Morning pick up from your Athens hotel to depart for the Corinth Canal. The Corinth Canal cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland. After this short stop continue to Epidaurus and visit the ancient theatre Probably the most beautiful and best preserved of its kind. The theater of Epidaurus was built in the 4th century BC by Polykleitos the Younger. Due to its excellent acoustics and condition, the ancient theater is still used today. Proceed to Nafplion the first capital of modern Greece with its Venitian fortress of Palamidi and the fortified islet of Bourtzi. Overnight at Ippolity Hotel, Grande Bretagne or similar.

After breakfast at your hotel, drive through the plains if Argos to Mycenae. Visit the archaeological site- the tomb of Agamemnon. Also known as the treasury of Atreus is an impressive” tholos” tomb on the Panagitsa Hill constructed during the Bronze Age around 1250 BC. From there you will head to towards Nemea an ancient site in the northeastern part of the Peloponnese for some wine tasting at famous Skouras winery. Free time for lunch before heading back to Nafplion to enjoy the free afternoon at one of the most picturesque town in Greece. (B)

In the morning depart for Mystras, one of the most unique and picturesque site of Greece. Mystras was built as an amphitheatre around the fortress erected in 1249. Reconquered by the Byzantines, then occupied by the Turks and the Venetians, the city was abandoned in 1832, leaving only the breathtaking medieval ruins, standing in a beautiful landscape. Admire this UNESCO site and it fascinating Byzantine churches build on different levels. After visiting the site head to Sparti for a short stop before making your way to Monemvasia a town located on a small island off the east coast of the Peloponnese. The island is linked to the mainland by a short casuseway 200m in length. Upon arrival free time to explore. Overnight in the Castle of Monemvasia at Byzantino or Malvasia Hotel. (B)

After breakfast, follow the south coast of Peloponnese and visit for Diros Caves. The magic of the colour, and the beautiful shapes, formed by the stalactites and stalagmites makes a unique spectacle. The trip through these underground waterways will be etched in your mind forever. After a 40 minute excursion of the caves depart for Kalamata via Kardamili a small picturesque town by the sea. Kardamili is one of the seven cities offered by Agamemnon to Achilleas as a condition to rejoin the flight during the Trojan War. Here you can find the church of St Spyridon, The tombs of the Dioskouri, Castor and Pollux, the ruins of the old soap factory and the old customs house in St. John’s harbour. Overnight at Elite Hotel or similar in Kalamata. (B)

Today you will embark on a day trip, first stop Pylos home to the Old Navaroino castle, the new fortress known as Neokastro, the ancient Aqueduct and Nestors Palace. From Pylos we then head to Methoni a beautiful beach area and home to Methoni castle. 11 km away you will enjoy a stop for lunch in the town Foinikounta. Marvel the castle of Koroni which dominates Akritas cape, on the southern edge of the Messinian Gulf. It is one of the finest examples of the Venetian fortress architecture and amongst the few of each kind to encompass houses and churches. It was built by the Venetians in the 13th century and revamped by the Ottomans in the 16th. Return to Kalamata for overnight. (B)

After breakfast, depart for Olympia, visit the archaeological site known as the home of the first Olympic games. You will be able to see the Sanctuary of Zeus, the Olympic stadium and the museum. Afternoon relax at the hotel pool and enjoy dinner and overnight at Arty Grand Hotel. (B, D)

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and depart for Athens. Upon arrival, end of services. (B)