9 Nights / 10 Days
Flip through the pages of Western Civilization as you reveal the landscapes that inspired the world’s most enduring myths, dramas, and epics. Pay homage to Greece’s profound influence on modern culture as you see Athens through the eyes of Henry Miller, dive into Greek Mythology along the lines of Robert Graves, and experience Greek frontiers as they were depicted in the poetry of Homer. From the sacred ruins of Athens to the otherworldly beauty of Nafplio and the lyrical shores of Kefalonia, this adventure traces the footprints of gods, warriors, poets, and lovers, all on a journey through words that echo in eternity.
- 3 Nights in Athens
- 2 Nights in Nafplio
- 4 Nights in Kefalonia
3 Nights in Athens
Welcome to Athens, the cradle of Western thought and the eternal muse of writers and philosophers. Upon arrival at Athens International Airport, a private driver shall be waiting to take you to your hotel of choice in a city whose very foundations emanate a mythical essence that still captivates the most wondering of imaginations to this very day. It is here that Henri Miller had the most marvelous vacation of his life, which spurred him to pen The Colossus of Maroussi, an ecstatic tribute to Greek vitality, freedom, and hospitality — and a love letter to the timeless, poetic allure of Greece’s iconic capital.
Suggested Experience
- Delphi Day Tour — No journey to Greece is complete without a glimpse into its mythological past, and Delphi is your direct link to it. The center of an archaic world, this is the sacred place where Apollo once offered divine advice to mortals through his Oracle. As described in Robert Graves’ Greek Myths, this iconic sanctuary blends spiritual power and natural beauty, inviting reflection on fate, prophecy, and the magical revelations of ancient Greece.
2 Nights in Nafplio
Bid farewell to the monolithic charms of Athens as you head on an odyssey across the glorious plains of Peloponnese, home to some of the most famous kingdoms in Western literature. This is where legendary King Agamenon ruled Mycenae and his brother Menelaus, King of Sparta, lost his wife Helen to Trojan Prince Paris, leading to the storied events of the Iliad and the Odyssey. This is also where Greece’s storytelling traditions are kept alive, as the words of such Greek classics as Sophocles’ Antigone continue to resonate throughout the theatre of Epidaurus. Upon traveling southwest, you will check into your hotel of choice at the romantic seafront town of Nafplio, a picture-perfect poetic setting for an exploration of Homer’s epic legacy and the eternal relevance of Greek tragedy.
Suggested Experience
• Mycenae and Epidaurus Tour – Step into the Bronze Age kingdom of Agamemnon at the legendary site of Mycenae, where the Lion Gate and royal tombs bring Homer’s heroes to life. Continue to the ancient theater of Epidaurus, whose perfect acoustics still set the stage for Greek drama after millennia—a fitting place to reflect upon the moral and philosophical weight of Sophocles’ timeless plays.
4 Nights in Kefalonia
The dramatic wonders of Peloponnese are a tough act to follow, but the next chapter of your journey promises to deliver an equally stunning performance. After a brisk flight, you shall find yourself amid the lyrical Ionian shores of Kefalonia, an island where love, memory, and myth intertwine beneath the rustling of olive groves and the brilliance of sapphire seas. Immortalized in Captain Corelli’s Mandolin by Louis de Bernières, Kefalonia emerges as both paradise and battleground — a place that has romance and resilience etched into every cove and crag, echoing the joys and sorrows of wartime Greece. Vibrant and emotive, this is where fiction, history, and timeless beauty find their most tender union.
Suggested Experience
• Ithaca Island Tour – Visit the island of wandering king Odysseus as you explore the serene landscapes of Ithaca, the coveted residence of Homer’s iconic hero. Stroll through the harbor town of Vathi, gaze out from the Kathara Monastery atop Mount Niritos, and walk the winding lanes of Kioni, where the echoes of The Odyssey seem to linger in the Ionian breeze.
Departure
Having reached the last pages of this adventure, it’s time for this chapter of your travels to end. After a leisurely breakfast, a private driver will be waiting to take you to Kefalonia Airport for your flight to Athens, from where you will catch your departure flight home — bringing with you a suitcase full of stories fit for an epic of your own.
