Excellent!! We were fortunate to have visited most of your suggestions, and we thank you for naming our beautiful town of Nafplio your number one pick. Thank you.
These are very good suggestions. I would also recommend visiting limeni (or the whole mani) and elafonisos (plus Neapoli Voion and nearby) for people who enjoy either pure relaxation or nature exploration.😊
00:00 - Introduction 00:16 - Sparta and Mystras 01:03 - Kalamata 01:53 - Mycenae and Tiryns 03:10 - Porto Cheli and the Island of Spetses 04:20 - The Theatre of Epidaurus 05:26 - Monemvasia 06:45 - Ancient Messini 08:16 - Koroni, Methoni, Finikounda and Pylos 09:47 - Ancient Olympia 10:57 - Nafplio
Thanks for this well documented video, this area of Greece looks of real interest to me as I haven't visited the area as yet, thank you so much for sharing this vlog, very much appreciated.
@@GreeceExplored Thank you for your reply, what a lovely place to live, I love Greece, the people are simply the most hospitable warm people I have had the pleasure in meeting.
I am delighted that my videos have been useful to you, Athens and the Peloponnese are a perfect combination at that time of year, the hotels are cheaper, the roads empty, hire cars cheap and entry to the sites is half price. Plus the weather is ideal for hiking etc.
I can't believe this channel doesn't get more views, another great travel guide to the Peloponnese! Porto Cheli and Spetses on our list for next visit.
Thank you, I wish I got more views too!!! A little off season at the moment I think, but fingers crossed for next year!!! Really kind of you. Maybe my thumbnails need work.
I would recommended Elafonisos. You can take a quick ferry from Neapolis and it is a fabulous island with beautiful beaches. Only 1 mile from the shore.
I went to the Peloponnese in 2001. We stayed in Tolo(n) which was a little bit on the shabby side (then). Nafplion was great though. The Bourtzi is so picturesque sat in the harbour like a small ship. It does look as though it's even prettier than I remember. I did think at the time, if I were to come back for a holiday, Nafplion would be my choice to stay. I went to Mycenae and Tiryns. And the little Mycenaean acropolis of Asini just round the coast from Tolon. Didn't know about Medea or Pylos then (ancient history buff). Some good suggestions there for places to see. Must get back there some time.
I agree with everything you say, actually my next video is on Tolo and Asine, I need to do Medea and Nestor at some point, Namea too, but it is too hot to hike and tour right now, saving them for the autumn, and thank you for commenting too.
One shouldn’t judge a place solely on one experience (let alone the experience of a stranger on the internet), but I had a somewhat scary encounter with a group of young Roma just outside Sparta. I was later told by a local that there is a fairly large population of Roma living semi-permanently out of cars and campers in the area I was at and that there were not infrequent clashes with the police. It’s not the first time I’ve met Roma in Greece, but it was the only time I felt I wasn’t safe.
Looking at a 14 day trip this October. Do you have a rough itinerary to fill the days without a bunch of driving everyday? Maybe a few home bases where we could do short drives to different areas? Thank you ❤
Hello, 14 days in October, weather is really past swimming and beaches so I don't know what you really enjoy but I suggest 4 days in Athens, then use Nafplio as a base for Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus, perhaps 2 or 3 nights, then go to Kalamata as a base and visit Monemvasia, Ancient Messini and perhaps Pylos, then youcould go to Olympia and on to Patras for a night, before going across the Rio Antirio bridge to Delphi and perhaps back to Athens. That would work.
Excellent Video! I am planning to visit Athens and Peloponnese region in April with my husband and definitely will follow your advise! We are thinking to rent a car on the last day of visiting Athens and we are thinking to stay in Nafplio as base and from there visit the places you have mention on your video or do you think we should stay in 2 or 3 different places, we are going to be 6 days in the Peloponnese Region and 3 days in Athens!
Car is definitely the way to go and generally the roads are good. Were you stay depends what you want to see, personally I think Nafplio, Kalamata and Pylos are well located but as I said, it depends what you want to see. Aeropoli or Gytheio is also an option.
