Guided Walking Tours Tours in eastern-mediterranean

Ancient and Classical Greece

*  More ancient and classical treasures than anywhere else in Europe: historic  sites spanning four millennia
*  Cradle of Greek civilization: Athens, Mycenae, Epidavros, Olympia
*  Exciting mix of ancient cultures, gentle walking and outstanding natural
    beauty
*  Excellent hotels, lively tavernas, lots of local contact
*  Dramatic gorges, coastal paths, lush valleys of Arcadia

This relaxed walking holiday allows you to explore the best of the Peloponnese. Travelling with our knowledgeable guide, we visit all the region’s highlights in our air-conditioned minibus. We explore the ancient fortress city of Mycenae, the perfect theatre at Epidavros and evocative Olympia – the home of the Olympic games for 1000 years. In Ancient Corint, Roman mosaics contrast with later Byzantine ruins at Mystra and, in the valleys of Arcadia, we uncover treasures like the Temple of Apollo at Vassae that few foreign tourists see.

Alongside ancient civilisations we also expore on foot (typically 2-3 hour walks most days) the incredibly colourful Peloponnese countryside - a fragrant landscape of orange trees, olive groves, wild lavender, tulips and figs. Our final walk to Mycenae affords us the same views over citrus orchards that Agamemnon must have enjoyed 3,500 years ago.

Our hotels range from a cosy converted stable in Dimitsana to an elegant hotel with pool overlooking Olympia. Our family run hotel in Napflion nestling under the castle walls is a great favourite. Lunches – when we don’t have a picnic - and dinners are enjoyed in a variety of hand-picked tavernas, each specially chosen for it’s colourful atmosphere and great local cuisine.

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