Greek Odyssey

  • Duration14 Nights
  • StylePrivate Tour
  • When to GoApr to Oct
  • Price GuideFrom $6,335 Per Person
Inspired by the myths and legends of the Greek Odyssey, this carefully curated itinerary brings you as close as possible to retracing the real steps of Odysseus’ journey before his final return to Ithaca. It is a captivating journey that will take you to some of the most fascinating ancient sites and spectacular landscapes. It all begins in the Greek capital with a tour of the Acropolis, representing the pinnacle of ancient Greek civilization, democracy, philosophy, and Western culture. From there, you’ll discover the lush Ionian islands of Corfu and Kefalonia, venture to Meteora with its dramatic clifftop monasteries, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, and much more.

All of the itineraries we create are fully customized and can be tailored to your exact preferences. If you would like to extend your stay in any of the destinations or add/remove any experiences, simply mention this to our travel specialists.

At a Glance

  • Days 1-2
    • Athens

      • Private transfer to Athens hotel + Acropolis-view dinner reservation
      • Private full day Acropolis & Temple of Poseidon Tour
  • Days 3-5
    • Corfu

      • Flights to Corfu + Private transfer to your hotel in Corfu
      • Private tour to Palaiokastritsa and Corfu Old Town
  • Day 6-7
    • Meteora

      • Private tranfser to your hotel in Meteora
      • Private Meteora Monasteries tour
  • Day 8-9
    • Galaxidi

      • Private transfer to Galaxidi + Delphi and museum tour en route
  • Day 10
    • Olympia

      • Private Transfer to your hotel in Olylmpia with Ancient Olympia tour enroute
  • Day 11 - 13
    • Kefalonia

      • Ferry to Kefalonia + Private transfer to your Kefalonia hotel
      • Private boat tour to Ithaca
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    What's Included

    • Private chauffeur-driven premium vehicle transfers throughout
    • 14 nights in boutique and luxury hotels with breakfast included
    • Private Acropolis and Temple of Sounio full day Tour
    • One way flight to Corfu with checked luggage
    • Private tour to Palaiokastritsa, the caves and Corful Old Town
    • Fery tickets to Igoumenitsa port from Corfu
    • Private tour of Meteora Monasteries
    • Private tour of Delphi and Museum
    • Private Tour to Ancient Olympia and Museum
    • Ferry to Kefalonia from Killini port
    • Private boat tour to Ithaca island
    • One way flights to Athens from Kefalonia with checked luggage
    • 24/7 support provided throughout your trip by our friendly, professional staff
    • Full financial trip protection is included
     

    What's Not Included

    • Roundtrip international flights
    • Any optional tours mentioned in the itinerary
    • Travel visas - your consultant will advise of any required visas and how to obtain them
    • Travel insurance - we strongly recommend you purchase travel insurance as soon as you have booked your trip
     

    Day by Day Itinerary

    • Day 1

      Arrival in Athens + Acropolis-View Restaurant Reservation

      Academy of Athens, Neoclassical Elegance in the Heart of GreeceA for Athens

      Your Greek Odyssey begins by flying into Athens International Airport, where you’ll be welcomed and provided with a private transfer to your boutique hotel in the historic heart of the city. After checking in, the remainder of the day is all yours, whether you want to relax and unwind or do a little exploring with so much to see in this city. A short walk is a good way to stretch your legs after a flight. The narrow cobbled streets of the Plaka neighborhood are just five to 10 minutes on foot, lined with enticing shops, sidewalk cafes, family-run tavernas, and historic sites.

      Experience Included:

      Acropolis View Dinner Reservation

       

      Accommodation Options:

      • Elia Ermou Athens

        Elia Ermou

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      • Anthology Of Athens

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    • Day 2

      Private Full-Day Acropolis & Temple of Poseidon Tour

      Parthenon on the Acropolis, AthensTemple of Poseidon, Cape Sounio

      Visiting two of the most iconic temples on a full-day tour with your own private guide, start by ascending Acropolis Hill for an up-close look at the iconic Parthenon. Dedicated to the goddess Athena, who guided Odysseus on his journey home, it’s been overlooking Athens for some 2,500 years.

      You’ll also see other world-class monuments on the hill, like the Erechtheion, Propylaea, and the Temple of Athena Nike, before admiring a panoramic sea view from the Temple of Poseidon, dedicated to the god who was angered by Odysseus, cursing him to wander the seas while delaying his return to Ithaca.

