Much like baklava, Greece is layered with history so rich that the only way to do it justice is with a knowledgeable local leader. Travelling from Athens to the Meteora Mountains and back along the coast, you’ll learn how Meteora’s hanging monasteries protected modern Hellenic culture from invading Turks, uncover the stories of the Oracle of Delphi and explore the site of the first Olympics. With Exclusive Experiences – like visiting beekeepers to discover the secrets of Greek honey – and a Feature Stay in a traditional stone mansion, this well-rounded adventure brings Greece’s past and present to life.

Why you'll love this trip:

• Step back in time as you travel with your local leader to the Athens Acropolis, the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Prodromos monastery, where you’ll share coffee with a local monk during an Exclusive Experience.
• Explore the clifftop monasteries of Meteora with a local guide and uncover the stories of one of Greece's most extraordinary sites.
• Experience the romantic side of Greece with a Feature Stay in a traditionally decorated stone mansion in the medieval village of Dimitsana.
• Follow in the footsteps of ancient athletes at the site of the very first Olympic Games. Walk through the stadium, gymnasium, wrestling school, priest houses, temples and hippodrome.
• Get the inside scoop on Greek produce during an Exclusive Experience with a family of beekeepers in Itea. Learn about the craft and taste honey fresh from the hive.