Combining summer vacations and swimming in deep blue beaches with sightseeing tours in important places
The round is focusing in all the important archaeological sites such as Ancient Corinth, Mycenae, Sparta, Olympia, The Byzantine fortifiedcity of Mystras
Our journey begins for the enchanting Peloponnese, on the south side of Greece, which has amazing landscapes. Our destination is Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. The route to our destination is magical, combining mountain and sea.
After our tour in the archaeological site, we will go to the hotel where we will stay.
The next day, after breakfast at the hotel, we will board the bus and continue our journey to the beautiful Messinia
We will make sure the group enjoys a full day on the beautiful beaches of Pylos
* Overnight Pylos
( Golden beach, Gialova, Romanos, Glossa)
After breakfast at the hotel, we will board the bus and continue our journey to Methoni Our first stop will be in the village of Methoni. On that place, there is one of the most important fortresses of Greek territory, the castle of Methoni. There is also a natural harbour, which in the Middle Ages was a stop on the way of pilgrims to the Holy Land and also of the merchant ships. In the castle, you will see preserved buildings, such as the Church of Sotiros and the Ottoman baths.
Then, we will continue our journey to Finikounda village, a seaside settlement near Methoni, with tourist interest, where we will stop to have lunch. After lunch, the bus will take us to the final destination of the second day, the beautiful coastal town of Kalamata. After arriving at the hotel, we will be given the opportunity to walk and rest on the beautiful beach of Kalamata.
The next morning, we will board the bus to ancient Messinia. There, we will be guided to its archaeological site which has the most well-preserved monuments, the Asklepieion, the ancient theatre, the stadium and the ruins of the Early Byzantine royal church as well as the fortification that will impress you.
After the tour, we will have lunch in the city of Kalamata, from which we will return full of new experiences and memories to Athens.
Highlights
• Visit to the most beautiful beaches of the western Peloponnese
• Combination of sites of archaeological interest and areas of tourist interest
• Visits to important Greek cities, such as Pylos Kalamata Methoni
• An exciting tour to modern and ancient Greece
• An experienced, professional English speaking driver
Overnight accommodation in 3 or 4-star hotels depending on availability, breakfasts, Professional guide and coach transport are included
Not included Lunch meals and drinks, Admission fees , Museum entrance fees
• Surcharge : Overnight stay tax Euro 3 per room per night (starting from 01/01/18)
KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK
• By booking you must deposit 10% of the amount or full amount
• You will be charged the rest (90%) of full amount 8 days before tour date
• Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
• All prices are for 1 private vehicle, for 1 to 3 passengers with a sedan, 4-7 passengers with a minivan, and 8-17 passengers with a minibus and 18 – 50 with coach Bus
• You must be able to walk on unpaved or uneven terrain; otherwise the driver will do their best for you to see most of the sites
• Departure time is usually between 5:00am-9:00am, based on your preference!
• We reserve the right to cancel a booking for a full refund in the case of bad weather or site closures
• Our drivers are professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. Their priority is your satisfaction and safety. All our drivers speak English and are ready to help and to provide tips!
• Our cars are well-maintained, clean, and have free Wi-Fi. Baby chairs, wheelchairs and most phone chargers are available on request, at no additional charge
CANCELLATION POLICY
• We reserve the right to cancel a booking for a full refund in the case of bad weather or site closures
• You can cancel free of charge up to 7 days in advance of the scheduled departure
• Cancellations between 3 and 6 days in advance of the tour incur a 50% cancellation fee
• Cancellations within 2 days of the scheduled departure incur a 100% cancellation fee
• After that time, no changes to pick-up times and no refunds or cancellations can be made
