHENS WALKING FOOD TOUR
Each food walking tour includes mouth watering food tastings from the various specialty and food shops that we will pass along the way on a different “off-the-beaten-path” gastronomical route around central Athens. A tour you surely do not want to miss while you are in Athens.
Join us to embark on a gastronomical journey through some of the original and historical neighborhoods of Athens. We meet at the Korai street where the tour begins. An array of colors sights and sounds engulf the visitor and, at once, activate the senses.
Along the way you will see fruit and spice stalls, colorful and enticing delicatessens, aromatic and tempting bakeries and sweet shops and of course the famous food market of Athens. We will expertly guide and explain things to you en route and provide valuable insight not only about the unique and intricate culinary heritage of the Greeks but also of the cuisine we have all come to know as Mediterranean.
(Breakfast – Dinner)
Accommodation – Athens
DAY 11 ATHENS – CAPE SOUNIO TOUR
Escape & experience beautiful blue Greek beaches and the impressive Temple of Poseidon on a fantastic private day trip experience!
(Breakfast – Dinner)
Accommodation – Athens
DAY 12 ATHENS-FLIGHT BACK HOME
Transportation to the airport for the flight back home.
(Breakfast)
Thank you for coming. Have a nice flight back home! KALO TAXIDI!
Our specialist tours allow us to share every aspect of Greece with you, so you can enjoy unique experiences.
For any interest you have, be it culture, wine, cuisine, history, or something more specialized, Porto Planet has the perfect tour for you.
We specialise in helping you plan your custom itinerary to suit your interests, whether they be personal or professional
We frequently review our selection of hotels, accommodation, resorts, tour operators, vineyards, businesses and restaurants to ensure that everything we recommend offers you, the customer, a superior experience.
Your ideas and feedback will help us design your perfect trip.