Argolis - Kalamata - Dyros Caves - Gytheion (Southern Peloponese)
Argolis - Kalamata - Dyros Caves - Gytheion
Program
Welcome to Athens
Welcome to Athens is a separate introductory program that will help you connect with the rest of our programs shown in this website.
It is an optiomal package that includes the following basic services :
- pick up service from the Athens airport.
- transfer from the Athens Airport to your hotel in Athens.
- Hotel accommodation including breakfast during your first and your last night in Athens.
This package allows you to connect with any of our programs for the rest of your time in Greece, combining the different Greek Islands or tours, according to your budget and time availability. However, for those who have already arrived and/or have arranged already somewhere to stay in Athens, this introductory program can be omitted.
Price: 135 &euro
Southern Peloponese: Argolis - Kalamata - Dyros Caves - Gytheion
- Day 1
- Departure early in the morning. Leave Athens by the coastal road up to the Corinth Canal where you may have a short stop to see the channel and then drive on through the Argolis plane and its capital Argos, to Mycenae, the prehistoric city with its megalithic walls. Huge stones of some 200 tons can be seen, joined together in a perfect asymmetrical alignment. Visit also at a walking distance the tomb of King Atreus, father of Agamemnon and Menelaus, the husband of Helen of Troy. You may proceed to Epidaurus and visit the ancient theater, famous for its excellent acoustic, as well as the Asclepieion a few steps away, which was the most celebrated healing center of the Classical world, the place where ill people went to find cure. Later in the afternoon you may drive to Nafplion, the first capital of the modern State of Greece with its impressive fortress Palamidi, and the small picturesque islet of Burdji right at the waterfront. Overnight at the hotel in Nafplion.
- Day 2
- Breakfast at the hotel. Drive through the central Peloponese, passing the town of Tripolis in Arcadia district, to arrive to Kalamata about 80 kms southwest of Tripolis. It is the second largest city of Peloponese with an important harbor and remarkable history. Overnight at the hotel in Kalamata.
- Day 3
- Breakfast at the Hotel. Early in the morning pack and drive south along the Mani area, to end up about 50 kms further down to the caves of Dyros, one of the oldest caves containing waters in the world. Its beauty is astonishing with the thousands years old stalactites, accessible only by boat. Also, it’s Neolithic findings such as of prehistoric human presence as well as of bones of lion, or even of hippopotamus, make it one of the most interesting caves in the country. After the visit you may have a stop at a local tavern for lunch. In the afternoon drive on to the picturesque town of Gythio to relax and enjoy the traditional atmosphere and the beautiful beaches around the town. Overnight at the hotel in Gythio.
- Day 4
- Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning pack up and drive to Sparta about 40 kms further north. After a short visit to the town you may continue to Tripolis in Central Peloponese, where you may stop for lunch. In the afternoon drive through to Ancient Corinth where we suggest to visit the archaeological site. Continue further north to Athens. End of the program with the delivery of the car.
Prices per person
| Double room | Single supplement | Extra night |
|---|---|---|
| 265 € | 95 € | 55 € |
Important Notes
Important Notes
The price includes the rental of a B class car with unlimited kilometers and full insurance for every day described in the program. Also includes every nights’ accommodation in Tourist class Hotels in the above mentioned towns, with breakfast and all taxes.