@@GreeceExplored I agree with your list…I might have jiggled a few but you chose the best in your top 10. Nafplio is certainly wonderful. Don’t tell them about Cape Tenaro, Porto Kagio, Gythio etc. Ancient Messini would always be top of my list…even now when it costs more than €4 to enter, i have loved watching the excavations over the past couple of decades. But shhhhh! 😉😉
@@celiabarker Glad you generally agree. I do have a couple of vids on Tenaro, Areopoli, Gytheio etc, and a stand alone on Ancient Messini too, I got a bit nerdy about the place.
I'm looking to take a two week trip to Greece in October/November. I plan on spending part of my time on the mainland seeing historical sites and the other on Zakynthos (I have friends there I'm meeting). I really am more interested in seeing historical sites rather than beaches (history nerd here). If I'm basing myself in Athens for let's say a week, do you recommend me renting a car or using the bus system?
100% rent a car, especially that time of year. the roads in the Peloponnese are easy and quiet at that time, you can also do a fairly easy loop round the Peloponnese to cover most things, I plan to do a vid on a road trip, but am still planning it.
“…[if] Sparta were to become deserted and only the temples and foundations of buildings remained, I think that future generations would, as time passed, find it very difficult to believe that the place had really been as powerful as it was represented to be. Yet the Spartans occupy two-fifths of the Peloponnese and stand at the head not only of the whole Peloponnese itself but also of numerous allies beyond its frontiers. Since, however, the city is not regularly planned and contains no temples or monuments of great magnificence, but is simply a collection of villages, in the ancient Hellenic way, its appearance would not come up to expectation. If, on the other hand, the same thing were to happen to Athens, one would conjecture from what met the eye that the city had been twice as powerful as in fact it is.” (Thucydides, History of the Peloponnesian War, Book I, 10, 2.)
🌟 Welcome to a journey through the enchanting Peloponnese region! 🇬🇷 From the ancient wonders to picturesque landscapes, this video is your ultimate guide to the 10 BEST places to visit in the Peloponnese, all easily accessible from Athens. 🏛✨ 🏰 Explore the timeless beauty of the Corinth Canal, immerse yourself in the rich history of Epidaurus, and witness the breathtaking views from the fortress of Mycenae. 🏞 Whether you're a history buff, nature lover, or adventure seeker, the Peloponnese has something for everyone. 🌅 Discover hidden gems like the idyllic town of Nafplio and the stunning beaches of Monemvasia. 🏖 Let the charm of ancient Olympia and the mystique of the Mani Peninsula captivate your senses. 🏰🌊 🚗 This guide is not just about the destinations but also provides practical tips on transportation, local cuisine, and cultural experiences, ensuring you have an unforgettable journey. 🍽🚂
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Excellent!! We were fortunate to have visited most of your suggestions, and we thank you for naming our beautiful town of Nafplio your number one pick. Thank you.
Thanks Frank, I need to come and film Asini and Deprano in the New Year!
We look forward to it.
Thank you so much for taking the time and generously sharing this excellent list! We love the Peloponnese and will definitively follow your advice!
Thank you for putting faith in me. I plan to do some more 'exploration vids from Feb / March, so I hope they continue to help!
These are very good suggestions. I would also recommend visiting limeni (or the whole mani) and elafonisos (plus Neapoli Voion and nearby) for people who enjoy either pure relaxation or nature exploration.😊
I agree, there are many other places visiting too, I may do a follow up. Glad you didn't disagree with my thoughts!!
00:00 - Introduction
00:16 - Sparta and Mystras
01:03 - Kalamata
01:53 - Mycenae and Tiryns
03:10 - Porto Cheli and the Island of Spetses
04:20 - The Theatre of Epidaurus
05:26 - Monemvasia
06:45 - Ancient Messini
08:16 - Koroni, Methoni, Finikounda and Pylos
09:47 - Ancient Olympia
10:57 - Nafplio
Loved your video. Clear, concise, organized, useful information. Your channel needs more subscribers.
Thank you, really glad you enjoyed and hope you have a good visit.
