TravelSample route · 12 days
Greece
Athens and the Peloponnese, ending on an island ferry to Elafonissos.
Begin in Athens at the cradle of Western civilization, then drive into the Peloponnese for ancient theaters, seaside towns and a fortress that rises from the sea. The back half trades ruins for ferries, beaches and the island of Elafonissos.
The route · day by day
Day 01
Arrive in Athens.
Day 02
Athens — Plaka, Monastiraki or Koukaki. Catch the Changing of the Guard at Syntagma Square (11am). Sleep: Athens.
Day 03
Monastiraki Square and the National Archaeological Museum. Sleep: Athens.
Day 04
Rent a car: Corinth (Temple of Apollo and the canal), then ancient Mycenae, on to Nafplio. Sleep: Nafplio.
Day 05
Explore Nafplio and its beaches. Sleep: Nafplio.
Day 06
Kayak tour to the Epidaurus sunken city and little theater. Sleep: Nafplio.
Day 07
Drive south via Tegea and Sparta to Pounta; ferry to Elafonissos. Sleep: Elafonissos.
Day 08
Beaches and boating on Elafonissos. Sleep: Elafonissos.
Day 09
Ferry back; Kastania Cave, then on to Monemvasia. Sleep: Monemvasia.
Day 10
Explore the Monemvasia fortress town. Sleep: Monemvasia.
Day 11
Drive back to Athens; the Parthenon. Sleep: near the airport.
Day 12
Depart Greece.
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