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Peloponnese Explorer

13 days
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Athens

    Athens
    Start point
    Evripidou, Athina 105 53, Greece (Hotel Evripides, Hotel reception, 19:30)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Evripides)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit cafes in Psyrri district for traditional Greek cuisine
    • Explore tavernas in Plaka at the foot of the Acropolis
    • Dinner with tour group (optional, at 7:00 pm)
    Landmarks
    Psyrri District
    Plaka
    Acropolis
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    Athens

    Athens
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Evripides)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome meeting and orientation walking tour of Athens
    • Guided tour of the Acropolis including Propylaea, Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike, and Erechtheion

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Acropolis Museum to see layers of excavated ancient Athenian history
    Landmarks
    Parliament Building
    Syntagma Square
    Plaka
    Kolonaki
    Acropolis
    Propylaea
    Parthenon
    Temple of Athena Nike
    Erechtheion
    Acropolis Museum
  4. Day 3

    Athens to Nafplion

    Athens to Nafplion
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a harbourfront restaurant in Nafplion)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Victoria Hotel)

    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
  5. Day 4

    Nafplion

    Nafplion
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Victoria Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Walk to Palamidi Fortress

    Optional Activities

    • Coastal walk to Arvanitia Beach and Karathona
    Landmarks
    Palamidi Fortress
    Arvanitia Beach
    Karathona Beach
  6. Day 5

    Nafplion to Gythio

    Nafplion to Gythio
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Pantheon City Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to ancient ruins of Mycenae including Lion Gate, Royal Tombs, and Treasury of Atreus
    Landmarks
    Mycenae
    Lion Gate
    Treasury of Atreus
    Mani Peninsula
  7. Day 6

    Gythio

    Gythio
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Pantheon City Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Optional trip to Monemvasia, a 13th-century Byzantine fortress town
    • Explore Tzanetakis Tower in Gythio
    • Visit Marathonski island
    • Swim and relax on the beach
    Landmarks
    Gythio
    Tzanetakis Tower
    Marathonski Island
    Monemvasia
  8. Day 7

    Gythio - Mani Peninsula

    Gythio - Mani Peninsula
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Pantheon City Hotel)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • 2-hour walk at Cape Tenaro with challenging uphill stairs and sea views
    • Swimming in the sea
    • Taverna drinks
    Landmarks
    Cape Tenaro
    Girolimenas
    Vathia
  9. Day 8

    Gythio to Pylos

    Gythio to Pylos
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Karalis City Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to medieval town of Mystras including Palace of the Despots, Pantanassa Church, and Frankish Castle
    Landmarks
    Mystras
    Palace of the Despots
    Pantanassa Church
    Frankish Castle (Kastro)
    Taygetos Range
  10. Day 9

    Pylos

    Pylos
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Karalis City Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Neokastro castle

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Methoni (15th-century Venetian stronghold) via local bus
    • Explore Gialova Lagoon
    • Visit medieval castle near Gialova
    • Visit Nestor's Cave
    • Relax on white-sand horseshoe-shaped beach
    Landmarks
    Neokastro
    Methoni
    Gialova Lagoon
    Nestor's Cave
  11. Day 10

    Pylos to Olympia

    Pylos to Olympia
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Olympic Village Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Brief visit to Vaulted Tomb of Ano Anglianos
    • Guided tour of ancient Olympia including gymnasium, wrestling school, stadium, Temple of Zeus, and the Altis
    • Visit Archaeological Museum of Olympia

    Optional Activities

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

    Olympia to Delphi

    Olympia to Delphi
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Acropole Delphi Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive through largest olive grove in Greece
    • Guided tour of Delphi including Temple of Apollo, theatre, stadium, and Marmaria Sanctuary
    • Visit Delphi Museum to see the charioteer and other antiquities
    Landmarks
    Delphi
    Mount Parnassos
    Temple of Apollo
    Castalian Spring
    Theatre at Delphi
    Stadium at Delphi
    Marmaria Sanctuary
    Delphi Museum
  13. Day 12

    Delphi to Athens

    Delphi to Athens
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Evripides)

    Optional Activities

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

    Athens

    Athens
    End point
    Evripidou, Athina 105 53, Greece (Hotel Evripides, Hotel reception, 09:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Christopher4.7March 2025
    Difficult to do it was all great! I particularly enjoyed the optional trip to Montemvasia - its a real gem and really...
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    Traveled in April 2025
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  • Antony4.2May 2025
    Delphi, Olympia and Athens
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  • Sandra4.7March 2025
    Our guide, Peter, was exceptional. The guides for the tours of the Acropolis, Olympia and Delphi did great jobs.
    Traveled in September 2025
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    Tim2.0June 2024
    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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  • Elisabeth4.3May 2023
    So many: Athens museums, Epidavros, Mycenae, Momenvisia, Mytras ( unfortunately had to miss Olympia☹️)
    Traveled in May 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Andrew4.7August 2023
    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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  • Rosie4.8August 2023
    Very hard to pick! Mycenae - a place my husband has always wanted to go and it surpassed expectations.
    Traveled in July 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Sally4.2September 2023
    Delphi , Olympia, the stays in the coastal towns were lovely, Athens
    Traveled in September 2023
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  • Mike4.7October 2023
    Acropolis Walk to light house The three nights in Gythio
    Traveled in September 2023
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  • Dale4.3October 2023
    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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