8 days in Peloponnese Itinerary

Nafplio, a city famed for its narrow lanes and elegant architecture, provides a comfortable base for exploring the many surrounding ancient sites.

Nafplio is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: step into the grandiose world of Fortress Palamidi, get engrossed in the history at Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation, steep yourself in history at Lion Gate, and take a leisurely stroll along Nauplion Promenade.

To find ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Nafplio trip itinerary planner.

Athens to Nafplio is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also take a bus. Traveling from Athens in May, Nafplio is little chillier at night with lows of 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Sparta.

Sparta was a prominent city-state in ancient Greece. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Sparta: Mavrovouni Beach (in Gytheio) and Skoutari Beach (in Skoutari). There's much more to do: explore the ancient world of Archaeological site of Mystra, take an in-depth tour of Archaeological Museum, explore the stunning scenery at Kastora Canyon, and see the interesting displays at Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil.

For reviews, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Sparta travel route planner.

You can drive from Nafplio to Sparta in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Nafplio in May, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 14°C in Sparta. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Thu) early enough to drive to Loutraki.

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Thu): explore the activities along Corinth Canal, then explore the ancient world of Akrokorinthos, and then delve into the distant past at Archea Korinthos. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the activities along Limni Vouliagmeni, then delve into the distant past at West Court of Heraion of Perachora, and then explore the ancient world of Diolkos Archaeological Area.

To see traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Loutraki planner.

Traveling by car from Sparta to Loutraki takes 2 hours. Traveling from Sparta in May, plan for a bit warmer nights in Loutraki, with lows around 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) to allow enough time to drive back home.