Athens & Peloponnese Cultural, Wine & Gastronomy Journey
ATHENS & PELOPONNESE CULTURAL, WINE & GASTRONOMY JOURNEY
Fully Escorted Tour
MONTHLY DEPARTURES THROUGHOUT FALL OF 2026
8 Days - 7 Nights
Nafplio – Nemea Vineyards – Vitina – Dimitsana – Kalamata – Stoupa – Diros Cave – Kardamyli – Athens
Eat. Sip. Explore. Repeat. Experience breathtaking landscapes, world-class wines, legendary olive oils, and ancient ruins — from the romantic harbor of Nafplio to the iconic Temple of Poseidon at sunset.
Itinerary:
Day 1 - Arrival & Nafplio. Arrive in Athens and journey to Nafplio via the dramatic Corinth Canal, a 6 km waterway cutting through Greece’s narrow isthmus. Welcome dinner & overnight in Nafplio.
Day 2 - Nemea Wine & Nafplio Highlights. Travel to Nemea vineyards, one of Greece’s premier wine regions — often likened to “Greek Bordeaux.” Taste local wines and learn about viticulture. Afternoon options: climb Palamidi Castle, visit Bourtzi Fortress, or stroll Nafplio’s boutiques and seaside streets.
Day 3 - Mountain Villages & Kalamata. Explore the crisp mountain villages of Vitina and Dimitsana, known for stone architecture and scenic views. Continue south to Kalamata for dinner and overnight.
Day 4 - Kalamata Gastronomy & Olive Oil. Enjoy a gastronomy tour with local specialties — olives, cheeses, pastries, and more. Visit ancient olive groves, a traditional olive museum, and a modern olive oil mill with expert tasting. Overnight in Kalamata.
Day 5 - Mani Peninsula & Diros Cave. Explore seaside Stoupa, then the magical Diros Cave with its colorful stalactites and stalagmites. Visit Kardamyli, a coastal village with medieval ruins and tower houses. Dinner & overnight in Kalamata.
Day 6 - Athens City Tour & Sunset at Sounio. Return to Athens for a full sightseeing tour including the Acropolis, Parthenon, and Acropolis Museum. In the evening, enjoy a sunset at the Temple of Poseidon on Cape Sounio – one of Greece’s most unforgettable views. Dinner & overnight in Athens.
Day 7 - Leisure Day in Athens. Enjoy a free day to explore Athens at your pace — shopping, museums, cafés, or optional tours.
Day 8 - Departure. Breakfast and transfer to Athens Airport for your flight home.
The tour includes:
7 nights accommodation in carefully selected hotels
Daily breakfast
Welcome dinner & select group dinners
Private air-conditioned motor coach through the tour
Professional English-speaking tour manager
Wine tasting in Nemea’s famed vineyards
Kalamata gastronomy walking tour
Olive oil tasting workshop & modern olive mill visit
Visit to a traditional olive museum
Guided boat & walking tour of Diros Cave
Athens city sightseeing tour & Acropolis entrance fees
Cape Sounio & Temple of Poseidon sunset tour
Classical Athens exploration
$2,300 (Per Person, Double Occupancy):
*Single supplement +690. Includes lodging, transportation, and all listed attractions.
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