PELOPONNESE THE LAND OF MYTHS AND HEROES Classical

PELOPONNESE: THE LAND OF MYTHS AND HEROES Classical Athens Saronic Gulf Islands Argolida – Amanzoe Messenia – Costa Navarino

Ideal Length of Stay Customizable for the travel palette of: Experiences Highlights Religious Monuments, Folklore Architecture, Food & Wine, Behind-the-Scenes Access Exclusive 13 Days, 12 Nights Families, Couples, Honeymooners Art, Ancient Architecture, Gastronomy, Guided Tours Art tours, Cooking classes, Food Culture, Tables at Restaurants, Hikes along historical trails Itinerary Highlights Epidaurus, Costa Navarino, Ancient Athens Monuments, Hydra, Spetses, Amanzoe, Ancient Nafplio, Olympia Possible Add-Ons Paros, Antiparos, Mykonos, Ios, Santorini, Suggested Hotels And Preferred Partnerships Grand Bretagne, NEW HOTEL Poseidonion Grand Hotel Amanzoe Navarino Orthodox Costa Take this carefully-planned itinerary to the Peloponnese and embark on an idyllic journey filled with history, spellbinding stories and some of the most uplifting natural landscapes in the Mediterranean. Start your journey in Athens and visit its revered monuments, still standing since Classical Antiquity; then board a private yacht for a sailing tour around the Saronic Gulf and its many little islands. Arrive at the Greek Riviera in style, and visit the cosmopolitan islands of Hydra and Spetses —then sail on to the private retreat of Amanzoe, hidden in the verdant hills of Argolida. Here you can spend a morning at the ancient theatre of Epidaurus, walk ancient paths and harvest your own honey at a nearby family-owned apiary farm. Fly over the Peloponnese with a helicopter to arrive in Costa Navarino and the unique Messenian setting of Navarino Bay with its protected lagoon habitat; from here you’ll explore the region, and even explore a bit of the mainland with a visit to the birthplace of the Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia. Past meets present and Mycenaean kings converse with Venetian merchants in this kaleidoscopic survey of the Peloponnese, the land of myths and heroes. Customize your trip with excursions to other islands or with activities that match your personal interests and tastes. Simply contact MY ODYSSEY and our travel experts will help you design the perfect holiday in Greece!

THE BASICS ATHENS ANCIENT OLYMPIA EPIDAURUS SOUNIO NAFLPIO YDRA SPETSES WHEN TO GO As one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, Athens and the Aegean islands are particularly busy during the high-season months of July and August. With over 160 days of sunshine annually and its mild Mediterranean winters, Greece can be visited throughout the year, but temperatures are more pleasant in May-June and September-October. The Peloponnese shares the milder climate of southern Greece, with etesian winds blowing from May to September keeping summer temperatures low. GETTING THERE Athens connects with direct flights to major airports in the US (New York, Philadelphia), Canada (Toronto, Montréal) and the Middle East (Jeddah, Doha, Dubai). A direct flight from New York to Athens is approximately 10 hours. The smaller airport of Kalamata has direct flights to Athens, and helicopters can cross the Peloponnese coast-to-coast in about an hour. A network of recently-completed highways connects Messenia to Athens, but it doesn ’t cover the entire peninsula. GETTING AROUND You can use a taxi service or private car/van for moving around in the city and for covering small distances on land. Speedboats and yachts allow for moving around in the Greek Riviera, with many small harbors and fishing villages along the coasts providing calm waters and docks. Archaeological sites and most beaches can easily be reached by car, but a 4 X 4 might be necessary for certain mountain roads. VISA REQUIREMENTS Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure date from the Schengen area. One blank passport page is required for entry stamp in Greece.

