27 Day Circle Tour Greece at UNESCO's Sites & Greek Islands of Corfu, Mykonos, Delos, Santorini

Welcome to Greece! Upon your arrival at Athens Airport, you'll be met and assisted by our representative. Transfer to your hotel in Athens where you can relax and freshen up. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore the city or rest. Overnight in Athens.

After breakfast, meet your private driver at your hotel for a 4-hour guided tour of Athens. Visit the Ancient Agora, the Roman Agora, and Hadrian's Library. Enjoy a panoramic city tour that includes the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Arch of Hadrian, Syntagma Square, the Panathenaic Stadium, and the Greek Parliament. End your day with a visit to the Monument of Philopappos Hill and Mount Lycabettus. Overnight in Athens.

Start your day with a visit to the iconic Acropolis, where you'll admire the Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, and Erechtheion. Continue to the new Museum of Acropolis, where you'll see artifacts and sculptures from the Acropolis buildings and early Christian Athens. The museum is built over an archaeological site, allowing you to see the excavations beneath through a transparent glass floor. Overnight in Athens.

Today, visit the National Archaeological Museum, one of the most important museums in Greece. Later, follow the Mediterranean coastline known as the 'Athenian Riviera' to Cape Sounio. Here, visit the Temple of God Poseidon and enjoy the breathtaking sunset over the Aegean Sea. Overnight in Athens.

Leave Athens and stop at the Canal of Corinth and Ancient Corinth. Walk the Biblical path of Apostle Paul and see the ruins of the Temple of Apollo. Take the Cog Railway through Vourakis Canyon to reach Kalavryta and the Cave of Lakes. Drive to Nafplio for an overnight stay.

After breakfast, visit the ancient city of Mycenae, see the Grave Circle A, Lion's Gate, Royal Tombs, and Cyclopean Walls. Visit Tiryns, a UNESCO Site, and see the archaeological site. Then drive to Epidaurus, another UNESCO Site, and visit the Sanctuary of Asclepios, the Great Ancient Theatre, and the Epidaurus Museum. End the day with a visit to Nemea's cooperative winery for wine tasting. Overnight in Nafplio.

Explore Nafplio today. Visit Palamadi Castle, stop at Karoni's Distillery Museum, and see Akronafplia Castle. Walk around the old town of Nafplio, visit Syntagma Square, and the Archaeological Museum. After exploring Nafplio, drive to Sparta for an overnight stay.

Start your day with a tour of Sparta's archaeological sites, including the Acropolis, Temple of Athena, and Ancient Theatre. Visit the Statue of Leonidas and the Museum of Olive Oil. Then drive to Mystras, a UNESCO Site, and visit the archaeological site, chapels, monasteries, and the Despot's Palace. Return to Sparta for an overnight stay.

Leave Sparta and drive to Aeropolis to visit the Diros Caves, a secret underground world. Explore the stalagmites and stalactites formations in the caves. Then drive to Kalamata and visit the Museum of Traditional Costumes. Overnight in Kalamata.

Today, visit Nestor's Palace and the Griffin Warrior Tomb. Visit the Chora Archaeological Museum and explore Methroni and Pylos Castle and town. Take a tour of the old and new Navarino fortress. Return to Kalamata for an overnight stay.

Leave Kalamata and visit Ancient Messene, a UNESCO monument founded in the 4th century B.C. by Epaminondas. Then drive to Vassae (ancient Figaleia) to see the temple of Apollo Epikurios. Continue to Olympia for an overnight stay.

Visit the archaeological site in Olympia, a UNESCO Site, and the Museum of Olympic Games. See the Coubertin Monument. Then drive to Patras and visit the Archaeological Museum and St. Andrews Cathedral. End the day with a visit to Achaia Claus Winery. Overnight in Patras.

Leave Patra and cross over the Rion – Antirion bridge, one of the biggest bridges in Europe. Visit the beautiful seaside town of Naupactus and enjoy a delicious lunch. Continue to the archaeological site at Dodoni, a worship center of Zeus and Dionysus. Visit the Perama caves, part of an underground riverbed. Walk around the Lake of Ioannina. Overnight in Ioannina.

