The Private Collection: Athens, Nafplio & Arcadia

Athens

Upon arrival to Athens airport, an English-speaking Meet & Greet Assistant will welcome you and escort you to your waiting driver. They will travel with you to your accommodations to ensure a smooth check-in and be on hand to answer any questions you may have about your itinerary or the destination.. A curated Memori Welcome Package is prepared for your arrival in Greece, including a printed copy of your itinerary and any admissions relevant to your journey.. Set beneath the Acropolis in Athens’ historic center, Dionysos Zonar’s pairs classic Greek cuisine with contemporary touches and direct views of the Parthenon. Seasonal ingredients shape a menu that blends tradition with modern creativity. Your Destination Expert can arrange the reservation to suit your plans, with payment settled directly at the restaurant.

Accommodation: Electra Palace (B) (Superior Room Garden View), Athens

Athens

Uncover the secrets of Athens on foot during a half-day private treasure hunt, a fun and interactive way to explore the city’s landmarks and hidden gems. Guided by a specialized game moderator, you’ll set out on foot to solve riddles, hunt for clues, and complete challenges that bring Athenian culture to life. Follow cryptic instructions to navigate the city, discovering fascinating sites and lesser-known treasures. Along the way, interact with locals who share stories and traditions, and be treated to local specialties that showcase Athens’ vibrant flavors. Your experience concludes with a return to your accommodations on foot.. Explore central Athens at your own pace, where older layers of the city still reveal themselves between neoclassical streets, quiet corners, and well-known landmarks. Wander through Anafiotika’s whitewashed lanes, linger in the historic core, and continue to Philopappos Hill for a quieter view of the Acropolis, especially beautiful as the light begins to soften. Pause for a glass of wine or gelato along the way, and let your Destination Expert guide the route to suit your interests.

Accommodation: Electra Palace (B) (Superior Room Garden View), Athens

Athens, Nafplio

Over the next few days, discover the Peloponnese with your dedicated English-speaking driver, while local guides join at select sites and experiences to bring added depth to the journey.. Depart Athens and travel along the coastal road toward the Peloponnese, pausing briefly at the Corinth Canal before continuing to Epidaurus. Here, a local guide brings the ancient theater and its remarkable acoustics into focus before you continue to Mycenae, where the archaeological site and Tomb of Agamemnon reveal another layer of the region’s mythic past. The day concludes in Nafplio, one of the region's most appealing seaside towns, where you’ll settle in for the evening.. Your Destination Expert secures your table at Aiolos, a classic Greek taverna tucked down an Old Town lane with tables set out in the alley and a cozy, low-ceilinged dining room. Enjoy seasonally inspired Greek favorites and local wines, ordering a la carte and paying directly at the restaurant.

Accommodation: 3Sixty Hotel & Suites (B) (Junior Suite), Athens

Nafplio

Your driver brings you to a respected winery producing some of the Peloponnese’s most recognized labels, where a cellar visit and tasting unfold into a leisurely meal. The experience begins with three wines, Mantineia, Armyra, and Nemea Agiorgitiko, each from the estate’s own production, with the surrounding landscape in view throughout. At the table, dishes drawn from the local cuisine are served alongside Mantineia and Nemea PDO wines, allowing the tasting to continue naturally through the afternoon.. Enjoy time in Nafplio at your own pace, where neoclassical streets, sea views, and the presence of Palamidi Fortress shape the town’s graceful seaside character. Settle into its slower rhythm as you wander the old town, browse boutiques, or pause over a meal at one of the many inviting cafes and restaurants tucked along its lanes and waterfront. For those looking to be a bit more active, the climb up to Palamidi Fortress offers another perspective on the town and its surroundings.

