6-Day Peloponnese Archaeology Tour with Monemvasia and Mystras
About This Tour
Experience the wonders of Greece on this 6-day journey through the Peloponnese Peninsula, visiting remarkable archaeological sites, medieval fortresses, and enc...
Duration: 6 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Athens, Corinth, Sparta, Nafplio, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Ancient Corinth, Tolon, Olympia, Monemvasia, Mystras, Gytheio · Languages: English
Know before you go: 6-day Peloponnese Peninsula round private tour from Athens.; This tour is a unique opportunity for travellers to admire the amazing Peloponnese Peninsula. They will closely observe the most important castles, archaeological sites, and museums of the Peloponnese.; The driver-guides are not licensed guides and will not be able to guide you inside the historical monuments. They will share all their historical knowledge on board. You will watch a short video before every archaeological area from the vehicle's monitor.; You can choose your accommodation on your own, or they can send you a list of cooperating hotels by email after your booking.; No pets allowed.; Smoking on board is not allowed.; The duration of the tour is approximate. The exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
About Ancient Corinth
Ancient Corinth
Get a private guide from Everest Global Hub to help you unveil the secrets of ancient Corinth as you weave between the Temple of Apollo and colonnades, crumbling marketplaces from the 4th century and soaring fortifications of the citadel.
What's Included
- Pick-up and drop-off services from any address in the Athens region
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- WiFi on board
- Private transportation
- English-speaking driver who guides travellers on board (not licensed to guide you inside museums and monuments)
- Bottled water
- Monitors on board
- Driver's accommodation
Not Included
- Accommodation for passengers
- Lunch expenses
- Dinner expenses
- Entrance fees for archaeological sites, museums, and castles
Itinerary
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1Day 01
From Athens to Argolis via Corinth and Epidaurus
The tour starts early in the morning from your pick-up location. The tour starts early in the morning from your pick-up location. After 2 hours of driving, you will arrive at the Corinth Canal, where you will admire the breathtaking view of the canal. After 2 hours of driving, you will arrive at the Corinth Canal, where you will admire the breathtaking view of the canal. The next stop will be Ancient Corinth, where you will visit the archaeological site. The next stop will be Ancient Corinth, where you will visit the archaeological site. As soon as you finish, you will continue to Mycenae and the Treasury of Atreus. As soon as you finish, you will continue to Mycenae and the Treasury of Atreus. The next stop will be Nafplio City and Tolo Village, where you will enjoy traditional dishes in a Greek restaurant next to the beach. The next stop will be Nafplio City and Tolo Village, where you will enjoy traditional dishes in a Greek restaurant next to the beach. After lunch, you will visit the Epidaurus archaeological site and ancient theatre. This is the last stop before going to Nafplio City, where you will be accommodated and have free time to admire Greece's first capital. After lunch, you will visit the Epidaurus archaeological site and ancient theatre. This is the last stop before going to Nafplio City, where you will be accommodated and have free time to admire Greece's first capital. 1st Day Sightseeing: Corinth Canal Corinth Canal Ancient Corinth Ancient Corinth Mycenae Mycenae Treasury of Atreus Treasury of Atreus Nafplio City Nafplio City Tolo Village Tolo Village Epidaurus Archaeological Site Epidaurus Archaeological Site Ancient Theatre Ancient Theatre
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2Day 02
From Argolis to Ancient Olympia
The tour continues after breakfast. The tour continues after breakfast. After 3 hours of driving, you will arrive at Ancient Olympia Village. After 3 hours of driving, you will arrive at Ancient Olympia Village. Visit the archaeological site of Ancient Olympia, where you will have almost 3 hours to admire the area where the first ancient Olympic Games took place. Visit the archaeological site of Ancient Olympia, where you will have almost 3 hours to admire the area where the first ancient Olympic Games took place. After that, you will visit the Archimedes Museum and Ancient Olympia Village, where you will enjoy traditional Greek food. After that, you will visit the Archimedes Museum and Ancient Olympia Village, where you will enjoy traditional Greek food. In Ancient Olympia Village, you will be accommodated, and you will have free time for shopping, coffee, and sweets. In Ancient Olympia Village, you will be accommodated, and you will have free time for shopping, coffee, and sweets. 2nd Day Sightseeing: Ancient Olympia Ancient Olympia Archaeological Site of Ancient Olympia Archaeological Site of Ancient Olympia Ancient Stadium Ancient Stadium Archimedes Museum Archimedes Museum
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3Day 03
From Ancient Olympia to Pylos
The tour continues after breakfast. The tour continues after breakfast. The first stop will be the medieval Fortress of Kyparissia, an amazing Frankish fortress with a breathtaking view. The first stop will be the medieval Fortress of Kyparissia, an amazing Frankish fortress with a breathtaking view. After Kyparissia, you will visit the Palace of the mythical King Nestor and the Archaeological Museum of Chora. After Kyparissia, you will visit the Palace of the mythical King Nestor and the Archaeological Museum of Chora. The next stop will be Pylos Village, where you will enjoy local dishes next to the sea. The next stop will be Pylos Village, where you will enjoy local dishes next to the sea. As soon as you finish lunch, you will closely observe Neokastro, an Ottoman fortification, and the Archaeological Museum of Pylos, which will be your last stop for the day. As soon as you finish lunch, you will closely observe Neokastro, an Ottoman fortification, and the Archaeological Museum of Pylos, which will be your last stop for the day. Then, you will be accommodated in Pylos Village, and you will have free time to admire this traditional seaside village. Then, you will be accommodated in Pylos Village, and you will have free time to admire this traditional seaside village. 3rd Day Sightseeing: Fortress of Kyparissia Fortress of Kyparissia Nestor's Palace Nestor's Palace Archaeological Museum of Chora Archaeological Museum of Chora Pylos Village Pylos Village Neokastro Fortress Neokastro Fortress Museum of Pylos Museum of Pylos
