6 days traverse the Peloponnese Peninsula
Total amount per tour : 2600€
- Activity Level: Light
- Kid Friendly: Yes. This tour is a unique experience for children as long as they are supervised by their parents.
- Wheelchair accessible: No
- Type of vehicle: Minivans 7 or 9 seats depending on availability
- Tour type: Private
€2,600.00
Availability: 100 in stock
Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the enchanting landscapes and ancient wonders of the Peloponnese Peninsula in Greece. Our carefully crafted tour offers an immersive experience filled with breathtaking sights, rich history, and mouthwatering cuisine. Join us as we explore the hidden gems and iconic landmarks of this captivating region.
We’ll pick you up and head to Corinth Canal, an engineering marvel with breathtaking views. Step into Ancient Corinth, explore the Temple of Apollo, and immerse yourself in history.Discover the legends of Mycenae at the iconic Atreus Treasury. Indulge in Greek cuisine by the beach in Nafplio and experience the charm of Nafplio City. Be captivated by the ancient theater at Epidaurus before exploring Greece’s first capital at your own pace. Explore the historic site where the first Olympic Games were held. Experience the brilliance of Archimedes at the Archimedes Museum and savor Greek cuisine in the charming Ancient Olympia Village. Discover the medieval wonders of Peloponnese and complete your journey with a stop in Sparta.
Join us on this unforgettable journey through the wonders of the Peloponnese Peninsula. Immerse yourself in ancient history, indulge in local cuisine, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Book your adventure now and experience the magic of Greece’s storied past.
Day 1
The tour starts early morning from your pick up location. After 2 hours of driving, you will arrive in Corinth Canal where you will admire the breathtaking view of the canal.
Next stop will take place at Ancient Corinth where you will visit the archaeological site and obsere closely the magnificent temple of Apollo and the ancient site.
As soon as you finish, you will continue by visiting Mycenae and Atreus treasury.
The next stop will be in Nafplio town 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 making your way to Nafplio city where you will accommodate and you will have free time to admire Greece’ s first capital.
Sightseeings:
- Corinth Canal
- Ancient Corinth
- Mycenae
- Atreus Treasury
- Nafplio City
- Epidaurus Archaeological Site
- Ancient Theatre
Day 2
The tour continues after your breakfast.After 3 hours of driving, you will arrive in 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.
Sightseeings :
- Ancient Olympia
- Archaeological Site of Ancient Olympia
- Ancient Stadium
- Archimedes Museum
Day 3
The tour start at early morning.The first stop will be the medieval Fortress of Kyparissia. Amazing Frankish fortress, with a breathtaking view which travels you at the medieval times.
After Kyparissia, you will visit the Palace of the mythical King Nestor and archaeological museum of Chora. Nestor was the biggest king of ancient Pylos and you will stay speechless on the view of this monument.
Next stop will be in Pylos Village,a unique vllage next to the sea, where you will enjoy local dishes.
As soon as finish your lunch, you will observe closely the Neokastro which was 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.
Sightseeings:
- Fortress of Kyparissia
- Nestor’s Palace
- Archaeological Museum of Chora
- Pylos Village
- Neokastro fortress
- Museum of Pylos
Day 4
The tour continues after your breakfast.
After 3 hours of driving, you will arrive at Alepotrypa cave (literally meaning ‘The Fox’s Hole’), which is one of the amazing caves of Diros located in the Mani region of the Peloponnese Peninsula.
There, 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 finish your lunch, you will visit Githio Village where you will accommodate.
There, you will have free time for shopping souvenirs, coffee and sweets.
Sightseeings:
- Alepotrypa cave
- Diros caves
- Aeropoli Village
- Githio Village
Day 5
The tour starts 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 located 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 some 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.
There you will spend almost the whole day to admire the sightseeings and to enjoy traditional dishes in combination with local wines. Accommodation will be in Monemvasia.
Sightseeings:
- Monemvasia Village
- Monemvasia Fortress which includes: Venetian style houses, House of the famous Greek poet Yannis Ritsos, Church of Saint Nikolas, Church of Agia Sophia, Belltower
- Archaeological museum of Monemvasia ( optional ) : 6€ per person
Day 6
After 2 hours of driving in the morning, you will arrive at world-famous Mystras. Mystras is a 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 it was mistaken by Western travellers 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 the Mystras Castle. Before you take the way back to Athens, you will have a stop to Sparta, to enjoy traditional Greek food.
As soon as finish your lunch, you will make your way back to Athens. It will be approximately 3 hours of driving.
Sightseeings:
- Mystras Village
- Mystras fortress
- Sparta City
6 DAYS
- English speaking drivers ( not licensed to accompany you inside ancient sites and museums )
- Cold waters on board
- Wifi on board
- Airconditioned vehicle with leather seats
- Usb chargers on board
- Driver’s accommodation
- Pick up and drop off services ( Airport/ Piraeus port/ hotels/ airbnb apartments )
- Vat, taxes and tolls
- Licensed tour guide who can accompany you inside ancient sites and museums (Can be arranged on demand)
- Expenses for lunch and dinner ( apprx. 20€ per person each meal )
- Accommodation ( Can be included in the price on demand )
- Ticket expenses
Entrance tickets to ancient sites and museums
- Ancient Corinth: 8€ per person
- Mycenae: 12€ per person
- Epidaurus: 12€ per person
- Olympia: 12€ per person
- Nestor palace: 6€ per person
- Neokastro:6€ per person
- Diros Caves: 15€ per person
- Mystras castle: 12€ per person
6 March (Melina Mercouri Day), 25 March (National holiday), 18 May (International Day of Museums), 28 October (National holiday).
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The following visitors are entitled to a reduced admission fee: 1. Children and young people aged between 6 and 25 years, from non-EU countries, upon presentation of their passport for verification of their age and country of origin. 2. Senior citizens over 65 from Greece or other EU member-states, upon presentation of their ID card or passport for verification of their age and country of origin. 3. Escorting teachers of primary /secondary/higher education school/institution visits of nonEU countries. The following visitors are entitled to free admission: 1. Children and young people up to the age of 25, from EU member-states, upon presentation of their ID card or passport for verification of their age and country of origin. 2. Children up to the age of 5, from non-EU countries, upon presentation of their passport for verification of their age and country of origin. 3. Persons over 25 years, being in secondary education (evening schools, second-chance schools) and in vocational schools from EU member-states and countries of the European Economic Area, upon presentation of attendance certificate bearing evidence of its duration. 4. Escorting teachers during educational visits of schools and institutions of primary, secondary and tertiary education from EU member-states and countries of the European Economic Area. 5. People entitled to Social Solidarity Income and members dependent on them, upon presentation of their ID card and certificate of free entry based on eligibility to the program showing the duration, as well as a valid document certifying dependent members. 7. Persons with disabilities and one escort (only in the case of 80% disability), irrespective of the country of origin, upon presentation of their ID card or passport and Disability Certificate issued by the Single Body of Social Insurance (decision of the Disability Certification CenterKEPA) for Greek citizens or similar certificates issued by a corresponding authorized foreign body.
- Don’t forget your passport or ID while being on that tour.
- You can bring swimsuit with you in case you like a stop for a swim
In case of cancellation up to 48 hours in advance, we will refund the full amount. In case of cancellation after this period, no refund will be provided.
- December 24-25-26 (Christmas)
- January 1(New year day)
- Orthodox Easter Sunday
- May 1 (National Holiday)
