"The first day we arrived at the hotel in Athens where we would meet our traveling group, my husband and I went up to the top floor restaurant for a cup of coffee. Although I am not a "beach person," the days we spend along the coast were some of my favorites! Everything went off without a hitch, he was a wealth of information, and oozes the spirit and vitality of the Greek people -- his determination for us to experience that really made the trip great. The reason why you're not finding "Rick Steves' Greece" is because that isn't the title. After arriving on "the rock", I loved wandering around the lower town, photographing the quaint churches, shopping and sampling sweets. I looked forward to Sparta. "Food and music in the non-tourist restaurant in Nafplio.". Rick's picks for sights, eating, sleeping In-depth coverage of Athens and our favorite destinations in the Peloponnese Also includes Delphi and the islands of Hydra, Mykonos, and Santorini Stuffed with fun self-guided neighborhood walks and museum tours People talk about this kind of experience and never realize it - but we did! We'll then work our way down and tour the sleek new Acropolis Museum, custom built to showcase the amazing Parthenon sculptures. Other guides were very good. Walking up into the site, and when there, looking down into the valley, reminded you of what the ancients were about. We met some wonderful new friends. You could feel the sentiment of the music. Our guide was over the top making everything we did extremely interesting and he was very knowledgeable about all the history and fun facts for whatever we were seeing or doing!! "Going to Olympus and running on the same track that was used 3,500 hundred years ago.". My favorite moment was standing in the center of the theater at Epidavros and reading the excerpt from Antigone in Rick's book. I'm a teacher from Southern California who loves to travel, especially over summer breaks. It exceeded my expectations. Great trip. Rick Steves has spent 100 days every year since 1973 exploring Europe. 2) I loved the small town feel we got in several towns, not just the hustle and bustle of Athens. I had no idea that it is such a mountainous country of amazing beauty and resilient people. It was fabulous! A whisper center stage can be heard at the very top - "WOW!"". Rick Steves' Postcards from Europe takes you on a European vacation, complete with the sights, sounds, tastes, and people of Europe, without ever leaving that comfy sofa or the relative safety of your own car. This was truly a 5 star experience. Got an entirely new mind picture of the geography of Greece--all one sees in the movies is islands and blue water: these were present, in abundance, but account for only a small part of the whole country. There was something new and exciting every day. From beginning to end, a wonderful tour. I enjoyed meeting all the people on the tour and all the different activities especially the night of good food and music in Napflion. I really enjoyed Monemvasia and could have stayed there longer. Learning some traditional Greek dancing. But really cherished some of the simpler moments like eating lunch at a beautiful beach-side cafe in Kardamili, strolling the streets of Nafplio watching the Greek families enjoy their weekend in the city square, and the perfect end to the trip relaxing on a quiet beach in Hydra under a thatched umbrella.". In addition to really liking David, we really liked our group of fellow travelers. Running through Athens' streets before sunrise. The bus was top notch, George the bus driver was exceptionally skilled, and Colin, our guide was fantastic. We enjoyed expert guides every step of the way; this is one of the greatest benefits to a Rick Steves tour. Experiencing the energy of Olympia. I found Rick to be as pleasant as he appears on his shows. The food was wonderful-fresh grilled fish, best 2.5E souvlaki, & fava bean/pomegranate salad. "We certainly enjoyed Medieval Monemvasia! Sleep in Nafplio. It as great! I have been very fortunate because I did the same exact tour in 2016. I am in awe of how he was able to maneuver a giant bus through the tiny village roads. Maria is a wonderful tour guide. Once again I was impressed with the ease of transition from one beautiful location to another. Our tour guide, Apostolos, made ever effort to give us a true Greek experience, he was wonderful. Then, we went to Delphi and learned about the oracle, Ancient Olympia and walked the grounds of the first Olympians, Medieval Monemvasia and climbed the rock, Byzantine Mystras and saw the ruins, Mycenae and walked through Lions Gate, Nafplio and explored its beauty, Epidavros and clapped in its ancient theater, the Island of Hydra and totally relaxed, and ended with the National Archaeological Museum now on my best museums list. Truly one of the best trips I've ever been on. The group was fun and nice. If possible, I would give our tour a double outstanding! A lady invited us onto harboring, offered drinks and a umbrella. Every day seemed more beautiful than the last.". This morning we'll hike to the top of Athens' legendary Acropolis, where we'll take a walking tour of its 2,500-year-old Golden Age temples, dominated by the dramatic Parthenon. Rick produces a best-selling guidebook series, a public television series, and a public radio show, and organizes small-group tours that take over 30,000 travelers to Europe annually. I am glad to say that I was able to keep up. It will stay in my memory as a wonderful experience. "Standing in the ruins of history and realizing the many thousands of human beings before me standing in the same place. Walking light to strenuous: your choice. "An impossible question. Going to the Peloponnese Peninsula you see a lot of Greece that I think most people skip, and that is a huge mistake on their part but a huge bonus for us because it really wasn't too crowded. Everything went smoothly. Rick Steve's Tour provided us a good grounding for the rest of our time there. "Swimming off the "rock" and at the Manni Penisula. It combined "Big City" time in Athens with "Ancient Treasures" in places like Delphi and Olympia; "Mountain Vistas" in Kalavryta and Lagkadia; "Old Towns" in Nafplio and Monemvasia; and "Island Time" in Hydra. Get the most out of every day and dollar with Rick Steves Greece & Turkey guidebooks, Snapshot guides and Pocket travel guides Being a part of this group eliminated the hassle of finding my own lodging, and transportation. The weather was hot, but manageable. "How do I choose?! All have been challenging, educational, and with super RS staff. Walking in the footsteps of the people who laid the foundations of modern life! Experiencing mountain villages, meeting locals, participating in folk dancing and cooking class, down to coastal towns of Kardamyli, Monemvasia and Nafplio and onto the island of Hydra.....the two weeks flew by. For coronavirus (COVID-19) travel information, He made the tour the trip of a lifetime. Very relaxing, with enough activity to burn off those extra calories. I also really enjoyed seeing the various rock formations on our train ride as these rocks reminded me of southern Utah.". The national elections were taking place and he explained the system and how it is different from our elections. "Visiting Ancient Olympia and actually running on the same race track that athletes competed on thousands of years ago -- and realizing that the tradition of today's Olympic Games began here by an ancient civilization.". It was nice to have our most crowded experience right at the beginning .Everything that followed was a real treat! "I thought the Acropolis would be a "wow" moment, but the hoards of people lessened the effect. Our guide, Danae, was outstanding. The people in our group all got along well and enhanced the tour. Greece is an amazing country with lots of history and delicious seafood. We saw and learned things that if we had not been on the tour would have missed. Hotels were good, food was AMAZING -highlighted by our seafood dinner in Limeni and final meal in Athens at Mani Mani. And we stayed in four scenic and charming towns that I had never even heard of prior to the trip. Maria facilitated that wherever we were. What an absolute joy it was to experience the Peloponnese and learn that Greece is 85% mountains. The packaging of sights, travel, hotel, food and trip guide was beyond our expectations in each area. We had a wonderful time, learned a lot, and made new friends. And that's not even mentioning the "wow" art moments: the Lion's gate, the Charioteer and Zeus bronzes, etc.". This tour was over the top. That was the beauty of the tour...differing experiences every day. Sleep in Athens. All in all, I felt it was a well rounded experience and was satisfied. As usual, tour companions very simpatico. Greece really surprised me. ", The tour was excellent mostly due to our guide, Ioanna. We enjoyed the tour immensely! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone. Chanting with our guide George in one of the churches in Mistras. friends and family would be Monomvasia and the hike w/spectacular views from the top of the "Rock".". Former like experience maybe. From eating all the delicious fresh seafood and learning Greek dances from Ioanna, our guide, the whole trip had many Wow moments.". Making the tour outstanding was our guide, David and the various local guides employed. Our tour guide Danae was a tremendous ambassador for her country. Ioanna added immeasurably to the content and enjoyment of each day and never lost her enthusiasm, smile and good cheer. We decided that this tour was like being in college again with all the good parts. I appreciated the free time available and as always the bus provided was comfortable with an outstanding driver. I just couldn't get enough of the amazing archaeological sites such as Olympia, Mycenae, Delphi". I was captivated by the culture, art, cuisine, history, mythology, people that we experienced every single day. After 20 years of traveling with Rick Steve's books as our guide, we finally took this tour,and were thrilled! Everything about it was well planned and just what I have come to expect from Rick Steves tours, and this was my 10th tour. Supplement $675. ", "Maria the guide did a fun experiment.She gave each of us 4 euro's and had us shop for very Greek food to have for happy hour. "My wow moment was standing in the bee hive tomb in Mycenae. Lunch in Limeni where we dined while watching sea turtles swim in an impossibly turquoise Ionian sea. "for my wife it was visiting Delphi. Colin was excellent and the trip was well-paced, with strenuous days followed by easier more relaxing ones. Greece is beautiful and much more varied than we thought it would be. Use a hardbound type designed to last a lifetime, rather than a spiral notebook. I knew I was going to see LOTS of ruins, but the countryside was more spectacular than I imagined and the food was delicious. Also trying to understand the ways of the Greeks. Our wonderful guide Danae shared a poem(Ithaca by C.P. But I loved the Agora in Athens, Monemvasia and Hydra as well.". We keep coming back because the experience is seamless and we are never disappointed. We only found out about the performance from Apostolos, who also helped get us tickets. Sleep in mainland Monemvasia. Nafplio - was excellent - great shopping and people watching and food Excellent itinerary well paced and thought out. Had a wonderful time. The trip was well organized allowing the group to see a lot of Greece. Eating gelato in the Plaka in Athens.". This was our first Rick Steves Tour and it exceeded our expectations! It was fun to see our fellow guests join in an have a marvelous time. "It is hard to choose just one wow moment because there are so many on this tour. "While I expected Greece to be the Acropolis and numerous ancient ruins along with views of the sea I never expected the snow capped mountains and the hillside towns and villages that we encountered. I was the slowest but, our guide had an abundance of patience! I don't think Rick Steves can be considered "anti-Greek" since he just published a new guidebook on Greece. As Rick Steves says, (Another great thinker like Einstein) "Democracy and mathematics, medicine and literature, theater and astronomy, mythology and philosophy - all of these, and more were first thought up by a bunch of tunic-clad Greeks in a small village huddled at the base of the Acropolis." Each one was outstanding and offered a good feeling of community in the small group. A trip rich in experiences all over southern Greece. The amount of history given was perfect and I loved learning about Greek culture and the everyday life of the Greeks. We had lunch then went to Sparta sight and had pictures taken at statue.". Denmitria and her staff were engaging, fun, and full of energy. I was there 20 years ago and there was no organized path up to the Parthenon, no museum. Who could ask for more. "Truly enjoyed the evening of folk music and dancing. My husband a college wrestler couldn't get enough of Olympia and the lighting of the flame site was Heart string touching, "Gotta say it was the god of medicine asceplius temple at Ancient Epidavrous that blew my medical mind! "Seeing the Acropolis and pieces of art that are over 4000bc years old.". Tour Account › Travel Forum › Home / Travel Forum / To the East / Greece Itinerary; Please sign in to post. No pomp, no circumstance; just there. But my favorite was the laid-back island of Hydra. Delphi was truly awesome. It was great to have everything flow so well. Great value for money. The accommodations were very good and the breakfasts were excellent. "Athens plus the Acroplis and Paratheon - truly amazing - wished we had more time there. "The people and passion of the people of Greece.". I would highly recommend this tour, "I don't think I had a favorite wow moment .. Excellent itinerary. First things first. After some orientation by your guide, the day is all yours. Filippos is a fantastic guide. The theater at Epidavros; the treasury of Atreus, the Lion Gate, and other structures at Mycenae; and the museum displays were fantastic!". This was one of the best! Although I always thought there was too much food, I learned to try everything, but in smaller amounts.". First of all, our tour guide, David was outstanding. While I enjoyed our time in busy, gritty Athens and then the drive through the surprisingly mountainous northern part of the Peloponnese, arriving in this tiny seaside town, located on a crystal clear, blue bay, was exhilarating. My name is Kerry and this is a scrapbook from my Rick Steves' Athens and the Heart of Greece in 14 Days tour. I had a great time on this tour. This was our second Rick Steves tour and it was wonderful. Everyone was courteous and ready to enjoy the moment. However, I had reservations about a tour. Athens was the one real city on the tour, and it was crowded and vibrant as a big city should be.The others were much smaller, but all had something to offer and were worth the visit.Thoroughly enjoyed the beach days, particularly Hydra. I usually travel solo, so I was kind of surprised when I decided to sign up for a Rick Steves tour. "There were so many, probably hiking up to the stadium at Delphi anf realizing all the history of this beautiful location". I have wanted to go the Greece for 40 years and this trip did not disappoint. We learned so much about the people of Greece through her. There were of course a few places that were busy but we always got there early and beat the crowds. Would love to visit north Greece. Food was delicious ! It gave me the