Peloponnese

One of the most beautiful towns in the area of Eastern Peloponnese as well as one of the most romantic cities all over Greece, Nafplio was the first capital of the newly born Greek state between 1823 and 1834. Frankish, Venetian and Turkish conquerors left their mark in the town and strongly influenced its culture, architecture and traditions during the centuries. Ancient walls, medieval castles, monuments and statues, Ottoman fountains and Venetian or neoclassical buildings mesmerize the visitor with their unique architecture and beauty As visitors go up or down the 999 steps of Palamidi, the image that is revealed to them is unique. Nafplio stretches out in front of them with the everyday sounds of a unique world and colors that overflow with culture and earthly and human beauty. With the blue of the sea and the sky matching the myth of the blue-eyed eyes of Nafplio, the son of Poseidon who founded it, the city of love unfolds in front of you the ornaments of its rich history.

This is a 5-day tour like no other in the Peloponnese because it combines all the must-see archaeological and historical sites with the most beautiful, off the usual touristic track, scenery of the region. From Ancient Corinth, Olympia, Messini, Mycenae and Epidaurus to medieval towns of Nafplion, Monemvasia, Methoni, Pylos and Mystras, to spectacular caves of Diros and the Natural habitats of famous Voidokilia and Peroulia beaches, this is one of its kind experience. Marvel at the local traditional cuisine on seafront fish selected restaurants with spectacular view and rest in 4 star exceptional hotels. Travel with our new private luxury MERCEDES BENZ limos – minivans – minibuses in safety,comfort and style and let your local professional English speaking tour driver to make you feel like a local.

Enrich your vacation culturally and attend a one-day mosaic workshop in a natural and relaxed environment and in just 4 hours learn the basics of this ancient art form of mosaics. The workshop setting is in a traditional outside courtyard filled with orange, lemon trees and flowers safe from the sun and rain. Come and have fun, make new friends and in just 4 hours make your own Greek mosaic souvenir to take back home. Workshop is located only 15 minutes south of the City of Sparta and very easily accessable.  The workshops start at 10:00 AM and end approximately 2:00 PM.    Only 5 minutes by foot from the workshop is the main square (platia) filled with cafe's and tavernas for lunch.  For nature lovers and another 5 minutes from the main square is the picturesque Anakolo Gorge, Rasina River and Hellenistic Bridge dating back 2000 years.   For more information please follow www.xirokambi.com

Learn all the secrets of the green gold of Greece, how to distinguish the fresh, extra virgin olive oil and the Greek olive varieties, and how to store your olive oil properly. Meet our perennial olive trees that age more than 500 years—you can even hide in their trunk!

You're invited to dine in a professional chef's kitchen where the host facilitates human connection through interesting and engaging conversations. Besides this, you will be immersed in sustainable agriculture and farm-to-table lifestyle, where the ingredients of your meal are actually coming from the garden itself and the local Peloponnese community.

Highlights of this tour to Corinth, Mycenae, Nafplion • The impressive Corinth Canal • The archaeological site of Ancient Corinth with its agora and museum • The Arched Tombs of the Kings and the Lion’s Gate in the archaeological site of Mycenae • The picturesque town of Nafplio • The inviting landscape of the Peloponnese Peninsula • Travelers can customize the tour within the itinerary!

Our Private Luxury Tour combines the major Peloponnese Highlights as you journey through the olive fields, orchards & Aegean views in the comfort of one of our new Mercedes models with free WiFi & bottled water, in the company of a highly experienced & knowledgeable Tour driver. Visit the engineering marvel of the Corinth Canal, walk the very streets of Ancient Corinth and test the famous acoustics of the great theatre of Epidaurus. Step into the 3000-year-old tombs of Mycenae & palace of Agamemnon, leader of the Greeks in the Trojan war. Visit the beautiful port city of Nafplio steeped in Byzantine history with its castles & explore its local craft shops, boutiques & cafes. Flexible Booking options allow you to add a 2-hour visit to either a Local Winery or Olive Estate with an in-house Expert-led Tour & Tasting, or a Half-Day tour to Corinth.

