Greek Odyssey Running Tour

Nights
5
Date
November 14, 2026
  • 10k
  • Half Marathon

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Run through history with our Greek Odyssey Running Tour Five‑Night Package.  It blends a spectacular destination with an immersive journey through Greece’s Peloponnese—featuring ancient landmarks, coastal scenery, and authentic local experiences.

Based at the luxurious Westin Costa Navarino, the itinerary is carefully paced to balance exploration, recovery, and celebration. Guests may choose from optional guided visits to Ancient Olympia, culinary and cultural activities, or simply relax.

The Pylos–Messenia region you’ll explore is also the backdrop for the feature film inspired by Homer’s Odyssey. From coastal fortresses to ancient landscapes, you’ll be immersed in the same timeless settings now capturing the world’s imagination on screen.

Designed for runners and non‑running companions alike, this is more than a running experience —it’s a Greek Odyssey.

Meals Included

Meals Included

Daily breakfast

On Site Host

On Site Host

Experienced hosts on-site

Transfers

Transfers

Group transfers

Trip Extension

Trip Extension

Join us after your Athens Marathon weekend!

Accommodation

Accommodation

Beautiful five-star Westin Costa Navarino

Excursions

Excursions

Daily excursions included

Travel Package Information

  • Itinerary

    • Greek Odyssey 2026 Package/5 Nights/November 10-15, 2026

      Tuesday, November 10
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      Today your Greece experience continues! A private coach bus transfer is planned for a morning departure (9:00 AM) from the Royal Olympic Hotel (and/or nearby hotel) to the five-star Westin Resort, Costa Navarino in the Peloponnese region.   In route our first short rest stop will be at the Corinth Canal (approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes drive).  Here you will have a photo opportunity of the dramatic 19th-century canal carved through solid rock that connects the Aegean Sea and Ionian Sea. We will continue on our way to your luxury hotel with an arrival around lunchtime.  After check-in and getting settled, the rest of the day is free to explore the grounds and utilize the hotel amenities.

      If you are arriving into Athens this morning at the Athens International Airport (ATH), a private transfer to the Costa Navarino Hotel can be arranged (additional charge is applicable). A group transfer will be arranged if enough interest (additional charge is applicable).

      This evening we will gather for drinks and appetizers as our official welcome to the area!

      The rest of the evening is free to enjoy dinner on your own. 

      Wednesday, November 11
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      Prior to breakfast, we will offer a short group run around the grounds of the Westin Costa Navarino.  You’ll have time to enjoy breakfast before we set out for a half-day hike in Navarino Bay.

      Half day hike in Navarino Bay with picnic lunch. Explore the most important nature and historical parts of the Navarino Bay area including Voidokilia Beach and Nestor’s Cave, two filming locations of The Odyssey.  An experienced hiking guide will accompany the group.  Please note that all participants must be able to easily hike up to four miles.  Although an easy to moderate route, there is an uphill climb and steep descent; the terrain is a combination of dirt, sand and rocky sections.  A picnic lunch will be provided (all guests must carry with them).  Estimated total time is five hours including a break for lunch.

      Upon returning to the Westin Costa Navarino, the rest of the day and evening are free to enjoy on your own.

      (Breakfast and lunch included)

      Thursday, November 12
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      Following breakfast, guests will enjoy a full day tour to Ancient Olympia, which is less than a two hour drive.  Your tour includes a four course lunch, entrance fees, and a  local licensed English speaking guide on-site.  We will visit the archaeological site of ancient Olympia with the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium and Archaeological Museum.  Following lunch, we will make our way back to the Westin Costa Navarino Hotel.

      (Breakfast and lunch included)

       

      Friday, November 13
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      Join us today as we explore some of the main places in the Peloponnese Region where the 2026 Odyssey was filmed.  This includes the Pylos Castle and the Methoni Castle.  The 25 minute drive will also allow you to see the where the future Greek Odyssey Half-Marathon or 10K event will finish. This is a half-day tour that will have you back in ample time to relax before our group dinner at the Westin Costa Navarino.

      (Breakfast and dinner included)

      Saturday, November 14
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      Following breakfast, we will plan on running the planned Greek Odyssey Half-Marathon or 10K.  This is a non-supported run and will be determined on-site the actual distance based on the group.  We will plan to finish together in the main public square of Pylos called Trion Navarchon (also known as Three Admirals’ Square) where you can enjoy lunch and beverages at several of the local establishments.  A group transfer will take us back to the Westin Costa Navarino where you can enjoy the rest of your afternoon.  Tonight we will gather for a farewell reception.

