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Uncover the many faces of Greece on this immersive journey through the Peloponnese. Discover and explore ancient Greek history, the strongholds of the Myceneans, and the great battles fought in the Peloponnese with expert guides. Sail along the shimmering coastline, and taste the region’s finest wines at family-run vineyards. Meet local farmers and artisans, cast nets for shrimp in picturesque villages, and learn to prepare traditional Greek dishes in hands-on cooking classes. From mountain monasteries to seaside fortresses, this trip of a lifetime blends history, culture, and unforgettable encounters with the people who call this land home.
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The Peloponnese has a very long period of the year when it is warm and sunny but it has a diverse climate with cooler mountain hideaways. We take advantage of the long warm shoulder seasons to spend time on the water and relax by the pool, as well as walking and mountain experiences. We design our experiences to avoid the crowds and give you time to get lost in the moment.
A treasure trove of ancient sites, secluded coves, and traditional farms, vineyards, and villages, we go deep into the Peloponnese, mixing up our journey through its historical sites with water activities, food, wine, farm, and cooking experiences.
With a maximum of only 10 guests, we’re a happy little company of explorers who have fun each day on tour socializing over unforgettable wine and food. We come home at night to luxury accommodation that shows off the very best of Athens and the Peloponnese. The experiences you have on tour with us create memories of a lifetime because you are not just sightseeing – you are understanding, learning, and making: making food, new friends, and memories. On tour, you come to know the Peloponnese through all of your senses.
We meet this evening at our boutique hotel in central Athens for a drink and dinner at the rooftop bar where we watch the monuments of the Acropolis light up as evening falls.
Overnight: Athens
After breakfast at our hotel, we set off for the Peloponnese and visit our first UNESCO World Heritage site – the Sanctuary of Asclepius at Epidaurus. Here we meet our archeologist guide for a private tour of the Sanctuary of Asclepius, the god of medicine, and the marvelous Theater of Epidaurus.
After a traditional meal with wine, we travel to our boutique hotel in the coastal town of Nafplio.
After settling in we take a private tour of a Nafplio Ouzo distillery and end our day with a seafood dinner as the sun sets on our first full day of adventuring in the Peloponnese!
Overnight: Nafplio
We begin our day from the port of Nafplio. After breakfast at our hotel, we travel to Ancient Mycenae, where our archaeologist guide takes us on a private tour of the outstanding UNESCO World Heritage Mycenean fortress of Agamemnon.
We then head to Peloponnese wine country – the Nemean region where we tour a vineyard, and experience wine tasting and have lunch at the winery.
We travel back to Nafplio via another UNESCO World Heritage site, the citadel of Tiryns, where our archaeologist guide gives us a private tour of this small but impressive site with its mighty Cyclopean Walls.
Dinner with wine is in lovely Nafplio.
Overnight: Nafplio
After breakfast at our hotel, our tour leader takes us on a tour of Nafplio town, including the Palamidi fortress, and the Archaeological Museum.
We set off for Monemvasia, stopping for wine tasting and lunch at the award-winning Kapsia Winery.
After lunch we continue our journey south, arriving in stunning Monemvasia on the southern tip of the Peloponnese.
We take a sunset boat tour around the Rock of Monemvasia before a wonderful dinner with wine in the stone town of Monemvasia.
Overnight: Monemvasia
After breakfast at our hotel, we head out for a private Monemvasia walking tour. We’ll visit the old medieval town, castle, Christos Elkomenos Church, and the Church of Agia Sofia.
We then travel to the nearby fishing village of Limenas Gerakas for a shrimp fishing experience where we learn to cast our nets and catch shrimp.
A shrimp pie cooking demonstration follows this, and then a homecooked meal with wine.
After lunch, we bid farewell to the fisherfolk of Limenas Gerakas and head back to Monemvasia.
We visit Monemvasia Castle to feast on regional specialties with wine for our evening meal.
Overnight: Monemvasia
After breakfast, we head to Ancient Sparta where we have an archaeologist guide lead us on a private tour of the historic site.
We then travel the short distance to the fortified town of Mystras. Our archaeologist guide leads us on a private walking tour of this unique example of a Byzantine town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
We sample the local fare at a traditional Greek taverna for lunch, then visit one of only 6 olive oil museums in the world for a private tour.
We then travel into the mountains to the village of Dimitsana to check in to our boutique hotel and a hearty meal of regional foods and wines.
Overnight: Dimitsana
After breakfast, we head out with our local guides for a guided walk to a monastery in Lousios Gorge before picnicking by the river. Hardy guests can take a dip in the cool mountain river!
Then we visit a prosperous traditional mountain farm where we learn to bake bread, tour the farm’s different production and harvesting areas, and eat a wondrous meal with wine.
After lunch we we visit the open-air hydro museum to learn about the Greek struggle for Independence and spend a little free time in the village before heading to a lovely traditional taverna for dinner with wine.
Overnight: Dimitsana
We head this morning to Ancient Olympia where our archaeologist guide takes on a private tour of the birthplace of the Olympic Games.
After lunch with wine at a local taverna, we head north, across the Peloponnese and the Gulf of Corinth to a panoramic mountain lodge near Ancient Delphi.
We come together for our last evening together and toast our new friends and new memories at a special restaurant.
Overnight: Delphi
After our last (early!) breakfast together, we take a private tour with our archaeologist guide of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ancient Delphi.
We feast on local cuisine and wine at a restaurant with a spectacular view over the mountains of Delphi, before returning to central Athens.
It’s farewell for now, until we see you back on tour with us in Greece, the Greek Islands, or ancient Cyprus.
