Whether you’re a fan of Disney’s Hercules or the ancient Greek god, Black Tomato is bringing the classic tale to life with a new family-friendly adventure. The luxury tour operator—which often launches set-jetting packages for shows like Yellowstone and Ripley —just unveiled a new itinerary within its “ Take me on a Story ” series inspired by the mythology of Hercules. The concept essentially offers travelers a chance to step into the pages of their favorite books and follow in the footsteps of beloved characters like Alice in Wonderland or Jim Hawkins from Treasure Island , to name a few.
This nine-day adventure will take travelers on a Greek odyssey through the lens of a demigod where they’ll have to tackle a number of challenges, including completing his famed 12 labors imposed by Eurystheus. The quest kicks off in ancient Athens where you’ll stay at the Athens Capital M Gallery Hotel. Once you get the blessing of the goddess Athena at the Acropolis, you’ll learn to read and write Greek as you search for clues and treasure.
Next, you’ll set sail across the Saronic Gulf and visit the Temple of Poseidon. Before you leave the ruins, guests will have to race to swim to shore as fast as possible while collecting gifts, not unlike the legendary contest between Athena and the god of the sea. Then, it’s off to Olympia to compete in the stadium where the 2024 Paris Olympics torch was lit.
From there, you’ll hop aboard a plane to Crete to track down the ficti.