Luxury Greece Travel Review: Megalo Chorio, Fidakia & Dimitsana Villages, Culture, Local Cuisine, History, Sites & Scenery

A Perfect Trip to Greece!

My wife and I had an absolutely amazing trip to Greece in January 2022!  We initially planned a trip on our own to Greece, but decided to choose the tour agency for our holiday in Greece.  Thank God we did, because this trip exceeded our expectations.  The owner of the agency planned a self-guided 12-day tour for my wife and I.  The owner planned our trip according to our interests and budget, which included a culinary, cultural, scenic, and historical tour of Greece.  Our trip was a road trip traveling through Greece. It included visits to Athens, Nafplio, Monemvasia, Dimitsana, Nafpaktos, Arachova, Meteora, Karpenissi, Megalo Chorio, and Fidakia (A beautiful hidden gem). 

Upon arrival, our private driver greeted us shortly after landing in Athens.  He transported us directly to our hotel which was a beautiful contemporary hotel.  We stayed in the Red Suite with Acropolis views.  We met with a representative for the tour agency in the lobby that introduced us to Greece and the world we were about to discover.  We walked around the square while he gave us tips, what to expect on our trip, and customs and recommendations while traveling in Greece.  The next morning, our rental car was delivered to our hotel and our journey began.  On our last day the rental car company picked up our car at the hotel and we had private transportation back to the airport.

Although this was a self-guided tour, we never felt alone because the owner was always available to offer advise, tips, and recommendations.  The planning was perfect. We knew every day what to expect and where to go. We never felt in a rush, because we had a variety of options/activities to choose from every day.  We could just eat lunch in Nafplio and mingle with the locals or add a day trip to the Nemea wine region.  Everyday had options and we felt anything we chose to do would be well worth it. Every recommendation, whether it was what restaurant to dine, what sights to see, what cultural experiences to expect was perfectly planned.  

Regarding COVID, there are some restrictions such as hours of operation for bars, but there was nothing that hindered our experience in Greece.  All the restaurants, historical sites, cafes, and shops were open.  All is required is a mask and proof of vaccination to enter. All COVID testing for returning home is arranged by the tour agency.

In summary, our trip was perfectly planned. Everything is as advertised. Every hotel was hand picked by the owner. The agency and the owner delivered and exceeded our expectations. My wife and I absolutely loved this trip! Words just cannot describe the experience of what it is to visit Greece in person and witness the incredible beauty of the landscape, buildings, scenery, history, art, gastronomy, and wonderful people of Greece.  We are already planning our next trip to Greece and would definitely use this tour agency for our travel plans.  This was a trip that I will never forget.  Thank you to the owner for providing this opportunity for my wife and I to experience Greece this way.