Join us for a 9-day food, wine, culture, and history tour of Athens, the Peloponnese, Crete, and Santorini next April!
$500 deposit to secure your spot is due by September 15, 2026.
Greek Heritage: A 9-Day Cultural Wine Odyssey, from Athens to Peloponnese and Crete
Sunday, April 18–Monday, April 26, 2027
DAY 0: Sat, April 17: US-ATHENS Travel separately (our travel partner below can help you book flights)
DAY 1: Sun, April 18: ATHENS
Arrive at Athens International Airport El. Venizelos on separate flights. At arranged time (TBD), group transfer on a private bus to Athens city center. Check in at hotel. Brief walking tour in Plaka, the old part of town. Visit the Acropolis. Group welcome dinner. Overnight with breakfast at Hotel Plaka (D)
DAY 2: Mon, April 19: ATHENS-NAUPLION
After breakfast, early-morning departure on a private bus with tour host to the Peloponnese peninsula. Photo stop at the Isthmus of Corinth. Arrive in the Nemea wine region, home of the red grade variety Agiorgitiko. Visit two wineries and taste the styles they produce. Group lunch in a traditional taverna. Continue to the seaside town of Nauplion. Afternoon group tour of this historical, picturesque town. Dinner on your own. Overnight with breakfast at Hotel Park (B,L)
DAY 3: Tues, April 20: NAUPLION-EPIDAVROS-OLIVE OIL MILL
Morning departure with our private bus to visit the ancient theater
of Epidaurus, a well-preserved ancient theater known for its acoustics. It hosts concerts and plays to this day. Group lunch. On the way back to Nauplion, we will visit a modern olive oil mill and learn how olive oil is produced. Return to Nauplion. Free time and dinner on your own.
Overnight with breakfast at Hotel Park (B,L)
DAY 4: Wed, April 21: NAUPLION-MANTINEIA-PIRAEUS
After breakfast, we depart on our private bus towards Tripoli. Here, we will learn about the indigenous white variety Moschofilero, which is grown in this area. Visit two wineries that produce wines of exceptional quality and character. Group lunch. Continue to the port of Piraeus for an overnight ferry to the island of Crete. Accommodation in 2-berth cabins (B,L)
DAY 5: Thurs, April 22: CRETE-HERAKLION
Early-morning arrival in Heraklion. After breakfast, depart on a private bus to the largest wine region on the island and learn about
the long history and the native varieties that are only cultivated on Crete! Visit two wineries. Group lunch. Return to the city center for some rest and free time. Afternoon guided visit to the award-winning archaeological museum of Heraklion. Learn about the
great Minoan civilization that flourished on this land 4,000 years ago. Overnight with breakfast at Hotel Ibis (B,L).
DAY 6: Fri, April 23: HERAKLION-SANTORINI-HERAKLION
Breakfast to go and early-morning transfer to the port. High-speed ferry to the island of Santorini. There, our private bus will take us to the volcanic vineyards. Visit two wineries and taste the world-
renowned Assyrtiko, indigenous to the island. Lunch and free time on
your own in the town of Fira. Transfer to port for the return ferry to Crete.
Transfer to Hotel Ibis. Dinner and free time on your own. (B)
DAY 7: Sat, April 24: HERAKLION-CHANIA-OVERNIGHT FERRY TO PIRAEUS
Early-morning departure on our private bus to the picturesque town of Chania. Visit a beautiful winery in Rethymno, a monastery, and taste the unique grape varieties of this region. Group lunch. Evening departure on overnight ferry to Piraeus in 2-berth cabins. (B,L)
DAY 8: Sun, April 25: ATHENS
Early-morning arrival in Piraeus and breakfast to go. Our private bus will take us to a 4th-generation local winery, and we will learn about this historic wine region. Taste local wines and Retsina that are made in this area. Return to Athens for free time and lunch on your own. Group farewell dinner. Overnight with breakfast at Hotel Plaka. (B,D)
DAY 9: Mon, April 26: ATHENS-US
After breakfast, we will take a private bus to Athens International Airport. Time TBD. (B)
RATE*:
For 14 participants, $ 4,600.00 double occupancy
For 12 participants, $ 4,700.00 double occupancy
For 10 participants, $ 4,900.00 double occupancy
Single room supplement: $ 475.00
RATE INCLUDES:
- Six (6) nights in 4-star and 3-star hotels in Athens, Peloponnese, Crete, double occupancy, with private bathroom and all facilities
- Daily buffet breakfast
- Two (2) ferry boat cabins for Piraeus-Heraklion and Chania-Piraeus, double occupancy
- Private, air-conditioned bus with professional driver
- Group leader/wine tour host, 24 hours per day
- Twelve (12) winery visits; tastings of about 3-6 wines at each, including snacks
- Seven (7) meals, including welcome and farewell dinners
- English-speaking guide, Heraklion Archaeological Museum
- Admission fees to the Acropolis, Epidaurus, and Heraklion Archaeological Museum
- Toll fees and Greek VAT taxes on all services
- 24-hour assistance/guidance
- RATE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Airfare from/to the US
- All meals/services not mentioned
- Gratuities to host and driver (optional, suggested 3-4 euros per day for each)
- Extra traveler's insurance
- All personal expenses and shopping
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Greece trip April 2027 Deposit
PAYMENT is divided into three (3) installments:
Sept 15, 2026: $500.00 to secure participation
November 15, 2026: $2,000.00
February 15, 2027: Balance payment*
(*Balance amount will be determined by the number of participants). Also, if you wish to have a single room, the supplement of $475.00 will be paid with the final payment.
CANCELLATION DATES (all cancellations must be received in writing)
Sept 16-Nov 30: Refund of deposit minus a $225 administrative fee Dec 1-Jan 14: Refund of deposit minus a $325 administrative fee Jan 15-Feb 28: Refund of 50% total per person rate
Mar 1-Mar 14: Refund of 20% total per person rate
Mar 15-Arrival: No Refund
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