FIRST-TIME MUSTS CULTURE A melting pot of cultures and historical eras, contemporary Greece is home to great museums, galleries, art fairs and festivals. Don ’t leave Athens without first visiting the Acropolis and other monuments like the Panathinaiko Stadium and the Temple of Zeus. In the Greek Riviera, visit the island of Hydra where Leonard Cohen used to spend his summers, and where an annual DESTE Foundation contemporary art exhibition takes place (June-September). In the Peloponnese you ’ll come across some of Greece’s most important sites, like the ancient sanctuary of Epidaurus and the city of Ancient Olympia, where the Olympic Games first started. CULINARY Greek cuisine is one of the best and most famous examples of Mediterranean-style diet. Never miss an opportunity to taste local dishes, homemade cheeses, freshly-baked bread dipped in olive oil and crisp wines from small, independent vineyards. The Peloponnese is also famous for its olives and olive oil: the famous Kalamata olives come from here, as well as the precious Messenian olive oil —also known as “green gold”. STYLE Greece has been taking its image very seriously in recent years, with many young designers launching new brands offering contemporary fashion and accessories inspired by traditional arts and crafts. Greek designers have also turned making souvenirs into an art form: seek out the most stylish and original of them in Athens ’ Plaka neighborhood. Many smaller galleries in Nafplio, Spetses and Pylos also offer handmade accessories and decorative objects that you can easily ship back home. GREAT OUTDOORS With its snow-capped mountains, winding hiking trails, underwater caves and breathtaking sailing routes, Greece is a country that will make you want to get out and explore. The Peloponnese has some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Mediterranean, and the many islands and coves of the Greek Riviera make up a yachter ’s paradise. ADVENTURE Mount Taygetos in the south of Sparta is the mountain with the oldest name in European recorded history; it’s also 2, 000 meters high, and a good challenge for any climber. The gorge of the river Neda is also worth exploring, for its waterfall and pool in the forest where you can swim: supposedly, nymphs and dryads used to swim here! In the winter, take a helicopter ride to Mount Mainalo for skiing and other snow sports. HISTORY Being a city with over 5, 000 years of history, Athens is full of unique monuments, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and architectural landmarks from different eras, including 20 th-century neoclassicist and modernist buildings. The islands of the Greek Riviera are famous for their maritime tradition and used to be the centre of large trade fleets; later on, they became a gathering spot for jet-setters in the 1960 ’s. A bit further north, Epidaurus with the sanctuary of God Asklepio - dedicated to wellbeing and medicine, and has one of the biggest amphitheaters in Greece. On the Peloponnese west coast, Messenia is a land mentioned by Homer, and with a rich history marked by the Venetians and the Ottomans. The Battle of Navarino is an important event in the Greek War of Independence (1827), and took place in the bay of present-day Pylos. FOR FAMILIES For a family day out in Athens, visit the Children ’s Museum in Plaka or the spectacular Planetarium in Faliro for a visual journey among the stars. In Amanzoe, the exclusive Beach Club offers a variety of non-motorized water sports, ideal for a fun day at the beach. Costa Navarino has special facilities for younger guests: infants and toddlers can spend the day at the Cocoon, and children 4 -12 years old can learn while having fun at the Sandcastle and the Aqua Park.

Take this carefully-planned itinerary to the Peloponnese and embark on an idyllic journey filled with history, spellbinding stories and some of the most uplifting natural landscapes in the Mediterranean. Start your journey in Athens and visit its revered monuments, still standing since Classical Antiquity; then board a private yacht for a sailing tour around the Saronic Gulf and its many little islands. Arrive at the Greek Riviera in style, and visit the cosmopolitan islands of Hydra and Spetses —then sail on to the private retreat of Amanzoe, hidden in the verdant hills of Argolida. Here you can spend a morning at the ancient theatre of Epidaurus, walk ancient paths and harvest your own honey at a nearby family-owned apiary farm. Fly over the Peloponnese with a helicopter to arrive in Costa Navarino and the unique Messenian setting of Navarino Bay with its protected lagoon habitat; from here you’ll explore the region, and even explore a bit of the mainland with a visit to the birthplace of the Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia. Past meets present and Mycenaean kings converse with Venetian merchants in this kaleidoscopic survey of the Peloponnese, the land of myths and heroes.

