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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

Embark on a small trip to witness the Corinth Canal and Ancient Corinth or Acrocorinth, depending on the available time. Then, prepare for a life-changing experience as you are offered various wine-tasting options. Enjoy these guided tours of the production, grape collection, vinification, and bottling areas, as well as the impressive cellar of the experience provider, where the aging process works its magic. Led by expert oenologists, visitors have the opportunity to taste a fine selection of older and more recent vintages at the cellar or tasting hall. You will be offered a variety of winetasting options along with guided tours of the production. Enjoy guided tours of the production, grape collection, vinification, and bottling areas, as well as the impressive cellar of the experience provider, where the aging process works its magic.

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)

6 Day Classical Tour Greece to explore Mythical paths, Castles & the hidden beauties of the Peloponnese Peninsula!! Visit traditional cities full of history and archaeological sites of great importance with the ease of our private chauffeured services! Tour in Argolis, Sparta, Mystras, Monemvasia, Diros Caves, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora. Tour at the byzantine town of Mystras, pay a visit at Sparta, founded in the 9th century and developed into the most powerful military city and explore the old town of Monemvassia, a perfectly preserved medieval settlement still inhabited! We will visit Ancient Olympia, Naupactus, a beautiful seaside small town, tour at the Venetian Port and admire the view by the Venetian Castle. Tour in Delphi & Meteora and admire the creation of God and man, of the ageless monasteries of Meteora that combine both historical and religious treasures.

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…

The beginning of a gastronomic journey to the southernmost tip of the Peloponnese, in Laconia, promises a multisensory experience that will delight your taste buds, awaken your senses, and immerse you in the rich gastronomic and historical heritage of this special region. From the rugged landscapes of the peninsula, to the fertile plains with endless olive groves and orange orchards in every corner, the ancient land of Laconia offers a unique and exciting gastronomic and historical treasure trove for all tastes, waiting to be discovered and experienced like a local. This journey is truly a celebration of all the senses, where every sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch tells a story of centuries-old and eternal tradition, culture, and gastronomic excellence. Being a captivating experience, it will leave a truly enjoyable memory that will accompany you for many years even after the trip has finished. So, join us and let’s embark on this wonderful journey with all of our senses!

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.

9 Day tour package at the ancient sites of the Peloponnesian peninsula, Greece to visit Monemvasia, Ancient Sparta, Mystras, Ancient Messene, Epicurus Apollo & the peninsula of Mani. You will visit the Venetian castles and hidden paths through untamed nature & you will enjoy a swim at the famous beaches of Peloponnese such as “Voidokoilia’’. You will visit UNESCO’s sites combining leisure time at the beaches of the Peloponnese coastline. You will get to know everything about the everyday life of the locals, you will visit traditional villages where you can buy hand-made products & have a special visit at a winery for wine lovers. Moreover you will enjoy the journey with the Cog Railway in Kalavrita, going through Vouraikos Canyon, one of the most beautiful natural sights in Greece, with special visit at the cave of Lakes in Kalavrita. Book online this 9 day vacation package around Peloponnese.

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.

Are you looking for an authentic European experience, away from the crowds, with the locals you’ve always dreamt of meeting, laughing with and learning from, a holiday full of fun and relaxation, superb food, wine and lodgings, with every last detail taken care of? Be welcomed with open arms as locals show you their proudest achievements: authentic cooking techniques and recipes, farms dripping with ripe produce, olive oil, wine and ouzo tastings, and the shrimp they'll teach you to catch in nets on the beach. Until now, you’ve only ever dreamt of a Europe like this! Immersive Cultural Encounters: Have immersive and personalized local cultural encounters everywhere we go. Visit artists’ studios, and traditional mountain and coastal villages. Ancient Peloponnese and Delphi: Delve deep into historical and archaeological treasures. Gain insights beyond the surface with archaeologist guides in 5 UNESCO World Heritage sites, Ancient Sparta, Palamidi and Monemvasia Fortresses.

Discover the Corinth canal, a marvel of engineering that connects the Aegean and the Ionian Sea, the ancient city of Corinth, the ancient civilization of Mycenae, which is a true testament to the ancient world, and last but not least the majesty of the beautiful city of Nafplio. Travel in comfort and style with our luxury vehicles.