Peloponnese Experienced

Itinerary

1. Intro

   Introduction
2. Day 1

   Arrival in Athens to Isthmia

   Arrival in Athens to Isthmia Show on map

   Landmarks
   Corinth Canal

   

3. Day 2

   Epidaurus - Mycenae

   Epidaurus - Mycenae Show on map

   Included Activities

   • Walk through Nafplion's narrow alleyways to Syndagma Square and Vouleftiko Mosque
   • Explore the sanctuary of Asklepeios in Epidaurus and experience the theater acoustics
   • Visit Mycenae including the Lion Gate and treasure house of Atreus

   Optional Activities

   • Corinth Canal cruise (from/to Isthmia)

   Landmarks
   Nafplion
   Syndagma Square
   Vouleftiko Mosque
   Sanctuary of Asklepeios
   Epidaurus Theater
   Mycenae
   Lion Gate
   Treasure House of Atreus

4. Day 3

   Mystras - Lagadia

   Mystras - Lagadia Show on map

   Included Activities

   • Explore Mystras with its Byzantine churches, monasteries, and palaces

   Landmarks
   Sparta
   Mystras
   Taygetos Mountains

5. Day 4

   Loussios - Cooking Class

   Loussios - Cooking Class Show on map

   Included Activities

   • Visit the hydropower museum in Dimitsana with restored roller powder mill, tannery, and fulling mill
   • Visit Prodromou monastery along the Loussios river path
   • Greek cooking class - learn about Greek cuisine, olive oil, and Mediterranean ingredients while preparing a typical Greek dish

   Landmarks
   Dimitsana
   Hydropower Museum
   Loussios River
   Prodromou Monastery

6. Day 5

   Honey Tasting

   Honey Tasting Show on map

   Meals

   Breakfast

   Included Activities

   • Explore the Sacred Grove and Temple of Zeus in Olympia
   • Visit Olympia museum to see pediments, metopes, and Greek art masterpieces
   • See the treasure houses, thermal baths, gymnasium, and stadium at Olympia
   • Honey tasting and production tour at a 100-year-old country estate with welcome refreshments and homemade honey cookies

   Landmarks
   Olympia
   Sacred Grove
   Temple of Zeus
   Olympia Museum

   

7. Day 6

   Kalavrita Rack Railway - Athens

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   Included Activities

   • Rack railway ride through Vouraikos Gorge to Kalavrita
   • Return journey on cogwheel train from Kalavrita to Diakofto

   Landmarks
   Vouraikos Gorge
   Kalavrita

   

8. Day 7

   Athens City Exploration

   Athens City Exploration Show on map

   Included Activities

   • Market hall visit (fish and meat market)
   • Flea market in Monastiraki
   • Explore Plaka quarter below the Acropolis
   • Changing of the guard at Syntagma Square

   Optional Activities

   • Visit archaeological sites in city center

   Landmarks
   Acropolis
   Monastiraki Flea Market
   Plaka
   Syntagma Square

9. Day 8

   Departure from Athens

   Departure from Athens Show on map

   Optional Activities

   • Taxi transfer to the airport (€73 total price)