7 Days in the Peloponnese with a Private Driver

Seven days are enough to see the best of the Peloponnese: the great sites of ancient Greece, the elegant old town of Nafplio, the stone villages of the Arcadian mountains, the coast of Messinia and Ancient Olympia. The easiest way to do it is with a private driver – no maps, no parking hunts in medieval lanes, no long drives after a wine tasting. You simply enjoy the journey, and we take care of the road.

Why travel with a private driver?

Door to door – from the airport, the port or your hotel, straight to the next hotel or site.
No stress on mountain roads – our local drivers know every bend of the Arcadian mountains and the narrow streets of the old towns.
Stop when you want – for a photo, a coffee in a village square or a swim at a quiet beach.
Enjoy the wine and the view – Nemea tastings and long lunches included, nobody has to drive.
One plan, one contact – we arrange the transfers, the hotels and the tours, and we are a phone call away all week.

Day 1: Athens – Corinth Canal – Nafplio

Pick-up from the airport or your hotel in Athens. First stop at the Corinth Canal, then on to Nafplio, about two hours from Athens. Afternoon in the old town: Syntagma Square, the marble lanes and a sunset walk along the Arvanitia promenade. Night in Nafplio.

Getting there: private transfer Athens – Nafplio.

Day 2: Mycenae and Epidaurus

Morning at Mycenae, the kingdom of Agamemnon, with the Lion Gate and the royal tombs. In the afternoon, the Sanctuary of Asklepios and the ancient theatre of Epidaurus, famous for its acoustics. In summer, you can come back in the evening for a performance of the Athens Epidaurus Festival. Second night in Nafplio.

Day 3: Into the mountains of Arcadia

Through the plain of Argos and up into the heart of the Peloponnese, to the stone villages of Gortynia: Dimitsana, Stemnitsa and Lagkadia, our home. Visit the open-air Water Power Museum in Dimitsana and walk the cobbled lanes. Night in a traditional guesthouse.

Day 4: Lousios Gorge and the Menalon Trail

A day on foot in one of the most beautiful gorges of Greece. Walk a stage of the Menalon Trail between Stemnitsa and Dimitsana, past the monasteries of Prodromos and Philosophou, built into the cliffs. Your driver drops you at the start and picks you up at the end. Second night in the mountains.

See: Menalon Trail: Stemnitsa – Dimitsana · Lousios Gorge & monasteries guide.

Day 5: Ancient Olympia

West to Ancient Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games. Walk into the ancient stadium through the vaulted tunnel, see the Temple of Zeus and the excellent museum. Night in Olympia.

Day 6: Pylos, Voidokilia and the Messinian coast

South along the coast to Navarino Bay. Swim at Voidokilia, the horseshoe-shaped beach below the old castle, walk the harbour of Pylos and visit the Palace of Nestor. Night in Pylos or Kalamata.

Getting there: private transfer to Pylos.

Day 7: Back to Athens

A relaxed drive back to Athens (about three hours from Kalamata on the motorway) or straight to the airport for your flight home – with a last stop for lunch on the way if you like.

Getting back: private transfer Kalamata – Athens / airport.

Make it yours

Every day can change: more beach time in the Mani, Mystras and Monemvasia instead of Olympia, or a longer hike in the mountains. If you prefer everything arranged, our ready-made trips follow a similar route:

Archaeological Peloponnese – 5 days · Ancient sites & beaches – 5 days · Olympia, Messini & Peloponnese classics – 5 days

Frequently asked questions

Is it better to rent a car or travel with a driver in the Peloponnese?

A rental car means navigating mountain roads, finding parking in old towns and driving after long days of sightseeing. With a private driver you travel door to door, stop where you like and simply enjoy the landscape – and you never get lost.

How long are the drives?

Most days have one to two and a half hours of driving, broken up with stops. The longest is the day back to Athens, about three hours.

When is the best time for this trip?

April to June and September to October: warm days, a swimmable sea from June, and comfortable temperatures for sites and walks. See our best time to visit guide.

Tell us your dates and how many you are, and we will reply within 24 hours with your personal plan, hotels and private transfers.