DAY 1 Welcome to Athens! Ancient and full of legends, yet vibrant, contemporary and spontaneous. A seductive Mediterranean metropolis, Athens is a traveller’s heaven, surrounded by beaches, mountains and beautiful islands. Wander in its many, characterful neighborhoods and feel the pulse of a kaleidoscopic city that has something for everyone. MORNING Αn all-comfort private car will pick you up from Athens International Airport and bring you to the hotel (1 hour). The rest of the morning will be free for you to relax or explore the city centre. Visit Syntagma square, the Presidential Palace area, the National Gardens and the upscale district of Kolonaki; here you may visit the hidden garden behind the ornate mansion of the Numismatic Museum and have an espresso at its small café. Let us personally welcome you to Greece at My Odyssey’s Travel Lounge (10 min walk): join us at our recently renovated headquarters inside a historical 19 th-century Athenian mansion to meet our team, have a coffee and discuss your vacations in Greece with us! MIDDAY Lunch will be arranged at a must-visit nearby restaurant, or if you prefer back at the privacy of your hotel. AFTERNOON Later you will be taken to Athens airport (about 50 min) and board a helicopter that will take you on a one-hour Helicopter Ride over the Athens Riviera, the sprawling southern suburbs, the Saronic gulf and Cape Sounio with its majestic temple of Poseidon. EVENING Back in Athens, a wonderful surprise will be waiting for you: a dinner inside the historical building of an Athenian museum! A specially designed dinner will be served in a meticulously restored dining hall, with antique tableware set on a 19 th-century dining table. The magical atmosphere will transport you to the early days of the Greek Republic, and the times when Greece’s aristocracy dined in these very quarters.

DAY 2 Take a plunge into Greece’s glorious past with a visit to Athens’ ancient monuments, such as the imposing Acropolis, where the Parthenon is, and the nearby Panathinaiko stadium, where the first modern Olympics took place in 1896. MORNING As one of the world’s oldest cities, Athens has been inhabited continuously for at least 9, 000 years! Feel the weight of history and visit the city ’s most important landmarks with our private sightseeing tour of Athens city center —which will take you to the famous Acropolis and its ultra-modern museum, followed by a walk along the alleys of Plaka, the old neighborhood at the foot of the Acropolis. For refreshments and coffee we suggest the bright café and restaurant of the Acropolis Museum, with beautiful views of the Parthenon, the Lycabettus hill and the city. MIDDAY A short walk from the museum will bring you to Attikos Greek House restaurant, where you can savor local dishes expertly made with the finest ingredients. Weather permitting, you can ask for a table at the rooftop terrace, for dining with a show-stopping view of the Parthenon. AFTERNOON Join us in the afternoon for a cheerful gourmet cooking class, and take this unique opportunity to explore the secrets of Mediterranean diet, experience Greek cuisine and to learn about local culinary traditions. Through this 5 -hour private experience you will learn to cook like an Athenian chef, in the kitchen of an authentic Athenian house! Guided by chef George Madianos, you will participate in every stage of the process, from marketplace to dinner plate, and prepare together a perfectly cooked Greek meal. EVENING Enjoy the fruits of your efforts in a private dining setting and in good company, paired with an assortment of wines selected specially for the occasion.

