A trip to Greece is a trip which will reveal your utmost fantasies! where landscapes alternate and take you from the deep blue of the sea to the blue of the lakes and rivers on the mountains where you can rediscover the freedom and peace of your mind! Let us share the secrets of Greece with you!!
Experience Peloponnese Overview of the destination Peloponnese is one of the most important regions of Greece, rich in history and full of culture, tradition, ancient monuments, towns and beautiful sceneries. It is surrounded by the sea and is separated from the Northern part of the country by the Gulf of Corinth. You will be amazed by the contradictory landscapes as you re driving from North to South. The mountainous and fertile landscapes of the North give their place to rocky formations sliding into the sea at the south. Sceneries of orange and the smells of the orange trees turn to green as the land surrenders to the domination of olive trees and their valuable fruits. Anything you desire you can find in Peloponnese. Seaside luxury resorts, small traditional cottages with homemade breakfast, cliff hanging luxury settlements and farm houses with agricultural activities can accommodate your ultimate desires. Those more adventurous can enjoy trekking expeditions, river rafting and cycling in the countryside. If you want to go deep into history, you can travel from antiquity to the Byzantine era. Mycenae, Ancient Olympia, Megalopolis, Naflpion, Mystras, Monemvasia and Pylos are few of the places you can admire. The charming villages with the stone built houses and the narrow quarters will seduce you with their simplicity and hospitable inhabitants. Variable fresh tastes combined with awarded wines will please your palates and if you wish you can learn the secrets of the Mediterranean Gastronomy. Get ready to discover another facet of Greece and all your senses will be mesmerized by the unforgettable images on the way.
Day 1 After landing in Athens which is Greece s capital, you make a short tour around the most important monuments of the city before checking in to relax and recover from Jet Lag! On your first night you will be introduced to Greek gastronomy by one of the few Michelin awarded Chefs and you will be amazed by the creativity and the combination of products and tastes.
Day 2 On your first day you will visit Acropolis which is a worldwide known masterpiece of the ancient era and anyone visiting Greece owes a libation to Goddess Athena at the honor of whom Parthenon was built! After Acropolis you will walk towards the New Acropolis Museum designed by the Swiss Architect Bernard Tschumi. Minimal exhibition rooms house important findings of the archaeological site of Acropolis. The Greek sun invading in the rooms creates a special atmosphere that you will feel immediately. Reaching the last floor of the Museum you will find yourself confronting another aspect of Parthenon which grandeur is undeniable! Take a break and enjoy lunch at the museum s restaurant before starting to walk at the pedestrian roads at the foot of Acropolis Hill. These are the older neighborhoods of the city, full of colors and contradictions that you will meet on your way. In the evening you can visit the seaside part of the city to taste fresh fish delicasies!
Athens accommodation proposals Grande Bretagne http://www.grandebretagne.gr/ With breathtaking views of the famed Acropolis and Parthenon, regal Constitution Square and the Parliament, lush Lycabettus Hill or the original Olympic Stadium, the multi-awarded 5 star Hotel Grande Bretagne offers an unrivalled perspective of Athens' mythical history. New Hotel http://www.yeshotels.gr/el/ New Hotel opened on 1st July 2011, located very near to Constitution Square just beyond Plaka, the oldest part of Athens adjacent to the Acropolis and its new museum. The 79 room hotel a member of Design Hotels of the world saves a few notable Brazilian design flourishes quite restrained.
Day 3 It will be a long day so enjoy your breakfast before checking out! Your final destination is Pylos and Costa Navarino Resort. Pylos, also known as Navarino is located on the southern headland of the Navarino Bay, a deep-water shipping channel on the southwest coast of the Peloponnese. This beautiful town is warmed up by the inexhaustible Greek sun, even during the winter time! After 3 hours of driving you will reach the site of Ancient Olympia where the Olympic Flame of the Modern Olympics lights every 4 years. The surrounding nature is refreshing and you will be taken back in time when walking among the Temples of the site. You will enjoy lunch in one of the traditional villages of the area and early in the afternoon (2 hrs. driving) you will reach Costa Navarino Resort to lie on the beach during sunset.
Day 4 Many experiences can be organized in the area depending on your wishes and needs. Feel like cycling? Maybe trekking? Wish to become a farmer for a day? There are indeed many ways of discovering the close by small towns and villages. If you are in a more extreme mood you can as well go rafting! The options are numerous just pick one.
Accommodation proposals Pylos Costa Navarino http://www.costanavarino.com/ You will live an unforgettable experience of authentic Messinia and its surrounding environment with a history that has been shaped for more than 4500 years. You can enjoy alluring sceneries featuring extensive grounds with olive groves, indigenous trees and plants as well as golf landscapes next to the sparkling turquoise waters of the Dunes Beach. This is the perfect location for an unrivaled relaxation within the rooms, suites and villas, offering unique garden, golf and sea views, iconic sunset backdrops of the Ionian Sea and a memorable experience not to forget.
Day 5 Check out to start a tour to one of the most wild and seductive parts of Peloponnese. Rocky landscapes, variable beach settings and small fishing villages on the way to your next stop, the village of Gerolimenas. Gerolimenas is one of the most charming villages of the area. During the Turkish Domination, it used to be the refugee of the pirates and today it s a fishing village with few inhabitants whose main occupation is tourism. The tranquility of the area and the blue silent waters of the small port will loosen your mind. On the way you will stop for a swim in the transparent green waters of the area, fresh fish delicacies by the sea and early in the afternoon you will walk down the picturesque village of Areopoli to taste the homemade sweets in one of the small coffee shops. You will reach your hotel after a day full of variable images to drink a glass of wine at sunset!
