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Greece with Styx & Bones
Dates
Sep 5–11, 2026
Group Size
8–24 Travelers
Duration
7 days, 6 nights
Activity Level
Exploration
About This Trip
Meet Your Host
View Full ProfileStyx and Bones
Welcome to the Mysteries! We’re High Priestess Chelsea and Dr. K, hosts of the Styx and Bones Podcast and founders of the Styx and Bones Temple. Together, we blend scholarship and storytelling to explore the rich world of Greek mythology, ancient history, and the gods.
Trip Activities
Evening Walk in the Plaka
Athens City Tour & Acropolis Visit
National Archaeological Museum
Ancient Mycenae Tour
Nemean Wine Tasting Lunch
Epidaurus Tour
Ancient Theater of Epidaurus Visit
Nafplio Waterfront Walk
Sea Kayaking in the Argolis Gulf
Visiting Elefsis
Included in Your Trip
Double occupancy in 4-star Hotels (limited single rooms available)
Local Guide throughout trip
All city transfers
6 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch and 2 Dinners
Not Included
Flights (except as noted)
Food & Alcohol (except as noted)
Visas & Travel Insurance
Airport Transfers
Tips & Gratuity
What's included by Your Host
Girl Dinner Hang Out
Girl Dinner Hang Out
Girl Dinner Hang Out
Itinerary
*All durations are approximate
Welcome to Athens!
Evening Walk in the Plaka
This evening, you will be picked up from your hotel and will be transferred to Syntagma square to begin your evening walk in the Plaka! Take a stroll in the Plaka, the oldest neighborhood in Athens. Under the shadow of the Acropolis and its ancient temples, the neighborhood has a village feel with narrow cobblestone streets lined with tiny shops, tavernas and cafes. A perfect introduction to Greece! Finish your evening walk at a local taverna for your welcome dinner. Please wear comfortable, non-slip walking shoes as you will be walking an approximate distance of 1.3 miles.
dinner
Cheers to an exciting adventure ahead! Your included welcome dinner will be at a local taverna, where you will enjoy Greek cuisine. Your meal tonight is a set menu consisting of family style shared starters, a choice of one main dish, a dessert, and either one glass of wine or one beer or one soft drink. Water and bread are also included. The final menu and restaurant are to be determined.
Girl Dinner Hang Out
Come hang out with us for wine and snacks in the hotel lobby! What are the girls doing? Chatting about Greek Mythology, and hanging out with the devotees!
President Hotel
(or similar)
Overnight in Athens.
Explore Athens & the Acropolis
breakfast
A Greek continental breakfast buffet at the hotel is included. A typical Greek continental breakfast usually includes coffee, tea, bread, jams, honey, yogurt, milk, croissants, cakes, cereals, seasonal fruits, eggs, cold cuts, bacon and sausages. Breakfast items may vary and will be dependent upon your finalized hotel.
Athens City Tour & Acropolis Visit
Departing from your hotel after breakfast, your private coach will transfer you to the site of the Acropolis. Explore the mighty Parthenon, built in the mid 5th century. This magnificent structure sits above a compound of temples known as the Acropolis of Athens, overlooking the city. Take a step back in time as you wander through the Acropolis amongst ruins and architectural marvels, then delve deeper into its history with a visit to the Acropolis Museum. Learn about the ancient Greek civilization and visit the site of the first Olympic Games. Please note that this tour includes walking on uneven ground, and the sights visited at parts include uphill walking on unpaved ground. Please wear comfortable non-slip walking shoes and pack a hat, sunscreen and water. You will be walking approximately 2.6 miles. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
National Archaeological Museum
Discover Greece’s ancient treasures on a private, guided tour of the National Archaeological Museum—one of the world’s great museums. Housed in a stunning 19th-century Neoclassical building, the museum’s vast collection of over 20,000 artifacts showcases Greek civilization from Prehistory to Late Antiquity. During this tour, your expert licensed guide will bring history to life, explaining the social and cultural influences behind the masterpieces you’ll encounter. Enjoy an inspiring journey through Greek art, history, and culture in one of Athens’ most remarkable landmarks.
President Hotel
(or similar)
Overnight in Athens.
Mycenae’s Walls & Nafplio’s Charms
breakfast
A Greek continental breakfast buffet at the hotel is included. A typical Greek continental breakfast usually includes coffee, tea, bread, jams, honey, yogurt, milk, croissants, cakes, cereals, seasonal fruits, eggs, cold cuts, bacon and sausages. Breakfast items may vary and will be dependent upon your finalized hotel.
Athens to Nafplio via Mycenae
Today you will take a private transfer to Nafplio. During your transfer, stop at Mycenae and then vineyard for wine tasting. You will be transferred 1.5 hours to the archeological site, then an additional 20 minutes to the winery, and finally 25 minutes to your next accommodations. Stops along the way for the restroom and snacks will be made as needed.
Ancient Mycenae Tour
Depart from Athens after breakfast. You will transfer to Mycenae, one of the most important cities of ancient Greece, for a tour. You will walk under the famous Lion gate up to the Mycenaean acropolis and the Palace. Mycenae is very impressive as it is possible to feel the city as you retrace the steps of the ancients. You will see the tomb of Agamemnon and the ruins of the Cyclopean walls that protected this mighty city. This tour includes walking on uneven ground, and the sights visited at parts include uphill walking on unpaved ground, so please be sure to wear comfortable non-slip walking, and pack a hat, sunscreen and water. This tour is a combination of walking and touring by coach. You will be walking an approximate distance of 0.5 miles.
