The Peloponnese

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Peloponnese - The Classical Tour Explore the history of ancient Greece and discover awe-inspiring scenery as you travel from bustling Athens, along the Gulf of Corinth. Follow the lemon trees and olive groves as you trace the rugged coast to the mountains of the Peloponnese. 10 days, from £830 (Package trip). Inntravel »

1. Hydra (27.57 km)

   Hydra is another small island in the Saronic Gulf that relies heavily on tourism from nearby Athens. Cars are not allowed on the island so...

2. Epidaurus (40.59 km)

   Greek mythology names Epidaurus as the birth place of Asklepios, one of the primary gods of healing and son of Apollo. In its prime the cities main...

3. Archaeological Sites of Mycenae and Tiryns (59.59 km)

   The archaeological sites of Mycenae and Tiryns are the imposing ruins of the two greatest cities of the Mycenaean civilization, which dominated the...

4. Archaeological Site of Mystras (73.84 km)

   Mystras, the 'wonder of the Morea', was built as an amphitheatre around the fortress erected in 1249 by the prince of Achaia, William of...

5. Acropolis Museum (89.91 km)

   On the site of the Acropolis itself, this discreet building houses a magnificent collection of art and sculpture primarily dedicated to the religious...

6. Acropolis (89.92 km)

   Not the only acropolis in Greece, this is the one people are generally referring to, a plateau of rock on which to build the greatest parts of Athens,...

7. The Parthenon (90.02 km)

   The supreme expression of ancient Greek architectural genius, the Parthenon has enchanted painters and poets for two thousand years. Neolithic remains...

8. The Athenian Agora (91.35 km)

   There is something special about being able to say that you have walked around the same places as Socrates, Plato, Aristotle and many more great men...

9. Athens Archeological Museum (91.85 km)

   One of the most important museums of classical antiquity in the world, the National Archeological Museum of Athens dates rom the late 19thC and houses...

10. Mask of Agamemnon (91.85 km)

    Believed to be the funeral mask of a great Mycenaean warrior, the Mask of Agamemnon could date back to as far as 1500 BC and is a quintessential...

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