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Mystras and Mani. Explore historical places [5 days]
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Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Peloponnese region - the southernmost region of mainland Greece. Explore the coastal town of Kalamata to discover endless views, historical sites and explore the region through hiking or trekking through the beautiful nature with waterfalls. Discover the watery Diros Caves, where nature itself has become the best artist.

Activities

Kalamata
Sparta - Mystras optional
Mani
Castle of Methoni and Koroni

Itinerary

Arrival at Athens - Kalamata

Arrival at Athens airport, pick up the car and drive to Kalamata. The natural beauty of this city with the indented shores, sandy beaches, forested mountains and fertile valleys, coexists with significant archaeological monuments. Then we offer you to enjoy dinner in one of the local taverns and spend the night in the 5-star Horizon Blu Boutique Hotel or similar.

Sparta - Mystras optional

Start your day with a delicious breakfast. After your breakfast we offer you to visit Sparta - a city filled with history. Broad streets full of trees, large squares, neoclassical buildings, scented by the olive, orange and lemon trees of the nearby valley of the Eurotas River: this is Sparta. While in Sparta, visit the Archaeological Museum of Sparta. Its exhibits cover a tremendously long period (Neolithic to late Roman age). Then we suggest you drive to ancient Mystras to see Byzantine palaces and monasteries from the Byzantine era. After that we offer you to enjoy the cuisine of Kalamata and overnight.

Mani region optional Caves of Diros

Have a delicious breakfast and drive to Mani region with the picturesque villages (for example, village Areopoli) made out of stones, enjoy traditional food, amazing nature and historical places. Also we offer you to visit the Caves of Diros - one of the most beautiful caves, nature with incomparable art and patience carved a miracle beyond all imagination. Then you return to your hotel in Kalamata, have dinner and overnight.

Optional tracking river Stenosia - Castle of Methoni and Koroni

Start your day with breakfast and then we offer you to go to River tracking Stenosia to enjoy natural beauty and explore the wild nature - hidden waterfalls, isolated beaches and lonely mountain peaks. After that we invite you to get to know the Castle of Methoni and Koroni. Methoni and Koroni, two quintessential Greek seaside towns, are home to Venetian castles, countless pristine sandy beaches, and lush landscapes. The two towns are intertwined in myriad ways although they are approximately a thirty minute drive away from each other. After that return to Kalamata and overnight.