Peloponnese in Depth

(10 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Athens, Costa Navarino & Olympia, Monemvasia, Porto Heli

This exclusive tour features the top cultural highlights, beautiful landscapes and luxurious resorts of the Peloponnese. With your own private expert guide, explore the most interesting sights in Athens before continuing to the Peloponnese, a scenic region steeped in classical mythology, UNESCO-listed archaeological sites and excellent food and wine.

Begin in Athens, the capital of Greece and a showcase of ancient civilization. During introductory private touring with your expert guide, visit the city’s top sights such as the breathtaking Acropolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of ancient ruins (including the Parthenon), and the wonderful Acropolis Museum. Also explore the Agora, local markets, and the charming, taverna-lined Plaka neighborhood.

Next, see the ruins of ancient Corinth, the gateway to the Peloponnesian Peninsula, en route to Costa Navarino, a luxurious seaside destination of pristine beaches and turquoise waters. One day, enjoy a private excursion to Olympia, one of the most famous sites in Greece. Visit the archaeological museum and explore the fascinating complex, including the ruins of the stadium where the Olympic Games were held for over a thousand years.

One morning, visit a local olive farm in Kalamata en route to Monemvasia, a fairytale medieval town with an impressive seaside fortress and charming cobblestone backstreets. During private touring in the region, visit Mystras, one of the most important historical sites in the Peloponnese and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With an expert guide, explore the ruins of the Byzantine-era city, including convents and monasteries that are home to some of the finest Byzantine frescoes in the world. Also, visit the modern city of Sparta and the Liotrivi Historical Mansion, where you might like to enjoy tasting local olive oil and wine. Upon request, Artisans of Leisure can arrange additional touring and activities such as a private cooking class, baking bread with the local village baker, wine tasting, weaving lessons, horseback riding and hiking through vineyards.

Continue to the exclusive Amanzoe resort, the most luxurious property in Greece, along the unspoiled coastline outside the town of Porto Heli. One day, take a private excursion to Mycenae, the UNESCO-inscribed ruins of an ancient fortified city, and Epidaurus, the UNESCO-inscribed remains of an important ancient healing center, including a well-preserved theater. Also, enjoy a private yacht charter to the nearby islands of Spetses and Hydra. During leisure time, enjoy the serene surroundings, relax by one of the pools or at the beach club, dine on superb Greek cuisine, browse the library and take in the spectacular view from the yoga pavilion. Upon request, Artisans of Leisure can also arrange romantic sunset boat trips and other activities.

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All Artisans of Leisure tours are private and depart daily.

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The Artisans of Leisure Style of Travel:

• Private touring with your own personal guides and drivers
• Preferred rooms in the very best luxury hotels
• Firsthand, sophisticated destination knowledge and recommendations from our travel specialists
• Itineraries that are customized according to your interests and schedule
• Artisans of Leisure upgrades and amenities
• A seamless travel experience, including all logistics, skipping lines during touring whenever possible, restaurant and spa reservations, performance tickets, private airport transfers, internal transportation, VIP and fast-track airport assistance in many destinations
• Around-the-clock support in each destination during your trip
• Unique, insider travel experiences and access to the Artisans of Leisure network of experts around the world