opportunity of revisiting some of the places. As is always the case, the excellence of the tour leader is what set this apart. Ancient ruins, great food and wine, wonderful people, an ancient landscape, combined with our guide Apostolos made this the best tour ever! Sleep on the Mani Peninsula. The guides paced the hills and steps with perfectly timed stops, during which we were often able to sit or stand in the shade while they described the venue. It was a very moving experiences.". This was our "lucky 13th" RS tour and it did not disappoint us in the Greek experience from the start and end in Athens. ), but Delphi, Olympia and Mycenae were amazing too. A fantastic view of the Acropolis and we so enjoyed drinking our wine and watching as it became dark and the Acropolis was all lit up. The stops were all an eyeful. The staff and the professional dancers at Pseiras restaurant went out of their way to make the evening special. Antio! If you’ve seen enough ancient sites, you could skip Olympia (which is time-consuming to reach by bus), and visit the very different town-and-giant-rock of Monemvasia (also time-consuming by bus, but worthwhile if it appeals to you), or easier, enjoy more beach time on Hydra. Apostolos was a wonderful tour guide and the tour had the right mix of busy days and slow periods. "Monemvasia & Mycenae were impressive surprises! A big surprise was Monemvasia, where we spent an enjoyable day wandering through the town, gaping at the spectacular views, stopping for snacks, coffees and finally lunch at the many "tavernas with a view". Since 1973, Rick Steves has spent about four months a year exploring Europe. And, of course, the Parthenon will always be the ultimate "wow" moment! First of all, Filippos was outstanding. Since 1973, Rick Steves has spent about four months a year exploring Europe. "I especially enjoyed visiting the ancient sites and their ruins because of their importance to the development of Western civilization and literature.". The people, the food, the sites, the tour guides, the history! One of my most unforgettable moments was when the very large cruise ship arrived! A close second would be our local guide chanting a liturgy he was reading off the ceiling of an ancient Greek Orthodox church in Mystra.". At each of the ancient sites we visited - the Acropolis, Delphi, Olympia, Mystras, Mycenae, Epidavros & others - I stood in awe that I was actually there in those fascinating places. About one month prior to the tour departure, you'll find the directions to your first tour hotel and a complete list of hotels where we'll be staying while on tour in your tour account. The best time to visit is late spring (May) and fall (Sept-Oct). It wasn't until Santorini that I had my "wow" moment that was Hydra. How they have struggled over the centuries touched my sense of humanity and compassion.". "Monemvasia and The Rock. Our tour guide Anastasia was highly knowledgeable about the sites we visited, and about classical Greek civilization in general. Exceptional tour leader was very knowledgeable, professional and personable. Guardian dogs on the steps of ancient sites, that can distinguish between tourists and bad guys. Hydra was a nice relaxing ending, enjoyed hike to Plaka beach led by our guide.". Another WOW was seeing the rock of Monemvasia from our balcony at our hotel, we had a great view of it.". 5000 people in a 2000 year-old theater made for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The space of 3000 years seems to shrink and "ancient" history starts to feel much closer to us.". I like all the walking-- my favorite way to explore anywhere, much better than looking out a bus window! This tour exceeded our expectations! I was not expecting the level of natural beauty which we found at every turn, at every hamlet, harbor and mountain town. "Very close encounter with donkey in an extremely narrow passageway in Hydra.". I also loved relaxing on little Hydra, a great place to end our tour, with a gorgeous Greek sunset.". with a good sense of history. The place was once a thriving community, I can only imagine what daily life was like. Hotel Accommodations and Bus transportation was another part of the great experience of the tour! "The first day we arrived at our Athens' hotel in the evening and from our room we could see the Acropolis all lit up not far from the hotel, very cool.". This morning we'll drive to nearby Epidavros. Only wish I brought hiking shoes to tackle the mountain climbs. Greece is the fortieth country I have visited. The rugged beauty of the arid landscape, thousands of olive trees in rows and random bunches, stone terraces that lined steep hills, infinite laces built over deep time. The knew their material and were patient with the questions asked. Rick Steves provides all of the essential information needed by visitors to Greece. All aspects (except one local guide session explained below) were wonderful: the country and its history, culture and friendly people; accommodations and food; our group and local guides, driver and transport; perfect weather. Local guides were excellent. It has it all. It lived up to and exceeded our expectations. I came back with great insights into Greek's