One of the most important cities of ancient Greece, Corinth occupied a strategic spot on the isthmus that connected the Peloponnese to mainland Greece and was roughly midway between the rival city-states of Athens and Sparta. When a thriving Greek city, it was destroyed by the Romans in 144 BC, then rebuilt in 44 BC as a provincial capital of the empire. Corinth again prospered and later survived numerous invasions, yet was ultimately abandoned following devastating earthquakes for modern Corinth. The ancient site is expansive.

Nafplion is one of Greece’s most beautiful cities, with a unique architectural legacy that reflects Venetian rule in the 15th through 17th centuries and a period in the 19th century as the capital of new, modern nation of Greece. Your guide will share the city’s rich layered history as you stroll past gorgeous neoclassical mansions and beautiful Venetian architecture and make your way down picturesque alleys. Sights include the old Catholic Church, the Church of Agios Spyidon, which dates to 1702, and the popular Constitution Square.

Enjoy a vinyasa practice on Karathona Beach, a quiet stretch of sand in a fishing hamlet on the other side of the Palamidhi Forttress. Your certified instructor is an Austrian native who has lived in Greece for more than a decade. Overlooking the blue waters, inhale the sea air and listen to waves gently lap the shore as you are guided through a series of asanas, culminating with a restorative final resting posture. Following the class, it’s a quick trip to the historic section of Napflion for some refreshment in a lovely café.

A scenic drive from Nafplion bring you to the ruins of Mycenae, where the renowned German archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann conducted the first in-depth excavation in the 1870s. He was convinced he had found the real-life realm of Agamemnon, the Mycenaen hero-king of myth who conquered Troy, as described in Homer’s epics, the Illiad and the Odyssey. Schliemann did discover a gold funeral mask that was later dated to the mid-16th century BCE, evidence that Mycenae was the center of a rich and powerful kingdom.

Experience the most fun way to explore the diverse landscapes of Mykonos – by going off the beaten path in a Jeep Wrangler. Setting off caravan-style, you will head up a steep and winding road to Armenistis Lighthouse on the northern edge of the island for a clifftop photo opportunity with views stretching as far as the remote island of Delos. Forge ahead along a scenic lake and stop at the remote beach of Fokos on the northern coast. Then head south to the energetic beach of Kalafatis and on to the village of Ano Mera, home to the Monastery of Panagia Tourliani.

Renowned for its beautiful beaches and vibrant nightlife, Mykonos is one of the most famous Greek islands. Take a scenic drive along lovely beaches and through the quaint villages of Agios Ioannis, Ornos and Kalafatis en route to Ano Mera. While it is the second biggest town on Mykonos, Ano Mera has the small-town feel of a traditional island village. Here you will tour the Monastery of Panagia Tourliani, founded in 1542 and dedicated to the protector of the island.