AEGINA:
Mythology relates that Aegina is named after the daughter of Asopos, who was abducted by Zeus. Aegina famous for its pottery is covered with pistachio trees. Pine forests surround its beautiful green villages. It is also the home to one of antiquity's most famous temples, to Aphaia with 24 standing pillars. The capital of the island, Aegina, is particularly picturesque with colourful mansions, ever-busy streets, horse driven chariots, numerous shops selling pistachios and ceramics.

POROS:
A volcanic island, formed through the union of two smaller islands, Kalavria and Sphaeria. Archaeology buffs will want to visit the scant remains of the Sanctuary of Poseidon, 5 km from the town of Poros on the road to the Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi. Swimmers will find charming little sandy bays along the way to Neorio, rimmed with pine trees down to the sea. Life on Poros is spent with dives in clear waters, visits in seaside resorts and night escapades in a wide variety of restaurants, bars, and lively discos.

HYDRA:
It is famous for its maritime tradition, as is Spetses. The Hora is picturesque and beautiful; with high and colourful sea captains mansions lining the waterfront while a stark grey hill rises in the background. Between the mansions are narrow streets with taverns and shops, where the foreigners gather after they reach the small port of this charming island. Hydra is also blessed by the absence of motorcars.

SPETSES
is furthest from Athens. Charming horse-drawn carriages are the form of travel in style, as cars are not allowed on the cobbled streets. Bougainvilleas overflow the whitewashed garden walls that enclose the pebbled yards of the mansions. Antique cannons decoratively guard the scenic harbour, and the dozens of shops and cafes that line the shore. Sight worth seeing on Spetses is the house of Bouboulina, the Revolutionary heroine; the Mexis house, now a museum and the church of Agia Triada with its carved iconostasis. Among the most popular beaches on the island are Agii Anargyri and Agia Paraskevi.

PILOS:
Two storey houses with a somehow Cycladic personality: white was everywhere, plenty of flowers. Moreover, a vast history dating back to the war of Troy and a rather peculiar architectural plan. These are some of the elements of the town of Pilos. Characteristic arches of the buildings, the central square with canons and the massive plane tree, trees almost reaching the sea; bays with shallow waters are some of the others. There is plenty to see. The castle of Paleocastro, Nestor's cave, the castle of Neocastro and the rocky islet of Sfaktiria, which is ever popular with all tourists from it, contains a large number of different monuments, which range from the remains of an ancient walls to tombs.

MONEMVASIA:
In Greek Monemvasia means one entrance. Medieval, Byzantine and Venetian town fortress grasping the high cliffs. She is joined with the Peloponnesian Coast opposite, with a thin stretch of land. Walking through town will definitely prove an experience. After crossing the bridge with the twelve arches, which joins the cliff with the land opposite, and the remains of the fortress walls you will reach the town were ... time seems to have stopped: Mansions of strong Venetian influence, with more than 40 Byzantine Churches spread amongst them, numerous arches, and Coats of Arms. All these come into contrast with today's lively atmosphere, which awaits your visit: crowds, cafes, taverns and restaurants

NEAPOLI:
The town facing Elafonissos on Peloponnesian mainland with a well-protected port and a history dating back to Roman times and to ancient Sparti as evident from the local excavations. Plane trees, chest - nut trees, a lot of running waters in the north, caves with impressive decoration in the northeast as well as numerous picturesque cafes compose a most impressive picture.

GITHION:
Inhabited since prehistoric times by the Phoenicians used as a naval station by the Spartans and Romans. At present, the town filled with ancient remains - which those of the Acropolis, the Theatre, the Roman Houses, and the town La, which dates back to the period of Homer, are the most significant and used at local festivities - is still a commercial port with ample colour, two / three storey houses and plenty of daily and night activity.

GEROLIMENAS:
Arid, and dry complying totally with the natural characteristics of the nearby area of Mani. A small and quiet village built on the fringe of the sea, decorated by few olive trees and the remains of a Venetian Castle, the last stop of migrating quails. Walking through the wild nature and sailing along the steep and barren coastline will prove an overwhelming experience while tasting the local fresh fish is a must for all.

LIMENI:
A barren land. Rocks, stonewalls and prickly pears. Hard-stones, naked hillsides. Beneath a steep cliff lies the little harbour of Limeni. High above looms Taigetos, its peaks forbidding and inaccessible. The haunt of the goddess Artemis.

KORONI: Picturesque and colourful small town, amphitheatrically built, on the side of a hill. The fortress built, back in the 13th century; on the top overlooking the area is an excellent example of Venetian fortification, with massive entrances, and impressive walls. From the castle there is an overwhelming view of the town below: narrow streets, clean streets and steps, houses painted in white, and yellow, with blue and green windows, thousands of pots with colourful flowers. Beautiful coastline and numerous sandy beaches with clean waters, taverns and restaurants on the waterfront complete the picture.

ELAFONISSOS:
An islet between the southernmost point of the Peloponnese and the island of Kythira. In ancient times, it was connected with the mainland by a narrow strip f land and the archaeological findings testify that it was inhabited from Prehistory. It has wonderful sandy beaches and very clean waters, rich in fish.

KATAKOLON:
Small town built right by the sea with an ancient acropolis, and remains of a castle. Along the quayside there are numerous restaurants and local taverns with snacks. Katakolon will act as the basis for the excursion to Ancient Olympia.

VISIT TO OLYMPIA:
Peaceful, serene, verdant is Ancient Olympia with the grandiose temple foundations, the colonnades, the altars, the numerous interesting archaeological finds crowned by that masterpiece of sculpture, the Hermes of Praxiteles in 330 B.C. The present village has only 1000 inhabitants.

PATRA
on the west coast, is Greece's window to the Ionian Islands. Its attractive squares, neoclassical buildings of which the Apollo Theatre - a replica of "La Scala", the Pantocrator Church and the ruins of a castle on top of a hill, add charm to this working harbour city, which is the fourth largest in Greece. There are also three museums worthwhile visiting, namely the Archaeological - with remains of an excellent Roman mosaic - the Art and the Popular art. Enchanting shores drowning in eucalyptus and acorn bushes, indigo waters and a vast sandy beach at Kilini, known since antiquity for its spas.

GALAXIDI:
The old commercial port, built on the remains of the ancient town Ianthi, developed in an important naval power in the 18th and 19th Century to be later on - with the opening of the Corinth Canal - abandoned by most inhabitants. Remains of her grandeur are evident today in the local Marine Museum as well as the mansions built throughout the sea front. There are many bars restaurants, and local cafes as well as picturesque backstreets awaiting your discovery.

CORINTH:
After we have crossed the Corinth Canal (Isthmus), we encounter Corinth, a commercial centre and transport hub. In the archaeological site of Ancient Corinth we find the ruins of the brilliant ancient city. The theatre, the Odeon, temples dedicated to various Gods, Monuments, Shops, Baths, a Market Place, Ancient Walls all comprise the essence a large city of the past, all await for you to explore and wander around.

NAFPLION:
The northeast Peloponnese welcomes us at Argos, the ancient strong point, today a point of departure for Nauplia - the first capital of free Greece - with the Bourtzi, an islet topped by a miniature fort, and the Palamidi rock. Sandy beaches, and local atmosphere complete the picture of Nafplion, the first capital of the Greek state.