Traverse The Peloponnese Peninsula In 6 Days
Description
Experience the wonders of Greece on this 6-day journey, visiting remarkable archaeological sites and enchanting villages. From Corinth Canal to Ancient Olympia, medieval fortresses, and the captivating Monemvasia, immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this ancient land.
Highlights
- Discover the Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, Mycenae, and Epidaurus on a scenic first day
- Explore Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, and the fascinating Archimedes Museum
- Uncover the historical treasures of Kyparissia, Nestor's Palace, and Pylos Village
- Visit the magnificent Alepotrypa cave, Monemvasia Fortress, and the Byzantine wonder of Mystras
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Day 1: From Athens to Argolis expand_more
The tour starts early morning from your pick-up location.
After 2 hours of driving, you will arrive at Corinth Canal, where you will admire the breathtaking view of the canal.
The next stop will occur at Ancient Corinth, where you will visit the archaeological site.
As soon as you finish, you will continue by visiting Mycenae and Atreus treasury.
The next stop will be in Nafplio City and Tolo village, where you will enjoy traditional dishes in a Greek restaurant next to the beach.
After your lunch, you will visit Epidaurus archaeological site and ancient theatre. This is the last stop before going to Nafplio city, where you will accommodate and have free time to admire Greece's first capital.
1st Day Sightseeing:
Corinth Canal
Ancient Corinth
Mycenae
Atreus Treasury
Nafplio City
Tolo Village
Epidaurus Archaeological Site
Ancient Theatre
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Day 2: From Argolis to ancient Olympia expand_more
The tour continues after your breakfast.
After 3 hours of driving, you will arrive at Ancient Olympia Village.
Visit the archaeological site of Ancient Olympia, where you will have almost 3 hours to admire the area where the first ancient Olympic Games took place.
After that, you will visit the Archimedes Museum and Ancient Olympia Village, where you will enjoy traditional Greek food.
In Ancient Olympia Village, you will accommodate, and you will have free time for shopping, coffee and sweets.
2nd Day Sightseeing
Ancient Olympia
Archaeological Site of Ancient Olympia
Ancient Stadium
Archimedes Museum
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Day 3: From ancient Olympia to Pylos expand_more
The tour continues after your breakfast.
The first stop will be the medieval Fortress of Kyparissia. Amazing Frankish fortress with a breathtaking view
After Kyparissia, you will visit the Palace of the mythical King Nestor and the archaeological museum of Chora.
The next stop will be in Pylos Village, where you will enjoy local dishes next to the sea.
As soon as you finish your lunch, you will observe closely the Neokastro, an Ottoman fortification and the archaeological museum of Pylos, which will be your last stop for that day.
Then, you will accommodate in Pylos Village, and you will have free time to admire this traditional seaside village.
3rd Day Sightseeing
Fortress of Kyparissia
Nestor's Palace
Archaeological Museum of Chora
Pylos Village
Neokastro fortress
Museum of Pylos
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Day 4: From Pylos to Diros expand_more
The tour continues after your breakfast.
After 3 hours of driving, you will arrive at Alepotrypa cave (literally meaning 'The Fox's Hole'), one of the amazing caves of Diros located in the Mani region of the Peloponnese Peninsula.
You will admire the beautiful and dramatic formations of stalactites and stalagmites, formed millions of years ago when the sea, located just a few meters away, started to rise and formed the lake you see today. It is the excitement of not knowing what can be hiding in the darkness beyond the illuminated 1.5k route, and the realization of the sheer size of this underground miracle of nature
After that, you will enjoy traditional Greek lunch in Aeropoli Village, located in the heart of 'Mani'.
As soon as you finish your lunch, you will visit Githio Village, where you will accommodate.
There, you will have free time for shopping for souvenirs, coffee and sweets.
4rth Day Sightseeing
Alepotrypa cave
Diros caves
Aeropoli Village
Githio Village
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Day 5: From Githio to Monemvasia expand_more
The tour continues after your breakfast.
After 2 hours of driving, you will arrive at the famous Monemvasia. Monemvasia is a town and a municipality in Laconia, Greece. The town is on a small island off the east coast of the Peloponnese. The island is linked to the mainland by a short causeway 200m in length. Its area consists mostly of a large plateau 100 metres above sea level, up to 300 m wide and 1 km long, the site of a powerful medieval fortress. The town walls and many Byzantine churches remain from the medieval period.
You will spend almost the whole day admiring the sights and enjoying traditional dishes with local wines.
Then, accommodation will be in Monemvasia.
5th Day Sightseeing:
Monemvasia Village
Monemvasia Fortress includes: Venetian style houses, the House of the famous Greek poet Yannis Ritsos, the Church of Saint Nikolas, the Church of Agia Sophia, the Belltower
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Day 6: From Monemvasia to Athens expand_more
The tour continues after your breakfast.
After 2 hours of driving, you will arrive at the world-famous Mystras. Mystras is a fortified town and a former municipality in Laconia, Peloponnese, Greece. Situated on Mt. Taygetos, near ancient Sparta, it served as the capital of the Byzantine Despotate of the Morea in the 14th and 15th centuries, experiencing a period of prosperity and cultural flowering. The site remained inhabited throughout the Ottoman period when Western travellers mistook it for ancient Sparta. In the 1830s, it was abandoned, and the new town of Sparti was built approximately eight kilometres to the east.
There, you will have 2 hours to discover Mystras Castle.
Before you take the way back to Athens, you will stop in Sparta to enjoy traditional Greek food.
As soon as you finish your lunch, you will return to Athens. It will be approximately 3 hours of driving.
6th Day Sightseeing
Mystras Village
Mystras fortress
Sparta City
What's Included
Pick-up and drop-off services from any address in the Athens region
Air-conditioned vehicle
WiFi onboard
Private transportation
English-speaking driver who guides travellers onboard (not licensed to guide you inside museums and monuments)
Bottled water
Monitors onboard
Driver's accommodation
What's Excluded
Accommodation for passengers
Lunch expenses
Dinner expenses
Entrance fees for archaeological sites, museums, and castles
Know before you go
6-Days Peloponnese Peninsula Round Private Tour from Athens
This tour is a unique opportunity for travellers to admire the amazing Peloponnese Peninsula. They will observe the most important Castles, archaeological sites and museums of the Peloponnese closely.
The guide drivers are not licensed guides and will not be able to guide you inside the historical monuments. They will pass all their historical knowledge on board. You will watch a short video before every archaeological area from the vehicle's monitor.
You can choose your accommodation on your own, or they can send you a list of corporating hotels via email after your booking.
No pets allowed.
Smoking onboard is not allowed.
The duration of the tours is approximate. The exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
The group size and price | |
1 To 8 | USD 3500 Per Group |
This is a private tour |