5-Day Best of Peloponnese Private Tour: Nafplio/Olympia/Mycenae/Epidaurus/more
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!
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Archaeological Site Mycenae
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.
2 hoursNafplio
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.
2 hoursThe Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
The oldest theater in the world with the amazing acoustics
2 hoursPalamidi Castle
Walkthrough the Venetian castle and down the 999 steps that take you to the old Nafplio town.
40 minutesCorinth Canal
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.
15 minutesAncient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)
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.
1 hourNafplio Port
Day 2: Monemvasia via the Coastline & Mountain range of East Peloponnese
2 hoursTyros
Our first break/stop. We'll enjoy a coffee next to the ocean before climbing up the mountain range of Parnon.
30 minutesLeonidio
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.
15 minutesMonastery Panagias Elonis
A quick stop at the cliff-hanging monastery of Elona. Amazing views of the red mountain rocks.
30 minutesKosmas
Our authentic lunch place under the huge plain trees of the traditional main square of the town.
1 hour 30 minutesMonemvasia Fortress
Day 3: Mani peninsula, Diros Caves, Mystras & Sparta
2 hoursMani Peninsula
One of the most wild and beautiful areas of Greece.
1 hourCaves of Diros
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.
1 hourAreopoli 230 62
One of the typical stone-built towns where Pirates were a permanent threat.
1 hourArchaeological Site of Mystra
The famous Byzantine Castletown with the fantastic views of Sparta and the Laconic olive groves.
2 hoursLeonidas Monument
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').
15 minutesMuseum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil
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.
30 minutesVathia 230 71
Day 4: Ancient Olympia & (option) Ancient Messene
30 minutesArchaeological Site of Olympia
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.
1 hourArchaeological Museum of Olympia
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.
1 hourArcadia
Day 5: Mountain villages and monasteries of Arcadia
1 hour 30 minutesDimitsana square
One of the most beautiful stone built villages of central Peloponnese.
30 minutesOffshore Hydropower Museum
The old fashion way of creating and using free water energy.
30 minutesMoni Agiou Ioanni Prodromou
One of the most amazing locations for a monastery to be built.
1 hour 30 minutesStemnitsa
A great mountain village for a great lunch. Another very popular village for the Greeks! Famous for its jewelry making.
1 hourKastria Cave of the Lakes
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.
1 hourKalavrita
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.
2 hoursOdontoto's Museum
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.
1 hourSyntagma Square
Accommodation included: No accommodation provided. Return to your base.
2 hoursIncluded
- Brand new non smoking 2020-22 vehicles: large saloon or luxurious minivan. Non smoking driver.
- Top quality accommodation (all nights) plus lunch and drinks on all days
- In-car INFORMATION BOOKLET for all tour activities and sites.
- Bottled Water
- 4x Breakfast
- 5x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 5 nights
Not Included
- Entrance fees to the sites; (€8 to €12 per site) & Dinner (you are on your own)
- PROFESSIONAL/LICENSED GUIDE (optional)
- Shopping & touristy stops unless required by your group
- Gratuites (optional)
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- We expect you to be healthy before traveling! We are in favor of "adjustive social distancing" and optionally wearing masks in crowded and enclosed spaces. Our guides are like family to us and care about your & our safety! Our tours have always been only PRIVATE and with spotless vehicles.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 4 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.