EXPERIENCE PELOPONESSE BEAUTY
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DAY 1

Upon arrival in Athens international Airport, you will be welcomed by our representative and transferred to your selected hotel. We suggest you explore the old neighborhood of Athens, Plaka. This fantastic area is based under the historical Acropolis Hill and its a unique centre for shopping, traditional Greek restaurants and bars and in general it’s the perfect place to visit on the first day of your vacation.

DAY 2

After your breakfast, lets have an amazing tour.

Our first stop is the Corinth Canal which connects the Aegean Sea with the Ionian On our way to Argolis area we will visit Mycaene, the Homeric city of Atreides, the city “rich in Gold” of the ancient poets. Visit the Lions Gate , the Cyclopean Walls , the Royal Tombs etc. Depart for Nafplio, through the fertile plain of Argolis , the picturesque town nestling at the foot of a cliff crowned by the mighty ramparts of the Palamidi Fortress.

Check in at your hotel and visit the Palamidi Fortress which proudly stands 216 m above sea level. In order to reach it you have to climb all of its 999 steps carved into the rock. Not to worry, though: the view from above here is totally rewarding! . Late in the afternoon , enjoy your walk to the picturesque town of Nafplio, once the first capital of Greece.

DAY 3

After breakfast , enjoy Nafplio on your own. Nafplio, is one of the most romantic cities all over Greece.

According to mythology, the town was founded by Nafplio, the son of god Poseidon and the daughter of Danaus. Ancient walls, medieval castles, monuments and statues, Ottoman fountains and Venetian or neoclassical buildings mesmerize the visitor with their unique architecture and beauty. In the evening visit Bourtzi, the Venetian small fortress standing on the rocky islet of Agioi Theodoroi. During the Venetian rule it was connected to Akronafplia through a huge metal chain that secured the port against enemy ship attacks. At the beginning of 1860 in Bourtzi used to live the executioners of Palamidi prisoners. In the summer you can reach the fortress by boat departing regularly from the port. If you are lucky enough you may even be able to attend one of the fascinating festivals taking place on the islet!

DAY 4

After breakfast drive from Nafplio to Monemvasia area, with its medieval castle town Monemvasia is build on a rock and has remained unspoilt through ages. Thats why cars are not allowed within the Castle Town.You may stay in the castle in order to discover by yourself a true mustery ! Of cource there is no big hotels in the castle town of Momemvasia , but small atmospheric properties.

DAY 5

After bre4akfast, wander around its narrow cobbled streets, and admire the beautifully restored stone buildings. Taste culinary delights at a fine restaurant on the roof of a tower house and spend a romantic night at a stone-built tower. The “Kastro” (castle) is divided into two parts, the lower and upper town.

A steep path leads from the lower to the upper town: while you might feel a bit out of breath, no need to be in great physical shape to get to the top and the view is really worth the effort!

The upper town of Monemvasia, is a picture-perfect pastoral haven of peace. In spring, when the landscape is covered with small country flowers, the scenery is all the more magical. The remains of an ancient hammam dating from the 17th century as well as ancient cisterns stand proudly amidst the brush. get lost in the lower town’s its winding streets! In the lower town, take some time to linger a while on the city’s panoramic terraces (the view is quite simply spectacular), sit at a café and explore the charming souvenir stores where you’ll find olive oil and mead of Malvasia.

Don’t miss Tapia Square, the main square of the fortified village, from which the view of the Mediterranean is simply breathtaking.

DAY 6

After breakfast & check out, lets visit Elafonissos by a local ferry. You will be surprised by the shades and colors of the sea and by its glass-like appearance that is given by the crystal clear water and the shallow seabed. The landscape of the island is truly magnificent. Elafonissos is one of the few islands of Greece that are considered the Carribeans of Europe.

Continue to Sparta town. Broad streets full of trees, large squares, neoclassical buildings and nice hotels, scented by the olive, orange and lemon trees of the nearby valley of the Eurotas River: this is Sparta!

Visit Mystras, wander around the castle city and sense through the silence the city's sheer grandeur: the Palace of the Despots.

DAY 7

Breakfast and get ready to have a stimulating trip into the eternal magic of shapes and colours. The lake cave of Vlyhada or Glyfada consists of several halls which have been given names with a poetic flair, such as “Poseidon’s Palace”, “The Sea of Wrecks” and “White Chambers”. Your boat tour in the cave will last no less than 45 minutes. The anthropologists will definitely take pleasure in visiting the neighbouring cave of Alepotripa which is proved to have housed a community of people in the late Neolithic age.

DAY 8

After breakfast, lets visit Mani, a remote region , isolated by the Mountain Taygetos , that has spirit of his own, with its rugged landscape punctuated by tiny churches and distinctive stones towers of the hillside villages .It is worthdriving and explore all the penisula of Mani down its edge Cape Tenaro . Also it is very important to visit in that area one of the biggest caves in Europe! The famous Diros Caves.!

Diros Cave is a sea cave of exquisite beauty that is considered to be the best from the three most beautiful sea caves in the world. It is a tour sight and is 3.100 meters in length. Visitors can go through dry and wet areas with a plethora of arcades and chambers

DAY 9

Today, after breakfast & check out, lets continue to Kalamata and finally Pilos town. On our way we will visit Gialova , a seashore paradise. We will definitely not miss Methoni area and Sapientza island.

All this area is pretty , beautiful and the nature is singing for you.

DAY 10

Breakfast at your hotel. Filled with amazing memories and views of a paradise, lets continue. Arrive to Olympia to admire the birthplace of the Olympic Games..

Then continue to Kalavryta which is surrounded by beautiful landscapes.

It is a popular winter destination in Greece due to the ski center on the slopes of Mount Helmos. But also offers a lot of interesting sights. Visit the Gorge of Vouraikos, Kalavryta has really amazing natural beauty.

DAY 11

Breakfast and check out to return Athens. Spend our last night in Greece

Transfer to Athens Airport to return back home.

DAY 12

While having your breakfast, give a promise to yourself that you will get back to Greece to experience much more

Transfer to Athens Airport to return back home.