5-Day Best of Peloponnese Private Tour: Nafplio/Olympia/Mycenae/Epidaurus/more
Getaway 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, Monemvasia, Ancient Olympia but also the fantastic Arcadia mountain villages, the unique Mani peninsula, Nafplio & Diros Caves, but FLEXIBLE!
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 attempt single-day tours.
We plan for you an experience and not a tour for ... tourists!
Your accommodation will be TOP CLASS, as long as you don't book at the last minute.
Expect this tour to be about FOOD & DRINK and as an important part of your experience!
Be prepared for complimentary extras if you are an outgoing type of person!
ItineraryDay 1: Corinth Canal - Mycenae - Nafplio town - EpidaurusStop At: Archaeological Site Mycenae, Mycenae 21200 Greece
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Nafplio, Nafplio, Argolis Region, Peloponnese
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, Epidavros 210 52 Greece
The oldest theater in the world with the amazing acoustics
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Palamidi Castle, Eikostis Pemptis Martiou, Nafplio 211 00 Greece
Walkthrough the Venetian castle and down the 999 steps that take you to the old Nafplio town.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Corinth Canal, Isthmia, Loutraki 201 00 Greece
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos), Argous 105 Ancient Korinthos village, Corinth 200 07 Greece
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Nafplio Port, PORT, Nafplio 211 00, Greece
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 .
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight Nafplio town. Quality accommodation at each location; determined at the time of booking.
Day 2: Monemvasia via the Coastline & Mountain range of East PeloponneseStop At: Tyros, Tyros, Arkadia Region, Peloponnese
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Leonidio, Leonidio, Arkadia Region, Peloponnese
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Monastery Panagias Elonis, Leonidio Greece
A quick stop at the cliff-hanging monastery of Elona. Amazing views of the red mountain rocks.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kosmas, Kosmas, Arkadia Region, Peloponnese
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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Monemvasia Fortress, Monemvasia, Monemvasia Municipality 23070 Greece
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.
Duration: 2 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight inside Monemvasia castle.
Day 3: Mani peninsula, Diros Caves, Mystras & SpartaStop At: Mani Peninsula, Mani Peninsula, Laconia Region, Peloponnese
One of the most wild and beautiful areas of Greece.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Caves of Diros, Diros 230 62 Greece
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Areopoli 230 62, Greece
One of the typical stone-built towns where Pirates were a permanent threat.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Archaeological Site of Mystra, Mystras, Sparta Municipality 231 00 Greece
The famous Byzantine Castletown with the fantastic views of Sparta and the Laconic olive groves.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Leonidas Monument, Sparta, Sparta Municipality Greece
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').
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil, 129 Othonos Amalias Street, Sparta, Sparta Municipality 231 00 Greece
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Vathia 230 71, Greece
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Sparta or Mystras at an amazing hotel if you book early enough.
Day 4: Ancient Olympia & (option) Ancient MesseneStop At: Archaeological Site of Olympia, Archaia Olympia 270 65, Greece
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Archaeological Museum of Olympia, Archaia Olympia, Olympia 27 065 Greece
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Arcadia, Greece
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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at one of the Arcadia stone-built mountain villages & traditional guesthouses.
Day 5: Mountain villages and monasteries of ArcadiaStop At: Dimitsana square, Dimitsana 220 07, Greece
One of the most beautiful stone built villages of central Peloponnese.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Offshore Hydropower Museum, Kefalari Ai-Yianni, Dimitsana 220 07 Greece
The old fashion way of creating and using free water energy.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Moni Agiou Ioanni Prodromou, Monis Ioan. Prodromou, Moni Agiou Ioannou Prodromou 220 24, Greece, Stemnitsa Greece
One of the most amazing locations for a monastery to be built.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Stemnitsa, Stemnitsa, Arkadia Region, Peloponnese
A great mountain village for a great lunch. Another very popular village for the Greeks! Famous for its jewelry making.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kastria Cave of the Lakes, Kastria Greece
OPTIONAL ALTERNATIVE: THE Mythical 'Cave of 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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kalavrita, Kalavrita, Achaea Region, West Greece
OPTIONAL ALTERNATIVE: 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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Odontoto's Museum, Diakopto 250 03, Greece
OPTIONAL ALTERNATIVE: About 120 years ago Odontotos rack railway started from the seaside town of Diakopto parallel to the river and climbed to Kalavrita through bridges and tunnels.
The little train incorporated so well into the natural environment that it seems 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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Syntagma Square, Plateia Syntagmatos, Athina, Greece
Back to Athens via the mountain range and the coastline.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: No accommodation provided. Return to your base.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infant seats available"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability"
Horário de Início:
08:00 AM
Duração: 5 Days
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
Any Athens hotel or Airbnb, the Athens airport, Piraeus and Nafplio port or Hydra island. Possible extra cost for some locations.
Airports- Athens Intl Airport, Attiki Odos, Spata 190 04 Greece
Ports
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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