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Wonders of mainland Greece
Delphi & Meteora
3 days
- Peloponnese
Highlights of the Peloponnese
Mycenae, Nafplio, Arcadia & Olympia
Starts from
9Athens
Duration
3 days
Trip Distance
1.164 km
Carbon
NeutralWe have offset the CO2
footprint of this trip to mitigate the impact on the environment
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From Mycenae and the Iliad, to Ancient Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games, this roadtrip is an in-depth exploration of great international cultural heritage.
People have always seeked heroic role models. This roadtrip will introduce you to the most important areas of the Peloponnese, a place that shaped some of the most prominent ideas of western civilization: Argolis, land of Odyssey’s and the Iliad’s heroes, Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, Nafplio, the first capital of the Greek State and a number of small villages off the beaten path. Each day has a theme, to make your trip more fun and insightful!
What's included?
Accommodation
Two accommodations at boutique hotels
Breakfast
Two traditional Greek breakfasts
Car
Rental of category D car for 3 full days
Trip App
With tips for local activities, restaurants, places to visit, audio storytelling, support.
Itinerary
Our itinerary includes all must-visit locations, but through our app you can customize it with points of interest & activities, based on your personal interests.
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Day 1
Nafplio-Mycenae-Olympia I The Land of Legends
Start your trip to explore the central part of Peloponnese peninsula. Make a stop at the Corinth Canal to admire a masterpiece of engineering, and continue to Epidaurus, the finest and best-preserved theatre of the ancient world. Then visit the fabled Homeric city of Mycenae, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the capital of one of the oldest civilizations in the world. You'll then head towards the historic seaside city of Nafplio, a romantic, picturesque town, crowned by Venetian fortifications. From Nafplio, your trip will take you through the beautiful Peloponnesian countryside towards ancient Olympia.
Overnight in Olympia.
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Day 2
Olympia - Arcadia I An “Athlos” for a Good Life
Drive up the mountains of Arkadia to reach the temple of Apollo Epicurius, one of the most mystical and imposing temples of Greece. Then, make a stop at the picturesque village of Andritsaina to enjoy its unique architecture and taste some local delicacies. After lunch, it's the ideal time to visit the ancient site and museum of Olympia without the crowds. This was the most important athletic, religious and political center of the ancient Greek world, birthplace of the Olympic Games and the ideals of world peace.
Overnight in Olympia
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Day 3
Arcadia I Mythical Peloponnese Mountains
Τhis day is dedicated to the exploration of central Peloponnese mountains. Here you can enjoy a walk in the mythical Forest of the Centaurs, a unique NATURA oak-tree forest, one of the rarest of its kind in Europe. Then continue your drive through the numerous traditional villages. The best one is Lagadia, perched over a gorge with a wonderful view and famous for its beautiful stone-built houses. Next stop is Dimitsana, a delightful medieval village. Here you enjoy a typical lunch with delicacies of the South, visit an open-air waterpower museum and observe local life, before you return to Athens and complete your journey in Southern Greece.
Highlights
All the places and things to do that are not to be missed during this trip!
Mycenae
Immerse into one of the most ancient civilisations in the world at Mycenae, the mythical citadel and UNESCO World Heritage Site
Olympic ideals
Stand in the exact place where the Olympic Games started 3000 years ago and get a feeling for the ideals that celebrate peace, unity and fair play
Local life
Discover the Greek rural life of the Peloponnese, enjoy scenic routes of unique natural beauty, visit local workshops and experience authentic accommodation and hospitality
Our App
Explore at your own pace, with the ease of mind that our customized app gives you: seamless navigation, local tips, audio storytelling
Accommodation
We have carefully selected boutique hotels and family-run guest houses in great locations, with lots of character. Here are some photos of the hotels we use in this trip (hotel selection is based on availability at the time of the booking)
Our trip App is your personal guide!
You have the freedom to modify and adjust your itinerary according to your interests and pace, while maximizing your time.
Audio storytelling
Original stories created by our guides for you to listen on the go
Local tips
Insider tips at every location, as if you had a guide with you
Must-visit & optional stops
Itineraries based on what not miss, but also optional stops you can choose according to your interests.
Restaurants & activities
A list of our favorite restaurants and activities in each area you visit
Online & offline mode
All information in our App works both with or without internet
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Customization on the go
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