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4Day 04
From Pylos to Diros and Githio
The tour continues after breakfast. The tour continues after breakfast. After 3 hours of driving, you will arrive at Alepotrypa Cave (literally meaning "The Fox's Hole"), one of the amazing caves of Diros located in the Mani region of the Peloponnese Peninsula. After 3 hours of driving, you will arrive at Alepotrypa Cave (literally meaning "The Fox's Hole"), one of the amazing caves of Diros located in the Mani region of the Peloponnese Peninsula. You will admire the beautiful and dramatic formations of stalactites and stalagmites, formed millions of years ago when the sea, located just a few meters away, started to rise and formed the lake you see today. It is the excitement of not knowing what can be hiding in the darkness beyond the illuminated 1.5k route, and the realization of the sheer size of this underground miracle of nature. You will admire the beautiful and dramatic formations of stalactites and stalagmites, formed millions of years ago when the sea, located just a few meters away, started to rise and formed the lake you see today. It is the excitement of not knowing what can be hiding in the darkness beyond the illuminated 1.5k route, and the realization of the sheer size of this underground miracle of nature. After that, you will enjoy a traditional Greek lunch in Aeropoli Village, located in the heart of Mani. After that, you will enjoy a traditional Greek lunch in Aeropoli Village, located in the heart of Mani. As soon as you finish lunch, you will visit Githio Village, where you will be accommodated. As soon as you finish lunch, you will visit Githio Village, where you will be accommodated. There, you will have free time for shopping for souvenirs, coffee, and sweets. There, you will have free time for shopping for souvenirs, coffee, and sweets. 4th Day Sightseeing: Alepotrypa Cave Alepotrypa Cave Diros Caves Diros Caves Aeropoli Village Aeropoli Village Githio Village Githio Village
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5Day 05
From Githio to Monemvasia Fortress
The tour continues after breakfast. The tour continues after breakfast. After 2 hours of driving, you will arrive at the famous Monemvasia. Monemvasia is a town and a municipality in Laconia, Greece. The town is on a small island off the east coast of the Peloponnese. The island is linked to the mainland by a short causeway 200 m in length. Its area consists mostly of a large plateau 100 metres above sea level, up to 300 m wide and 1 km long, the site of a powerful medieval fortress. The town walls and many Byzantine churches remain from the medieval period. After 2 hours of driving, you will arrive at the famous Monemvasia. Monemvasia is a town and a municipality in Laconia, Greece. The town is on a small island off the east coast of the Peloponnese. The island is linked to the mainland by a short causeway 200 m in length. Its area consists mostly of a large plateau 100 metres above sea level, up to 300 m wide and 1 km long, the site of a powerful medieval fortress. The town walls and many Byzantine churches remain from the medieval period. You will spend almost the whole day admiring the sights and enjoying traditional dishes with local wines. You will spend almost the whole day admiring the sights and enjoying traditional dishes with local wines. Then, accommodation will be in Monemvasia. Then, accommodation will be in Monemvasia. 5th Day Sightseeing: Monemvasia Village Monemvasia Village Monemvasia Fortress includes: Venetian-style houses, the house of the famous Greek poet Yannis Ritsos, the Church of Saint Nikolas, the Church of Agia Sophia, and the bell tower Monemvasia Fortress includes: Venetian-style houses, the house of the famous Greek poet Yannis Ritsos, the Church of Saint Nikolas, the Church of Agia Sophia, and the bell tower
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6Day 06
From Monemvasia to Mystras, Sparta and Athens
The tour continues after breakfast. The tour continues after breakfast. After 2 hours of driving, you will arrive at the world-famous Mystras. Mystras is a fortified town and a former municipality in Laconia, Peloponnese, Greece. Situated on Mt. Taygetos, near ancient Sparta, it served as the capital of the Byzantine Despotate of the Morea in the 14th and 15th centuries, experiencing a period of prosperity and cultural flowering. The site remained inhabited throughout the Ottoman period, when Western travellers mistook it for ancient Sparta. In the 1830s, it was abandoned, and the new town of Sparti was built approximately eight kilometres to the east. After 2 hours of driving, you will arrive at the world-famous Mystras. Mystras is a fortified town and a former municipality in Laconia, Peloponnese, Greece. Situated on Mt. Taygetos, near ancient Sparta, it served as the capital of the Byzantine Despotate of the Morea in the 14th and 15th centuries, experiencing a period of prosperity and cultural flowering. The site remained inhabited throughout the Ottoman period, when Western travellers mistook it for ancient Sparta. In the 1830s, it was abandoned, and the new town of Sparti was built approximately eight kilometres to the east. There, you will have 2 hours to discover Mystras Castle. There, you will have 2 hours to discover Mystras Castle. Before taking the way back to Athens, you will stop in Sparta to enjoy traditional Greek food. Before taking the way back to Athens, you will stop in Sparta to enjoy traditional Greek food. As soon as you finish lunch, you will return to Athens. It will be approximately 3 hours of driving. As soon as you finish lunch, you will return to Athens. It will be approximately 3 hours of driving. 6th Day Sightseeing: Mystras Village Mystras Village Mystras Fortress Mystras Fortress Sparta City Sparta City
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Athens, Greece · Tour start: Athens, Greece — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
