This scenic mystery site is located on Mt. Parnassus, about 3 hours northwest of Athens. To the ancient Greeks, it was the center of the world, initially sacred to Gaia, the great mother, and an oracle site guarded by the monstrous Python. After the god Apollo killed the Python, he took over the ... Read More »
Greece tours
Foto Friday – Greece tours
A few sights to see on one of our Greece tours ~ ... Read More »
Foto Friday – Greece Tours
Greece is open! It's not too late to book a Greek getaway for 2021. Island hotels are open into October and some cruises operate until mid-November. Book Athens and other mainland destinations year-round. Browse our Greece tours, including Athens, Classical tours, island cruises and island ... Read More »
From Mycenae to Troy
I want to tell the story of Troy, the legendary Troy of Helen and the Trojan War, but first I'll tell about Mycenae, because it's important to the back story. Mycenae is located in the eastern Peloponnese, about 80 miles from Athens. Some 3500 years ago, it was a powerful presence in the ... Read More »
Greece Tours, Day Trips from Athens: Corinth
A visit to Corinth can be added to any of our Greece tours. Remains of the ancient city lie about an hour's drive west of Athens on the isthmus connecting the Peloponnese Peninsula to mainland Greece. Major development of the city began in the 8th century BCE. With ports on the Corinthian Gulf and ... Read More »
Foto Friday – Greece is Open!
Greece is now open to visitors from many countries, including the United States. We expect space to fill up fast. Don't wait to book! Check out our published Greece tours, including 3, 4 and 7-night cruise programs, island hopping programs and Classical tours, or contact us to create a custom ... Read More »
