From legendary Athens, travel across Greece’s scenic Peloponnese peninsula • A hike through the Valley of Sparta offers sweeping views of the countryside • Behold the breathtaking ruins of Mystras, a 13th-century castle-town and World Heritage Site • A local guide shines light on this fascinating Byzantine fortress • Savor superb local flavors and experience unparalleled Greek hospitality • Beneath the soaring Taygetus mountains, climb through pine forests past waterfalls, stunning gorges and small mountain communities • Impressive sights over Sparta and swaths of the distant Mediterranean coast open up before you.

The Mediterranean beckons! • Traverse a small island to Monemvasia, a dazzling medieval town perched on a seaside cliff • Amble the town’s narrow streets and visit its lovely Byzantine church • A coastal walk past ordered vineyards leads to our idyllic abode • Relish a modern Greek meal made with fresh produce from our hotel’s garden • Discover the heart of the Malvasia Peninsula with a hike that weaves through classic Mediterranean scenery • A mouthwatering lunch awaits at a local taverna • Explore Elafonisos, an intimate island with quaint fishing villages, turquoise waters and white-sand beaches • Kick back on Simos Beach, one of the most celebrated and beautiful in Greece, and swim in the sparkling sea • In the Nemea winemaking region, enjoy a scrumptious winery lunch paired with local vintages.