      (Breakfast and reception included)

      Sunday, November 15
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      Today is departure day.  Your group airport transfer will leave at 7:00 AM allowing you time for an early breakfast before our departure. Your return flight should be no earlier than 3:00 PM.  Private transfers available upon request (for an additional charge).

      (Breakfast included)

  • Packages & Rates

    • Greek Odyssey Running Festival | Five-Night Package: November 10 – 15, 2026

      Features:

      • Coach bus transfer from Central Athens (i.e. Plaka, Acropolis, Syntagma Square) to the Westin Resort Costa Navarino
      • Five (5) nights’ hotel accommodation at the Westin Resort Costa Navarino
      • Buffet breakfast daily
      • Welcome Reception
      • Three excursions included (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
      • Group Dinner on Friday, November 13
      • All hotel taxes and gratuities
      • Guide tips
      • Hosted by Marathon Tours & Travel
      • One return group airport transfer from Westin Costa Navarino to the Athens International Airport (ATH) offered

      Not Included:

      • Airfare to and from Athens
      • Travel Insurance
      • Meals unless noted above
      • Private transfers from Athens to Westin Resort Costa Navarino
      • Any transfer outside of the arranged group transfer (Athens to Westin Costa Navarino and return to ATH)

      Flights:

      For the Greek Odyssey Package you need to arrive and depart from Eleftherios Venizelos Airport in Athens. The Airport Code is ATH. Please note that the five-night package is an ideal extension for those running the Athens Marathon.  The group transfer on November 10 will be from the Royal Olympic Hotel, host of our Athens Marathon package.

      Important Travel Notes (per U.S. regulations): 

      Airline ticket names need to match your passport exactly.  All passports need to have a blank page for visa space (if required) as well as a validity date of six months from the date your trip departs. If your passport expires less than six months prior to the departure of this tour (May 2027), you need to renew this passport for valid travel. Click for more information on travel details.

      Rates (all prices are per person and in US dollars)

      Triple rooms, rates for children under 18, and additional hotel nights are available upon request. 

      Greek Odyssey Five-Night Package | November 10-15Double OccupancySingle Occupancy
      Westin Costa Navarino Deluxe Rooms $2760 per person$3720
  • Hotels

    • Costa Navarino | Messinia Region | Peloponnese

      The Westin Resort, Costa Navarino offers limitless opportunities to energize, relax and transform. Being praised as top in Greece with Condé Nast Traveler’s 2022 Readers’ Choice Award in the best resorts in the world, the property is a unique escape.  It has countless ways to explore and play; an endless beach and a wide variety of sports and activities including four signature golf courses, the new Mouratoglou Tennis Center, on- and under-water sports, outdoor pursuits to the breath-taking nature and more. Savor nourishing menus and locally sourced dishes in a stunning variety of venues, unwind at the Anazoe Spa with its natural, therapeutic treatments, or discover the region’s culture through a series of authentic experiences.

  • Event Information

    • Please note that the half-marathon and 10K race events have been postponed until 2027.  Those joining us in November 2026 will have a preview of the race course and enjoy other runs throughout the five-night package.  Please visit the itinerary for details!

       

      Half-Marathon and 10K Race Date:  Saturday, November 13, 2027 (date to be confirmed)

      Race Start Time:  TBD

      Course: coming soon!

      Temperature:

      • Average daytime temps: ~64–70°F (18–21°C)
      • Average Morning/evening: ~55–60°F (13–16°C)

      Course Time Limit: TBD

      Guaranteed Entry Procedure: We offer a guaranteed entry when you book our five or three-night hotel package.  Your entry fee includes:

      • Bib Number with incorporated timing chip
      • Technical Race T-shirt
      • Transportation to the Half-Marathon Start Area and 10K start area
      • Services during the race (feed zones and medical assistance) and after the race (water, isotonic drinks, and medical services)
      • Clothing management during the race (Bag Check)
      • Finisher’s Medal (received exclusively by finishers)
      • Participation Certificate with finish time (available after the announcement of the Official Race Results and only if the runner is included in them

      Number Pickup: Each runner must pick up their own race packet at the pre-race dinner and race briefing.

      Eligibility: TBD

      Awards: Every finisher will receive a medal.

      Difficulty: TBD

       

  • Registration & Booking

    • Rates: Air and land prices may change due to currency fluctuations and fuel surcharges.

