Ancient traces

15 days Greece tour


Nafplio - Monemvasia - Mani - Kalamata - Katakolo - Galaxidi - Athens

Your journey at a glance

Even today, ancient ruins still protrude from the shallow water, bearing witness to the old harbour town. Katakolo brings antiquity directly to the beautiful beach. So why not take a short walk by the sea before immersing yourself in the unexpectedly exciting exhibitions in the small town's museum. Here you can marvel at the first clock, the first alarm clock and even automatically opening temple gates. It is surprises like these that provide plenty of highlights on this individual 15-day round trip. The salty air of the coast hides other wonders of the last millennia. You just have to discover them.
Even today, ancient ruins still protrude from the shallow water, bearing witness to the old harbour town. Katakolo brings antiquity directly to the beautiful beach. So why not take a short walk by the sea before immersing yourself in the unexpectedly exciting exhibitions in the small town's museum. Here you can marvel at the first clock, the first alarm clock and even automatically opening temple gates. It is surprises like these that provide plenty of highlights on this individual 15-day round trip. The salty air of the coast hides other wonders of the last millennia. You just have to discover them.
  • The stops on your journey:
  • Nafplio (2 nights)
  • Monemvasia (2 nights)
  • Mani (1 night)
  • Kalamata (2 nights)
  • Katakolo (4 nights)
  • Galaxidi (1 night)
  • Athens (2 nights)
  • Further highlights:
  • Mycenae
  • Gythio
  • Delphi
  • Acropolis

Geotoura – Hotel concept

When we include a hotel in our programme, it is not only a high standard of quality that is important to us. We prefer typical local accommodation, often boutique hotels with a special ambience. They emphasise the character of an individual trip: Panoramic views, particularly lovely furnishings, a location in historic centres, no mass tourism and, of course, exceptionally friendly hosts – these are important criteria for us.

We divide our hotels into four separate Geotoura categories. Of course, you have the choice and can also combine the categories on one trip.

Boutique Hotels – Four categories

Encantador (“Charming”): Our most affordable option. Lovingly furnished rooms that offer everything the discerning traveller expects.

Especial (“Special”): Hotels with a special ambience – historic palaces, monasteries, haciendas or beach hotels with exceptional charm. Perfect for the classic cultural tour.

Extraordinario (“Extraordinary”): Luxurious hotels in excellent locations and with the highest level of comfort, often in centuries-old aristocratic palaces, old oil mills or haciendas.

Luna de Miel (“honeymoon”): For the honeymoon – span. Luna de miel – or if you want to treat yourself to something out of the ordinary …

Character of this travel idea

Roll out your towel in a secluded bay on the beach and listen to the sound of the sea. Marvel at ancient Corinth, whose ruins still give an idea of the splendour and wealth of the former city-state. And savour the delicious olives in one of the small, family-run restaurants in Kalamata. On this 15-day round trip, Greece awaits you for all the senses and a wonderful break in a warm, Mediterranean landscape.

Experience culture

Athens and the Peloponnese are steeped in history. Mighty columns of ancient temples, the sophisticated acoustics of ancient theatres, the ghost town of ancient Monemvasia on the rocky plateau, the residential towers of the Mani, majestic fortresses with Roman, Byzantine, Venetian and Turkish features, … There are many places on this route where it is worth getting out of the hire car and exploring the big and small secrets of your stop.

You will discover many a detail that only the locals can tell you. Nowhere is the country more exciting for fans of classical Greece than here. Simply take all the time in the world to discover the known and unknown contemporary witnesses at your leisure.

Experience nature

Greece is known for its picturesque Mediterranean landscape. On this individual 15-day round trip, however, you will discover more than the rugged charm and dream beaches of the Peloponnese, bathed in green and warm earth tones. A cool breeze welcomes you as you peer beneath the cloak of this landscape and enter the dark realm of the stalactite caves of the Mani.

Bizarre forests of stalactites and underground lakes take you into a world where the old gods and legends suddenly seem very close again. A little further on, to the very tip of the peninsula – and another special cave opens up by the sea: the Hades Cave, where Orpheus once entered in search of his Eurydice. It is idyllic and also a little magical here at the end of the world, where the realm of the gods began.

Northern Greece – delicious variety

A great trip also includes getting to know the country’s typical dishes. Northern Greece has a lot to offer. Freshly caught fish is not only available on the coast, but also at Lake Pamvotida: if you enjoy a great view, it tastes even better. Do you love game and stews, accompanied by aromatic herbs and fresh wild mushrooms? Then our round trips through the interior of northern Greece are just the thing for you. Meatless but very filling and extremely delicious are the pies filled with wild herbs and cheese or vegetables.

The influence of Asia Minor can be felt and tasted in Macedonian cuisine, as shown by the revani, a semolina cake dipped in syrup. Imam bayildi, stuffed aubergines, and lachanopita, a puff pastry cake often filled with spinach, are in the same tradition. Do you think a good meal should be accompanied by a good wine? That’s no problem in northern Greece either, as grapes are not only made into good wines in Naoussa, but also in Chalkidiki, Drama and Amyntaio.

   

The authentic Greece

The sun and fertile soils of Greece give its cuisine a wonderful, highly flavoured oil that is determined by the character of the landscape and the variety. In your hire car, stop off at one of the traditional groves near Kalamata and follow the oil’s journey from the tree to the bottle.

You will listen to the farmer’s stories about the olives and the trees, some of which are very old. In the mill, you will learn the secret of high-quality oils and taste the exquisite product with typical local snacks. Let the Greek sun melt on your tongue during this visit.

Why can't I find any prices on geotoura.com?

We do not offer standardised packages. Your Geotoura trip is customised according to your wishes.

We make this possible thanks to our high level of expertise and in-depth knowledge of the country as well as our excellent network of partners. You can look forward to extraordinary experiences, charming boutique hotels and very special insider tips on site.

Geotoura stands for the perfect planning of your personalised dream trip. Your individual price will therefore only include what really enriches your holiday.

Compared to standard holidays, this price is competitive. You will usually receive the comprehensive holiday design within 24 hours on working days.

Highly personalised trips are our speciality and the pleasure you deserve.

The special moment ...
... at the Monemvasia winery, where we learnt all about the cultivation and production of Malvasia wine.

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