Transport

Car Group B = Citroen C3 or similar Arrival shared transfer in an air-conditioning bus from Athens Airport/Piraeus port (Day 1)

Meals

7 breakfasts

Others

Pre/Post-Night in Athens: Meet & Greet (Day 1)

Accommodation

7 nights' accommodation Day 1-2 Athens: Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Evita Asty or similar 3* Day 3 Nafplion: Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Park or similar 3* Day 4 Sparta: Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Menelaion or similar 3* Day 5 Monemvasia: Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Flower of Monemvasia or similar 3* Day 6 Gytheio or Areopolis Area: Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Pantheon or Belle Helene or similar 3* Day 3 Kalamata: Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Elite City Resort or similar 3* CAR HIRE OPTIONS: OPTIONAL EXTRA: Pre/Post-Night in Athens: Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Evita Asty or similar 3*

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Insurance

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Flights

As we have travellers from all over the world, flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. We recommend that you do not book your flights until your place on the tour has been confirmed. Check out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner to book your flight - https://www.tourradar.com/flights

Optional

Optional experiences are available on this tour for an additional cost and are available for purchase on your booking page. Please contact our team of Travel Experts for more information. Pre/post-tour accommodation in Athens Night in Athens package Additional transfers

Guide

A guide is not included as this a self-drive tour.

Others

Tour guides Domestic nor International flights Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise) Overnight city tax for the hotel effective from January 1st 2018. Clients will have to pay the TAX on the spot at the hotels. Any visit not mentioned in the program Optional tours Porterage and gratuities Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any) Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc. PAI (personal accident insurance) Fuel, Fines, Tolls, Parking Damage to a third party or to the hire vehicle due to negligence or inappropriate driving. Loss or damage to aerials, jack, safety triangles and vests, windscreen wipers, petrol cap, luggage covers, or any other fixed or mobile component of the vehicle. Damage to the engine through negligence. Theft of the vehicle with keys left in the ignition. Damage caused to the vehicle or to persons through driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Fines due to breaking traffic laws and regulations during the hire period are the responsibility of the driver of the vehicle. In the event of a fine being received there will be an administration charge. Incident Report Fee Refuelling Service Charge Late Return Fee and Change of Return Station Fee If the car is left outside of rent a car designated area on drop off, customers will be responsible for any costs generated and for any damage to the vehicle due to it being parked outside of the Rent a Car installations. Each additional driver. Any extra equipment (GPS, baby seat etc.) Tolls KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Day 3: the car pick-up is from the downtown Athens office after 09:00 am Day 8: Return procedure and exact designated area will be advised by rent a car company when you pick up the car on arrival day. Car hire is only included in the main rate package. The post night extension do not include the car hire Renter and driver must be 25 years old Driver’s License: The driving license of the driver must be issued at least 12months prior to rental Pick-up outside of working hour’s times is subject to a surcharge. Drivers who are not citizens of the European Union must present an international driver’s license together with the original from their country of origin. If the customer returns the vehicle earlier than the agreed upon drop-off date stated in the rental contract, the rental company will not refund the customer for any unused days Deposit credit card Visa or MasterCard only Accident/theft reporting must be notified within 48 hours of the incident In cases where, following the return of the vehicle, additional cleaning is required due to the car being dirty beyond the level expected from normal vehicle use, an additional charge shall apply, against evidence of the cost of the service provided One rental day is calculated as 24 hours and 29 minutes. An additional day will be charged if the rental exceeds this period. Additional charges that may occur due to; missing fuel (refuelling charge); extremely dirty vehicle; lost car documents, registration plates or keys; empty car battery (requiring towing service). We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons. Late check-out, early check-in, connecting or adjoining rooms at the hotel are all subject to availability and not guaranteed.

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival Athens
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival Athens

On your arrival at Athens airport or Piraeus port, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check in. The afternoon is free at leisure. Take the opportunity to rest and recover after the flight or head out into the city for your first glimpse of life in Greece´s sprawling capital. You may visit Syntagma Square and get into the city’s vibe or go shopping in one of the most popular streets of the city in the Kolonaki area or Ermou. Take a pleasant walk at the beautiful alleys of Plaka (the old district) where you can also find a big number of small shops selling souvenirs and other local artefacts. Overnight in Athens.
Day 2 Day 2: Athens
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Athens

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and then head out to the center! Today is for you to explore and discover this awe-inspiring city on your own. Overnight in Athens.
Day 3 Day 3: Car Pick-Up / Athens – Nemea Wines –Mycenae Pottery – Nafplion (170Km – 3Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Car Pick-Up / Athens – Nemea Wines –Mycenae Pottery – Nafplion (170Km – 3Hrs)

Enjoy your breakfast, then pick up your car from the down town Athens office after 09:00 am and leave driving towards to Nemea village. Short stop at Corinth canal which divides the mainland from the Peloponnese. While arriving at Nemea area you can stop to visit one of the local wineries and taste delightful and sensuous wines of different styles or continue to Malandreni village to visit one of the most important wineries in Greece, the “Skouras” winery. Degustation of the most awarded wine labels that the domain produces and wine making procedure will give you a glimpse of the wine tradition in Greece. Continue to “Silo Art” gallery where you will meet an artist who will guide you around his exhibition. Do not miss to get some pictures of the “Trojan” horse. Next stop is ancient Mycenae – the city of the legendary king Agamemnon. Walk through this impressive archaeological site and visit the Tomb of Agamemnon. To wrap up your first day continue to Nafplion for exploration of this marvellous city and then onto your hotel for overnight. Overnight in Nafplion.
Day 4 Day 4: Nafplion - Sparta (245 Km – 3.5 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Nafplion - Sparta (245 Km – 3.5 Hrs)