      Meals Included:
      Breakfast

      Experience Included:

      Private Full-Day Acropolis & Temple of Poseidon Tour

       

    • Day 3

      Flight to Corfu + Private Transfer to Corfu Hotel

      Canal of Love CorfuCorfu Old Town

      It’s time to say farewell to the city and make your way to one of the lushest of the Greek Islands: Corfu.

      Upon checkout at your Athens hotel, our driver will meet you for a private transfer back to Athens International Airport to catch your flight. Upon arrival, another driver will be there to bring you to your 5-star beachfront hotel.

      With the rest of the day at your leisure, it’s the perfect time to simply unwind, perhaps sipping a glass of wine while gazing out at a magnificent view of the Ionian Sea, surrounded by the beauty of the southeast Corfiot coast.

      Meals Included:
      Breakfast

       

       

      Accommodation Options:

      • Kontokali Bay Resort and Spa, Corfu

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      • The Olivar Suites

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    • Day 4

      Private Paleokastritsa & Caves + Glyfada beach

      Corfu. Paleokastrica coastPaleokastritsa bay, Corfu Island, Greece

      Look forward to a private tour, starting with a pickup from your hotel’s lobby. Travel in comfort as your driver brings you to Palaiokastritsa, where you’ll explore the legendary landing spot where Odysseus was shipwrecked.

      Locals believe a distinctive rock here marks the ship turned to stone by Poseidon, with the area embodying Scheria, the island described in Homer’s Odyssey. You’ll have the chance to explore some of the nearby sea caves by boat and visit the stunning Glyfada Beach, with its fine golden sand, clear turquoise waters, and backdrop of pine tree–covered cliffs.

      Meals Included:
      Breakfast

      Experience Included:

      Private Paleokastritsa & Caves + Glyfada beach

       

    • Day 5

      Private Corfu Old Town Tour & Food Tasting

      Corfu, Greece

      Today you’ll explore Old Town Corfu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a private half-day guided tour that can be combined with a wine or olive oil tasting. Discover its rich heritage as you follow your guide through the narrow streets and historic squares with their colorful Venetian buildings.

      You’ll marvel at highlights like 16th-century St. Spyridon Church, a major pilgrimage site with a distinct bell tower that’s the tallest in the Ionian Islands, the neoclassical Palace of St. Michael & St. George, the UNESCO-listed Old Fortress, the massive New Fortress nearby on St. Mark’s Hill, the elegant Liston, Durrell’s Garden, and more.

      Meals Included:
      Breakfast

      Experience Included:

      Private Corfu Old Town tou and tasting

       

    • Day 6

      Transfer to Meteora + Private Transfer to Your Meteora Hotel

      MeteoraMeteora Monasteries

      After checking out of your Galaxidi hotel, our driver will meet you for the private transfer to your accommodation in the small town of Olympia, best known for the site of Ancient Olympia nearby. Enjoy the views while traveling over the Rio–Antirrio Bridge, the longest fully-suspended bridge and one of the world’s longest cable-stayed bridges, crossing the Rion Strait to the Pelopponese Peninsula. After checking into your accommodation on a lush hilltop, you can enjoy the rest of the day at leisure, perhaps taking a dip in the pool before dining with a panoramic view of the mountains and Alfeios River valley.

      Meals Included:
      Breakfast

       

      Accommodation Options:

      • The Storyteller Boutique House

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      • Divani 1 Small

        Divani Meteora Hotel

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    • Day 7

      Private Meteora Monasteries tour

      Meteora MonasteryMeteora, Greece

      Today is dedicated to exploring the monasteries you’ve seen dramatically perched atop Meteora’s towering rock formations, a site recognized by UNESCO for its cultural significance. Join your guide for a private tour that will uncover the history of this ancient monastic community, founded by monks in the 14th century.

      As you follow in their footsteps, you’ll have time to take advantage of the photo ops at scenic viewpoints. Step inside the monasteries where you’ll see beautifully detailed craftsmanship, historic artifacts, religious treasures, huge wine barrels, magnificent Byzantine frescoes, and much more, providing an in-depth look at the long-held traditions of monastic life.

      Meals Included:
      Breakfast

      Experience Included:
      Private Meteora Monasteries tour

       

    • Day 8

      Private Transfer to Galaxidi + Delphi Tour En Route

      Leaving Meteora, our driver will bring you from your Meteora hotel to Galaxidi, stopping en route to tour one of the country’s most important archaeological sites: Delphi. In Greek mythology, Delphi was the sacred site where Apollo established his oracle.

