How much does it cost?

From £1,699 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,295 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is train travel included?

Yes. Great Rail Journeys includes Standard Class rail travel as part of the package. The main rail experience is a one-hour journey on the Odontotos Rack Railway through the Vouraikos Gorge.

What is the accommodation?

All seven nights are at the 4-star Amalia Nafplion, located on the outskirts of the Venetian city of Nafplion.

What meals are included?

Breakfast and dinner each day, plus local beer, wine, and soft drinks with dinner. Lunch is independent unless specified (for example, free time on Day 3 after the train ride).

Is it an escorted tour?

Yes. Great Rail Journeys provides a UK Tour Manager throughout the tour, and all major sites include guided tours. However, Days 4 and 7 are free to explore independently.

What archaeological sites are covered?

Guided tours of Mycenae, Athens and the Acropolis Museum, and Epidaurus. The tour also visits Kalavryta and its monastery, and includes wine and olive oil tastings.

Great Rail Journeys · Escorted tour

Highlights of Ancient Greece

Ancient Greek sites and Peloponnese exploration from Nafplion base

Great Rail Journeys operates this 8-day escorted tour through the classical heartland of Greece, departing London Heathrow and based in Nafplion, the pretty Venetian city in the Peloponnese. The tour combines guided day trips to three World Heritage sites, two days of leisure to explore at your own pace, and several distinctive local experiences. Days begin with guided tours of Mycenae's Lion Gate and Agamemnon's tomb, the Acropolis and its museum in Athens, and Epidaurus' ancient theatre. A highlight is the Odontotos Rack Railway, which descends through the scenic Vouraikos Gorge to the coast. Between excursions, you will taste wines at a Nemea winery and sample olive oil at a local factory. The Amalia Nafplion, a 4-star hotel, serves as your base for all seven nights, and breakfast and dinner are included daily along with local wine and beer. This tour suits history lovers, couples seeking guided comfort without rushing, and food-and-wine enthusiasts.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has risen £100 since 4 Jul, to £1,699.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 3 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

Two of the seven days are unguided leisure time; activities on those days are optional suggestions, not included excursions.
Maximum group size is 40 passengers; confirm current departure dates and availability with Great Rail Journeys before booking.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Nafplion
Welcome to beautiful Nafplion
Fly from London Heathrow to Athens, then transfer by coach across the Corinth canal to the hotel on the outskirts of Nafplion.
Day 2overnight: Nafplion
Touring ancient Mycenae
Guided tour of the fortified Bronze Age citadel of Mycenae, including the Lion Gate, Agamemnon's tomb and the Cyclopean walls.
Day 3railovernight: Nafplion
Odontotos Rack Railway
Drive to Kalavryta and ride the Odontotos Rack Railway through the Vouraikos Gorge to Diakopto, with free time for lunch, then a wine tasting at a Nemea winery on the return journey.
Day 4overnight: Nafplion
A day at leisure in Nafplion
Free day to explore the Venetian old town of Nafplion, its castles and Syntagma Square.
Day 5overnight: Nafplion
Athens & the Acropolis
Coach excursion to Athens for a guided tour of the Acropolis, the Parthenon and the Acropolis Museum, with free time in the Plaka district.
Day 6overnight: Nafplion
Epidaurus & olive oil tasting
Visit the World Heritage site of Epidaurus, renowned for its acoustically remarkable ancient theatre, followed by an olive oil tasting.
Day 7overnight: Nafplion
A free day to enjoy Nafplion or explore further
Another day at leisure, with the option of an independent trip to Sparta, a visit to Nafplion's Archaeological Museum, or a hike up to Palamidi Fortress.
Day 8
Homeward bound
Coach transfer to Athens airport for the flight back to London Heathrow.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 2Guided tour of Mycenae includes the Lion Gate entrance, Agamemnon's tomb, and the Cyclopean walls of this ancient fortified city.
Day 3One-hour journey on the Odontotos Rack Railway, opened in 1896, descends through the scenic Vouraikos Gorge to Diakopto on the Corinthian Gulf.
Day 5Guided tour of the Acropolis covers the Parthenon and Temple of Athena, followed by the modern Acropolis Museum with its glass floor revealing ancient Athenian remains.
Day 6Visit to Epidaurus, a World Heritage site, to see the ancient Greek theatre renowned for its acoustic engineering, still used for performances.

Included

Expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish
7 nights' 4-Star hotel accommodation
Standard Class rail travel
All rail and coach travel throughout the tour
Return flights from London Heathrow to Athens
Breakfast and dinner each day
Local beer, wine and soft drinks each day with dinner
All guided tours and excursions

Not included

Cancellation & Travel Insurance

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £1,699 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,295 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?: Yes. Great Rail Journeys includes Standard Class rail travel as part of the package. The main rail experience is a one-hour journey on the Odontotos Rack Railway through the Vouraikos Gorge.
What is the accommodation?: All seven nights are at the 4-star Amalia Nafplion, located on the outskirts of the Venetian city of Nafplion.
What meals are included?: Breakfast and dinner each day, plus local beer, wine, and soft drinks with dinner. Lunch is independent unless specified (for example, free time on Day 3 after the train ride).
Is it an escorted tour?: Yes. Great Rail Journeys provides a UK Tour Manager throughout the tour, and all major sites include guided tours. However, Days 4 and 7 are free to explore independently.
What archaeological sites are covered?: Guided tours of Mycenae, Athens and the Acropolis Museum, and Epidaurus. The tour also visits Kalavryta and its monastery, and includes wine and olive oil tastings.