DAY 3 Aegina-Hydra-Spetses What a visit to Greece would be without a cruise? Embark on an enchanting yacht trip along olive tree-covered coastal hills, calm waters and historic little islands! Discover Hydra, a picturesque island town where no vehicles are allowed —then visit a perfectly preserved 18 thcentury historic mansion that is part of the National Historical Museum. MORNING You will be brought to the Athens marina (30 min), where you ’ll embark your private motor yacht for a cruise along the Greek Riviera. You will sail across the Saronic Gulf, to visit islands and coasts of scenic beauty where myths and legends overlap with history. You will first pass by Aegina island (50 mins), famous for its pistachios and its quaint port town, and in the distance you’ll see Salamis, where the Greeks defeated the Persian Empire fleet nearly 2, 500 years ago. You’ll then head south and cross the tiny channel of Poros island (40 mins); the island is so close to the mainland that the town is built on both coasts! Your yacht will then sail along the breathtaking landscapes of the Peloponnese, covered with olive groves and lemon tree orchards, before reaching the famous island of Hydra (40 mins). Spend the rest of the morning with a relaxed tour around the well-preserved old town: learn about the island’s important maritime history with a visit to the Kountouriotis Museum housed in an authentic 18 th-century shipowner ’s mansion, and you can even go for a donkey ride around town: the entire island of Hydra is declared a national monument, so no cars are allowed here! MIDDAY Lunch will be served on board while berthed at the small harbor of Hydra town, where Aristotle Onassis, Maria Callas, Leonard Cohen and many other celebrities used to spend their summers. AFTERNOON Leaving Hydra you’ll sail west to the island of Spetses, where you’ll disembark in front of the imposing Poseidonion Grand Hotel. After check in you’re free to relax and explore the property; we strongly suggest the hotel ’s famous afternoon tea, a treat not to be missed! EVENING For dinner we recommend Orloff restaurant, housed in an 18 th-century building that used to be the customs house of the island ’s Old Port. From fresh fish and other goods harvested by the sea to traditional recipes of meatballs and homemade desserts, Orloff is the perfect place to discover authentic Greek flavors, while enjoying the sweeping views across the sea.

DAY 4 Spetses Once the centre of a large trading fleet and home to wealthy merchants, Spetses has been one of the Mediterranean’s most popular destinations for jet-setters and celebrities since the 1960‘s. Ride a traditional horse-drawn buggy along the promenade and marvel at the rows of old shipowners’ mansions, the historic shipbuilding area and well-attended gardens. Stretching seascapes and the absence of automobiles complete the romantic, Côte d’Azure atmosphere that brings back nostalgic memories of times past! MORNING Descend your hotel’s marble staircase onto the breezy Dapia plaza where you ’ll be picked up by a traditional horse-drawn buggy for a ride around the well-preserved old town and its glimmering port. A local will escort you on your ride, which will take you from the hotel to the Old Port bay along the seaside road (15 minutes), and then to the House of Bouboulina museum for a tour (1 hour). Bouboulina was a notorious lady-captain of the 19 th century who played a crucial role in the Greek revolution against the Ottomans. You ’ll also visit the traditional pastry shop of Mr Vasilis, who ’s been making the local almond delicacy known as amygdalota for years; these sweet little pastries are perfect with coffee or black tea, you should definitely take some with you! MIDDAY For lunch we suggest Tarsanas, an elegant restaurant by the Old Port, with tables right on the water and surrounded by old shipyards. AFTERNOON Spend an afternoon at sea for a peaceful fishing tour off the coast of Spetses with a traditional caique (3 hours). You’ll be amazed at how many different species of fish you ’ll come across, which can be cooked in a variety of ways. Your fishing tour will conclude at a traditional tavern on the far-off beach of Agioi Anargiri, where your catch of the day will be prepared for dinner. EVENING Enjoy your meal by the sea, then round it off with a cooling glass of ouzo while gazing at the Aegean stretching all the way to the horizon. At your leisure, you will then be brought back to the hotel.