      The ancient Greeks revered it as the center of the world, and today, you’ll see the many landmarks that reveal its past, from the Ancient Stadium, the Treasury of Athenians, and the Temple of Apollo, to the Ancient Theatre.

      Continue to Galaxidi, known for its rich Greek nautical heritage and strong connection to Odysseus, which can be seen in the beautiful old captain’s mansions.

      Meals Included:
      Breakfast

      Experience Included:

      Private Delphi and museum

       

      Accommodation Options:

      • Ganimede Galaxidi

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      • Nautilus Luxury Suites

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    • Day 9

      Day at Leisure+Optional Cooking Class

      An optional tour this morning can bring you to the ancient city of Mycenae, the center of the Mycenaean civilization around the second millennium BC. You’ll have your own private guide while exploring, providing insight into highlights like the famous Lion Gate, the entrance to Agamemnon’s fortress, and Agamemnon’s Palace. Afterward, you’ll head to a local winery for lunch and a wine tasting. The afternoon is all yours. Alternatively, you might visit the Nafplio Archaeological Museum with artifacts tracing the development of Argolis to the Mycenaean era, or relax on a soft sandy beach like Karathona, hidden behind the rock of Palamidi.

      Meals Included:
      Breakfast

       

    • Day 10

      Transfer to Olympia + Private Ancient Olympia tour enroute

      Archeological Museum Athens

      Departing Galaxidi, our driver will provide a private transfer to Olympia, stopping for a tour of Ancient Olympia en route. Discover the very site where the first Olympic Games were held in 776 BC and went on to endure for over a millennium. Dedicated to Zeus, they took place every four years, like they do today.

      The flame for the modern Olympics is still lit here as it has been for centuries, using sunlight reflected in a parabolic mirror. You’ll explore the foundational remains of the large Gymnasion, the wrestling school that formed the core training grounds, and well-preserved monuments like the Temple of Zeus.

      Meals Included:
      Breakfast

       

       

      Accommodation Options:

      • Hotel Europa 420x280

        Hotel Europa

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      • Olympion Asty

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    • Day 11

      Ferry to Kefalonia + Private transfer to your Kefalonia hotel

      After checking out of your Olympia hotel, a private transfer will bring you to the port of Killini. From here, you’ll catch the ferry to the lush and unspoiled island of Kefalonia. It’s renowned for its white sandy beaches and surreal blue-green sea, ideal for swimming and snorkeling, with the clarity of the water crystal clear.

      Many of the island’s beaches are backed by pine trees, adding to their beauty while providing shade on a warm summer’s day. After disembarking, our driver will be there to provide the private transfer to your accommodation, with the rest of the day all yours

      Meals Included:
      Breakfast

       

       

       

      Accommodation Options:

      • FZeen Kefalonia

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      • Emelisse Nature Resort

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    • Day 12

      Day at Leisure

      With a full day at leisure, you might enjoy relaxing at your hotel, with a private beach and sparkling pools that provide multiple ways to unwind, refresh, and simply enjoy the stunning views. If you’re up for exploring, our travel specialists can arrange an optional private tour of Melissani Cave.

      This unique experience involves hopping into a small boat for a surreal ride on the cave’s underground lake. You’ll marvel at the remarkable limestone stalactites while gliding across the water, in dazzling shades of blues and greens, thanks to the sunlight that filters in through the roof of the cave.

      Meals Included:
      Breakfast

       

    • Day 13

      Private boat tour to Ithaca and Atokos Islands

      Your journey reaches its pinnacle on Ithaca, where stepping onto the island feels like arriving home—just as Odysseus did after his legendary voyage.

      Embark on a full-day private boat excursion to Ithaca, the legendary homeland of Odysseus, and the secluded island of Atokos, a hidden paradise. Atokos is famed for its free-roaming wild pigs, playful creatures often seen swimming near visitors along the island’s glistening pebble shores. According to legend, these pigs were once Odysseus’ sailors, transformed into animals by the enchantress Circe, as told in Homer’s Odyssey.

      As you sail through the Ionian waters, discover secluded coves, swim in shimmering cobalt seas, and take in breathtaking panoramas. Every moment evokes the adventure of Odysseus, bringing the myth to life amid timeless landscapes.

      Meals Included:

      Breakfast

       

    • Day 14

      Flights to Athens + Departure

       

       

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