Itinerary Highlights

Begin your adventure with a 3-night stay at the elegant MGallery Athens Capital Hotel, nestled in the heart of Kolonaki, Athens’ most refined and stylish district.

Next, indulge in 7 luxurious nights at W Costa Navarino. This stunning coastal retreat perfectly blends championship golf with opulent comfort. Enjoy five rounds on four world-class courses:

• The Dunes Course – Ross McMurray & Bernhard Langer

• The Bay Course – Robert Trent Jones Jr.

• The Hills & Olympic Courses – José María Olazábal

Premium club rental is included, so you can travel light and play in style.

This 10-night journey combines elite golf, cultural discovery, distinctive experiences, and luxurious comfort. Non-golfers are warmly welcomed, with tailored experiences and full catering throughout. For those seeking even more adventure, an optional extension to the breathtaking Ionian Island of Zakynthos is available.

Don’t miss this chance to experience the timeless beauty and luxury of Greece -nan escape you’ll remember forever.

Greece 2026 Itinerary

Day 1:  16 September 2026 (D) - Welcome to Athens!

Check in to the MGallery Athens Capital Hotel. This luxury 5-star hotel is just steps from the historic Plaka neighbourhood, moments from vibrant Monastiraki, and only a 2-minute stroll from Syntagma Square. It’s the perfect base for exploring the city’s premier boutiques, top tavernas, and world-renowned cultural heritage.

Tonight you’ll join your Greek speaking hosts, Dina Taylor and Ria Livanas and meet your fellow travellers over an apéritif and traditional Greek dinner at a Welcome Reception with views of the Acropolis.

Day 2:  17 September 2026 (B) - Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

Immerse yourself in the glories of Greece’s ancient past. Discover the Acropolis’ most significant temples and monuments, such as the Parthenon and the temple of Athena Nike, and learn about the Golden Age of Pericles and the birth of concepts such as Democracy, Philosophy, and Freedom of Expression and Speech. Our guide will also lead us through the fabulous Acropolis Museum.

Afternoon and evening at leisure.

Day 3:  18 September 2026 (B) - Day at Leisure

Today is yours to enjoy, entirely at your own pace.

You might join your host Dina for a leisurely exploration of Athens, beginning just outside the hotel where, every hour, the Evzones -the Greek Presidential Guard - perform their ceremonial change of guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. From there, stroll through Syntagma Square into the charming, cobbled lanes of Plaka and Monastiraki, Athens’ oldest districts. Amid colourful neoclassical buildings and lively cafés, discover Hadrian’s Library, the Roman Agora, Byzantine churches, fascinating museums, and eclectic artisanal boutiques.

Alternatively, you may wish to embark on a day tour- perhaps to the legendary Oracle of Delphi, the coastal sanctuary of Cape Sounion, or the nearby islands of Aegina or Hydra.

For art and culture enthusiasts, Athens offers an abundance of inspiration:

• The Benaki Museum of Greek Culture, showcasing exquisite collections of Byzantine and Islamic art.

• The Goulandris Museum of Modern Art, home to masterpieces by Degas, Bonnard, Cézanne, Picasso, Ernst, Bacon, Pollock, and celebrated Greek artists.

• And Athens’ newest cultural landmark, the Maria Callas Museum, dedicated to the legendary opera star and recently honoured with a special commendation at the 2025 European Museum of the Year Awards.

Evening at leisure.

Day 4:  19 September 2026 (B) - Mycenae and Costa Navarino

After breakfast, we check out of our hotel and transfer to Mycenae for a private guided tour of one of the greatest cities of the Mycenaean civilization. Our expert guide brings to life the legendary kingdom of Agamemnon, the fabled leader of the Greeks in the Trojan War.

Next, prepare to be captivated by the W Costa Navarino, an architectural masterpiece defined by its striking angular stone design, sleek modern lines, and sweeping views of the Ionian Sea. Accommodation in Wonderful Bay Rooms.

For dining, the W offers two exceptional restaurants - the W Lounge, where we will dine this evening, and Parelia, a chic beachfront venue offering inspired cuisine with sea views. Guests may also enjoy a variety of additional dining options at Dunes Agora (accessible by shuttle) or Navarino Agora, just a short stroll from the hotel.

Day 5:  20 September 2026 (B, D) - The International Olympic Academy Course

Enjoy your first round of golf today! You’ll tee off at the International Olympic Academy Golf Course, perched high on the clifftop plateau.. Our 2025 tour participants voted this course with its combination of ruggedness, sea views and manicured gardens their favourite.

Day 6:  21 September 2026 (B, D) - The Bay Course

Round 2 is at the Bay Course. Set against the backdrop of olive groves and commanding views of the Bay of Navarino, this par-70 course designed by Robert Trent Jones II, artfully winds its way through three distinct terrains – the coastline, canyons, and olive groves – offering a visual feast of contrasts. Four holes had seaside greens framed by a scenic backdrop of the tranquil waters of the bay. As you move inland into the canyons, the scenery transforms, and elevated greens come into play. Next are the grove holes, graced by over a thousand mature olive trees, some dating back more than five centuries. These holes offer distinctive mountain views, a stark contrast to the coastal and canyon sections.

Day 7:  22 September 2026 (B, D) - The Dunes Course

Today, we play the impressive seaside Dunes Course, Greece’s first signature golf course, designed by Bernhard Langer, two-time U.S. Masters Champion and former Ryder Cup Captain.

This par-71 masterpiece unfolds against a stunning backdrop of sea and river views, with the gentle Sellas River meandering alongside several holes. The layout gracefully mirrors the rugged contours of the distant mountains, creating a course that feels both dramatic and harmonious.

As you venture further inland, it’s as if you’re teeing off in Navarino’s own garden - with rosemary, thyme, and wild fennel perfuming the air. The fairways weave through olive groves and orchards, where citrus, fig, quince, pomegranate trees, and grapevines flourish in abundance.

The expansive fairways, undulating greens, and strategically placed pot bunkers offer both beauty and challenge, ensuring a round that engages every sense - a truly unforgettable golfing experience.

Day 8:  23 September 2026 (B, D) - Day at Leisure

Spend the day at your leisure. Unwind by the pool or on the beach, join a yoga or stretch class, or indulge in a rejuvenating spa treatment. For a change of pace, take a short taxi ride to the charming seaside town of Pylos and explore its unspoilt streets, local cafés, and historic castle.

Day 9:  24 September 2026 (B, D) - The Hills Course

Today we’ll be back to play the Navarino Hills course. The par 72 Hills Course climbs upwards away from the sea, is rocky, rugged and untamed with large elevation changes and a good mix of lengthy challenging holes, and exhilarating short holes. Routed through an ancient forest, you’ll need all your focus to stay on the fairways. The garden plantings of the flowering grasses in large swathes along some of the paths is a feast for the eyes and beautifully softens the ruggedness of the course which is set high above the coastline offering panoramic Ionian Sea views.

Day 10:  25 September 2026 (B, D) - The International Olympic Academy Course

Today is our last day and last round of golf at Costa Navarino. We’ll be re-playing the fabled International Olympic Academy Course.

For our last evening at Costa Navarino, we’ll be returning to the lovely Parelia Restaurant to celebrate our golfing winners and the end of our glorious Greek voyage.

Day 11:  26 September 2026 (B) - “Andío” (“Adieu” / Farewell) to Greece!

Today we bid “Andío” and “Kalo taxidi” (Farewell and bon voyage) to new friends. Or you can extend your trip with a 3 night-stay on the beautiful Ionian island of Zakynthos.