No frills straight to the point vlog on interesting places in the Peloponnese peninsula. Great vlog and very informative!👍
Thank you, I am not great at frills! Glad it was useful.
Great job! I love Greece 🇬🇷
Spent 5 months there on separate occasions❤
Never toured this area! Still so much too do!!
The Peloponnese is fantastic for a road trip!!
Thanks for this well documented video, this area of Greece looks of real interest to me as I haven't visited the area as yet, thank you so much for sharing this vlog, very much appreciated.
Thank you, I live her so I can recommend. Well worth 2 or 3 days in a hire car doing a road trip, I may recommend one in a vid soon.
@@GreeceExplored Thank you for your reply, what a lovely place to live, I love Greece, the people are simply the most hospitable warm people I have had the pleasure in meeting.
I agree!!!!@@stephenwood9104
The monastery of St John the Baptist also looks interesting
Wow! So much information. We have been to Nafplio just on a cruise but had no idea how much more the Peloponnese has to offer.
I am delighted that my videos have been useful to you, Athens and the Peloponnese are a perfect combination at that time of year, the hotels are cheaper, the roads empty, hire cars cheap and entry to the sites is half price. Plus the weather is ideal for hiking etc.
I can't believe this channel doesn't get more views, another great travel guide to the Peloponnese! Porto Cheli and Spetses on our list for next visit.
Thank you, I wish I got more views too!!! A little off season at the moment I think, but fingers crossed for next year!!! Really kind of you. Maybe my thumbnails need work.
I would recommended Elafonisos. You can take a quick ferry from Neapolis and it is a fabulous island with beautiful beaches. Only 1 mile from the shore.
Thanks, I had some friends who went there this summer too, they said it was amazing, I will try to visit!
When you visit nafplio you must visit tolo is so so beautiful love you Greece I hope to see you next year a gain
Tolo is nice, other beaches round there are good too
I went to the Peloponnese in 2001. We stayed in Tolo(n) which was a little bit on the shabby side (then). Nafplion was great though. The Bourtzi is so picturesque sat in the harbour like a small ship. It does look as though it's even prettier than I remember. I did think at the time, if I were to come back for a holiday, Nafplion would be my choice to stay. I went to Mycenae and Tiryns. And the little Mycenaean acropolis of Asini just round the coast from Tolon. Didn't know about Medea or Pylos then (ancient history buff). Some good suggestions there for places to see. Must get back there some time.
I agree with everything you say, actually my next video is on Tolo and Asine, I need to do Medea and Nestor at some point, Namea too, but it is too hot to hike and tour right now, saving them for the autumn, and thank you for commenting too.
Great video, valuable information, well done mate! Thank you for making this!
Glad it is useful to you, any questions, just ask.
Great and informative video! Thank you for sharing!!
Glad you enjoyed it, the Peloponnese has so much to offer. I should do a follow up with the 30 best places!
One shouldn’t judge a place solely on one experience (let alone the experience of a stranger on the internet), but I had a somewhat scary encounter with a group of young Roma just outside Sparta. I was later told by a local that there is a fairly large population of Roma living semi-permanently out of cars and campers in the area I was at and that there were not infrequent clashes with the police. It’s not the first time I’ve met Roma in Greece, but it was the only time I felt I wasn’t safe.
Your channel is my honeymoon planner
No pressure!!!! Happy to offer thoughts if you want. Good luck too!
Amazing video !!!❤
Great informative video! 🎉 Is December a good month to go to all these places? Thinking of going there next month. Thanks!
December would be good, as long as the weather holds up, you take a little risk with the weather, but otherwise, absolutely,
Really amazing ❤
Glad you enjoyed! and thanks for commenting.
Looking at a 14 day trip this October. Do you have a rough itinerary to fill the days without a bunch of driving everyday? Maybe a few home bases where we could do short drives to different areas? Thank you ❤
Hello, 14 days in October, weather is really past swimming and beaches so I don't know what you really enjoy but I suggest 4 days in Athens, then use Nafplio as a base for Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus, perhaps 2 or 3 nights, then go to Kalamata as a base and visit Monemvasia, Ancient Messini and perhaps Pylos, then youcould go to Olympia and on to Patras for a night, before going across the Rio Antirio bridge to Delphi and perhaps back to Athens. That would work.
