Days 1& 2  Athens

Begin your walking trip of Greece in Athens, where you'll meet the guides and the group; enjoy some great food and walks through Athens' famous Plaka district, with reminders of antiquity on virtually every corner; visit that jewel in the Ancient Greek crown: the Acropolis.

Day 3  Nafplio
Travel to the first capital of modern Greece today, widely considered the most beautiful town in the country.  Visit one of its three castles, meander through its narrow streets, take a dip in the crystal blue waters or just sit at one of the sea-side cafes enjoying the view of the Gulf of Argos.

Days  4-8  The Deep Mani

Head down into the famous and mysterious Deep Mani to Limeni, our home base for several days.  On your way, stop in Gytheio, a seaside town home to excellent seafood and the oldest antique shop in Greece.  While in Mani, we walk along the old Roman route to the extraordinary lake caves of Diros, once inhabited by neolithic people, which we visit by rowboat.  Then, with the spiny, barren mountains on our left and the crystal blue waters of the Messinian gulf on our right, we walk through the tiny villages which dot the peninsula, admiring the imposing stone tower houses, inspecting the ruins of a 13th-century castle, visiting charming Byzantine churches, and greeting elderly Maniots.  Wander through olive groves and sample the rich peppery olive oil, one of the few products yielded by this rocky land, as we head towards the ancient temple and mosaics at Cape Tenaro, near the  famed and dreaded entrance to Hades, and the southernmost point of mainland Europe.   Our modern hotels in Deep Mani have been designed in the style of the traditional stone tower-house, and one has a pool overlooking the bay at Oitilo.

Days 9-11  Kythira Island

Today we head to Kythira, the mythological birthplace of Aphrodite, Goddess of Love.  Lovely walks (punctuated by refreshing swims!)  take us through the quiet countryside and the charming white-washed homes of the main town, Hora, where we'll sample some of the delicious local specialties.  Our hotel in Kythira has wonderful views of the sea as well as a pool of its own.

Day 12  Return to Athens

Our last day!  Return to Athens and bid farewell! 

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_{This is a typical itinerary for your Experience Greece trip.  Please note, however, that your specific departure may vary from this itinerary, as we are always researching and developing our trips, and we may have to alter trips slightly due to the weather, ferry schedules, and other factors.}

Mani and Kythira

Walking tour

12 days/11 nights

Start: Athens

Finish: Kythira Airport

Walks: Level 1 walking; 2-4 hours daily along fairly flat, but sometimes hilly terrain; many dirt roads and stone mule tracks; some cobbled paths.

Group size: 5-7 people

For these 2001 dates:

Sept  14-24  sold out

For these 2002 dates:

April 10-21

April 24-May 5

May 8-9

May 22-June 2

Sept 4-15

Sept 18-29

Oct 2-13

$2595 US

For these 2002 dates:

June 5-16

June 19-30

$2895 US

Single Supplement

$350 US

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