Discover Greece, a place where mythology, history, art and culture is strongly linked to everyday life. The history and culture of ancient Greece is nothing short of fascinating. Start your tour in Athens, cradle of European civilization, and enjoy a panoramic tour of the city. On your way to Acropolis, visit Propylaia, the Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheion, Parthenon and Olympian Zeus temples. Continue your exploration with a tour to Argolis region in Peloponesse. Enjoy the drive along the Sardonic Gulf to the Corinth Canal which connects the Aegean Sea to the Ionian Sea. Visit Mycenae, the Homeric city of the Atreides with Lions Gate, and the Cyclopean Walls. Continue your tour with Epidavros and visit the sanctuary of Asclepius, a traditional healing centre in ancient Greece. Enjoy a private tour to Delphi; a “must see" location; once known as the “centre of the earth”, the wild beauty and the inspiring landscape make this visit a unforgettable experience. Enjoy a shared cruise to Saronic Gulf island, soaking in the rays of sun and splendid views along the way. Enjoy lunch on board, sampling the best of local cuisine.

Day 1
Athens
Enjoy an airport transfer with private car and driver. Kensington Tours donates a portion of our proceeds to our charitable initiative www.kensingtoncares.com which supports education-based initiatives in disadvantaged communities. A welcome package with your vouchers, a city map, ferry tickets (if relevant) and any other touristic information that you may find useful will be waiting for you upon your arrival at your first hotel on your trip. Philippos Hotel (3*) Athens offers peaceful surroundings along with modern services to give you a feel of a luxurious holiday. It is the most ideally located hotel in the heart of the old city district, only a two minute walk from the Acropolis, the Plaka, the Herodus Atticus ancient theatre and the new museum of the Acropolis. The 50 guestrooms and suites are fine, luminous, decorated in a modern style, softened by elegant fabrics and ambient lighting. Breakfast is being served at the coffee shop, as well as drinks and beverages, all day long. The 3 meeting rooms of various sizes and layouts are also available to suit the needs of the guests. Moreover, the lounge is a perfect place to enjoy a book, a friendly chat, with a cup of cappuccino from the coffee shop.

Athens, the capital of Greece is named after Athena, the goddess of wisdom, who, according to legend, won the city after defeating Poseidon in a duel. The goddess' victory was celebrated by the construction of a temple on the Acropolis, the site of the city's earliest settlement in Attica. As a city state, the coastal capital of Athens reached its heyday in the fifth century BC as a centre for the arts, learning and philosophy, home of Plato’s Academy and Aristotle's Lyceum. Athens is also the birthplace of Socrates, Pericles, Sophocles and its many other prominent philosophers, writers and politicians of the ancient world. Nowadays, the city retains a vast variety of Roman and Byzantine monuments, as well as a smaller number of remaining Ottoman monuments projecting the city's long history across the centuries.

Day 2
Athens
Discover the highlights of Europe’s oldest city on a half day private tour through Athens. This enchanting metropolis is a fusion of past and present, where modern life takes place amongst ruins of old. Your expert Guide will take you to see the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896. Pass by the Prime Minister’s residence, the former Royal Palace guarded by the Euzones in their colorful uniforms. Pay homage to the ancient gods of Greece at the Temple of Olympian Zeus. See the monumental gateway Hadrian’s Arch, the Parliament, the memorial of the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library and the Constitution Square (Syntagma). No trip to Athens is complete without a trip to one of the world’s greatest cultural monuments, the Acropolis. Visit the ancient architectural masterpieces of the golden age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and the enduring symbol of ancient Greece and of Athenian democracy, the monument that “puts order in the mind,” the Parthenon. The end of your tour is a whole new beginning with a visit the breathtaking new Acropolis Museum where you’ll walk amongst awe-inspiring wonders of the classical era.
Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Philippos Hotel (3*).

Day 3
Athens
Start your tour with a trip towards the Corinth Canal in the Peloponese region, the tour's first stop. Visit the Epidaurus Theatre, famous for its perfect acoustics, where great classical works are still performed here to this day. After lunch, (included in the price) drive to Mycenae and visit the prehistoric Acropolis with its Lions Gate and the Agamemnon's Tomb. Enjoy a visit to the Mycenae's Museum before returning to Athens. Entrance fees are included in the tour price. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Philippos Hotel (3*).

Day 4
Athens
Enjoy a journey to Delphi the mystical “navel of the earth,” once considered center of the ancient world. This enchanting guided day tour takes travelers from the fertile plains of Beotia, across the ancient metropolis of Thebes, onto Mount Parnassus and into the legendary holy city of Delphi. This cultural capital’s prestige extends far beyond the boundaries of the Hellenic World and time itself. Visit the Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo, Altar of the Chians, Gymnasium, Stadium, Theater and all historic sites. Imagine the rituals of Delphi’s sacred oracle as she sat on the stone she made her prophesies. Drop by the museum to see Ancient Greek sculpture and masterpieces like the bronze Charioteer and the famous statue of Aghias. Lunch in the modern village of Delphi before returning to Athens. Take a quick stop in Thebes along the way. Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Philippos Hotel (3*).

Day 5
Athens
Enjoy a half day tour to Sounion. Drive along the scenic coastal road which affords a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf, passing through some of Athens' most beautiful suburbs (Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza) to Cape Sounion where you will visit the 5th century B.C Temple of Poseidon with one of the most breathtaking panoramic views in the world (on a clear day you can see at least seven islands). Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Philippos Hotel (3*).

Day 6
Athens
Enjoy a day cruise to Saronic Gulf Island. Leave Athens early in the morning by bus to Paleon Phaleron (Trocadero harbor). Board the cruise boat and sail for the Island of Aegina, (Optional visit of the famous Temple of Athena Aphaia). Cruise through the streets to the pretty island of Poros for a short visit. Enjoy your lunch on board and then continue your tour with Hydra Island (time for shopping or swimming). Sail Back to Trocadero harbor and transfer by bus to your hotel. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Philippos Hotel (3*).

Day 7
Athens
Enjoy an airport transfer with private car and driver. Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary.