Greece Tour: Athens & Peloponnese

Start your tour in the capital of Athens, a city defined by the ancient ruins of boundless beauty. Climb the Acropolis, a hill that dominates the center of the city. Lose yourself in the stone columns of the Parthenon, the Theater of Dionysus, and the Temple of Athena Nike. At night, relax in a taverna with a hearty Moussaka of eggplant and lamb, accompanied by folk music played on the bouzouki, and ouzo shared among friends. 

Nafplio is one of Greece’s most prominent ports and a melting pot of Byzantine, Frankish, Venetian, and Ottoman culture. Wander the old town, where the cobbled streets reflect the history of this fortified city. Head to Epidaurus and visit an ancient Greek theater, looking out over the Peloponnesian Mountains as opera soars all around you, a beautiful setting for a moonlit aria.

In a country abundant with wonderful coastal views, the Navarino Coast still manages to stand out. Journey to Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, and walk in the footsteps of ancient athletes. End a day climbing the fortress of New Navarino to look out over the blue Ionian Sea, as fishing boats glide serenely into the harbor.

Finish your Peloponnese vacation back in Athens and explore the city’s rambling neighborhoods. The Plaka is full of elegant 19th-century buildings and meandering alleyways that invite your mind to wander, and the photographer in you to snap away. As evening draws in, leave the tavernas behind in favor of Psyrri, an up-and-coming neighborhood that's more of a Manhattan cocktail than traditional ouzo. After a journey through the Peloponnese, Psyrri gives you a modern look at an ancient land.