Classical Tours Peloponnese

The history of Peloponnese

The peninsula of Peloponnese has been inhabited since prehistoric times. Its modern name derives from ancient Greek mythology, specifically the legend of the hero Pelops, who was said to have conquered the entire region. The name Peloponnesos means "Island of Pelops".

The Aegean (or Mycenaean) civilization, mainland Greece's (and Europe's) first major civilization, dominated the Peloponnese in the Bronze Age from its stronghold at Mycenae in the north-east of the peninsula. The Mycenean civilization collapsed suddenly at the end of the 2nd millennium BC. Archeological research has found that many of its cities and palaces show signs of destruction. The subsequent period, known as the Greek Dark Ages, is marked by an absence of written records.

In 776 BC, the first Olympic Games were held at Olympia, and this date is sometimes used to denote the beginning of the classical period of Greek antiquity. During classical antiquity, the Peloponnese was at the heart of the affairs of ancient Greece, possessed some of its most powerful city-states, and was the location of some of its bloodiest battles. The major cities of Sparta, Corinth, Argos and Megalopolis were here, and was the homeland of the Peloponnesian League. Soldiers from the peninsula fought in the Persian Wars and was the scene of the Peloponnesian War of 431 BC-404 BC. It fell to the expanding Roman Republic in 146 BC and became the province of Achaea. During the Roman period, the peninsula remained prosperous but became a provincial backwater, relatively cut off from the affairs of the wider Roman world.

If you are looking for Tours in Ancient Sparta & Peloponnese, please see our tour packages and enjoy your holidays in Greece!

a/ 7 day Tour to Explore the Best of Mani, Peloponnese & Castles of Monemvasia

7 day Tour to Explore the Best of Mani, Peloponnese. Walk around the Lakoniki Mani where you can see and enjoy stone built houses and impressive towers next to prickly pear cacti, dashing old tower villages, byzantine churches, beautiful beaches and unique local gastronomy. Let yourself be taken by the wild beauty of the rocks next to the sea. READ MORE

b/ 9 day tour Peloponnese at ancient & modern Greece visiting the UNESCO’s sites combine a swimming safari tour

9 day swimming safari tour at the Peloponnesian peninsula and combine visits at ancient sites of Greece such as Ancient Corinth, Argolis, Ancient Messene, Epikourios Apollon, Sparta, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora that are world heritage site by UNESCO. Walk at the old town of Momenvasia & Mystras with our 9 day customized tour Greece... READ MORE

c/ 6 Day tour to Ancient Greece to explore Peloponnese, Mythical Paths & Castles

6 Day Classical Tour Greece to explore Mythical paths, Castles & the hidden beauties of the Peloponnese Peninsula! Visit traditional cities full of history and archaeological sites of great importance with the ease of our private chauffeured services! Tour in Argolis, Sparta, Mystras, Monemvasia, Diros Caves, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora... READ MORE

d/ 5 Day Special Tour Peloponnese, Sparta, Mystras, Diros Caves, Argolis, Delphi

Book now this special 5-day classical private tour in Peloponnese to visit Monemvassia, Sparta, Mystras, Diros Caves and Delphi & travel in areas full of history, get enchanted by beautiful landscapes and feel like you live in another age! Visit traditional cities full of history and archaeological sites of great importance, always with safety of our chauffeured services.. READ MORE

e/ Private Day Tour in Peloponnese, Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio

Choose this private tour we have created for you in Argolis, this one-day escape from busy Athens and visit Ancient Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus and Nafplio! Visit the breathtaking Canal of Corinth, pay a visit Ancient Corinth to walk at the same paths that the famous personality of Apostle Paul walked..READ MORE

f/ Day Tour to Mystras & Ancient Sparta from Athens & the Memorial of Leonidas

Enjoy a private day trip to Mystras & Ancient Sparta from Athens Greece, exploring the famous Ancient Sparta & the byzantine town of Mystras, with the comfort and safety of our chauffeured services. Outstanding destination within reach from Athens. Escape the city buzz and visit the tower town of Mysrtas, the Museum of Olive Oil in Sparta, the Memorial of Leonidas in Sparta.... READ MORE