Ancient Peloponnese

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6 days
4 destinations
From 1.800€ pp
30 archaeological sites
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Endless photo-worthy locations

Following the footsteps of ancient civilizations... Embark on a journey that combines culture with nature in Peloponnese. Discover ancient cities, mountainous villages, archaeological sites, sanctuaries, and many more cultural gems!

Days

1 2 3 4 5 6

Day 1 Athens-Nafplio

Starting from Athens, you’ll head to Ancient Corinth. This town had played a major role in trade during antiquity thanks to its strategic position between the Corinthian gulf and the Saronic gulf. At the archaeological site of Ancient Corinth, you’ll
have the chance to see some very important monuments, including the Sacred Temple of Apollo, Asklepieion, the Castle of Acrocorinth, the Roman Odeon, and the Fountain of Glauke. After a brief pause for a refreshment, you’ll continue to Nafplio, a picturesque coastal town in Peloponnese. Once you’ve checked in at your neoclassical hotel in the heart of Nafplio, you can set off to explore the town, do some sightseeing, and enjoy a delicious meal at a traditional tavern. Overnight in Nafplio.
Day 2 Nafplio-Kalamata

On the second day of this tour, you’re going to visit another important ancient town: Mycenae. Mycenae, the kingdom of Agamemnon, had reached in the Bronze Age and had been one of the richest cities of Greek civilization. In the
archaeological site of Mycenae, you’re going to discover the legendary Tomb of Agamemnon, aka the Treasury of Atreus, a well-preserved huge beehive tomb constructed around 1250 BC. The next stop will be the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, one of the best-preserved theatres of antiquity. After sightseeing, you’ll head to Kalamata, a seaside town in the southern Peloponnese. Once you’ve settled in, you can spend the rest of the day relaxing or you can go for an olive oil tasting session in Kalamata’s countryside. Overnight in Kalamata.
Day 3 Kalamata

After breakfast, you’ll depart for Sparta, one of the most important towns in Ancient Greece. There, you’ll visit the archaeological site of Ancient Sparta, where you’ll discover the Acropolis of Sparta, the tomb of King Leonidas, the Sanctuary of Apollo
Amykleos, and the Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia. Next, you’ll visit Mystras, a beautiful fortified town and UNESCO-protected settlement built on the slopes of Mount Taygetos in Lakonia. Full of Medieval houses, cobbled alleys, and Byzantine churches, Mystras will make you feel transported back to a mysterious past. After exploring the town and visiting the Castle of Mystras, you’ll savor a delicious meal at a traditional tavern. Overnight in Kalamata.
Day 4 Kalamata

On the fourth day of this trip, you’ll visit Ancient Messene, an archaeological site located at the foothill of Mount Ithomi. Messene was a very important city and major cultural center in antiquity. There, you’ll follow the footsteps of history
and see the remains of ancient buildings like the Ancient Theatre, the Stadium, the Gymnasium, and Asklepieion. Optional tour to Diros Cave, a cave full of stalactites and stalagmites. Overnight in Kalamata.
Day 5 Kalamata-Olympia

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. There, an archaeologist will guide you through the most important buildings of the site, like the Philippeion, the Temple of Zeus, the Stadium, and the
Temple of Hera. After the tour, you’ll visit the Archaeological Museum of Olympia, which showcases findings of excavations carried out in Olympia. You can spend the remainder of the day relaxing or wandering Olympia town. Overnight in Olympia.
Day 6 Olympia-Athens

On the final day of this trip, you’ll head back to Athens, after making a stop at Delphi, which was also known as the ‘navel of the earth’. Delphi was home to one of the most important oracles of the
ancient world, which, according to mythology, was established by Zeus. At the archaeological site of Delphi, an archaeologist will introduce you to the interesting history of the ancient town and guide you through the monuments. After the tour, you’re going to enjoy a one last meal in the Peloponnese and return to Athens.

This is a sample itinerary and can be fully customized according to your travel plans and needs. The price of this trip is indicative, given that it can change depending on several factors, including the season, activities, etc. In every case, our savvy travel experts will create a travel plan based on your budget and your bucket list! The travel planning service is free of charge and includes as many changes and customizations as you wish, until you’re fully satisfied with the result.

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Archeological Museum in Corinth

The sanctuary of Athena Pronaia

The sanctuary in Delphi

Reviews: 2

Satisfaction: 5.0

6 day history tour of the Peloponnese – Amazing!

Sep 7 2020

by traveler: Sarah T.

Touring historic Peloponnese was a great experience that I’ll never forget. We booked everything last minute, but the staff went out of their way to arrange everything for us and customize the itinerary according to our needs. Everything was very well-organized and went flawlessly. I can’t recommend them enough!

Excellent archaeological tour of the Peloponnese.

Aug 20 2020

by traveler: Mike N.

Everything was amazing, from the transfers and the hotels to the guides and the history tours. I recommend this trip to anyone who loves history and archaeology. It was so fascinating to see so many towns and archaeological sites remaining almost the same after hundreds of years!

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