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Spring warmth, History and Coastal Scenery
Greece abounds with history and natural beauty and none more so than on its southern peninsula ‘The Peloponnese’. This tour takes in the classical sights of Olympia, Monemvasia, Athens & Delphi to leave you enriched by its history and combines these with relaxation along the coast to create an enchanting early Spring get away. Being Spring look forward to some Mediterranean warmth and the sight of magnificent wildflowers as you travel.
In the tour there are also visits to the boutique island of Spetses and the Corinth Canal. All through the tour you will never be far from the sea or beach, and towns which retain a true Greek culture to give you the real Greek experience. Our tour of the Peloponnese lasts 21 nights or include ‘Greece -The Northern Highlights’ and extend your holiday to 34 nights in total, the choice is yours.
Val & Dave Ellis – Greece 2024
‘Excellent Tour led by super Tour Directors Sue and Dave Stanway. The Tour covered many of the Country’s Highlights, but also many of the lesser known areas that we would never have discovered if we had been travelling independently.’
Bryn & Hilary Richards – Greece 2024
‘This was our first Tour and we have thoroughly enjoyed it. A good variety of visits, all very well organised. Sue & Dave did a great job as Tour Leaders.’
Day One – Saturday 4th April
Welcome to Bologna in Italy where we meet at a good quality campsite. You should plan your arrival early afternoon to be ready for this evening’s welcome drinks reception and tour briefing around the Tour Directors motorhome.
Day Two – Sunday 5th April
A drive today to catch the overnight ferry from Italy to Greece. On board an en-suite internal cabin is included. 140 miles
Day Three – Monday 6th April
Arriving in Greece this evening we stay local to the port. 5 miles
Day Four – Tuesday 7th April
Travel to a campsite near to Patras in southern Greece. In the evening we have a group dinner in the campsite’s own family run restaurant for our first taste of Greek food and wine. 20 or 150 miles depending on arrival port in to Greece
Day Five – Wednesday 8th April
From our campsite we are taken to the coastal village of Dhiakofto where there should be time for a morning coffee before boarding a ‘Rack and Pinion’ train to take us up the Vouraikos gorge to Kalavryta. Climbing at gradients of 1 in 7 the 22km journey passes stunning views to arrive in the mountain town of Kalavryta where we have a group lunch arranged.
Day Six – Thursday 9th April
Move campsites today with a short drive to historic Olympia. 55 miles
Day Seven – Friday 10th April
We visit the site of ancient Olympia today, walkable from our campsite (or you may take a taxi at own expense). Home of the Olympic Games for over 1,000 years the ancient site remains home to the Olympic flame.
Day Eight – Saturday 11th April
We move to Gythio in the very south of Greece. 160 miles
Day Nine – Sunday 12th April
Today is the Greek Orthodox Easter Sunday and the biggest annual celebration in the Greek calendar, a day when families get together. After a leisurely start to the day, we make our way to a local beachside restaurant for our own group Easter lunch.
Day Ten – Monday 13st April
A free day. The colourful harbour town of Gythio can be reached by walking, cycling or a taxi ride. Alternatively, an opportunity to spend time on the campsite beach or to have a swim in the sea
Day Eleven – Tuesday 14th April
A group visit to ‘Monemvasia – the Greek Gibraltar’. Here there will be free time to wander in this fascinating Byzantium town, followed by a group lunch in an old town restaurant.
Day Twelve – Wednesday 15th April
We drive to the beach resort of Tolo. You may choose the quick inland route or a stunning mountain and coastal drive. 110 or 140 miles
Day Thirteen – Thursday 16th April
Our destination today is the petite island of Spetses where there will be time to explore as you please. Renowned for its boutiques and picturesque streets it has become an extremely popular destination with upper class Athenians. Transport is by coach and boat.
Day Fourteen – Friday 17th April
A free day. With the resort of Tolo starting from the edge of our campsite and a great beach opposite, you will have plenty of opportunities for today. Group dinner in Tolo this evening.
Day Fifteen – Saturday 18th April
Today our drive takes us to Greece’s capital and the ancient city of Athens, but not before stopping at the Corinth Canal with plenty of time for a walk out on its bridges for a look straight down. 120 miles
Day Sixteen – Sunday 19th April
An excursion in Athens centre, including a guided visit of the Acropolis.
Day Seventeen – Monday 20th April
A free day. Athens centre can be returned to using local transport from just outside the camping. Take time for visiting museums, parks and shopping within this ancient city.
Day Eighteen – Tuesday 21st April
Move on to Delphi today, home of the Oracle. En-route there is an opportunity to visit the mountain monastery of Osios Loukas. 100 miles
Day Nineteen – Wednesday 22nd April
A free day. Those wishing can independently visit the ancient site of Delphi and/or the mountain town of Arahova.
Day Twenty – Thursday 23rd April
This evening in the campsites own restaurant we all enjoy a ‘Farewell Dinner’ to those leaving us tomorrow.
Day Twenty-one – Friday 24th April
‘Greece – The Peloponnese’ tour ends this morning. Those returning home from this point will make their way to the port (80 or 200 miles depending on departure port) for this evenings overnight ferry back to Italy (again with en-suite internal cabin included). Arrival in Italy is the following day. Note the Tour Directors will not be returning at this point, they will continue on with ‘Greece – The Northern Highlights’.
Those continuing with ‘Greece -The Northern Highlights’ move to our next Greek campsite, please see this tours itinerary for full details.
PRICE – Greece the Peloponnese
6m Motorhome with 2 people – £1899 per person
6m Motorhome with 1 person – £3169
Ferry Charge over 6m Motorhome – £250 per metre or part metre
1st Deposit £500
2nd Deposit of £800 to secure ferry places payable 30/11/2025
Balance 10 weeks before start of tour
INCLUDED IN PRICE – Greece the Peloponnese
- 19 Campsite nights with hook-up
- 2 nights on return Italy to Greece ferry with internal cabin
- Transport for Excursions/Events as per the Itinerary
- Entrance Fees as per the itinerary
- Tour information pack with suggested routes + GPS Co-ordinates
- Services of Tour Director’s travelling in their own motorhome
- Michelin Map of Greece
- DK Greece Guidebook
Excursions, Events & Meals
- Welcome Reception & Tour Briefing
- Welcome to Greece group dinner with wine
- Day trip to Kalavryta including rack & pinion train journey and group lunch
- Guided visit to ancient Olympia
- Easter Sunday group lunch with wine
- Visit to Monemvasia including group lunch
- Visit to the island of Spetses
- Tolo group dinner with wine
- Guided Athens city tour including Acropolis visit
- ‘Farewell’ dinner with wine
This tour starts in Bologna Italy, but if you would like to travel from the UK at the same time with Tour Director on the outward journey, please book the optional tour package so that everything can be arranged on your behalf.
OPTIONAL EXTRA PACKAGE
- Return Dover/Calais Ferry with Flexible Ticket + Club Class Lounge
- 5 x additional Campsites with hook-up starting in Kent on Monday 30th March and then Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and Italy.
- Dinner in German Campsite
- Tour information pack with suggested routes + GPS Co-ordinates
- Services of Tour Directors travelling in their own motorhome.
OPTIONAL PACKAGE PRICE
Motorhome with 2 People @ £489 per person
Motorhome with 1 Person @ £829