Monemvasia looks like jumped out of the Medieval Era. Uncover the little-known treasures of Monemvasia on a 4-hour insider WALKING tour with our local private tour guide. Get picked at the regional port and xplore this fantastic Medieval town which is entirely carved on the slopes of a huge rock. As you walk, you'll learn the history of this contemporary castle,its ancient roots and you will be able to understand why the Venetians used to call Monemvasia the Gibraltar of the East. Let yourselves free to travel from the 6th century AD to the present! This activity is not wheelchair accessible.

This classical Greek 3-day tour from Athens, with airport pick-up and drop-off included, combines five stunning archaeological and historical UNESCO sites of Greece in the Peloponnese and Delphi areas: Mycenae, Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus, Ancient Olympia, Hosios Loukas Monastery and Delphi as well as spectacular Corinth Canal, mystical Ancient Corinth, seaside Tolo, medieval Nafplion, jaw-dropping Rio-Antirio Bridge, port town Nafpaktos, traditional Galaxidi and Arachova with special options to enjoy hiking in the one million olive trees valley in Delphi or take an olive oil and olives tasting tour. As this is a private tour, our guests enjoy luxury travelling at the fertile countryside of Peloponnese and Delphi with stops-as-you-go, to get acquainted with the local ways and Greek culinary delights. For your 2-night accommodation: 4-star or Boutique hotels (depending on availability and season). A tour that will make you love Greece forever!

Discover the wonders of Ancient Greece on this 100% private, for 1-8 related-only people, full-day, self-guided tour from Athens or Piraeus port. Meet your driver/guide in Athens and embark on an 8 to 9-hour trip to Corinth canal, Ancient Corinth, Mycenae, the beautiful Venetian "old town" of Nafplio, with its Palamidi fortress, and finally, Epidaurus ancient theater, where you’ll be able to explore the theater & architectural ruins at your pace. No restrictions, a very flexible itinerary, and most of all, an authentic view of Greece with a very knowledgeable driver. Let your driver/guide treat you to a real Greek lunch & DRINKS -an important part of the tour-  in a non-touristy Greek location surrounded by locals. This tour is not only about these amazing UNESCO World Heritage Sites. You will have an amazing personalized experience to get a view of Greece that many people miss out on.

16 DESTINATIONS IN GREECE: ATHENS – ANCIENT CORINTH – ANCIENT EPIDAURUS – NAFPLION – MYCENAE – ANCIENT NEMEA – MONEMVASIA – GYTHEIO – DIROS CAVES – SPARTA -GULF OF KYPARISSIA – ANCIENT OLYMPIA – KALAVRYTA – DIAKOPTO – LOUTRAKI – TEMPLE OF HERA – ATHENS PREMIUM QUALITY BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER LUXURY STAY IN 4-5 STAR HOTELS 6 PEOPLE MAX ENGLISH-SPEAKING CERTIFIED GUIDE SEMI-PRIVATE & CHILD-FREE GROUPS (MINIMUM AGE 16)

This is a private trip for 1 to 8 related people guided by your very knowledgeable driver. Summer or Winter experience of authentic Greece from a local point of view, with a full day trip to the mountain villages of the Arcadia, in Peloponnese. Explore the beautiful villages of Dimitsana & Stemnitsa, wet your feet in Lousios river. Visit the Water-Power Museum, a couple of cliff hanging monasteries. Taste local food and drink. Let your driver/guide treat you to a traditional "meze" (lunch with Greek snacks and drinks) in a peaceful non touristy location before returning to your base. Opt in for our 2 Day-1 Night Tour! Experience real Greece. Landscapes, gorges, traditional stone biuld villages, food & people. Start your trip from Athens city or Nafplio town. Note: We do not allow independent people to join in the same car or mini van so it is a really private tour which we operate in a very hospitable and authentic way.

Time-pressed travelers can pack a host of Greek treasures into just two days on this private tour of the Peloponnese . Check off UNESCO World Heritage sites. Our package includes hotel and breakfast, Spend two days touring one of the most beautiful locations in Greece on a journey through the olive groves, orchards, and blue Aegean views of the famous Peloponnese countryside. Discover the stunning castle town of Monemvasia perched on a huge rocky islet surrounded by the deep blue colors of the Aegean Sea, and wonder through the well preserved labyrinthine ruins of the Byzantine city of Mystras. Explore the mainland of Greece. Family friendly tour.

