Journey back thousands of years to a land of gods and monsters, daring heroes and magnificent monuments
  • Journey through Ancient Greece, visiting some of the best archaeological sites in the world
  • Explore the extraordinary temples and monuments of the Acropolis in Athens
  • Marvel at the mountain-wrapped ruins of Delphi
  • Visit Olympia and walk (or run!) in the footsteps of the first Olympic athletes
  • Discover the well-preserved monuments of Messene at the foot of Mount Ithomi

We stay in small, family-run hotels where possible, favouring traditional properties that highlight the architecture of each destination. The normal accommodations used on this trip can be found on the day-to-day itinerary; however, below are a few of the notable places we stay.



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Mystras: Hotel Byzantion (night 4)







The Byzantion is a family-run hotel in the centre of Mystras village. Wrapped by mountains, the property has an alpine feel, while the hotel has plenty of retro touches, such as wood-paneled ceilings and an old phone booth. Our groups particularly like to gather in the green garden, where there’s a dipping pool and shady spots where you can shelter from the sun.



Pylos: Hotel Karalis (night 5)







This 35-room hotel is just moments from the main town square and overlooks the Bay of Navarino. Nearby, there’s plenty to explore. The Three Admirals Square, named for the monument in its centre, has cafe seating under the shade of plane trees – an essential experience in this part of the world. Meanwhile, the hotel has a bar for post-exploration, pre-dinner drinks.



Delphi: Nidimos Hotel (night 7)







The Nidimos is consistently a standout hotel for our groups. There are 34 modern rooms, each with a large balcony and seating area. There’s also a light and bright bar where you can gather for post-exploration drinks – make sure to check out the views of the mountains and Bay of Itea.