      Reservations and Payments: A completed tour application together with a deposit of 30% of package price must be received before confirming your reservations.  The second installment of 30% will be automatically charged to the card on file on August 1, 2026.  The final balance will be automatically charged to the card on file on September 1, 2026.  Payments received after September 1, 2026, are subject to a $50 per person late fee.

      Cancellations: All payments, including your deposit, are non-refundable and non-transferable. Non-transferable includes applying your balance to another person, another year or another trip. Should you cancel for any reason, you will forfeit your trip investment. Therefore, travel insurance for every trip is highly recommended. All cancellations must be received in writing.

      Not included in price: All items not specifically listed under tour features. Entry fees are non-refundable.

      Insurance: For your protection, trip cancellation, baggage, health and accident insurance is highly recommended for all participants. However, no representation or description of the insurance made by our staff constitutes a binding assurance or promise about the insurance.

      Travel Insurance for U.S. Residents
      Travel Insurance for Canadian Residents

       

      Rooming Options: Please see below for an overview of rooming preferences and select the correct option on the booking form. Bedding is always by request only. 

      1. Single Occupancy – means you are travelling alone, not sharing a room with anyone else (runner or spectator). Single occupancy pricing applies.
      2. Double Occupancy – means you are travelling with a guest and want one bed (requested). Pricing is per guest travelling, sharing a room. Double occupancy pricing, per person, applies.
      3. Twin Occupancy – means you are travelling with a guest and want two separate beds (requested). Pricing is per guest travelling, sharing a room. Double occupancy pricing, per person, applies.
      4. Sharing/Rooming with a Friend – means you and your guest want separate invoices. You BOTH must apply selecting this same option and reference one another’s name where indicated. DO NOT choose this option if you are travelling with someone as your guest and you are sharing a room and want one invoice. If that is the case, you must select the double or twin option.
      5. Match me with another runner – means you are interested in sharing with another runner on the trip that you do not know. This is not a guarantee, and you will be billed as single if a match is not possible. If a match is possible, double occupancy pricing will apply.

      Security Policy: Marathon Tours & Travel’s security policy requires that anyone staying in our room block must be registered as part of our package. If a registered client attempts to house a non-registered guest and /or invite them to attend any of our scheduled activities, the registered guest’s tour package will be forfeited, and parties may be denied access to future tours. Please note that no exceptions will be made as this policy will be strictly enforced.

      Responsibility: These tours are operated by Marathon Tours, Inc. of Chelsea MA, who acts only as an agent for the passenger to the companies offering such services and assumes no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity caused by any reason whatsoever by any party offering such services. All terms and conditions offered are governed by the laws of Massachusetts. The right is reserved to cancel the tour prior to departure with a refund, less applicable credit card and processing fees, made as full settlement to the passenger. The right is reserved by Marathon Tours, Inc. to deny acceptance of a booking application by any person. Marathon Tours, Inc. may make any changes or alterations in the itinerary as it is necessary for the proper handling of the tour. The sole responsibility of any airline used is limited to that set out in the passenger contract evidenced by the ticket. The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time that the passengers are not on board their aircraft.

Meet the Reps

Karen Hoch

Operations Director

Karen Hoch

Operations Director

With more than twenty years of experience in travel logistics, conference planning, and marketing it has been a dream to blend her passion of running and travel with her career. Karen has completed close to 40 marathons, including Boston (2011, 2022, 2023), sevral ultra-marathons, and many half marathons and local races. She earned her Abbott Six Star Finisher Medal in London (April 2023).

Karen is certified as a running coach with Road Runners Club of America, a member of USATF and Marathon Maniacs, is a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), earned her MS in Marketing Communications from the University of Kansas and BS in Economics/Finance from Bentley University. In addition to working on Marathon Tours & Travel marketing efforts, Karen manages our programs to Bermuda, Israel, Kenya, the Italy Coast to Coast Relay, Madagascar, Scotland, Athens and supports our U.S. packages to Big Sur and Boston. She is always looking forward to the next adventure!

Kaitlyn Roukey

Event Marketing Manager

Kaitlyn Roukey

Event Marketing Manager

Kait joined Marathon Tours & Travel after five years of working in education, three of which were at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Her experience planning and leading study trips in China, Greece, Morocco, and the UK has fueled her passion for travel and cultural exploration. Living in Asia has encouraged Kait to both read about and run in new countries! She has completed eight marathons and half-marathons and earned her first Star in Tokyo in March 2025. As a shamelessly chatty runner, Kait loves making connections at the starting line.