DAY 5 AMANZOE Leave Spetses island in style on a speed boat that will bring you to the paradisiac hills of Amanzoe resort. Spend the rest of the day relaxing, or lazying in the sun at the resort’s private beach! MORNING A speed boat will take you from Dapia harbor to the opposite shore and the port of Costa (15 mins), then a private car will bring you to the famed Amanzoe resort. Check in at your pavilion or cabana and relax, then head out to explore this stunning hilltop hideaway. Make your way to the nearby Amanzoe Beach Club and discover the exclusive services provided, or relax at its quiet private beach. MIDDAY A casual eatery can be found at Amanzoe Beach Club, where you can have your lunch without missing out from the beautiful beach. If you prefer, lunch can be served at your pavilion or cabana. AFTERNOON The rest of the day is free for you to relax. Visit the soothing, light-filed Wellness Spa for a pampering body-therapy session, or head to the gym for a class of yoga. If you don ’t feel like leaving the beach just yet, Amanzoe Beach Club offers a range of non-motorized watersports: time for mastering your paddleboarding skills! EVENING The magical hour of twilight will find you at your pavilion or cabana, surrounded by olive groves and cloudless rose skies. Amanzoe ’s chefs will in the meantime be preparing for you a private barbecue dinner with your favorite meat or seafood: there ’s lobster, king prawns, wild sea bass, lamb chops and more to choose from.

DAY 6 AMANZOE Explore the mythical landscapes of Argolida, and discover hidden remnants of the past in its pine-covered hills: walk an ancient road through a nature reserve, visit a Byzantine monastery on a nearby mountain, then descend to a quiet port town. Round off a day full of new sights with an atmospheric dinner in Amanzoe. MORNING Today we head out and explore the surrounding region of Argolida, a land with a rich past that dates back to Ancient Greece. Join an experienced guide for a hike into Katafyki gorge (2 hours) and immerse yourselves in its fragrant forest of pine and myrtle; the path through the gorge is the same ancient road that led to the nearby town of Hermione in antiquity. The hike will conclude at Fourni village where a car will pick you up to take you for a visit to the Saint Demetrios Avgou Monastery (about 1 hour). There, an English-speaking guide will show you around the now deserted monastery, which has remained unaltered since it was built in the 11 th century and is home to beautiful Byzantine frescoes. MIDDAY After the tour we suggest a drive through Iliokastro village to the picturesque port of Hermione (about 40 min), for a fresh seafood lunch at Spyrandreas, a traditional tavern on the waterfront. Ask the waiter if the catch of the day includes red mullets: you should try them deep fried! AFTERNOON The rest of the afternoon is free for you to relax, either with coffee in Hermione or back in the resort. Lounge by the pool with a cocktail or visit the Spa for a relaxing massage or a reinvigorating session in the Watsu pool. EVENING Discuss with your concierge about the ideal dinner setting and arrange a table at one of the resort’s restaurants or in the privacy of your residence.

DAY 7 Epidaurus-Nafplio Feel the aura of divine grace at the ancient sanctuary of Epidaurus, where the god of medicine and wellbeing was worshipped thousands of years ago —then experience the marvel of Greek theatre acoustics at the site’s world-famous amphitheater. Spend the rest of the day in Nafplio, one of Europe’s best-preserved old towns and the first capital of Greece. MORNING A 40 -minute drive through the hills will bring you to one of Greece ’s most important archaeological sites: Epidaurus with its Sanctuary of Askepius and its celebrated amphitheater. An archaeologist will welcome you to the site and guide you through the ancient city that was dedicated to the god of well-being and medicine. If you so desire, we can arrange a private play of ancient drama in Epidaurus theater or the smaller Roman theater nearby (a 40 -minute to 1 -hour fraction of a full play), in order to experience theatre like it was done 2500 years ago! MIDDAY After this once-in-a-lifetime experience you will be brought to the town of Nafplio (30 min. ), where you’ll visit the old tomato factory of Fougaro for lunch at its elegant restaurant. The neighboring area of Nemea produces excellent wines since antiquity, so your lunch will take the form of an orchestrated experience of wine tasting with local Moschofilero and Agiorgitiko wines, accompanied by local cheeses and small tasty dishes created by the restaurant’s chef. AFTERNOON One of the best-preserved old towns in Europe, Nafplio used to be the first capital of Greece back in the 19 th century. Take a stroll around town (around 1 hour) and explore its charming streets, the towering castle and the waterfront promenade with pictureperfect sunset views. For a sweet treat, you can stop for freshly made gelato at Antica Gelateria, which is owned by an Italian! EVENING Linger in Nafplio a bit longer for dinner, or return to the hotel (1 hour drive) and relax in privacy.

