East Peloponnese tour [7days]

After breakfast drive south-southwest towards Peloponnese. The first shortstop will be in Corinth Channel for photos. Continue to Nafplion, the first capital of Greece. Check-in at the hotel. Walk in the old town and get the feeling of tradition. Drive to the top of Palamidi Hill and enjoy one breathtaking view of the Gulf of Argolis. Enjoy a Dinner in one of the numerous Taverns by the seaside. Overnight in Nafplion.

After breakfast, drive south on the East coast of Peloponnese towards Mystras and Sparta. The restored buildings within the castle of Mystra invite visitors to relive their history. Nearby, modern Sparta links yesterday with modern times. The ruins of the militarist state that gave birth to so many legends of fearless courage, laconic speech and true grit are just a stone’s throw away. Continue to Monemvasia. Monemvasia means “one entrance” and in fact, the only access to this castle is via a causeway. This uniquely preserved mediaeval town is carved into the majestic grey rock like a sculpture. Overnight in Monemvasia.

This day can be a relaxing day in Monemvasia or a visit to Elafonisos could take place. Overnight in Monemvasia.

Drive west towards Gythion – Areopoli to Diros Caves. Located at the top of the Mani between the town of Pyrgos Dirou and Areopolis the entrance is a few meters above the sea on a beautiful stone beach. When visitors arrive at the Caves, they can buy their tickets at the booth and continue driving to the parking lot just outside the entrance. Visitors are given a life vest and then each boat gets a guide who uses poles to journey through the caverns and tunnels and will pass through some sections just wide enough to allow the boat, where visitors have to duck their heads and then enter into an enormous subterranean room with great echo. After the visit, continue to Gerolimenas (Greek: Γερολιμένας) which is a picturesque small coastal village in the municipal unit of Oitylo, at the southern end of the Mani Peninsula, in Laconia, Peloponnese, Greece. Return to Monemvasia. Overnight.

Free day for relaxing in the “Castle city”. Overnight in Monemvasia.

Visitors should estimate their driving time so they can leave directly for the Airport (326 Km). Otherwise, an extra overnight can be arranged on Day 6 in Athens.