📍 Greece

PELOPONNESE MAJESTY: MYCENAE, EPIDAURUS, OLYMPIA UNVEILED

Cyclopean fortresses standing tall, amphitheaters echoing silence, Olympia's ground speaking of glory. Classical Greece through its sacred ruins.

≈ 4
Days
201
Km
4
Stops
📖 3 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Follow heroes' footsteps to Mycenae behind cyclopean walls, then listen to Epidaurus's acoustic perfection carved into the hillside. Approach Olympia and its sacred stadium, then let Nafplio anchor the journey with its romantic harbor and classical elegance.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1
Day

Epidaure

amphitheater where stone still carries voices

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Day 1
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Discover

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Theater of Epidaurus UNESCO site 340-330 BC Polykleitos the Younger perfect acoustics 14000 seats.
2
Sanctuary of Asklepios god of medicine 6th century BC healing center pilgrimages.
3
Tholos 360 BC circular carved columns mystery healing ceremonies.
4
Ancient stadium Nemean games track 181m stands athletic competitions.
+1 Places visited
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Activities

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Acoustic test theater center stage whisper audible high stands phenomenon.
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Exploration sanctuary nature pines sacred wood thermal springs healing.
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Visit villages coast Epidaurus beaches coves swimming taverns fish.
+3 Optional activities
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Next stop
Distance: 81 km
Travel time: 1h38
2
Day

Nauplie

venetian fortress crowns turquoise harbor

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Day 2
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Discover

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Palamedes fortress Venetian 1714 999 steps panoramic view Argolic gulf.
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Bourtzi castle fortified islet Venetian 1473 port protection towers bastions.
3
Old town Nauplia Venetian neoclassical streets squares Ottoman fountains.
4
Syntagma Constitution Square arcades cafés romantic atmosphere first capital Greece.
+6 Places visited
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Activities

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Palamidi climb stairs fortifications bastions breathtaking view city sea islands.
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Arvanitia seafront promenade beach rocks swimming crystalline waters.
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Exploration old town Venetian architecture shops art galleries workshops.
+9 Optional activities
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Next stop
Distance: 32 km
Travel time: 39min
3
Day

Tripoli

mountain plateau classical town gateway

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Day 3
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Discover

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Tegea archaeological site temple Athena Alea 4th century BC Scopas sculptures.
2
Mantinea ancient ruins theater agora walls historical battles 362 BC.
3
Tripoli capital Arcadia Areos square fountains Mainalon park neoclassical architecture.
4
Archaeological Museum Tripoli Arcadian collections sculptures inscriptions ceramics.
+1 Places visited
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Activities

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Mountain route Arcadia traditional villages Dimitsana Stemnitsa artisans goldsmiths.
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Hiking Lousios gorges monasteries hermitages trails wild nature stone bridges.
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Visit Dimitsana hydroelectric museum water mills traditional technology.
+3 Optional activities
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Next stop
Distance: 88 km
Travel time: 1h45
4
Day

Olympie

sacred stadium echoes champion spirits

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Day 4
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Discover

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Olympia UNESCO site Zeus sanctuary ancient Olympic Games 776 BC millennial tradition.
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Temple of Zeus 5th century BC Doric chryselephantine statue Phidias wonder of the world.
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Olympic stadium 192m track marble starting line vaulted tunnels athletes.
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Phidias workshop 5th century BC sculpture Zeus statue discovered tools.
+1 Places visited
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Activities

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Exploration Olympic site nature pines plane trees Alpheus river sacred atmosphere.
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Museum visit masterpieces sculptures Nike victory movement drapery.
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Walk modern Olympia village souvenir shops local products taverns.
+3 Optional activities

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