Greece: Athens and Kalamata
Oct. 8 - 17, 2027
Cultural riches - from the glorious remnants of ancient civilizations to a palate-pleasing bounty of wine, olives and seafood - await you.
Ascend the Acropolis to admire the Parthenon and sweeping views of Athens. Visit the celebrated birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games at Olympia and explore the fortified Bronze Age citadel of Mycenae. Set off to an under-the-radar gem, the beautifully preserved classical city Messene, and explore mountainside Mystras, an important center of Byzantine culture, during your stay in seaside Kalamata.
Highlights
- Greece’s cultural riches, from the glorious remnants of ancient civilizations to a palate-pleasing bounty of wine, olives and seafood, await you on this eight-night journey to Athens and Kalamata.
- Ascend the Acropolis to admire the Parthenon and sweeping views of Athens.
- Visit the celebrated birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games at Olympia and explore the fortified Bronze Age citadel of Mycenae.
- Set off to an under-the-radar gem, the beautifully preserved classical city Messene.
- Explore mountainside Mystras, an important center of Byzantine culture.
- During your stay in seaside Kalamata, savor the bustling coastal life, its namesake olives and freshly caught seafood.
- Solo travelers enjoy no single supplement!
Activity Level: Moderate
Moderate amount of walking required. Typically, two to three miles a day, often uphill, on uneven terrain and/or with multiple stairs. Requires the ability to board a ship and motor coach without assistance.
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