METHONI & PYLOS

Athens - Begin your journey with a pickup from your hotel, another Athens address, or the port, and head towards the Peloponnese. Consider an optional stop at the impressive Corinth Canal, where your driver will share its fascinating and varied history from ancient times to the present.

Methoni Castle - The primary destination is typically the remarkable Methoni Castle, a vast and well-preserved ruin that is reminiscent of Game of Thrones, offering breathtaking sea views from its battlements and promontories.

Pylos-Nestor - The next stop is the Palace of Nestor, housed in a beautifully excavated building with displays that provide an excellent reconstruction of the original two-story Mycenaean palace built over 3000 years ago and mentioned in Homer’s Iliad. Nearby, the museum showcases some incredible artifacts from the site, which is the next stop.

Pylos - Discover one of Greece’s hidden gems and your home for the evening. Almost every part of the town offers views of the Bay of Navarino and the small island of Sfaktiria. With a history spanning thousands of years, this city is perfect for exploring its charming and colorful Venetian-era streets, allowing time to wander and enjoy its local sites and architecture.

Pylos - Mountain Villages. Since tourism opened up in Messini, visits to one of the mountain villages have become popular. A stop for lunch can be arranged at one of these villages between other sites or en route to Methoni upon request.

VOIDOKILIA BEACH

Gialova - Gialova Lagoon: Departing from Pylos, approximately 6 km away, visit one of Europe’s most important wetlands, a delight for nature and bird enthusiasts. Species such as herons, cormorants, kestrels, seagulls, flamingos, ospreys, imperial eagles, wading birds, and many others, including the Kingfisher, can be observed. A short distance away is the renowned Voidokilia Beach.

Voidokilia Beach - Voidokilia Beach is a short walk from the lagoon, offering the chance to swim at one of Greece’s most beautiful beaches.

ADDITIONAL DAY / FLEXIBLE ITINERARY

Olympia - Flexible itinerary available upon request: Spend a second night in Pylos or a nearby location such as Dimitsana or Olympia, and continue exploring the region. Focus on either Ancient Olympia and its archaeological site, the Mani Peninsula, which is ideal for touring with villages like Kardamyli, or return via Dimitsana with the Prodromos Monastery, Waterpower Museum, and gorge. Choose your preferred option or ask for the best suggestion based on your visit timing.

• Tour 100% exclusive to your group
• WIFI, A/C, & bottled water available in vehicles during travel
• 4-Star or Boutique style Hotels including breakfast, selected by us for quality, service, location
• Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver throughout the day
• Groups of 1 to 3: Mercedes EClass or AudiA6; 4 to 7 with Mercedes Minivan; 8 to 14 Mercedes Sprinter
• Athens Hotel, Residence or Cruise ship pickup & return

• Pickup from Airport or locations outside Athens may require an extra cost
• Other drinks & meals unless specified
• Entrance fee to archeological sites
• Licensed guide for guiding in archaeological sites. Available on request
• Gratuities

A scenic two-hour journey from Athens allows you to soak in the lush beauty of the Peloponnesian countryside, with the opportunity to visit renowned local attractions such as Ancient Corinth, Epidaurus, Mycenae & Ancient Olympia. You can request to include any of these gems in your trip plan. However, if you crave an experience detached from the usual tourist path, yearn for untouched corners densely peppered with quaint towns, towering mountains, deep gorges, serene beaches, and dated ruins, then Messini is the ideal destination. Our guided exploration spotlights the main attractions of the area including the formidable Methoni Castle, the visually stunning coastal town of Pylos, Pylos Castle, and the excellently unearthed Palace of Nestor.

Kick back and relish our exclusive tour with convenient pickup services from your hotel or cruise ship. Rely on the luxury and comfort of our fleet comprising new Mercedes EClass, AudiA6 or Mercedes Minibus models. Our bespoke ‘travel at your speed’ tour is designed to offer you the undivided attention and personalized experience, quintessential of small-scale niche tourism.

• Sunscreen and hats are recommended during the summer months
• A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable shoes are recommended

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.