Places to Visit
What to see?
Places to visit in The Peloponnese and around Greece
Ancient Corinth
Visit Ancient Corinth, Acrocorinth steeped in history, Corinth was one of the richest cities of ancient times & controlled all the traffic to the Peloponnese.
Corinth Canal
Pass by the Corinth Canal on the small cruise boat or at least a photo stop on the road that passes over the top, well worth the effort.
Ancient Asini
Ancient Asine, inhabited from pre-historic times and known to be the port where the Mycenaean ships left to go to Troy. Found in Tolo at the end of the beach.
Athens
The capital of Greece and steeped in history. Much to visit and a good idea to consider a guided tour to get the best out of the monuments.
Argos Ancient Theatre
Argos is one of the oldest, continually inhabited cities in Europe. There are ruins all over the modern town and definitely visit the ancient theatre.
Ancient Messini
Wonderfully preserved ruins of the ancient city.. temples, theatre, stadium, santuaries and much more. The site has never been built on or destroyed.
Epidavros Ancient Theatre
The amazing Epidavros theatre with its unique acoustics where performances are held through July & August. See also the Sanctuary of Asclepios.
Ancient Nemea
Nemea, just 40 minutes away has a great archaeological site and stadium, better preserved than Olympia, also visit the world reknowned wineries for a tour and tasting.
Monemvasia
The Rock of Monemvasia, accessible only by a causeway, with its hidden old town overlooking the sea is a picturesque, historical monument to Byzantine times.
Kefalari Church
Kefalari is just 20 minutes away from Vivari. The church was built later on while the original church was hidden in a cave close by, its a beautiful place to visit.
Kalavryta Railway
Travel from Diakofto to Kalavrita through the mountains (literally in some places) on a rack and pinion railway. Kalavrita is a beautiful mountain village.
Nafplio
The first capital of modern Greece, Nafplio or Nafplion is just 15 minutes away. Wander through the Venetian streets, visit the Bourtzi or Palamidi..
Delphi
Reputedly the centre of the earth, the Santuary and archaeological site are well worth a visit. A breathtaking site, about 3 hours from Vivari.
Ancient Mycenae
Agamemnon's Palace, grave circles and much, much more. Mycenae was one of the most influencial states of the ancient world giving us the Mycenaean era.
Mystras
Just a couple of hours away and close to Sparta, Mystra is located on a hill and is a collection of Byxantine monasteries and churches. Lovely day out.
Ancient Olympia
Home of the Olympic games, Ancient Olympia has been preserved in detail and one needs a good few hours to see the whole archaeological site and museum.
Museum of Natural History | Ligourio
This museum is found on the way to Epidavros and is a privately owned museum exhibiting fossils, crystal, pre-historical tools and many other rarities.
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