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The Peloponnese: Heart and Soul of Greece

As many people who travel to Greece year after year will tell you, the Peloponnesos is their favorite part of Greece, the most authentic part of the country, and you could spend a lifetime exploring it and still not see it all.

When most people think of holidays in Greece they think of the Greek islands. But lost in the commotion over Mykonos, Santorini, Rhodes and Corfu is the fact that some of the most beautiful and interesting areas in Greece are not on the islands, but on the mainland, in particular Peloponnesos aka the Peloponnese Peninsula. From Myceneae to Sparta to Mistra to Olympia, the Peloponnesos has seen its share of history. This is where Paris stole Helen from King Menelaous and where Agamemnon set forth with his ships to Troy. It is a land of rugged mountains, green valleys, the ancient games of Olympia, and a coastline with some of the best beaches in Greece. What follows is a Guide to the different regions of the Peloponnessos.

Peloponnesos Index

Ancient Myceneae, Greece
Corinth & the Argolis

The Mani
Laconia & the Mani

Messinia, Peloponessos
Messinia

Leonidio, Arkadia
Arkadia

Rio-Antirion Bridge
Achaia

Ancient Olympia
Eleia & Olympia

Nafplio, Peloponessos
Nafplion

Mistras, Peloponessos
Mystras

Peloponessos
Photo Albums

Monemvasia, Peloponessos
Monemvasia

Corinth Canal
Argolis with George

Githio, Peloponessos
Gythion

Grande Bretagne Nafplion
Peloponnesos Hotels

Peloponnesos Villas
Homes and Villas

Nafplion Hotel
Nafplion Hotels


Corinth/Loutraki Hotels


Argolis Hotels

Peloponese Village
Itinerary Suggestions

Nemea
Nemea

Tyros
Tyros

Leonideion
Leonidio

Astros
Astros

Napflion Tours
Nafplion Guided Tours

George the famous taxi driver
Taxi Tours

Outer Mani
The Outer Mani

Deep Mani
The Deep Mani

Ancient Corinth
Ancient and Acrocorinth

Patras
Patras

Stoupa
Stoupa

Nemea Wine Tour
Wine Tour of Nemea

Diros Caves
Diros Caves

Ancient Olympia
Olympia

Kardamyli
Kardamyli

Kyparissi, Lakonia
Kyparissi

Kalavrita
Kalavrita

Elafonisos Island
Elafonissos

Ancient Asine
Ancient Asine

Modern Corinth
Modern Corinth

Methana
Spas of Methana

Kalamata
Kalamata

Katakolon
Katakolon

Andritsaina, Peloponese
Andritsaina

Sparta, Peloponessos
Sparta

Kosmas Arkadia
Kosmas

Tolon, Greece
Tolon

Myceneae
Mycenae


Theater of Epidauros

Epidavros
Nea & Palaio Epidavros

Troezon
Troezon (Troizina)

Loutraki, Greece
Loutraki

Poros
Galata and Poros Island

Tholos of Myceneae
Seniors Winter Tour

Corinth Canal
Corinth Canal & Isthmia

Nafplio
Nafplion Daytrip


Driving Tips

Suzuki Vitara Car rental
Car Rentals

Geraki
Geraki

Peloponnesos Motorbike Tour
Guided Motorbike Tour

Kyparissi
Peloponnessos 60's Photos

Corinth Canal
Half Day Corinth Tour

Myceneae Lions
1 Day Myceneae/Epidavros

Myceneae
2 Day Myceneae/Epidavros

Olympia, Greece
3 Day Classical Tour

Artemis Winter Program
Artemis Winter Program

Epidavros, Greece
4 Day Classical Tour

Nafplion
5 Day Classical Tour


7 Day Grand Tour

Methoni
Helpful Info

Ancient Corinth
Footsteps of St Paul

Rock Climbing Leonidion
Rock Climbing in Leonideion

Mount Taygetos Hike
Hiking Mount Tagetos

Dimitsana
Dimitsana with George

See Fantasy Travel's Along the Peloponnesian Coast, a 12 day self-guided tour that features the most important archaeological and historical sites in the Peloponnesos as well as the beautiful islands of Spetses and Elefonissos.

Olive Grove Tour & Tasting!
Sessions run Thursdays to Sundays, April to October

You're invited! Join us in our olive garden, surrounded by nature, tradition and culture! This is a fun, relaxing and informative tour about olive oil starting with a casual walk across our family olive grove and the olive trees that produce the rare Manaki variety.  We will talk about the olive tree, the olive oil lifecycle, culture, history, myths and legends of olive oil! At the end of our walk, an olive oil tasting awaits you, led by an Olive Oil Sommelier; an experience that will change the way you see olive oil and will introduce you to a new world! 

A unique experience just one hour from Athens! 
Whether you're a city dweller or an adventurer, this tasting is made for you!

Click Here for More Information

If you need help putting together an itinerary that includes the Peloponnesos or any of the Greek Islands try using my Create-an-itinerary Form which allows you to choose the places you want to go, the types of hotels and transportation and get a price back from a travel agent, with no obligation to buy.

Visit Matt's new page The Best Hotels in the Peloponnesos where he has done the hard work of finding the best hotels so all you need to do is fine one you like in the location you are visiting. Also check Matt's Book Peloponnesos Hotels Directly page.

If you have questions you can e-mail Matt

Footsteps of St Paul visits the most important Christian sites in the Peloponnesos, Greek mainland and the islands. Also George the Famous Taxi Driver's Multi Day Tours and Private Day Trips feature the Peloponnesos.

Helicopter Transfers to KeaTravel to & from Peloponnesos by Helicopter!
Avoid the hassle of a long drive and save time with a private one-way helicopter trip from the Peleponnese to Athens or from Athens to The Peloponnese. Choose a time that suits your schedule, sit back, and relax, enjoying the spectacular view which is worth the price of the trip. Our private helicopter can seat up to four travelers and is available for one-way helicopter transfers and day trips between all major Greek destinations and islands. Click Here for More Information

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You can find hotels in the Peloponnesos by location, price, whether or not it has a swimming pool, and see photos and reviews by using this link to Booking.com. Excellent prices and many hotels you can book and then cancel with no cancellation fee. For those who want to book without using a travel agency this is the best way to do it. It also helps support Matt Barrett's Greece Travel Guides.

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