Greek Mythology Odyssey

Upon arrival in Athens, you have a  transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is at your own leisure. 

Explore the most outstanding Athens attractions, including Constitution Square, the House of Parliament, the National Library, the Presidential Palace, the Panathenaic Stadium, the Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian's Arch. Visit Acropolis and its museum and the Parthenon - one of the world's greatest cultural monuments that are regarded an enduring symbol of Ancient Greece, Athenian democracy and western civilization.
After the tour, you are transferred back to your hotel.

After breakfast in the hotel, meet your guide and start this day with a trip to Sounion to visit the Temple of Poseidon together with your private guide and driver. Visit the magical cape full of legends about King Menelaus who stopped briefly at Sounio on his way back from Troy, or about the unfortunate King Aegeus who drowned himself on that spot and the Aegean Sea got named after him, or about the people who built a temple using local marble to honor the god of the sea and safeguard the profits from the neighboring Lavrio mines.  

After breakfast, your private driver takes you to the Port to the famous island of Greek Cyclades, Mykonos.

Upon arrival at Mykonos, you have a transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free. 

Following breakfast in your hotel, meet your private guide and embark on a fascinating tour to the archaeological site of Delos. 

After a short boat ride, you arrive in the birthplace of Artemis and Apollo. The island's vast expanse of ancient ruins marks the existence of what was once one of the most important spiritual, economic and commercial centers of its time. During the tour you visit the marble remains of the Temple of Apollo, the sanctuary of Artemis, walk the celebrated Avenue of Lions and stand at the center of the dramatic amphitheater. Continue to the archaeological museum which houses a collection of Archaic, Hellenistic, Roman and Classical sculptures and mosaics. Beautifully painted pottery and small bronze items that were used in everyday life are also on display. 

Once the tour is finished you are taken back to the hotel.

*Note: The site of Delos is explored on foot, please wear low heeled comfortable shoes, and bring water and a hat.

Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and depart from Mykonos. Your private driver transfers you to Mykonos Seaport for a ferry trip to Crete Island. 

Upon arrival to Crete, you have a  transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is at your own leisure. 

Following breakfast in your hotel, meet your private guide and driver for a 5.5-hour tour.

Together your unveil the history of Minoan civilization and capital of Minoan Crete, you visit and The Palace of Knossos, which is the most important archeological site on the island.

Continue to the Heraklion Archeological Museum, the best in the world regarding the Minoan art as it contains the most notable and complete collection of artifacts of the Minoan civilization of Crete, like the Bull's head Rython, the snake goddess and the disc of Phaistos. The museum displays idols made of terra cotta, marble and alabaster, collections of gold, jewelry, ivory, figurines, sarcophagi and frescoes will give you an insight into this artistic-minded civilization and complement your visit to Knossos.

After the tour, you are taken back to the hotel.

Following breakfast in your hotel, you have a day at leisure. You may continue an exploration of the city on your own or join one of our optional tours. 

Following breakfast at your hotel, you check out and meet your private driver, who transfers you to the airport for your flight to Thessaloniki.

Upon arrival you are taken to the hotel for check-in.

Later today you meet your private guide and start a 3-hour walking city tour to discover the most important sites of the city. 

Together you see a Roman forum (Agora), monumental constructions with a unique character such as the Rotunda, an arch immortalizing military triumphs, palace ruins, medieval towers, modest Byzantine churches hiding rare treasures, and streets, legendary squares, points and corners associated with major historical events.

After the tour you return to the hotel and have the rest of the day at your own leisure.

Take a step back in time and explore the culture and history surrounding Mount Olympus. Explore the ancient sanctuary of Dion, which was once a center of worship of the gods of Olympus, before visiting the medieval Castle of Platamon. Soak in the exceptional view from Platamon Castle that overlooks the Thermaikos Gulf. Continuing the Olympus day trip you’ll have the opportunity to observe the captivating bathtub of Zeus, hidden within the gorge of Enipeas. Finishing off a day of exploring the mythical home of the Greek gods, we will drive you back to Thessaloniki.

After the tour, you return to the hotel and have the rest of the day at leisure.

This is the final day of your amazing Greek Mythology tour! After breakfast you check out from your hotel and your private driver takes you to the airport for your flight back home. 

We hope you've enjoyed exploring Greece and return home with lifelong memories and unforgettable impressions. We wish you a safe flight and hope to work on your future trips!