DAY 8 Much of Greece’s history is told by its ruins, but the past still lives in the present with arts and crafts that have been passed on by one generation to the other since the beginning of history. Beekeeping is one such craft, well-known to the ancients and kept alive to this day by dedicated farmers. Visit a local family of beekeepers in Argolida, and find out how the tireless bees make their honey from local flowers and trees. MORNING It’s yet another perfect morning in Greece, so seize the day and join our visit to an old family of beekeepers in Argolida and discover the fascinating details behind this most nutritious and magical of foods. The ancients knew very well how to farm honey, and they liked to mix it with their wine. The beekeepers will tell you the old myths about bees and honey, and take you to see an active hive from up close in complete safety; the family also maintains a small museum where you can learn about their tools and the history of apiary farming over the centuries. If you want a more hands-on experience, ask us to arrange the extended tour where you’ll be able to participate in the harvesting and prepare your own little jar of delicious honey to take home (approx. 2 hours)! Refreshments will arrive in the form of a special Amanzoe “honey-bee pick nick”, set under the shade of a carob tree. MIDDAY After the visit you can drive down to the fishing village of Kilada (30 min) and have lunch at the seafood tavern of Giannis Megas, famous for its locally sourced lobster! AFTERNOON The rest of the afternoon is free for you to relax and enjoy the amazing facilities of Amanzoe resort before leaving tomorrow for your next destination! EVENING Raise a glass to the beauties of Greece over an exclusive dinner at Amanzoe restaurant; for an even more romantic and private setting, request dinner to be arranged at the resort ’s Amphitheater.

DAY 9 Messenia – Costa Navarino On the other side of the Peloponnese, Messenia has a completely different story to tell. The coastal hills are covered with olive groves producing some of the world’s best olive oil, and the land is dotted with castles and towns that tell the story of old kingdoms, crusaders and pirates! MORNING You will depart from Amanzoe by helicopter and fly west bound to Messenia (approx. 1 hour). Your flight over the mountains and plains of Peloponnesus will offer you a memorable bird’s-eye view of the most famous Greek lands, like Arcadia and Laconia, and a glimpse of the region ’s highest mountain, Taygetos! Once you’ve seen the west coast of the Peloponnese, you ’ll know you have arrived in Messenia, and the rolling dunes of Costa Navarino resort. Check in at your leisure and relax. MIDDAY Explore the grounds of Costa Navarino and have lunch on property. Ask your concierge to help you find the perfect spot at one of the resort ’s 12 restaurants. AFTERNOON Costa Navarino sprawls on the seaside hills and dunes of Navarino Bay coast. It borders the beautiful Gialova lagoon, which is one of the most important habitats for migratory birds in Europe. Costa Navarino also boasts pristine golf courses that stretch by the sea or over the olive tree hills. Take the rest of the day to explore the many facilities available, and ask your hotel’s staff to suggest the perfect afternoon activity for you. EVENING We suggest dinner at Eleon restaurant, where you can try local delicacies and dip freshlybaked bread in the delicious Messenian olive oil.