past and present. We were impressed by the hotels, the organized meals, the incredibly knowledgeable guides and the range of activities. This was my second Rick Steve's tour, and it was absolutely wonderful. There we'll take a vivid walking tour of Olympia's ancient athletic venues, temples, and museum, followed by lunch together. I was the hold out for going to Greece. see our FAQ. It was a joy to see the similarities and contrasts found in Greece. He has wonderful knowledge of history, geography, politics, archaeology, arts, music, language and is a great communicator. It was fun to return to Monemvasia, Nafpilion and Hydra after visiting them in the summer. Our guide was fantastic, and his insights into history vs modern Greece added greatly to the trip. This was a taste of real Greece, a 'wow' moment for me. I was interested in coming to Greece primarily because of the history of ancient Greece and its source as the origin of democracy. The tour guide was very well educated and fun to be with and all the traveler got along very well! Corral, they'd be here. Bus: 4 hours. It was a nice mixture of major sites and history and charming towns and villages. The Greek people are very engaging and friendly. They had such pride and seemed to enjoy their work. "This is a very hard choice, but probably the hike up to the Prophet Elijah Monastery on the island of Hydra. Our tour was more comprehensive than I had imagined and there was not one day that didn't hold an unexpected surprise. The folk music was also very enjoyable even though we didn't understand the lyrics. What a place for people to have lived.". Our tour guide and local guides made sure that we understood how it all fit together. Everything was well organized, and we had enough free time to explore places on our own. Went on an earlier excursion to the "IN" islands of Santorini and Samos and Patmos. Liked the cooking demonstration and will be using some of the recipes at Thanksgiving. It was a good mix of free time and structured time. Our tour of Athens & the Heart of Greece was an unbelievable experience! Lodging was exceptable...some places nicer than others. I like that he was "local". Opa! Our tour guide, Apostolos, was polished and knowledgeable. "This is a hard question, there were so many. The tour itself did not disappoint in any way but requests for help in planning our additional two days around Athens were futile. At the restaurant in Nafplio, we were taken to a small cafe where three local musicians played. -Stumbling upon a store in Nafplio that sold handmade pottery, but also seeing and meeting the ceramicist throwing clay on the wheel Plus, we had a couple days to ourselves to enjoy the beautiful Aegean Sea and explore the communities there. Apostolos is an outstanding tour director. Now I cannot imagine not joining another one your tours. I was surprised and grateful for the "vacation" within the vacation that allowed us the time to go the the beach during a heat wave. The olive mill and learning how to drink Greek coffee was a very favorite Danae moment! 2) Site wow - Standing on Mars Hill knowing Paul preached from their w/the Powerful acropolis on one side and the controlling Roman forum below! Brought chills to be able to walk on the track that was used thousands of years ago.". We had a fabulous time in Greece, the sites, food, and tour guide all fantastic. I wish we left earlier so we could have done the entire walking tour of Athens. The tour was very organized and we made the most of our time.. I was glad to start the tour in Athens, but welcomed seeing the countryside as well. This Country (USA) would be a much better place if some of the Greek traditions were adopted.". The tour provided a wonderful balance of incredible archeological sites and beautiful landscapes and coastlines. I was teasing him that he should show us some Greek dances. Bus: 2 hours. Appreciated that a lot. Our tour guide Maria was warm, and funny, and shared her love of Greece with us. I thought I had eaten Greek cuisine before. The entire tour, from beginning to end, is my favorite "wow" moment!! Rick Steve's pays attention to the details, "There were so many I cannot choose just one!!!". What I was pleasantly surprised by was Colin's extensive knowledge of today's Greece and correlating its history with its current status. The greatest wow moment on the tour was touring the Acropolis and then the museum. The walk Maria took us on was beautiful.". We loved the balance between free time to explore on our own and excursions that provided us with historical and cultural information. With limited time, you could see Delphi either as a day trip on Day 4 (return to Athens for the night) or as a single overnight (bus from Athens to Delphi on the morning of Day 4, spend the night in Delphi, then bus to Athens and boat to Hydra on Day 5). But truly, the places, sites, experiences and the guides were all just marvelous.". This is the ultimate tour of the country of Greece. Like so much Greek, everything old is new again. Even better experience than the first. Terrific overall tour guide in Ioanna, knowledgeable, efficient, diplomatic, personable, fun. 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