Excellent Video! I am planning to visit Athens and Peloponnese region in April with my husband and definitely will follow your advise! We are thinking to rent a car on the last day of visiting Athens and we are thinking to stay in Nafplio as base and from there visit the places you have mention on your video or do you think we should stay in 2 or 3 different places, we are going to be 6 days in the Peloponnese Region and 3 days in Athens!
Car is definitely the way to go and generally the roads are good. Were you stay depends what you want to see, personally I think Nafplio, Kalamata and Pylos are well located but as I said, it depends what you want to see. Aeropoli or Gytheio is also an option.
So disappointed you put Ancient Messini on your list. I was hoping we could keep it a secret.😉
It could have been top of my list, but the museum at Olympia is something else....
@@GreeceExplored I agree with your list…I might have jiggled a few but you chose the best in your top 10. Nafplio is certainly wonderful. Don’t tell them about Cape Tenaro, Porto Kagio, Gythio etc. Ancient Messini would always be top of my list…even now when it costs more than €4 to enter, i have loved watching the excavations over the past couple of decades. But shhhhh! 😉😉
The experience of walking around an ancient site with only 2 other visitors doing the same is unbeatable……….just sublime.
@@celiabarker Glad you generally agree. I do have a couple of vids on Tenaro, Areopoli, Gytheio etc, and a stand alone on Ancient Messini too, I got a bit nerdy about the place.
@@celiabarker Totally agree, everyone goes to Epidavros, Olympia etc... and Messini isn't that easy to find, but when you do...
I'm looking to take a two week trip to Greece in October/November. I plan on spending part of my time on the mainland seeing historical sites and the other on Zakynthos (I have friends there I'm meeting). I really am more interested in seeing historical sites rather than beaches (history nerd here). If I'm basing myself in Athens for let's say a week, do you recommend me renting a car or using the bus system?
100% rent a car, especially that time of year. the roads in the Peloponnese are easy and quiet at that time, you can also do a fairly easy loop round the Peloponnese to cover most things, I plan to do a vid on a road trip, but am still planning it.
@@GreeceExploredOkay thank you I am looking forward to it!
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“…[if] Sparta were to become deserted and only the temples and foundations of buildings remained, I think that future generations would, as time passed, find it very difficult to believe that the place had really been as powerful as it was represented to be. Yet the Spartans occupy two-fifths of the Peloponnese and stand at the head not only of the whole Peloponnese itself but also of numerous allies beyond its frontiers. Since, however, the city is not regularly planned and contains no temples or monuments of great magnificence, but is simply a collection of villages, in the ancient Hellenic way, its appearance would not come up to expectation. If, on the other hand, the same thing were to happen to Athens, one would conjecture from what met the eye that the city had been twice as powerful as in fact it is.” (Thucydides, History of the Peloponnesian War, Book I, 10, 2.)
Old Pylos?
You forgot Gythio capital of Mani.
Everyone has a favourite!
I have kalavrita higher than a few of these places
Thanks I will have a look, more of a winter destination though? or is it good in the summer too?
🌟 Welcome to a journey through the enchanting Peloponnese region! 🇬🇷 From the ancient wonders to picturesque landscapes, this video is your ultimate guide to the 10 BEST places to visit in the Peloponnese, all easily accessible from Athens. 🏛✨
🏰 Explore the timeless beauty of the Corinth Canal, immerse yourself in the rich history of Epidaurus, and witness the breathtaking views from the fortress of Mycenae. 🏞 Whether you're a history buff, nature lover, or adventure seeker, the Peloponnese has something for everyone.
🌅 Discover hidden gems like the idyllic town of Nafplio and the stunning beaches of Monemvasia. 🏖 Let the charm of ancient Olympia and the mystique of the Mani Peninsula captivate your senses. 🏰🌊
🚗 This guide is not just about the destinations but also provides practical tips on transportation, local cuisine, and cultural experiences, ensuring you have an unforgettable journey. 🍽🚂
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