Signature Series: Greece - Songs of Lyre

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Overview


Guided, Small Group (14 max) | 8 days

2026 Departures:

  • Oct 4-11, 2026
  • Oct 10-17, 2026

Where myth hangs in the sea breeze and sunlight gilds marble and olive, discover Greece’s ancient, living soul

Where myth and memory entwine, Greece’s story unfolds. Guided by your hand-picked Signature Guide, you’ll journey through the ages, starting among the sacred temples of Athens and ending on Crete, the birthplace of Zeus. Along the way, it’s our encounters with mortals – lyre players, wine producers, and gifted artisans – that bring the true Greece to life. A story etched into marble and passed through time.

Venture to the very heart of each destination on our Signature Collection, where every journey is shaped by our unrivalled local connections and insider expertise. Step beyond the ordinary with private invitations, rare encounters, and experiences few will ever share. So when someone says, “I’ve been there,” you’ll simply smile, knowing you’ve experienced it differently.

Signature Day: Experience our distinctive Signature Day, choosing between included activities such as a full-day catamaran cruise, marble or mosaic carving, e-biking along Naxos’ coast, cheese making with local farmers, or a traditional loom weaving class

Signature Stay: Experience elevated Cretan hospitality at Kapsaliana Village Hotel, a boutique retreat within a restored 18th-century village

Signature Guide: Let your hand-picked Signature guide lead you to the country’s soul — sharing their home, heritage, and heart

Signature Exclusive Inclusions

  • Elegant, hand-picked hotels and a Signature Stay in a restored 18th-century village
  • All breakfasts, five lunches, and all dinners, which capture the authentic cuisine of Greece
  • Your preferred Signature Day experience, selected and prebooked ahead of travel
  • Named Signature Guide with outstanding knowledge and guest satisfaction
  • Complimentary transfers on arrival and departure, ensuring a smooth journey plus comfortable transport throughout, including high-speed ferries
  • Gratuities for local support staff so every detail of your journey feels effortless

Travel Protection Quote will be provided

Airfare can be bundled

Day 1 · Athens


Arrival in Athens — Athens (ATH) to hotel transfer

Complimentary arrival transfers are provided today from Athens (ATH) to your first hotel, allowing you to settle in and relax after your journey. Arrive in Athens, where ancient temples watch over a modern capital alive with art and energy.

Optional Athens food tour

Optional Athens food tour If you arrive early, you can join an optional food tour sampling Greek delicacies. This experience can be prebooked on request with me, your Signature Collection travel expert.

Welcome reception and rooftop dinner at Kuzina

As dusk falls, gather for a welcome reception followed by dinner at Kuzina, where renowned chef Aris Tsanaklidis produces artful Greek cuisine. Dine on the rooftop terrace, a hidden vantage point with views of the illuminated Acropolis.

Athens Hotel

Check in your accommodation for night 1 in Athens. An urban sanctuary in the creative Psirri district, this 4-star hotel combines mid-century design with neoclassical poise. Inside, Italian furnishings and terrazzo floors reflect the stylish side ...

Day 2 · Athens


Private exploration of Athens and lyre experience

Follow a licensed archaeologist on a private exploration of Athens, unpicking a capital built from marble and myth. Ascend the Acropolis to stand before the Parthenon, timing the visit to avoid the crowds for a more intimate experience. Cross to F...

High-speed ferry to Naxos

Later, a high-speed ferry whisks you across the Aegean to Naxos. Arrive to dinner and starlight welcoming your first island night.

Naxos Hotel

Check in (nights 2–4). Tucked between the Aegean and the island’s interior, this hotel balances contemporary calm with Cycladic simplicity. Rooms are designed for quiet moments, with soft tones and outdoor spaces that open to garden or sea. Expect...

Day 3 · Naxos


Tragea Valley hike and village lunch

Set out on an easy morning hike through the green heart of Naxos, the tranquil Tragea Valley. From the weaving village of Moni, follow ancient paths to Panagia Drossiani, a sixth-century chapel with rare frescoes, then descend past olive groves an...