Breakfast at the hotel is followed by another exciting exploration. Today you will visit two castles of the Nafplion city (Akronafplia and Palamidi island castle/jail). Afterwards proceed to Sparta town where you will have the chance to visit the Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil that highlight the culture and technology of the olive production, which is inextricably linked with the Greek and Mediterranean identity. Unique in Greece, it is located in the heart of Laconia, one of the main olive oil producing locations in Greece. Check in to your hotel in Sparta and the rest of the day spend at leisure, discovering legendary stories about the greatest triumph over Athens of this Greek city. Overnight in Sparta.
Day 5 Day 5: Sparta - Monemvasia (97 Km – 2 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Sparta - Monemvasia (97 Km – 2 Hrs)

After breakfast in the hotel and before you will leave Sparta, make a visit to the Byzantine castle of the city of Mystras. Mystras, the ’Wonder of the Morea’ was built as an amphitheatre around the fortress in 1249 by the prince of Achaia, William of Villehardouin. Reconquered by the Byzantines, then occupied by the Turks and the Venetians, the city was abandoned in 1832, leaving only the breath-taking medieval ruins, standing in a beautiful landscape. Follow to Monemvasiam, a massive rock island off the east coast of the Peloponnese, and visit the castles, fortress´s ruins and the Church of Agia Sophia perches on the edge of a sheer cliff. Once in Monemvasia, check-in to your hotel and the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Monemvasia.
Day 6 Day 6: Monemvasia – Diros Caves – Areopolis/Gytheio (120 Km – 3 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Monemvasia – Diros Caves – Areopolis/Gytheio (120 Km – 3 Hrs)

Enjoy breakfast in the hotel and after stroll down the paved streets of the Monemvasia castle town. You will feel like back in ancient times! Walk around elegant stone mansions up to the castle, breath taking sea view from its top will be a deserved pleasure after this short hike. Afterward drive towards village Pyrgos Dirou and visit the spectacular cave complex hidden in the depths of the earth offering the opportunity to travel back to the Neolithic era. The magic of the colour, and the beautiful shapes, formed by the stalactites and stalagmites makes this place to be a unique spectacle. The tour follows a circular route and the wet area, 2.800 meters in length, takes place solely by boat. You will be amazed by the passage of the largest and most famous sea cave in Greece! Overnight in Gytheio or Areopolis Area.
Day 7 Day 7: Areopolis/Gytheio – Stoupa – Kalamata (80 Km – 2 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Areopolis/Gytheio – Stoupa – Kalamata (80 Km – 2 Hrs)

After breakfast at the hotel, drive towards Kalamata, passing the fascinating virgin Stoupa beach. Stoupa is a peaceful retreat in a quiet corner of Greece. Hugging a sweeping bay, this town is made for rest and leisure sunbathing on its long white-sandy beaches. Perhaps stop for a swim in its crystal clear waters and unwind surrounded by this tranquil landscape, before you´ll continue driving to Kalamata. Kalamata is an energetic city, in 2021 it was short-listed as European Capital of Culture. Give it a chance and discover a long white beach, decent restaurants, good shopping, lively nightlife and some excellent museums. Whether you walk along the main promenade with the palm trees or along the hip alley of Amfia with its tiny shops, you´ll fell in love with the unique vibe of this picturesque town, emphasized by the romantic sunsets over the sea level. Overnight in Kalamata.
Day 8 Day 8: Kalamata - Pylos Nestor’S Palace – Departure Athens (370 Km – 5.5 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Kalamata - Pylos Nestor’S Palace – Departure Athens (370 Km – 5.5 Hrs)

Today marks the end of your adventure. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel and before leaving Kalamata, visiting Nestor’s palace, one of the best preserved Mycenean palaces in Greece, and walk around these ancient walls towards the most important compartments of the palace, the big “throne room”, with its circular heath, a room with a clay bath tube, and stores with numerous storage jars. Admire the beautiful decoration of the palace and get amazed by its unique frescos, adorning its walls and after, a bid farewell to Greece! Drive back to Athens International Airport, where you’ll drop off the car to the rental car office and catch your flight back home (We recommend you to book a later evening flight or add a post stay night in Athens).

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Itinerary of your trip Grand Peloponnese, Self-Drive

Day 1: Arrival Athens

Day 2: Athens

Day 3: Car Pick-Up / Athens – Nemea Wines –Mycenae Pottery – Nafplion (170Km – 3Hrs)

Day 4: Nafplion - Sparta (245 Km – 3.5 Hrs)

Day 5: Sparta - Monemvasia (97 Km – 2 Hrs)

Day 6: Monemvasia – Diros Caves – Areopolis/Gytheio (120 Km – 3 Hrs)

Day 7: Areopolis/Gytheio – Stoupa – Kalamata (80 Km – 2 Hrs)

Day 8: Kalamata - Pylos Nestor’S Palace – Departure Athens (370 Km – 5.5 Hrs)

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