Visit the beautiful fortified old town of Ioannina and the castle, the oldest Byzantine fortress in Greece. Visit Lake Pamvotida and its Small Island of 'Ali Pasha', the only inhabited island on a lake in Europe. Sample the traditional spices and herbs harvested from the mountains of Epirus. Drive to the ferry port of Igoumenitsa and catch a late car ferry to Corfu. Overnight in Corfu.

Visit Achilleion Palace, built by the Empress Elisabeth of Austria and purchased by Kaiser William II of Germany. Continue to Mon Repos Palace, a beautiful palace with colonial architectural elements. Visit the Old Fortress and the old town of Corfu, a UNESCO site. Visit the Palace of St. Michael and St. George, Sterna, Music Pavilion, Monument of the Union of the Ionian Islands, Ionian Academy, Schulenburg statue, and the Church of Saint Spyridon. Overnight in Corfu.

Explore the hidden beauty of Corfu. Visit the beautiful Paleokastritsa bay, known as the Capri of Greece, and the traditional village of Lakones. Visit Kanoni, the church of Panagia Vlacherna, and the Mouse Island. Visit the 14th century Venetian fortress and Espianade square. Finally, reach Corfu Town to see the ancient ruins of the Palaipolis and walk around the old city. Overnight in Corfu.

Leave Corfu and take the ferry to Igoumenitsa. Visit Vergina (ancient Aigai) and experience the unique Museum, created in the Great Tumulus covering the royal tombs of Macedonia. See the tomb of King Phillip II, Alexander's father. Visit Veria (Biblical Beroea), where you'll see Saint Paul's Bema and stroll through the old Jewish neighborhood and the colorful market area. Continue to Thessaloniki for an overnight stay.

Explore Thessaloniki today. See the city's ramparts, the triumphal Arch of Galerius, the Monument of Alexander the Great, and the Rotunda. Visit St. Demetrius Basilica, the Acheiropoietos Church, and the Church of Agia Sofia. Visit the Museum and Museum of Byzantine culture and take photos at the White Tower. Overnight in Thessaloniki.

Leave Thessaloniki and stop at the Archaeological Park of Dion, the sacred city of the Macedonians, at the foot of Mount Olympus. Then reach Meteora and enjoy the sunset tour at the rocks of Meteora. Check in at your hotel and enjoy some free time. Overnight in Meteora.

Visit the Byzantine monasteries of Meteora, included on the UNESCO world heritage monument list. Visit the Holy Monastery of Great Meteoro and the Monastery of St. Stephan. Then drive to Delphi for an overnight stay.

Visit the Ancient Oracle, the Stadium, and the Ancient Theatre in Delphi. Visit the Museum of Delphi and then the traditional winter village of Arachova. Drive to the Monastery of Osios Loukos, a UNESCO site. Return to Athens with a short stop at Leonidas statue at Thermopiles. Overnight in Athens.

Leave Athens and take the ferry to Mykonos Island, the most famous island in the world for its beaches, fun, exciting nightlife, and picturesque Cycladic houses. Stroll in 'Little Venice' of the island, or walk through the narrow streets of 'matogiania'. Relax at your hotel and enjoy the amazing nightlife of Mykonos. Overnight in Mykonos.

Take a guided cruise tour to Delos to admire one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece. Delos is the birthplace of two of the most important ancient Greek gods, Apollo and Artemis. Uncover the myths and legends of Ancient Greece with the information provided by your expert licensed tour guide. Overnight in Mykonos.

Leave Mykonos and take the boat to the famous Santorini Island. The first thing you'll see is the magnificent sunset from Oia, the most famous sunset in the world. Enjoy your dinner in the picturesque capital of the island and walk among the narrow streets where you can buy many souvenirs. Overnight in Santorini.

Take a unique group sunset cruise tour to the volcano in Santorini. Enjoy the deep blue waters, white, red and black sand, vertical cliffs, red and black volcanic pebbles, and spectacular rock formations. Walk at the rim of the volcano, swim at the hot springs, and enjoy your dinner on board while admiring the most famous sunset of the world next to Oia. Overnight in Santorini.

Leave Santorini and take the boat to Piraeus Port. Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to your hotel in Athens. Overnight in Athens.

After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Athens. You'll be transferred to Athens Airport for your connecting flights. Safe travels!