Naxian family cooking class and dinner

Signature Experience: Later, join a local family for a hands-on cooking class, picking herbs from the garden and preparing cherished island recipes. As dusk falls, share your feast with wine and laughter, a true taste of Naxian life. Meals include...

Day 4 · Naxos


Signature Day catamaran cruise (option)

On your Signature Day, you may choose to: Sail by catamaran, swimming in hidden coves and visiting nearby islands. Full day (9.30am – 5pm).

Marble mosaic workshop

On your Signature Day, you may choose to: Join a marble mosaic workshop and create art from Naxos’ famed crystalline marble with local artisans. Morning (10am – 1pm).

E-bike tour along the Aegean coast

On your Signature Day, you may choose to: Take an e-bike tour along the Aegean coast, pedalling past white-sand coves and rural hamlets. Morning (9.30am – 1.30pm).

Cheese making with local farmers (option)

On your Signature Day, you may choose to: Make cheese with local farmers, learning to milk goats and taste your creations fresh from the source. Morning (10am – 1pm).

Naxian loom-weaving workshop (option)

On your Signature Day, you may choose to: Learn the craft of Naxian loom-weaving, spinning colourful threads into your own handwoven piece. Afternoon (4.30pm – 6.30pm).

Folklore celebration at Elaiolithos Estate

Signature Experience: Journey into the highlands for an exclusive folklore celebration at the family-run Elaiolithos Estate. As twilight settles over the olive groves, enjoy a dinner of seasonal island produce, accompanied by live bouzouki and vio...

Day 5 · Crete


Morning at leisure in Naxos and Chora stroll

Morning at leisure in Naxos and Chora stroll Enjoy a leisurely morning in Naxos, perhaps with a swim, before a short stroll through Chora’s whitewashed lanes and shops selling citron liqueur and woven linens. Savour a lunch of island favourites be...

High-speed ferry to Crete and transfer to Kapsaliana

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner After lunch, board the high-speed ferry to Crete, watching Naxos fade into the Aegean. By late afternoon, arrive at your Signature Stay, Kapsaliana Village Hotel, a restored 18th-century olive village turne...

Crete Hotel

Check in to your Signature Stay in Crete (nights 5–7). Your Signature Stay is a timeless retreat built around a 17th-century olive oil press. Once owned by the Arkadi Monastery, this hillside village has been lovingly restored into a collection of...

Day 6 · Crete


Signature day at Veggera Farm

Signature Experience: Embrace Crete’s traditions at the family-run Veggera Farm, where the rhythm of rural life unfolds in warm, genuine hospitality. Join your hosts in harvesting vegetables, baking bread, and preparing traditional recipes in a wo...

Day 7 · Crete


Ancient Eleutherna hike and exploration

Step back in time at ancient Eleutherna, a hillside city-state from the Homeric era where ancient bridges and cisterns whisper of Crete’s past. Discover its remarkably well-preserved ruins on an easy hike, covering around 2–3mi (3–5km).

Margarites village pottery workshop

Signature Experience: After a traditional lunch in a family-run taverna, visit Margarites, a hillside village renowned for its generations of potters and fragrant lanes lined with bougainvillea. Step inside a master’s workshop to learn the rhythm ...

Olive oil tasting and farewell dinner

Return to the hotel for a private olive oil tour and tasting led by an expert, learning how to identify premium olive oils. End the day with a farewell dinner in a private area of the village-hotel, once again toasting the cuisine and connections ...

Day 8 · Crete


Departure from Crete → Airport transfer (Chania or Heraklion)

Your Greek odyssey ends after breakfast. Enjoy the olive-scented air one last time before departing. Complimentary transfers are provided to the departure airport (Chania or Heraklion). Transfers are to the end-of-tour hotel on the tour end date; ...