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Peloponnese Explorer

13 days
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 18
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Athens

    Start point
    Evripidou, Athina 105 53, Greece (Hotel Evripides, Hotel reception, 19:30)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Evripides), Hotel (Hotel Evripides (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Visit cafes in Psyrri district for traditional Greek cuisine
    • Explore traditional rustic tavernas in Plaka area
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  2. Day 2

    Athens

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Evripides), Hotel (Hotel Evripides (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walking tour through Parliament buildings, Syntagma Square, and Plaka
    • Guided tour of the Acropolis including Propylaea, Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike, and Erechtheion

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Acropolis Museum (pre-booking online recommended to avoid queues; note: museum closes at 5pm on Mondays)
    Landmarks
    Acropolis
    Parthenon
    Temple of Athena Nike
    Erechtheion
    Parliament buildings
    Syntagma Square
    Plaka
    Acropolis Museum
  3. Day 3

    Athens to Nafplion

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a harbourfront restaurant in Nafplion)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Victoria Hotel), Hotel (Victoria Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Epidavros sanctuary and ancient Greek theatre
    • Evening promenade in Nafplion
    • Dinner at a harbourfront restaurant
    Landmarks
    Epidavros Theatre
    Sanctuary of Epidavros
    Nafplion Harbour
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  4. Day 4

    Nafplion

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Victoria Hotel), Hotel (Victoria Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Ascend to Palamidi Fortress

    Optional Activities

    • Walk to Arvanitia Beach and Karathona
    • Use taxi service for Palamidi Fortress ascent
    Landmarks
    Palamidi Fortress
    Arvanitia Beach
    Karathona Beach
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  5. Day 5

    Nafplion to Gythio

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Pantheon City Hotel), Hotel (Pantheon City Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit ancient Mycenae ruins including Lion Gate, Royal Tombs, and Treasury of Atreus
    Landmarks
    Mycenae
    Lion Gate
    Treasury of Atreus
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  6. Day 6

    Gythio

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Pantheon City Hotel), Hotel (Pantheon City Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Trip to Monemvasia (13th-century Byzantine fortress town)
    • Beach swimming in Gythio
    Landmarks
    Tzanetakis Tower
    Marathonisi
    Monemvasia
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  7. Day 7

    Mani Peninsula

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Pantheon City Hotel), Hotel (Pantheon City Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Cape Tenaro (southernmost point of mainland Greece)
    • Visit Girolimenas
    • Visit Vathia fortified village

    Optional Activities

    • 2-hour hiking walk at Cape Tenaro (moderate to challenging difficulty with steep stairs uphill)
    • Swimming in the sea at Cape Tenaro
    • Taverna drink at Cape Tenaro
    Landmarks
    Cape Tenaro
    Vathia
    Girolimenas
    Mani Peninsula
  8. Day 8

    Mani Peninsula to Pylos

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Galaxy), Hotel (Karalis City Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Mystras ruins including palaces, Pantanassa Church, and Frankish Castle
    Landmarks
    Mystras
    Palace of the Despots
    Pantanassa Church
    Frankish Castle (Kastro)
    Pylos Harbour
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  9. Day 9

    Pylos

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Galaxy), Hotel (Karalis City Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Neokastro castle

    Optional Activities

    • Local bus trip to Methoni (approximately 10 kilometres south) with 15th-century Venetian castle
    • Taxi to walk along Gialova Lagoon to medieval castle
    • Visit Nestor's Cave
    • Walk to white-sand beach at Gialova
    Landmarks
    Neokastro
    Methoni Castle
    Gialova Lagoon
    Nestor's Cave
  10. Day 10

    Ano Anglianos - Olympia

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Olympic Village Hotel), Hotel (Olympic Village Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Vaulted Tomb of Ano Anglianos
    • Guided tour of ancient Olympia ruins
    • Visit Archaeological Museum at Olympia

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Museum of the History of the Olympic Games
    Landmarks
    Vaulted Tomb of Ano Anglianos
    Ancient Olympia
    Altis (Sacred Grove)
    Temple of Zeus
    Archaeological Museum of Olympia
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  11. Day 11

    Olympia to Delphi

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Acropole Delphi Hotel), Hotel (Acropole Delphi Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Drive through largest olive grove in Greece
    • Guided tour of Delphi including Temple of Apollo, theatre, stadium, and Marmaria Sanctuary
    Landmarks
    Delphi
    Mount Parnassos
    Temple of Apollo
    Delphi Theatre
    Delphi Stadium
    Marmaria Sanctuary
    Castalian Spring
    Delphi Museum
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  12. Day 12

    Delphi to Athens

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Evripides), Hotel (Hotel Evripides (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Bus return to Athens
    • Photo stop in Arachova

    Optional Activities

    • Optional walk to Temple of Athena
    Landmarks
    Temple of Athena
    Arachova
  13. Day 13

    Athens

    End point
    Evripidou, Athina 105 53, Greece (Hotel Evripides, Hotel reception, 09:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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4.4
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  • Peloponnese Explorer reviewer 1
    June 1st, 2024
    2.0
    Disappointed with Explore tours - hotels were 2* at best, the guide tried but this was his second tour. His lack of...
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    Traveled in May 2024
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    Thank you for taking the time to review your Peloponnese Explorer holiday. We do apologise that you felt let down by your Explore Leader and accommodation whilst on holiday. I have forwarded your comments on to the Programme Manager for this holiday so she can address them with our Local Ground Agent and your Explore Leader. We once again thank you for your comments and review of your holiday as it is invaluable to ensure we are offering unforgettable experiences. If you have any further feedback you would like us to know, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Customer Relations team at cr@explore.co.uk, Best regards, Explore!
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  • A
    May 21st, 2023
    4.3
    So many: Athens museums, Epidavros, Mycenae, Momenvisia, Mytras ( unfortunately had to miss Olympia☹️)
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    August 14th, 2023
    4.7
    I walked through the Lion Gate at Mycene - something I've wanted to do since I was 10 (now 69!). Unbeatable.
    Traveled in July 2023
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  • A
    August 11th, 2023
    4.8
    Very hard to pick! Mycenae - a place my husband has always wanted to go and it surpassed expectations.
    Traveled in July 2023
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  • A
    September 15th, 2023
    4.2
    Delphi , Olympia, the stays in the coastal towns were lovely, Athens
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  • A
    October 1st, 2023
    4.7
    Acropolis Walk to light house The three nights in Gythio
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  • A
    October 2nd, 2023
    4.3
    Ancient Olympia was fabulous. Definitely helped by the excellent local guide, but the visit there will stay with me...
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    Traveled in September 2023
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  • A
    September 30th, 2023
    3.5
    Mistras (altho only need 2-2.5 hrs)
    Traveled in September 2023
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  • A
    October 2nd, 2023
    4.2
    The visits to Olympia and Delphi provided a solid understanding of the peoples who lived in this region and insights...
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    Traveled in September 2023
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    November 8th, 2023
    4.7
    A wonderful mix of ancient sites, castles, coast and mountain scenery with very good local guides and an excellent...
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    Traveled in October 2023
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