Peloponnese

Beautiful peninsula, rich in archaeological sites such as Corinth, Mycenae, and Epidauros.

Corinth, Achaia, Argolida

One hour from the capital city of Greece, Athens, you have the chance to reach the Peloponnese and of course visit the seven magnificent prefectures that compose the unrivaled district.

Interesting archaeological sites of Argolida and Corinth, coastal and mountainous beauty of Arcadia, picturesque profile of Achaia, traditional and gifted with amazing beaches Elia, elegant and graciously carved Laconia and natural beauty of the serene Messinia compose an irresistible amalgam of attraction that will amaze you.

The Corinth Canal

A city of southern Greece in the northeast Peloponnesus on the Gulf of Corinth. It is near the site of the ancient city of Corinth, which was founded in Homeric times and was a rich, influential maritime power in the 7^th and 6^th centuries B.C.

Achaia, Patra

The city of Patra, which is the capital of Achaia prefecture, and port, is a transportation, commercial and tourist center of Peloponnese and at the same time the third largest city of Greece.

Patras is the third most important harbour in Greece, lying on the northeastern coast of the Peloponnese. A pleasant walk can be made as far as the Upper Town or Psila Alonia, for a view over the city and its environs.

Mycenae

Mycenae, the legendary home of the Atreides. The bare hill with the remains of Mycenae, the mighty citadel of Agamemnon, rises only 4 km off the main road which leads from Corinth to Argos. Mycenae was a royal residence, surrounded by huge Cyclopean walls.

Pyrgos - Olympia

Pyrgos is a colorful agriclutural and trading town, the capital of the Province of Eleia. From Pirgos the road forks eastwards through the fertile valley of Elis, one of the ancient city-states of Peloponnese. In the middle of thiw walley where the rivers Alphios and Kladeos flow, lies Olympia.

The Olympic Games were held here in honour of the Olympian Zeus every four years from prehistoric times. The Olympiads included not only athletic contests, but also reciting of verse, reading debates on philosophical and other topics and from 67 A.D. poetics, musical and dramatic competitions.