Our trip starts from Athens. 2 amazing days to the most majestic archaelogical places of Peloponnese. Our first station is the canal of Corinth and after that, we are going to explore the places of Ancient Corinth and the historical Mycenae. We'll spend the night in Delphi (accomodation is not included. The accomodation for all, plus the driver's, must be done by the travellers), where in the evening we'll have free time for activities etc. The next morning, we will head to Ancient Sparta and then, to Mystras. There, you will be able to enjoy the views of the castle. Our final destination before our return is the Ancient "Sacred Forrest" which was the name of Ancient Olympia and it's built on the North riverbank of Alfeios.

Embark on a captivating 7-day journey through Greece’s Peloponnese, where ancient history, landscapes, and charming towns await. This tour blends archaeological wonders, picturesque villages, and natural beauty. Start with the Corinth Canal, followed by Ancient Corinth’s ruins, and end in Nafplio, Greece’s first capital. Explore the Theater of Epidaurus, Mycenae, and Sparta. Admire UNESCO-listed Mystras and Monemvasia, a medieval fortress. Enjoy Diros Caves, Mani Peninsula’s Areopoli, and Limeni. Visit Ancient Messene, relax on Kalamata’s beaches, and explore Pylos, Voidokilia Beach, and Kyparissia. End with Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games.

Meet the ancient Greek Gods! Peloponnese region is an incredible place to visit in order to see Greece. Myths and legends wait to captivate you in a landscape that you will love…

8 Day private tour in Ancient Greece to visit the most popular archaeological sites, visit the Island of Corfu one of the most elegant towns in Greece & finally, relax at Syvota the "Caribbean in Greece" & Parga which it is well-known for its beautiful architecture and colorful buildings. Book online this 8-day private tour that offers a list of iconic destinations in a single itinerary. Travel in comfort aboard with one of our comfortable and private cars to explore some of the Ancient Greece's most legendary places and natural wonders. Visit historical destinations, from "Golden Mycenae", Olympia, Delphi, Meteora. Visit the elegant town of Corfu an Unescos heritage site full of Palaces and museums and relax at the most cosmopolitan area of Syvota & Parga. Multiple payment options & guaranteed departure.

Experience a gastronomic journey of the Laconic and Peloponnesian cuisine. Our perennial olive grove and organic vegetable gardens become the stage for a unique gastronomic experience. Our experience staff will lead a farm to table cooking experience that will unlock the secrets of Greek cuisine.

On the morning of your tour, a friendly driver will pick you up directly from your accommodation in Athens and take you on a relaxing drive to the beautiful Peloponnese. Day Trips are fully customizable and together with your driver, you can select the points of the visit and the time you want to allocate in each stop. There is always a suggested itinerary to follow but you are free to edit the route according to your preferences. Our drivers are not licensed to accompany you into the sights but are very knowledgeable of the places visited and will provide all the necessary historical information and their local perspective. Visit the stunning Corinth Canal, the wonderful Temple of Apollo and the Venetian castle of Acrocorinth. Stroll around the narrow streets of Nafplio and admire the famous Theatre of Epidaurus and the ancient town of Mycenae. At the end of your trip, your driver will drive you back in Athens.

This tour will take us to the major sites of the Peloponnese, both ancient and modern, from the Homeric city of Mycenae, to Epidauros, Palamidi Castle in Nafplio and the Corinth Canal. The kingdom of Mycenae was one of the first great centres of the Greek culture; settlement on this site dates back to the second millennium BC. According to Homer, Mycenae was the seat of Agamemnon, who led the Greeks against the Trojans to take back Helen, the wife of his brother Menelaus.You will see the Lion Gate, which formed the entrance to the royal court and palace. We will also travel to Epidaurus and see the world-renowned Epidaurus theatre. Built in the 4th century BC, it is famous for its acoustics, which are so perfect that words spoken on stage can be heard perfectly wherever you are in the audience. Stepping forward in history, we will see the Palamidi Castle in Nafplio, built by the Venetians and famous for supposedly having 999 steps.