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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
Get away from the hustle and bustle of Athens. Choose this PRIVATE tour and experience the most essential region of Greece; the Mythical Peloponnese. They call it the Top Emerging Destination in Greece, but for the tourists; not the locals!
☼ Explore Peloponnese's Unesco sites of Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, Mycenae, Ancient Theater of Epidaurus, Mystras castle town, Messene (option), Monemvasia, Ancient Olympia, the unique Mani peninsula, the Diros Caves, the Cave of Lakes and the Odontotos Rack Railway!
☼ You'll be enjoying and experiencing places, people, and real Greek life that you would never have done if you based yourselves in Athens and attempted single-day tours.
☼ We have planned an experience! Not a tour for tourists!
☼ Expect top-class, unique accommodation. If in doubt, contact us or ... just read the reviews.
Food & drink will be an important aspect of your experience!
Be prepared for complimentary extras and unexpected stops if you are an outgoing type of person!
What's included
Top quality accommodation (all nights) plus lunch and drinks on all days
Lunch
Breakfast
In-car Bottled Water & INFORMATION BOOKLET for all tour activities and sites.
Brand new non smoking 2021-23 vehicles: large saloon or luxurious minivan. Non smoking driver.
Entrance fees to the sites & touristy stops (pottery, souvenirs, etc)
PROFESSIONAL/LICENSED GUIDE (optional)
Gratuites (optional)
What to expect
Day 1: Corinth Canal - Mycenae - Nafplio town - Epidaurus
Archaeological Site Mycenae
2h · Admission ticket not included
Mycenae is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home of King Agamemnon and the Mycenean civilization with some of Greece’s most famous ancient ruins. Wander around the archaeological site and accompanying museum.
Nafplio
2h
One of the most beautiful towns in the area of Argolis (Eastern Peloponnese) as well as one of the most romantic cities all over Greece.
The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
2h · Admission ticket not included
The oldest theater in the world with the amazing acoustics
Palamidi Castle
40m · Admission ticket not included
Walkthrough the Venetian castle and down the 999 steps that take you to the old Nafplio town.
Corinth Canal
15m
The Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, arguably making the peninsula an island.
Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)
1h · Admission ticket not included
OPTIONAL: Ancient Corinth was inhabited in the Neolithic period (6500-3250 BC) but the big prosperity begins in the 8th century.
Corinth was a city-state on the Isthmus (canal) of Corinth, the narrow stretch of land that joins the Peloponnese to the mainland of Greece, roughly halfway between Athens and Sparta.
2h
OPTIONAL: Enjoy an evening out to explore and dine at Nafplio port and Old Town. This is free ride to drop you off and pick you up from Nafplio to your hotel .
Day 2: Monemvasia via the Coastline & Mountain range of East Peloponnese
Tyros
30m
Instead of taking the motorway route to Monemvasia, we'll enjoy the beautiful coastline after leaving Nafplio and then climb the mountain range of Parnon; with Greek coffee by the water and lunch at a mountain village.
Our first break/stop. We'll enjoy a coffee next to the ocean before climbing up the mountain range of Parnon.
Leonidio
15m
Leonidio is as impressive as any town in Greece with its Dafonas Gorge in between the red rock-climbing Parnon mountain. Famous to all Greeks for the sweet eggplant/aubergine.
Monastery Panagias Elonis
30m
A quick stop at the cliff-hanging monastery of Elona. Amazing views of the red mountain rocks.
Kosmas
1h 30m
Kosmas is a small village in the mountains of Arkadia on Mount Parnon at the east coast of the Peloponessos. Surrounded by forests of chestnut trees and pine, it is high enough for there to be a difference in temperature of ten or more degrees from all other places.
Our authentic lunch place under the huge plain trees of the traditional main square of the town.
Monemvasia Castle
2h
The Castle Town of Monemvasia is among the most impressive places in Greece. Located on the south eastern side of Peloponnese, Monemvasia was entirely carved on the back side of a sea rock in the Medieval times.
Day 3: Mani peninsula, Diros Caves, Mystras & Sparta
Mani Peninsula
1h
One of the most wild and beautiful areas of Greece.
Caves of Diros
1h · Admission ticket not included
A vast cave structure is experienced from an expertly guided boat. The lighting and variety of rock formations and formations of stalagmites and stalactites lit with sympathetic lighting make you appreciate the passage of time.
1h
One of the typical stone-built towns where Pirates were a permanent threat.
Archaeological Site of Mystra
2h · Admission ticket not included
The famous Byzantine Castletown with the fantastic views of Sparta and the Laconic olive groves.
Leonidas Monument
15m
OPTIONAL: The King Leonidas statue stands belligerently in front of a football stadium. When the Persians attacked at Thermopylae and told the Spartans and their allies to lay down their weapons, Leonidas' response, immortalised beneath his feet, was 'Molon labe' ('Come and get them').
Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil
30m · Admission ticket not included
OPTIONAL: The Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil, in Sparta (Peloponnese), transports you to the culture, history and technology of the olive and olive oil production in the Greek realm, from prehistoric times to the early 20th century.
30m
OPTIONAL (alternative to Diros Caves): Vatheia is the most photographed location of the Mani Peninsula. Also, the best known and most beautiful castle town of Mani. It is an abandoned village today but with amazing views. the late '80s were not, unfortunately, followed through.
Day 4: Ancient Olympia & (option) Ancient Messene
1h · Admission ticket not included
Olympia hosted the original Olympic Games, founded in the 8th century B.C. Its extensive ruins include athletic training areas, a stadium and temples dedicated to the gods Hera and Zeus.
Archaeological Museum of Olympia
1h · Admission ticket not included
You will also visit the world-famous Olympia museum and get the chance to see some unbelievable sculptures such as the sculpted decoration of the marble temple of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the famous Hermes carved by the ancient Greek sculptor Praxiteles.
1h 30m
After Ancient Olympia we head to the final destination of the day; the Arcadia mountain stone-built villages to overnight and be ready to explore on the last day.
Day 5: Cave of Lakes & Odontotos Rack Railway
Kastria Cave of the Lakes
1h · Admission ticket not included
THE MYTHICAL 'CAVE OF THE LAKES' has something exclusively unique that does not exist in other well-known caves. A rare creation of nature with mysterious galleries and strange stalactite formations.
Kalavrita
1h 30m
Kalavrita and the surrounding area are a resort for all seasons. This is your lunch place! We explore the center of the town on foot before or after lunch.
Odontotos Rack Railway
1h · Admission ticket not included
About 120 years ago, the Odontotos rack railway started from the seaside town of Diakopto, parallel to the river, and climbed to Kalavrita through bridges and tunnels.
No accommodation is provided since we return to Athens.
The little train incorporated so well into the natural environment that it seemed that it had always been there. The way it was constructed did not put a strain on the ecosystem of the gorge. Using stone and wood from the area the technicians' work is so perfect that someone may think that the nature worked on its own.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Pickup from any Athens hotel or Airbnb near the center is included. Pickup from the Athens Int. Airport, Piraeus port, Nafplio port, or Hydra island will be an extra cost.
Additional information
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
