18 Apr 2027
Twin share
£2,765pp
Single from £3,390
Escorted tour
Peloponnese Explorer: Nafplion, the Mani, Mystras & Olympia – 13 Days
Nafplion, Mycenae, the Mani, Mystras, Pylos, Olympia and Delphi, in a group of up to eighteen.
13 days
From £2,765
Tour overview
This 13-day tour circles the Peloponnese, the peninsula at the heart of ancient Greek history. A tour leader travels with the group, which numbers between four and eighteen, by bus, public bus and a chartered excursion on the Mani. You stay twelve nights in comfortable hotels, with breakfast daily.
After a walking tour of Athens and the Acropolis, you travel via the theatre at Epidavros to Nafplion, the first capital of modern Greece, and climb to the Palamidi Fortress. The mighty ruins of Mycenae lead south to Gythio on the Mani Peninsula, with its tower villages such as Vathia.
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You explore the abandoned medieval town of Mystras on the way to Pylos and the castle of Neokastro, then visit the vaulted tomb near Ano Anglianos and the site of the ancient Olympic Games. A drive through Greece's largest olive grove reaches Delphi before you return to Athens.
The physical rating is medium. This trip suits history lovers who want to explore one region in depth.
Trip highlights
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The Acropolis (Day 2)
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Epidavros (Day 3)
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The Palamidi Fortress (Day 4)
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The Mani Peninsula (Day 7)
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Mystras (Day 8)
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Olympia and Delphi (Days 10–11)
Your route
14 stops from Athens to Athens
- Athens Days 1–2
- Epidavros Day 3
- Nafplion Days 3–4
- Mycenae Day 5
- Gythio Days 5–7
- Monemvasia Day 6
- Vathia Day 7
- Mystras Day 8
- Pylos Days 8–9
- Methoni Day 9
- Olympia Day 10
- Delphi Day 11
- Arachova Day 12
- Athens Days 12–13
Why choose this tour
The Peloponnese in depth. Free time in Gythio and Pylos.
Best suited to
- History lovers
- Independent-minded travellers
- Solo travellers
- Walkers
Day-by-day itinerary
13 days from Athens, Greece to Athens, Greece
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Day 1 · Athens Athens
Welcome to Greece.
- Hotel
- Hotel Evripides
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Day 2 · Acropolis, Athens Athens
A walking tour.
- Hotel
- Hotel Evripides
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Epidavros, Nafplion Nafplion
An ancient theatre.
- Hotel
- Victoria Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Palamidi Fortress Nafplion
A hilltop fortress.
- Hotel
- Victoria Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · Mycenae, Gythio Gythio
Mighty ruins.
- Hotel
- Pantheon City Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Gythio Gythio
A free day.
- Hotel
- Pantheon City Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Mani Peninsula, Vathia Mani
Tower villages.
- Hotel
- Pantheon City Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 8 · Mystras, Pylos Pylos
A medieval town.
- Hotel
- Karalis City Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 9 · Neokastro, Pylos Pylos
Free time.
- Hotel
- Karalis City Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 10 · Ano Anglianos, Olympia Olympia
The ancient games.
- Hotel
- Olympic Village Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 11 · Delphi Delphi
The oracle.
- Hotel
- Acropole Delphi Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 12 · Athens Athens
A final evening.
- Hotel
- Hotel Evripides
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 13 · Athens Athens
The tour ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Athens (2 nights) Hotel Evripides
- Nafplion (2 nights) Victoria Hotel
- Gythio (3 nights) Pantheon City Hotel
- Pylos (2 nights) Karalis City Hotel
- Olympia (1 night) Olympic Village Hotel
- Delphi (1 night) Acropole Delphi Hotel
- Athens (1 night) Hotel Evripides
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 12 nights in hotels
- Meals 12 breakfasts
- Buses, public buses and taxis
- Acropolis, Olympia and Delphi guided tours
- Mani Peninsula excursion
- Epidavros, Mycenae and Mystras
- Tour leader throughout
Not included
- Flights and airport transfers
- Meals not included 11 lunches and 12 dinners
- Lunches and dinners
- Optional excursions
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want island time
- You want most meals included
- You want luxury hotels
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–13 · Lunch: none included · Dinner: none included
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Greece
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Departures & prices
From £2,765 per person, twin share, tour only. 5 upcoming departures.
02 May 2027
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03 Oct 2027
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Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Do I need a visa for Greece?
No, UK citizens can visit Greece visa-free for short stays, though the EU Entry/Exit System applies at the border.
Are airport transfers included?
No, but they can be arranged at extra cost.
Is there free time?
Yes, a free day in Gythio and time in Pylos.
Can I visit Monemvasia?
Yes, as an optional trip from Gythio.
Can I have my own room?
A single supplement is available on request.
How many people travel together?
Between four and eighteen travellers, with a tour leader.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary