Peloponnese selection

Arcadia / Messinia / Laconia / Mani

8 days round trip - Peloponnese selection

No other region in Greece can look back on such a long history of tourism as the Peloponnese. Already 2000 years ago, the Romans raved about the landscape and architecture in the highest tones. This continuity has lasted until today: The Peloponnese is the classic destination of every Hellas fan. World-famous excavations in Olympia and Mycenae, the wild and still largely untouched Mani, miles of sandy beaches near Kyllini and half a dozen dream islands, of which Lord Byron and Henry Miller already raved, fulfill the traveler's longings for experience, enjoyment and relaxation.

Itinerary:

Day 1 : Arrival in Kalamata. Welcome by our tour guide and drive in western direction.
Overnight stay near Olympia.

Day 2 : Visit of Olympia and continue through the villages of Arcadia (highlight: pilgrimage site of the church Ag. Theodorou) and Argolis to Tolo.
Overnight stay in Tolo.

The lagoon of Tolon, Argolis

Day 3: Two UNESCO World Heritage Sites are waiting to be discovered today. The excavations in Mycenae with its royal tombs and the famous Lion's Gate. We explore the mighty fortress. The stage of the then western world, the ancient theater of Epidaurus, as a performance venue of divine and secular dramas from antiquity to our time, complete our today's trip into the past.

Overnight stay in Tolo.

Day 4: Today we continue our journey via the historic city of Sparta to the ruined city of Mistras, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sightseeing of Sparti (including oil and handicraft museum+ and passing panoramic roads to the Outer Mani. Overnight stay in the Outer Mani.

Living customs, Greece

Day 5: Today we visit the villages of the Inner Mani, which with their residential towers give this special area its character. Following in the footsteps of P.L. Fermor, you will feel transported to another world in this setting. "Let your imagination wander, here where the present and the past form the soul of the Mani." With small boats we cross the stalactite cave of Dirou on underground channels. A very special experience! There is an opportunity for a 45 minute hike to Cape Tenaron, which with its imposing lighthouse, is one of the southernmost points in Europe. Not only the remains of the temple of Poseidon can be found here, but according to Greek mythology the entrance to the underworld (Hades) is also located on this peninsula. Overnight stay in the outer Mani.

In the 17th century piracy flourished in Laconia. Big families like Michalis and Troupakis made rich booty.

Day 6: Morning visit to Old Kardamili and the surrounding villages of the Outer Mani. In the midst of this landscape, with the view of Kardamili, the Laconian/Messinian Gulf, olive groves and the Taygetos Mountains, one quickly becomes aware of the incredible beauty that nature has produced here. On our route there are many small churches and chapels of the Byzantine era, where we will have a quiet look at the architectural achievements of that time with the impressive murals (frescoes). We spend the afternoon on the beach, or stroll through the picturesque Kardamili, where time seems to have stood still. Overnight stay in the outer Mani.

The over 2000 years old village Kardamili

Day 7: Drive to ancient Messene and visit the excavations. We will spend the evening in a small village in the mountains with live folklore music and local barbecue and vegetable specialties. Overnight stay in the outer Mani.

Day 8: Departure

Services:

- 7 nights in hotels *** according to itinerary with half board
- excursions according to the program
- German speaking tour guide

Dates:

Only program p.p.

Double room / half board 680,-€
Single room / half board 880.-€

Notice:

We reserve the right to make changes for unforeseeable reasons.

Entrance fees are not included.

Guide: guided in German!

All our guides have been living and working in the Peloponnese for years and have an excellent knowledge of the regions. Certified tour guides for Olympia, Mycenae and Epidaurus

Minimum number of participants: 16