GREEK SHORES & HIDDEN VILLAGES

Embark on an 11-day self-drive adventure through the Peloponnese and nearby islands. Explore Ancient Corinth, Mycenae, Mystras, Nafplio, and Monemvasia. Visit Elafonisos and Spetses, discover Diros caves, and enjoy curated routes, boutique stays, and total travel flexibility.

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Duration

11 Days / 10 Nights

Price

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PACKAGE

Itinerary

Itinerary Details
  1. Day 1
    Arrive in Athens – Corinth – Mycenae – Nafplio

    Welcome to Athens! Collect your car and drive along the Attica coast to the Corinth Canal for scenic views. Continue to Mycenae to explore its ancient ruins, then head to Nafplio to stroll its charming streets and landmarks.

    Overnight in Nafplio.

  2. Day 2
    Epidaurus to Spetses (via Porto Heli)

    Breakfast at hotel. Visit the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, famed for its acoustics. Drive to Porto Heli, park your car, and take a boat to Spetses. Check in and enjoy a relaxed afternoon exploring Spetses Town.

    Overnight in Spetses.

  3. Day 3
    Day at Leisure – Spetses Island

    Breakfast at hotel. Enjoy a free day on Spetses Island. Explore Spetses Town, visit Clock Square, Bouboulina Museum, and the Old Port, or tour the island by bike, car, or on foot. Relax, swim, or take in coastal views.

    Overnight in Spetses.

  4. Day 4
    Spetses – Leonidio

    Breakfast at hotel. Return by boat to Porto Heli, collect your car, and drive to Leonidio. Discover this charming town set between mountains and sea, known for its mansions, gardens, and scenic setting. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon.

    Overnight in Leonidio.

  5. Day 5
    Leonidio – Fokianos Bay – Monemvasia

    Breakfast at hotel. Drive along the eastern Peloponnese, stopping at Fokianos Bay for a swim or scenic views. Continue to Monemvasia, a dramatic medieval castle town. Wander its cobbled streets and admire sea views.

    Overnight in Monemvasia.

  6. Day 6
    Monemvasia – Elafonisos

    Breakfast at hotel. Enjoy a morning in Monemvasia, then drive to Pounta Port and take the ferry to Elafonisos. Relax on pristine beaches like Simos and Sarakiniko, or enjoy sunset views and local cuisine.

    Overnight in Elafonisos.

  7. Day 7
    Monemvasia – Diros Caves – Gerolimenas – Areopoli

    Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Diros Caves to explore stunning underground caverns by boat. Continue along the Mani coast to Gerolimenas, then to Areopoli, known for its stone houses and lively atmosphere.

    Overnight in Areopoli.

  8. Day 8
    Kalamata – Mystras – Sparti

    Breakfast at hotel. Visit Kalamata and its historic castle for panoramic views. Continue to Mystras, a UNESCO-listed Byzantine town, to explore its ruins and heritage. Drive onward to Sparti for overnight stay.

  9. Day 9
    Sparti – Athens

    Breakfast at hotel. Visit the Olive Oil Museum in Sparti to learn about Greek traditions. Then enjoy a scenic drive back to Athens.

    Overnight in Athens.

  10. Day 10
    Athens & Cape Sounio

    Breakfast at hotel. Explore Athens’ highlights including the Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, and key landmarks. Stroll Plaka and Monastiraki. In the afternoon, drive to Cape Sounio to visit the Temple of Poseidon and enjoy sunset views.

    Overnight in Athens.

  11. Day 11
    Depart Athens

    Breakfast at hotel. Check out and transfer to the airport for your departure, concluding your Greek journey.

Tour Highlights
    • Arrive in Athens
    • Collect your car rental and begin your self-drive adventure
    • Scenic drive along Attica coastline
    • Stop at Corinth Canal for panoramic views and photos
    • Explore Mycenae: Lion Gate, Cyclopean Walls, Palace, Tomb of Agamemnon
    • Arrive in Nafplio: visit Palamidi Fortress or Bourtzi Castle, stroll charming streets
    • Overnight stay in a well located hotel in Nafplio
    • Travel time:
    • Athens to Corinth Canal: Approx. 1 hour
    • Corinth Canal to Mycenae: Approx. 1 hour
    • Mycenae to Nafplio: Approx. 30–40 minutes
Accommodations

Accommodations:

  • 1 night hotel accommodation in Nafplio with breakfast
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation in Spetses with breakfast
  • 1 night hotel accommodation in Leonidio with breakfast
  • 1 night hotel accommodation in Monemvasia with breakfast
  • 1 night hotel accommodation in Elafonisos with breakfast
  • 1 night hotel accommodation in Areopoli with breakfast
  • 1 night hotel accommodation in Sparti with breakfast
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation in Athens with breakfast
Package Includes

Transportation and Transfers:

  • Chauffeur-driven private transfers and sightseeing throughout the Peloponnese and Athens
  •  Ferry transfers: Porto Heli to Spetses, Pounta Port to Elafonisos
  •  All inter-city and scenic drives as per itinerary
  • Assistance with luggage and hotel transfers

 

Hotel Accommodation:

  • 10 nights hotel accommodation

 

Meals:

  • Daily breakfast at all hotels

 

Sightseeing and Activities:

  • Explore the Corinth Canal with photo stops
  • Visit Mycenae: Lion Gate, Cyclopean Walls, Palace, Tomb of Agamemnon
  • Walk through Nafplio: Palamidi Fortress, Bourtzi Castle
  • Visit the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
  • Stroll through Spetses Town: Clock Square, Saint Nicholas Seaside, Bouboulina Museum, Old Port
  • Explore Leonidio: Frankish-style mansions, gardens, Dafnon River bridges
  • Swim or relax at Fokianos Bay
  • Discover Monemvasia: castle town, cobbled streets, medieval architecture
  • Beach time at Elafonisos: Simos & Sarakiniko beaches, optional Panagia sunset visit
  • Visit Diros Caves by boat and explore underground caverns
  • Stop at Gerolimenas and explore Areopoli’s historic streets and boutique shops
  • Visit Kalamata: Castle of Isabeau and city highlights
  • Explore Mystras: Upper & Lower Towns, castle ruins, UNESCO heritage site
  • Visit Olive Oil Museum in Sparti
  • Athens sightseeing: Panathenaic Stadium, Zappeion, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Trilogy, National Garden, Acropolis & Acropolis Museum, Plaka, Monastiraki
  • Cape Sounio: Temple of Poseidon and sunset views

 

Additional Services and Features:

  • Scenic drives along Attica coastline, Peloponnese coast, Mani peninsula, and island routes
  • Personalized pace and flexibility throughout the tour
  • Optional guided exploration at select sites (e.g., local guides at Mycenae or Epidaurus can be arranged)
  • Assistance with ferry boarding and car arrangements

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