01. About
Free cancellation
Free cancellation up to 72 hours before
Duration 8 days
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Private group
Limited to 8 participants
Meeting point
Athens hotel or airport pickup
02. Information
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. During the evening enjoy a guided walking tour at the picturesque old district of Plaka with its narrow streets, neo-classical mansions and homely tavernas with tables spread across the street. Finally enjoy a welcome dinner with live folkloric dance show at one of the traditional taverns of Plaka.
We set out passing the Isthmus of Corinth, the narrow strip of land that connects the Peloponnese to the mainland and separates the Corinthian and Saronic Gulfs. After a glance at the mighty Corinth Canal, we visit Nemea, a famed sanctuary of Zeus. Its informative museum, impressive temple and splendid stadium are set in the fertile hills of Greece’s best-known wine regions. Next stop at a winery of the area, where we have lunch and we sample the region’s signature Agiorgitiko wine. Finally we arrive in Nafplio and we spend our first Peloponnesian night in the city that was announced first capital of Greece in 1829.
After breakfast we visit Mycenae, the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon, first sung by Homer in his epics, which is the most important and richest palatial centre of the Late Bronze Age in Greece. Our next stop is the Sanctuary of Asclepius at Epidaurus which is considered one of the purest masterpieces of Greek architecture – date from the 4th century. In the afternoon we reach again Nafplio and we enjoy a guided walk around the little alleys and the picturesque images of the neoclassical buildings.
Today we travel southwards along the coast and we visit the extraordinarily beautiful medieval walled town of Monemvasia, set on a rocky island that juts into the Aegean Sea. We explore the history and architecture of Monemvasia in detail, starting with the picturesque Venetian Lower Town before ascending the heavily fortified plateau above. Finally we stroll in the narrow streets of the old town where we find many shops and traditional restaurants. Overnight stay at Monemvasia Castle.
In the morning we explore Mystras, the capital of the medieval Despotate of the Morea, among the most important of all Byzantine sites, comprising a castle, city walls, churches and monasteries. Then we travel along Mani’s western shore into Messenia, the Peloponnese’s lushly fertile southwestern region. At Kardamyli, we visit the picturesque Old Town and the Moutzinos Tower, offering insights into the area’s history. Finally we arrive at Kalamata and our evening is free to enjoy some shopping or strolling through the lovely old town.
We leave Kalamata for ancient Messene, the stunning capital built for the Messenians in the 4th century BC, after centuries of submission to Sparta. We explore the unusually well-preserved remains of the city, set on a plateau overlooking the sea far below, surrounded by an astonishing system of walls, towers and gates, and containing a theatre, agora, public fountains, sanctuaries and one of the finest ancient stadiums in Greece. Later, we traverse the lush countryside of Northern Messenia to enter the territory of ancient Elis, spending the night at Ancient Olympia.
After breakfast we visit the most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece. In the 10th century B.C., Olympia became a centre for the worship of Zeus. The Altis – the sanctuary to the gods – has one of the highest concentrations of masterpieces from the ancient Greek world. In addition to temples, there are the remains of all the sports structures erected for the Olympic Games, which were held in Olympia every four years beginning in 776 B.C. In the afternoon we travel north to Athens, where we overnight stay.
After breakfast and according to the departure flight you will be transferred to the airport.
Peloponnese is a unique scenery of picturesque landscapes, featuring glorious history and interesting present, conjures up images of ancient glories, epic struggles, valiant heroes and majestic vistas.
A tour in one of the most beautiful places in Greece is the perfect choice for an authentic experience that awakens our imagination, reminding us of fascinating legends and dramatic historical scenes reaching far across the ages. Experience the beauty of Mythical Peloponnese by exploring its Unesco sites of Corinth, Myceanae, Epidaurus, Mystras, Messene, Monemvasia, and also the amazing, non-touristy mountain villages of Arcadia, Mani peninsula and Diros caves.
Athens Hotel or Airport pickup.
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03. Customer Reviews
Greece is Like the Planet’s Knowledgeable Grandparent
May 2025
- Family
This tour was mind blowing! Our guide at the Epidaurus site was extremely knowledgeable and personable. The olive oil tour was very nice. I suspect an olive oil tour is more memorable when the harvest season is in full action.
Wonderful, would do again
June 2025
- David L
Sophia was a fantastic tour guide, so friendly and knowledgeable. We would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a great guide who is English speaking. She curated a wonderful group of vendors who gave us a great taste of the city.
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