9-Nights Signature: Greece’s Ancient History of Athens, Meteora & the Peloponnese - National Geographic Signature

Signature: Greece’s Ancient History of Athens, Meteora & the Peloponnese
Voyage through the classical heart of Greece, from the Acropolis of Athens to the cliff-top monasteries of Meteora. Walk in the footsteps of Olympians, hunt for truffles in ancient forests, and connect with local artisans. Guided by experts, trace the origins of democracy and Western civilization on an expedition defined by history and traditional flavour.

Highlights
Explore hidden hermit caves and Byzantine frescoes in Meteora with a local specialist, Join a local specialist and trained dog to search for truffles in the forests of Meteora, Savor award-winning vintages and a gourmet lunch at a celebrated winery in Nemea, Learn the art of pressing olives at a family farm before an al fresco feast, Tour the prehistoric Theopetra Cave with an archaeologist to uncover 130,000 years of history

Group Leader
All National Geographic Signature group trips are accompanied by one of our National Geographic Expedition Leaders throughout. The aim of the Expedition Leaders is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds.

Group Size Notes
Max 22.

Meals Included
9 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners

What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Visit to Shedia Home, Athens
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet
Your Expedition Leader and Group, Athens Signature Moment: Archaeologist- Led Exploration of Theopetra Cave, Kalampáka Signature Moment: Truffle Hunting Experience with Dogs, Kalampáka
Your Foodie Moment: Olive Farm Visit, Olympia Signature Moment: Bairaktaris Winery Visit, Neméa.
Arrival and Departure Transfers. Local Guided Tour of Agora. Guided Tour of Acropolis Museum. Leonidas Statue Photo Stop. Meteora Highlights with Archeologist. Agios Dimitrios Village Brunch. Hermit Cave of Agios Theodosio Visit. Hosios Loukas Monastery Visit. Delphi Orientation Walk. Delphi Guided Tour. Temple of Athena Pronaia Visit. Olympia Archaeological Site Guided Visit. Leader Led Exploration of Bourtzi Castle. Nafplio Guided Walk. Mycenae Open Air Museum. Epidaurus Exploration. Corinth Canal Photo Stop. National Archeological Musuem Guided Visit. Engaging Discussions with the National Geographic Expert Throughout. Porterage at hotels and when getting on and off of vehicles. Tips are included for all activities, meals and porterage, except for your Expedition Leader.
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.