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Tour highlights
Soak up the history of ancient Athens and the modern Acropolis Museum on a private tour.
Kayak to a deserted beach for a swim and snorkel.
Visit the pretty, traffic-free island of Hydra.
Explore the ancient ruins and beehive tombs at Mycenae archaeological site.
Enjoy the freedom of a rental car to explore the Peloponnese.
Price includes:
- Scheduled international flights
- Fully insured vehicle hire
- All accommodation
- 24-hour support while you travel
Itinerary idea
With international flights from a choice of airports including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Athens. Meet your private driver at the airport for a transfer to your hotel in Athens. In the evening, visit a local venue for an introduction to the process of winemaking in Greece and a tasting of some wines.
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![Acropolis, Athens]()
Acropolis, Athens -
![Erechtheum, Athens]()
Erechtheum, Athens -
![Stoa of Attalos, Ancient Agora]()
Stoa of Attalos, Ancient Agora
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You’ll meet your private guide this morning for a tour of the Acropolis, seeing one of the top sights in Greece. Delve further into its history at the modern Acropolis Museum.
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![The Acropolis, Athens]()
The Acropolis, Athens -
![Acropolis, Athens]()
Acropolis, Athens -
![Grecian vases]()
Grecian vases
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Today you’ll take the fast ferry to the traffic-free island of Hydra. Here you’ll have free time to explore Hydra town, have a swim and enjoy some lunch before returning to the capital.
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![Changing of the guards, Athens]()
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![Views over Monastiraki Square, Athens]()
Views over Monastiraki Square, Athens -
![Tower of the Winds, Athens]()
Tower of the Winds, Athens
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Make your way to the Athens car hire office, collect your car and begin your journey to Nafplio. On the way, stop at the ancient site of Mycenae and meet your guide for a tour of the beehive tombs and hilltop archaeological site. Afterwards, continue your journey to Nafplio, where you'll spend the next three nights.
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![Bourtzi Fortress, Nafplio]()
Bourtzi Fortress, Nafplio -
![Epidavros Theatre, Greece]()
Epidavros Theatre, Greece -
![Local house, Nafplio]()
Local house, Nafplio
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Today, drive to Epidavros beach, where you will meet your kayaking guide and embark on your shared sunken ruins kayaking adventure.
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![Bourtzi Fortress, Nafplio]()
Bourtzi Fortress, Nafplio -
![Local houses, Nafplio]()
Local houses, Nafplio -
![Nafplio, Greece]()
Nafplio, Greece
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You have the day free today to relax and do as you please. We suggest either visiting a nearby sandy beach or driving a little further afield to visit the archaeological site of Epidavros.
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![Nafplio, Greece]()
Nafplio, Greece
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Drive your car to Athens Airport, where you will return your car and continue to your next destination. Your return flight will arrive the same day.
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![Theatre of Dionysus, Athens]()
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![Plaka, Athens]()
Plaka, Athens -
![Views over Athens, Greece]()
Views over Athens, Greece
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Accommodation
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Herodion Hotel ![Herodion Hotel, Athens]()
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New Hotel ![New Hotel, Athens]()
New Hotel
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NJV Athens Plaza ![NJV Athens Plaza, Athens]()
NJV Athens Plaza
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Hotel Grande Bretagne ![Hotel Grande Bretagne, Athens]()
Hotel Grande Bretagne
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Grand Sarai Nafplio ![Grand Sarai Nafplio, Nafplio]()
Grand Sarai Nafplio
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Nafplia Palace Villas ![Nafplia Palace Villas, Nafplio]()
Nafplia Palace Villas
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When to go
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Place | Daily max temperature (°C) | Monthly rainfall (mm) |
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| Nafplio |
