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The journey
Discover the Peloponnese through its flavours, landscapes, and ancient heritage on this 14-day guided journey from Athens. Travel through historic towns and coastal villages while exploring celebrated sites including Ancient Mycenae, Ancient Olympia, Mystras, and the Ancient Theatre of Epidavros, with time to enjoy the character of places such as Nafplio, Areopoli, Monemvasia, and Ermioni.
Along the way, dive into Greece’s culinary traditions with wine tastings, olive oil experiences, honey tastings, cooking classes, and regional meals. From vineyard visits and olive museums to mushroom hunting in the Taygetus mountains and hands-on sessions with local producers and chefs, this tour blends culture, gastronomy, and scenic travel into one richly rewarding experience.
Discover the Peloponnese through its flavours, landscapes, and ancient heritage on this 14-day guided journey from Athens.
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Your journey begins in Athens, where you travel to Nafplio. En route, you will visit the renowned Semeli Estate for a wine-tasting tour. Explore the lush vineyards and learn about the art of winemaking while enjoying the flavours of exceptional Greek wines. Afterward, you will continue to Nafplio and check in to your accommodation.
Exploring Ancient Mycenae, a UNESCO World Heritage monument, is like stepping into the distant past. The imposing Lion Gate welcomes you to a city once ruled by the mythical hero Agamemnon. Inside, marvel at the cyclopean walls and the awe-inspiring Treasury of Atreus, a massive beehive-shaped tomb, a testament to the grandeur of this ancient civilization.
Today you have will have time to enjoy the wonderful city of Nafplio prior to moving on to Kyparissia.
From Kyparissia, you will journey to Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Explore the historical site and fantastic museum.
In the evening visit Faki Taverna for a hands-on cooking class, creating traditional Greek dishes using fresh local ingredients.
Immerse yourself in the world of olive oil at the picturesque Filiatra estate. Explore the olive groves, learn about olive oil production methods, and indulge in an olive oil tasting session.
Visit Dereskos Estate Winery for a wine tasting and lunch prepared by Chris Koumantos.
We then travel to Kalamata.
Today we will visit a bee farm and don apiary suits to see the bees hard at work in their hives and learn about the breeding programme for queen bees, complemented with a honey-tasting session.
In the evening we will meet with Chef Chris Koumantos who will discuss Greek food and wine and guide us through his garden to select fresh produce for the cooking class, which will culminate in a feast for you to enjoy with selected wines from a local vineyard.
You will visit the Museum of Olive and Greek Olive Oil where you will gain a deeper appreciation for this integral part of Greek culture and cuisine.
This visit will be followed by a visit to the UNESCO Archaeological Site of Mystras.
For lunch, we will travel along the breathtaking old road from Sparta to Kalamata for a guided mushroom hunt and lunch prepared by our chef.
Today you will travel from Kalamata along the coast Areopoli in the Mani peninsula known for its breathtaking views and distinctive architecture. You will visit traditional villages, ancient ruins, and enjoy panoramic views, including a stop at the charming old town of Kardamyli.
Our destination Areopoli is a charming Greek town, known for its stone-built houses, narrow alleys, and rich history. It serves as a gateway to exploring the rugged landscapes and historic sites of the Mani region.
Choose between unwinding in the picturesque town of Areopoli or explore the charming destinations of Geroliminas and Vathy.
We take a scenic drive to Monemvasia, where you can spend the afternoon exploring the enchanting Byzantine city or go for a swim just outside the walls of the city.
In the evening we visit Byron’s wine bar, where our host will introduce you to the history of Monemvasia and the Malvasia wine, as well as an enjoyable wine tasting.
Inspired by Byron’s knowledge of Monemvasia, spend the day exploring the walled city.
Today we will journey from Monemvasia to our Ermioni, where you can choose to indulge in a refreshing swim or simply unwind and explore the picturesque seaside town. Later enjoy dinner at a local taverna by the sea.
Today you will visit the family-run Baiktaras apiary, which includes a Bee and Honey Museum and Olive oil Museum. During the tour you will receive information about the bees, hives, and honey processing followed by a lunch of favourite local dishes. The tour includes the olive oil museum which houses traditional equipment for olive oil processing throughout the ages.
On the last day of your tour, we will visit the Ancient Theatre of Epidavros, renowned for its acoustics and still in use today.
Our final visit will be to the Melas Olive Oil Estate, where you will see the lifecycle of the olive oil process and enjoy a lunch in the garden.
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