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About Peloponnese

Peaceful, scenic and full of charm, the Peloponnese captures the true spirit of Greece. Think mountain villages, unspoilt beaches, olive groves and valleys filled with history.

A self-drive holiday is the ideal way to explore. Take the open road through forests and coastal plains, stopping in quiet spots to meet the locals and enjoy traditional food.

The region is rich in history and legend. Visit Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games, and the Byzantine monasteries of Mystras. Discover the Argolis region with its elegant town of Nafplion, the ancient city of Mycenae, and the grand amphitheatre of Epidavros.

Ride the Kalavrita rack railway through dramatic mountain scenery. Explore stone-built villages like Vytina and Dhimitsana, or stay overnight in Monemvasia, the medieval fortress town known as the Gibraltar of Greece.

Further south lies the Mani Peninsula, a wild and beautiful landscape of tower houses, fishing villages and quiet coves. The beaches here – and around the entire Peloponnese – are some of the most unspoilt and beautiful in Greece.

Discover a side of Greece still untouched by time, where every journey leads to a story worth telling.

Cities to visit

Cities / Towns

Dhimitsana

A historic mountain village, offers cobbled streets, monasteries, libraries, and scenic views.

Monemvasia

Monemvasia, a fortified rock town, offers cobbled lanes, castles, Byzantine churches, and charm.

Mystras

Mystras, Byzantine capital near Sparta, offers castles, churches, frescoes, and rich history.

Nafplion

Many say that Nafplion is the most beautiful town in Greece.

Olympia

Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games, offers history, temples, stadiums, and timeless heritage.

Districts to visit

Districts

The Mani

Mani’s rugged mountains, hidden beaches, tower houses, and traditional villages await discovery.

Western Messinia

An unspoilt area of the Peloponnese with beautiful beaches, wetlands, fishing villages, lovely coastlines, great food & an abundance of history.

Hotels to visit

Where to stay

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Reviews

"Just a quick email to say thank you for our amazing holiday. The Peloponnese is truly a historic marvel with so much to see as you drive through, 'brown' tourist signs at every mile. The Vamoos app is really helpful, a repository for everything we needed on the holiday, places to go, our hotels, car hire etc and handy notifications regarding the flights as well. It's always such a relief on a fly drive when all the moving parts (flights, car-hire, hotels etc) all come together perfectly ..."

B Greenfield, UK, Sept 2024

"We had a wonderful time thank you. Everything ran smoothly, as usual, and I can honestly say that it’s in our top 5 holidays. One slight regret is that we didn’t have a day longer in Nafplio, as we missed visiting Mycenae. After exploring the town on the day we arrived and Epidaurus on the second day we just ran out of time. But it’s a perfect excuse to go back again in a year or two. I’m sure we’ll be in touch again about next year. Once again many ..."

R Swain, UK, Sept 2024

"We got home on Friday, and I wanted to thank you for organising such a brilliant holiday for Mark and I. Everything ran like clockwork and all the places that we stayed were fabulous, and you really did save the best for last. Greece was even better than we both remembered.We’ll definitely use you again if we travel to the countries that you specialise in and will happily recommend you to our friends. Very many thanks once again."

J Marston, UK, May 2023

"Thanks for your help in booking this holiday, it surpassed our expectations."

P Holden, UK, September, 2019

"Well organised overall. A very few minuses to the holiday were: Hotel Atrium was too far from the centre to go out in the evening other than in the local neighbourhood, which, while very pleasant and friendly, was limited in restaurant choice. Flight out delayed by 3.5 hours."

M Asser, UK, October 2017

"Just back from our great greek adventure!! Thanks for the brilliant arrangements - everything was just perfect.A special mention should be made to the excellent taxi driver from Argonaut, a lovely polite lad and his timekeeping was spot on from meeting us at the airport to meeting us off the hydrofoil.. we loved the Plaka hotel with its rooftop bar - and one of the staff even supported Leicester City FC!!! Thanks again for the fantastic planning - our first time to Greece will certainly not ..."

P Robinson, UK, Sept 2016

Peloponnese

Cities / Towns

Dhimitsana

Monemvasia

Mystras

Nafplion

Olympia

Districts

The Mani

Western Messinia

Where to stay

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