Accommodation: 3Sixty Hotel & Suites (B) (Junior Suite), Nafplio

Nafplio, Arcadia

Leave Nafplio behind and travel inland with your driver toward Arcadia, where the Peloponnese shifts from coastal elegance to forested mountain scenery. As the route climbs into the region’s upland heart, the landscape grows quieter and more atmospheric, setting a different rhythm for the days ahead. Your journey concludes at your hotel, set within the fir forests of Mount Mainalo, where the natural surroundings and slower pace mark a distinct change of scene.. Spend your day at MANNA moving between mountain quiet, forest air, and the experiences that best suit your pace. Choose to stay close to the property with spa rituals, wellness treatments, or time to unwind, or let your Destination Expert help arrange optional activities in the surrounding Arcadian landscape. Possibilities may include guided hikes on the Menalon Trail, wild truffle hunting in season, a hands-on cooking competition, or farm-based culinary experiences that connect local ingredients, village traditions, and the rhythms of the countryside. All optional experiences are subject to availability and offered at an additional cost.

Accommodation: Manna Hotel (B) (In the Forest Superior with Balcony or Deck ), Nafplio

Arcadia

Spend a day in Arcadia’s peaceful beauty at the elegant Manna Hotel. Relax at the wellness center, lose yourself in a book, or explore nearby trails. Whether you choose adventure or calm, this is your chance to unwind, recharge, and enjoy every moment at your own pace.. Hike into the Lousios Gorge from Dimitsana's restored Watermill Museum, following a paved path between the old watermills before crossing the river and climbing toward the cliff face. Two monasteries mark the ascent: Philosophou and, higher still, Prodromos, which has clung to the rock since the 12th century. The monks offer a traditional treat before you descend toward Ancient Gortyna, where an imposing bridge spans the river and cool natural pools wait below. At 3.5 miles, the swim at the finish is earned.

Accommodation: Manna Hotel (B) (In the Forest Superior with Balcony or Deck ), Arcadia

Arcadia, Athens, Vouliagmeni

After breakfast, depart Arcadia with your driver and return to Athens, bringing your Peloponnese journey to a close.. Ease into the slower rhythm of the Athenian Riviera as you settle into The Margi. Take the afternoon to recharge at your own pace, whether relaxing beside the pool, pausing for a light meal or refreshing drink, or simply enjoying the hotel’s tranquil gardens and elegant surroundings. With no schedule to follow, this is a welcome chance to unwind and settle into the coastal atmosphere before the days ahead.. Designed to be savored at an unhurried pace, Ithaki pairs panoramic views of the Saronic Gulf with a menu centered on fresh fish and seafood, inspired by Greek tradition and contemporary international cuisine. The waterfront setting invites you to slow down and enjoy one of the simple pleasures of Mediterranean life, an exceptional meal by the sea. Your Destination Expert can assist with a reservation, and you'll settle the bill directly at the restaurant.

Accommodation: The Margi Hotel (B) (Superior Room), Arcadia

Vouliagmeni

Sail the Athens Riviera aboard a Lagoon catamaran, sharing the experience with a small group of fellow travelers as your skipper and crew trace the coastline past open water and quiet bays. Pause for swimming in secluded coves, then return to deck for Greek wine, beer, refreshments, and a family-style Greek meal with BBQ prepared onboard. Along the way, your crew shares landmarks and points of interest along the Athenian shoreline, while round-trip private transfers ensure a smooth journey to and from marina.. Follow the Athenian Riviera into golden hour with time in Glyfada, where leafy streets, polished boutiques, and lively cafes give the coast its city-meets-sea rhythm. Browse at your own pace before continuing toward Asteria for sunset cocktails or dinner at Ark, a chic waterfront cafe-restaurant known for Greek flavors and long sea views. Your Destination Expert can help arrange a dinner reservation, with the bill settled directly at the restaurant.

Accommodation: The Margi Hotel (B) (Superior Room), Vouliagmeni

Vouliagmeni

Spend time at The Margi enjoying the many ways this refined Athenian Riviera retreat can shape a day at your own pace. Relax by the pool, book a treatment at the spa, keep active in the fitness suite, or settle in over a meal at one of the hotel’s restaurants, where ingredients from The Margi Farm influence the menus. From afternoon tea in the Lobby Lounge to optional cabanas and farm experiences, the property offers plenty of ways to slow down and make the most of your time by the coast. Your Destination Expert can help guide you toward the options best suited to your interests and assist with arrangements as needed.

Accommodation: The Margi Hotel (B) (Superior Room), Vouliagmeni

Vouliagmeni

Meet your driver for a private airport transfer.