Day 6 Today you will reach the southern part of continental Greece. It s a unique landscape and can be reached after an easy hike of 45 min. on a path where you can admire the deep clear blue waters all the way. There is a lighthouse at the end of the path where you will stop to rest and take some great shots before getting back. Diving into the deep sea is refreshing after the trek and you can as well lie on the sandy beach to relax and feel the aura of this magic land. One of the most impressive typical villages which used to be isolated will be your last stop before getting back to your hotel.
Accommodation Proposals Gerolimenas Kyrimai http://kyrimai.gr/el/ The Kyrimai Hotel represents an exquisite renovation of the old trade center of Mani built in 1870. The result is an awesome rendering of period architecture, complete with a complex of stairways, arches and inner courts. Rooms are warm and welcoming colored by the sounds of the sea. There are tower rooms, luxury suites, two-storey rooms with fireplace and charming attics.
Day 7 Departure to Monemvasia and on the way you will explore the underwater rock formations with a boat tour at Diros cave. You will make a short stop for swimming and lunch and early in the afternoon you will reach your hotel where we propose to enjoy the Spa and chill out by the pool. Rest in the evening and taste the restaurant s recipes with seasonal Greek products. Monemvasia is a medieval town located on a small island of the east coast of Peloponnese. The island is linked to the mainland by a short causeway of 200m in length. Picturesque stone paved streets, byzantine churches and the medieval fortress are the dominant particulars of the city. Stroll around the Old city and the castle to enjoy the views and the atmosphere of another era.
Day 8 Day trip to Elafonnissos. A heavenly beach you could never imagine you would find in Greece. Swim in the turquoise waters and the beauty of the landscape will make you smile of completeness. In the afternoon you can visit the town and castle of Monemvasia for a guided tour. The small stone houses, the byzantine churches and the views from the castle will take your breath away.
Day 9 Day tour to Mystras, the fortified town on Mount Taygetos. You will enjoy nature, landscapes and learn the history of the area. Great gastronomy will be revealed in a village close to Mystras before returning back to the hotel.
Day 10 Depending on the period you are travelling, activities such as olive collection, participating in the grape harvest or fishing can be organized. This way you will feel the nature, smell its products and taste the fruits of the earth and sea! Discover new aspects of your personality through contact with nature and let the afternoon breezes clear your mind!
Accommodation Proposals Monemvasia Kinsterna http://www.kinsternahotel.gr/en/ High in the hills in eastern Laconia, Kinsterna Hotel lets you be king of the castle: overlook the fairy-tale rock city of Monemvasia from a prime point, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, on an ancient Byzantine estate.
Day 11 Breakfast and check out. After 3, 5 hrs. of driving you will reach the seaside city of Nafplion. Nafplio is one of the most historic cities of the region, full of spectacular monuments and sights that have stories that span from the ancient times to the medieval. It hosted the first Greek parliament after the Greek War of Independence. It was also the town where the first pharmacy was opened, the first military school was founded and the first Governor of Greece, Ioannis Kapodistrias, was murdered. Over the centuries, the different occupying forces, such as the Venetians and the Ottomans, have left their marks through the architecture and the culture in Nafplio, giving it the unique and cosmopolitan atmosphere it has today. You will enjoy fresh fish in one of the restaurants before checking in to your hotel. In the afternoon you can walk around the small city and climb up the 999 steps of its fortress.
Day 12 Morning guided visit to the Ancient City of Mycenae which on the second Millennium BC was one of the major centers of Greek civilization and a military stronghold which dominated much of southern Greece. After the tour you will visit the vineyards of Nemea where great awarded wines are produced. Stimulating vine scents, mellow flavors and experienced sommeliers will put you deep into the art of wine making. A private lunch in a wine cellar will complete your senses.
Accommodation Proposals Nafplio Nafplia Palace http://nafpliapalace.gr/page/default.asp?id=4&la=1 Sat high upon the Bronze Age acropolis of Akronafplia with breathtaking views across the Bay of Argolis and Nafplion below, is perched the magnificent Nafplia Palace hotel. From the drawing board of an award winning architect, sprang the concept of an uncompromisingly luxurious hotel. Now, with a new collection of achingly beautiful villas and bungalows, once again Nafplia Palace can lay claim to being the jewel of the Peloponnese.
Day 13 Day 15 Option A. Longing for an island and simple luxury? Spetses is only 2 hours away. No cars are allowed in the city of the island. You can move around with bikes, sea taxis or a motorcycle. Romantique sunsets can be admired while making a seaside ride with the traditional horse carriages. It s small, green and easy going. Sandy beaches, amazing restaurants and great nightlife. Shopping is a must on the island and the place to stay is Poseidonion Hotel which this year celebrates its 100 years of living history. Accommodation Spetses Poseidonion Grand Hotel http://www.poseidonion.com/
Option B. Looking for the ultimate resort to relax, enjoy the beach, the Spa and the tranquility of the area? Amanzoe is the place. Part of the Aman Resorts, your stay in one of its pavilions will indulge all your senses. From Amanzoe you can visit the island of Spetses and Hydra with a private yacht in case you wish to escape the serenity of the resort and discover the surrounding area. Accommodation: Amanzoe http://www.amanresorts.com/amanzoe/home.aspx