Here is a 3-week itinerary for a winter trip to explore Greece – the Cradle of Western Civilization, flying in and out of Athens.
Athens, 4 nights
Bus to Kalamata, 3 nights
Pick up rental car
Areopoli (Diros Caves on the map), 1 night
Gefnya (Monemvasia), 1 night
Nafplio, 4 nights
Drive to Ancient Corinth and the Corinth Canal and along the north coast
Rododafni (large blue dot on map), 1 night
Olympia, 1 night
Drive the western shore south to Pylos and Methoni on the Messinian Peninsula and continuing to Kalamata, return rental car, and catch late bus to Athens.
Athens, 4 nights (day trip by bus to Sounio)
Optional extensions: Travel to Kalambaka, Fly to Thessaloniki
Follow the links below to posts containing photos and travel details for this itinerary.
Do Laundry… or Go Naked in Greece
In the Footsteps of the Apostle Paul
Footsteps of Paul: A Trip Report, Part 2
Nafplio, Greece
Athens, Greece – The Birthplace of Democracy
Meet You In The Morning 
Wow! I’m really interested in Greece, and most sites show an itinerary of only Athens and the islands. I’m glad people are starting to look to the other side of Greece as well!
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Yes, the Peloponnesus is a lovely island with beaches, mountains, olive trees, history and good food and is definitely worth a visit! Thanks for reading and I hope you get to Greece soon.
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Thank you! I really enjoyed this itinerary!
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