DAY 10 Messenia The prehistoric kingdom of Pylos is mentioned in Homer’s Iliad, when Nestor was its king. Today, the town of Pylos isn’t build on that old settlement, but retains its historic name. Discover the quiet little town and visit its formidable Ottoman fort —then take a bicycle ride across the lagoon to the beach, just in time for a peaceful Ionian sunset. MORNING Spend a relaxed morning at the charming little town of Pylos, built on a steep hillside on the south coast of Navarino Bay (30 min. drive), and visit the impressive Niokastro castle overlooking the city and the bay. A history specialist will show you around the castle and tell you exciting stories from the time when Pylos (or Navarino as it was called by the Italians) was an important Ottoman naval base (about 1 hour). Spend the rest of your morning walking around the small town and take a break for a Greek coffee at Platanos café, on the main Three Admirals Square where locals hang out under the plane trees. MIDDAY Drive back to the other side of the bay and stop at Gialova village for lunch; we suggest Elia tavern on the sandy coast, for some beautiful views of the bay and Sfaktiria island AFTERNOON If you feel active, we strongly recommend a bicycle exploration of the Gialova lagoon and birdwatching with wild nature specialists (about 2 -2, 5 hours). Depending on the season, you might see herons, flamingos or other migratory birds, and the lagoon is the only place in Europe with a population of African Chameleons! This very shy and cute reptile is an endangered species, so make sure you protect its habitat while visiting. On the other side of the lagoon stands the Old Navarino Castle (Paliokastro), where you can watch the sun set peacefully over the Ionian sea. EVENING Head back to the hotel to relax, then enjoy a colorful Japanese dinner from Inbi restaurant’s multi-Asian menu.

DAY 11 Enter the stadium where the first Olympic athletes competed 3000 years ago and discover Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games! Then spend an afternoon at a welltended wine estate with lunch al fresco and tasting of local wines right next to the sea. MORNING Today you will head north and into the land of Elis (1 hour drive), to visit the archeological site and museum of Ancient Olympia with an archaeologist as your guide. The site of Olympia is the birthplace of the Olympic Games, hence the large stadium and many temples found there. Olympia is an important place for all humanity, since this is where the Olympic flame is lit every two years for the Summer and Winter Olympics, and then is carried around the world by athletes as a symbol of peace (the lighting ceremony takes place in spring). MIDDAY After the tour you will be brought to the scenic coastal estate of Mercouri Winery (approx. 45 min. drive), where you will enjoy lunch and wine tasting under the thick shade of the trees. The well-tended estate produces both wine and olive oil, and has an impressive 19 th-century manor and gardens with colorful peacocks! AFTERNOON Spend a relaxed afternoon at this spectacular estate that looks like a piece of Tuscany in Greece: let your hosts give you a tour of the winery, their little museum, the estate grounds and the olive orchards. After the tour, you can return to the hotel and relax. EVENING For dinner tonight try some Italian at Da Luigi restaurant in Costa Navarino.

DAY 12 Athens – Shopping Return to Athens via Kalamata Airport, and spend one last day in Greece exploring the local shopping scene: many Greek designers have small boutiques in town, so why not pay them a visit and acquire some unique, authentic products? Then say farewell to Greece with a gourmet dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant by the sea. MORNING Make sure you’ve bought your precious bottles of Messenian olive-oil already, because in the morning you’ll be checking out of Costa Navarino and return to Athens via Kalamata airport (50 minute flight). A private car will pick you up from the airport and bring you swiftly to the comfort of your hotel. MIDDAY Ask your concierge to suggest lunch options for you, either on property or at a special restaurant nearby. AFTERNOON The rest of the day is free for you to relax and explore the city centre at your leisure. You can also reserve this afternoon for some last-minute shopping, in which case we propose our special “Unexpected Shopping Tour” (about 2 -3 hours): a local insider will take you to must-visit Athenian boutiques selling authentic Greek fashion and other design products, a tailor-made experience for the discerning shopper interested in high-end items by independent retailers (like Vassilis Zoulias couture, Stelios Parliaros fine pastry and more). During this tour you can stop for a coffee at Jimmy ’s café, on the lively Valaoritou pedestrian street.

DAY 13 FAREWELL A private car will bring you to Athens International Airport for you flight back home. Make sure you have already bought gifts and souvenirs for your friends and family!

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