6-Day Tour Peloponnese Tour, History, Castles & Mythology

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Mycenae - Epidaurus – Nafplio – Sparta
5 stops
1
Corinth Canal
Pick you up from your hotel and driving along the mainland coast to Peloponnese, we will have our first stop, 1 hour later, at the Canal of Corinth (6 km length and 80m height).
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
Visit the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, famous for its perfect acoustics. Explore the sanctuary and learn about its history as a healing center. Marvel at the ancient architecture and imagine performances from centuries ago.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
3
Nafplio
We’ll stop for an optional lunch or a coffee break in Nafplio, one of Greece’s most romantic seaside towns. Discover its charming streets, history, and the first capital of modern Greece.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
4
Archaeological Site Mycenae
We will continue to the archaeological site of Mycenae, an ancient town with great power during the ancient years, with the famous ‘’Gate of Lions’’ and ‘’Atreus King Tomb’’.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
5
Sparta
Our first day will be finished at the famous town of Sparta for overnight.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Mystras – Monemvasia – Sparta
4 stops
6
Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil
During our second day we will first visit the unique Museum of Olive Oil of Sparta, a great Museum showing the unique history of olive production in Greece. Also we will visit the Memorial of King Leonidas
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
7
Archaeological Site of Mystra
We continue to the nearby glory Byzantine town of Mystras and let yourself be captivated by this destination’s medieval splendour. Wander around the castle city the Upper and the Lower Town, and sense through the silence the city's sheer grandeur: the Palace of the Despots (Anaktora), the Houses of Laskaris and Frangopoulos, the beautiful Cathedral of Saint Dimitrios and the impressive Monasteries of Our Lady Pantánassa, and of Οur Lady Perivleptos.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
8
Monemvasia
Afterwards, we visit the second famous Tower Town of Peloponneses, Monemvasiá,a mystical stone-built settlement, nestled at the edge of a big rock by the sea, that was founded by the Byzantines in the sixth century. Peer into the history of the fortress –the so-called “Gibraltar of the East”–, which was occupied by the Byzantines, the Crusaders, the Venetians, and the Turks in the past. Wander around its narrow cobbled streets, the Upper and the Lower part of the town, and admire the beautifully restored stone buildings. Taste culinary delights at a fine restaurant on the roof of a tower house.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
9
Sparta
At the end of the tour we will return in Sparta for overnight
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Diros Caves – Stoupa & Kardamili – Ancient Olympia
2 stops
10
Caves of Diros
Visit the famous Diros Caves, an underground labyrinth of caverns with crystal-clear waters and stunning stalactite and stalagmite formations. Take a guided boat tour through these remarkable natural and historic wonders, learning about their mythology and archeological significance. Capture the dramatic beauty of the caves while reflecting on their role in local legends.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
11
Olympia
Pass through Stoupa & Kardamili seasie villages before arriving at Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, where you will spend the night.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Ancient Olympia – Olive Oil & Honey Tasting – Delphi
5 stops
12
Archaeological Site of Olympia
Start in the morning, visiting the archaeological site of Ancient Olympia, the place that first Olympic Games took place in 776 B.C., lies in the lush valley formed by the Alfios river. There is a temple of Zeus the most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece. Dedicated to Zeus which in antiquity was housing one of the 7 wonders of the Ancient world, the gold and ivory statue of Zeus, which Phedias had created. Then visit the temple of Hera , the shrine of Pelops (one of the oldest in the sanctuary), the Council house where the athletes took the Olympic oath, the Treasury houses, the Gymnasium and the Palestra where they used to exercise for a month prior to the Games. Finally come to the stadium, where the marble starting blocks are still in position. Although secluded near the west coast of the Peloponnese, Olympia became the most important religious and athletic centre in Greece.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
13
Market of Ancient Olympia
We will visit the flea market to taste delightful experience of free wine and olive oil tasting, savoring the distinct blends of olive oil and the iconic Greek olives.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
14
Klio's Honey Farm
We will visit a local honey farm, where under the shade of the trees we will have a coffee / juice and enjoy hand-made local desserts all made with honey produced in this farm for generations
1 hour • Admission ticket included
15
Naupactus
We will reach at a beautiful seaside small town of Nafpaktos for a short stop, surrounded by the Venetian Castle, next to the Venetian Port. Free time for lunch
1 hour • Admission ticket free
16
Delphi
We will reach in Delphi for overnight
Admission ticket free
Day 5
Delphi - Arachova Village - Meteora & Sunset tour
3 stops
17
Delphi Archaeological Museum
After your breakfast, we will visit Castalia Spring, visit at the archaeological site and view the monument of the Argive Kings, the treasury of the Athenians, the Athenian Stoa, the Polygonal Wall, the monument of Platea and the Temple of Apollo famous for its oracle and Delphi museum, with it's spectacular exhibits include the frieze of the Treasury of the Sifnians, the Naxian Sphinx, the Statue of Antinoos the metopes of the Athenian treasury, the famous bronze Charioteer, originally created to commemorate a victory during the 476 B.C. Pythian Games, and many other artifacts. Afterwards, we visit the most famous winter resort in Greece, Arachova, a traditional and at the same time modern small city in an altitude of 1000 meters.
4 hours • Admission ticket not included
18
Arachova
Discover the picturesque village of Arachova nestled on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. Enjoy the charming cobblestone streets, traditional architecture, and local shops offering handcrafted goods. Explore the cultural heritage, taste delicious Greek cuisine, and experience the stunning views of the surrounding mountains. A delightful destination for all.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
19
Kalambaka
Leave Arachova and drive towards Meteora. Upon reaching at Meteora in Kalambaka, you can check in at your hotel and then we will witness the breathtaking sunset at Meteora. Be amazed by the natural beauty of the rock formations and the fascinating way monasteries are perched atop the cliffs, creating a truly awe-inspiring sight. Enjoy the sunset around the rocks
Admission ticket free
Day 6
Meteora - Thermopiles - Athens
3 stops
20
Meteora
Visit Meteora and enjoy a unique and most impressive scenery of ageless monasteries, containing priceless historical and religious treasures, standing between Earth and Sky atop huge rocks. We visit the first great monastery of Varlaam, founded on the 16th century and located on the top of a rock at 380m height! Our second visit will be at the Monastery of St. Stephan, of the 15th century, also built on the top of the top of another huge rock where you will admire a small treasure of Byzantine and Christian items, at the museum inside the monastery!
4 hours • Admission ticket not included
21
Thermopylae
Return to Athens passing by the small towns of Domokos, Kamena Vourla at the seaside and Thermopyles where there is the statue of Leonidas as a memorial of the battle of the 300 Spartans against thousands of Persian soldiers of the Persian Empire.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
22
Athens
Drop you off at your hotel in Athens late afternoon. Our services ends
2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• All of our drivers have high experience and will gives general information for each site and many suggestion for restaurant etc. But are not licensed guide. So we strongly suggest you to book local tour guides in each place

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