Nemean Wine Tasting Lunch
Neméa is arguably Greece's most important red-wine appellation, located in the northeast corner of the Peloponnese peninsula. You'll visit a vineyard for a tasting and lunch. The experience starts with a 20-minute guided tour of the winery. You will visit the bottling room, cellar, and finish in the tasting room for the wine tasting. Three local wines will be served, accompanied by bread sticks and local cheese.
lunch
Enjoy an included lunch today as part of the Nemea wine tasting experience. Your meal will feature a set menu that includes a salad, bread, one to two starters, a choice of a main dish, and a dessert. Two local wines will be served for the group during lunch. Depending on the size of the group, the meal will be either served at the table or offered buffet style.
Girl Dinner Hang Out
Come hang out with us for wine and snacks in the hotel lobby! What are the girls doing? Chatting about Greek Mythology, and hanging out with the devotees!
Amalia Nafplio
(or similar)
Overnight in Nafplio.
Walk Among the Epidaurus Ruins
breakfast
A Greek continental breakfast buffet at the hotel is included. A typical Greek continental breakfast usually includes coffee, tea, bread, jams, honey, yogurt, milk, croissants, cakes, cereals, seasonal fruits, eggs, cold cuts, bacon and sausages. Breakfast items may vary and will be dependent upon your finalized hotel.
Epidaurus Tour
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the site of Epidaurus, which is listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO. With ruins of temples and hospital buildings devoted to the healing gods, it is considered to be the birthplace of Asklepios. Admission is included. This tour includes walking on uneven ground, and the sights visited at times include uphill walking on unpaved ground. Please note you will be walking around for approximately 0.5 miles.
Ancient Theater of Epidaurus Visit
The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus is regarded as the best preserved ancient theatre in Greece in terms of its perfect acoustics and fine structure. It was constructed in the late 4th century BC and it was finalized in two stages. Your local guide will lead you on a tour going through the history of the region. Admission is included. This tour includes walking on uneven ground, and the sights visited at times include uphill walking on unpaved ground. Please note you will be walking around for approximately 0.5 miles. At the end of your time in Epidarus, you will be transferred 30 minutes back to Nafpilo.
Nafplio Waterfront Walk
Charming and romantic, with narrow alleyways, hidden gems, and breathtaking views of the gulf, you'll join the group for a delightful stroll along the waterfront. This tour involves walking on pedestrian streets and pavements, with short stops along the way. Please be sure to pack comfortable non-slip walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, and water. The walking distance is approximately 1.3 miles. After the tour, transfer to your hotel.
Amalia Nafplio
(or similar)
Overnight in Nafplio.
Kayak the Argolis Gulf
breakfast
A Greek continental breakfast buffet at the hotel is included. A typical Greek continental breakfast usually includes coffee, tea, bread, jams, honey, yogurt, milk, croissants, cakes, cereals, seasonal fruits, eggs, cold cuts, bacon and sausages. Breakfast items may vary and will be dependent upon your finalized hotel.
Sea Kayaking in the Argolis Gulf
Argolis Gulf is an ideal destination for sea kayaking lovers. Starting from the beautiful harbour of Nafplio, follow the coastal Acronafplia and be enchanted by the magnificent view of the three castles of Nafplio, remote beaches, picturesque landscapes and inaccessible bays. This kayaking tour is beginner friendly.
Girl Dinner Hang Out
Come hang out with us for wine and snacks in the hotel lobby! What are the girls doing? Chatting about Greek Mythology, and hanging out with the devotees!
Amalia Nafplio
(or similar)
Overnight in Nafplio.
Return to Athens
breakfast
A Greek continental breakfast buffet at the hotel is included. A typical Greek continental breakfast usually includes coffee, tea, bread, jams, honey, yogurt, milk, croissants, cakes, cereals, seasonal fruits, eggs, cold cuts, bacon and sausages. Breakfast items may vary and will be dependent upon your finalized hotel.
Nafplion to Athens
Take a private transfer to Athens. Stops along the way for the restroom and snacks will be made as needed.
Visiting Elefsis
Accompanied by a professional guide, discover the ancient sanctuary of Elefsis, one of the most sacred sites of classical Greece and the center of the renowned Eleusinian Mysteries. Explore the impressive archaeological remains, including the Sacred Courtyard, the Ploutonion (Sanctuary of Hades), and the Telesterion, where secret initiation rites were once held. Along the way, your guide will bring to life the myths of Demeter and Persephone, whose story inspired these rituals and shaped ancient Greek spiritual traditions. Duration: Approx. 1.5 hours
dinner
Toast to incredible adventures with your new friends! Your included farewell dinner will be at a local taverna. Your meal tonight is a set menu consisting of family style shared starters, a choice of one main dish, a dessert, and either one glass of wine or one beer or one soft drink. Water and bread are also included. The final menu and restaurant are to be determined.
President Hotel
(or similar)
Overnight in Athens.
Wave Goodbye to Your Newfound Friends!
breakfast
A Greek continental breakfast buffet at the hotel is included. A typical Greek continental breakfast usually includes coffee, tea, bread, jams, honey, yogurt, milk, croissants, cakes, cereals, seasonal fruits, eggs, cold cuts, bacon and sausages. Breakfast items may vary and will be dependent upon your finalized hotel.
Airports
Recommended Arrival Airport:
Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH)
Recommended Departure Airport:
Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH)
Add-Ons
Private Accommodation
Pre-Trip Accommodation
Post-Trip Accommodation
Airport Transfer
Insurance Policy
Physical Activity Level:Exploration
These trips require some movement, but slow and steady is the name of the game. Maybe a mid-length walking tour or at-your-pace sightseeing. No rush.
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Spot Confirmed With 90 or Fewer Days Before Your Trip
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