🇬🇷 How to Road Trip the Peloponnese, Greece (and visit 42 Places!)

[@zoolmanv5477]

Thanks for the video! You have done an excellent job capturing the right places and setting the best journey. It's clear you know your Peloponnese very well! 😊

[@GreeceExplored]

Appreciated, I do spend a lot of time driving around here, and the roads are generally fantastic. I do still have a lot more places to explore however!!! Glad you enjoyed my video :)

[@frankdaneluzzi3503]

Stand aside Rick Steve's, Andrew has entered the building. Thoroughly enjoyed it buddy.

[@GreeceExplored]

Thanks mate, wish I had his views!!!

[@frankdaneluzzi3503]

@@GreeceExplored slow and steady, you'll get there.

[@mattfeltz7262]

Incredibly helpful, thank you so much. We spent a week in Kalamata and the surrounding areas to the west and cannot wait to return and explore more of this amazing peninsula. I appreciate this video.

[@GreeceExplored]

I am glad if it is useful, plenty to explore and I love kalamata.

[@ef9b16a1]

@@GreeceExplored how come you idnt buy a property there?

[@GreeceExplored]

@@ef9b16a1 Where? In the Peloponnese? I did!

[@StephenSpencer-f1c]

Hi Andrew , we recently arrived in the Peloponnese with an itinerary based on your wonderful presentations . We completed our 4 days in Nafplio the day after your latest . Hence after a detour to see a play at the ancient theatre last night , we visited your lovely home town today and Mystras . Thank you so much we are exploring the Peloponnese for a month . Stephen & Jane NZ

[@GreeceExplored]

I am glad I haven't disappointed or misled you!! I am jealous, having a month to just wonder about - I hope you are enjoying, even with the heat!

[@StephenSpencer-f1c]

⁠Thanks Andrew , in 2018 we were based in Finikounda. For 10 days . It was such a thrill to discover your wonderful presentations and revisit our time in Pylos , Methoni, Finikounda, & Koroni surrounds. We are so grateful to learn more from you about the above area and the balance of the Peloponnese. Our timing is dictated by our grandson who is joining us from London in his school holidays , Jane loves the heat , so Jack & I will have to fall into line ! We are loving our time here so far . Thanks again .

[@GreeceExplored]

@@StephenSpencer-f1c You are very kind. It is so easy to explore, especially if you have a car and loads of history if your grandson is interested in the mythology too - have a good time!

[@Rousseau4469]

@@GreeceExplored Dear Andrew how could you missed the phenicular train from the little city of Diakopto to the historic village of Kalavryta over the river in the canyon of Vouraïkos? It's the absolute best train ride if not of all of Europe but to the Balkans at least. And there are 2 at list places in the end of the line someone should visit. The monastery of Mega Cave and the cave lakes in the area. In that grappled on the rock monastery are many historic artworks and paintworks from even the first years of AD in Greece. Also relatively close is the monastery of Agia Lavra were Revolution against Ottomans was declared and the first Hellenic flag was raised. Also has many interesting artifacts. For last I saved a place which is in included in the World Guiness Book of Records. It's a tiny chapel northwest of Sparta and Kalamata to the west of Megalopolis in the village of Vasta Or Vastas. It's the wondrous chapel of St Theodora and has 17 trees growing through its walls on its roof ( 17 was the age that Theodora was when she was executed). A truly unsual site the only one existing in the world.

[@ΑπόλλωνΘηρευτής]

Very nice and with a lot of video information. Of course tourists are interested in the beaches and archaeological sites, but if one goes up to the mountains of Arcadia, he will forget the sea. There are beautiful lakes and waterfalls, stone villages and green forests, which of course see the sea from above. I recommend Lake Tsivlou and Lake Doxa, just for a change.

[@GreeceExplored]

That’s, I will check them out in September or October!

[@SardonianSmile]

@@GreeceExploredit is a must my friend … is something unique… an other world

[@GreeceExplored]

@@SardonianSmile It is beautiful

[@mangoesinthevan]

We love your vids - short, sharp and the essential info without rambling on - it's all helping us plan our winter campervan trip to Greece. And thanks for adding the chapters that are very handy to refer back to once we r travelling. Looking forward to your next vid!

[@GreeceExplored]

Thank you, glad they help. I would love to RV the Peloponnese but my wife isnt up for it.... I didn't put these areas in the vid to keep it simple but you may want to go down the road from paralio Astros to Monemvasia via Leonidio, great coastal raod and RV's often stop along there, plus look at Methana, near to Poros and Porto Cheli. Drop me a line if you are near Paralio Astros.

[@mangoesinthevan]

@@GreeceExplored Thanks for the tips - we will check out those places and definitely contact you when we are on our way to your location - maybe a campervan dinner to impress your wife about this way of travel!

[@GreeceExplored]

@@mangoesinthevan I hope so!!

[@hoaxashian-f8v]

@@mangoesinthevan i hope you do that , i have also done campervanning in Greece in an Old VW kombi and it was great but modern RVs can be far more luxurious

[@ruta2474]

Thank you so much for such an informative video! Beautiful region!

[@frankbo382]

Superb commentary along with maps and in-depth historic knowledge. Nice job!

[@GreeceExplored]

Thank you, happy if it is useful!!

[@taybak8446]

Inspiring video. I'm surprised the western coast is relatively free of tourist infrastructure. Ancient Pylos is a must for me.

[@GreeceExplored]

The west coast is beautiful, if you know what to expect, great if you have an RV, or like camping.

[@melanieannauthor]

Andrew! This is fabulous! I've just sent it to a fellow soon to be coming to Greece! I love you videos...I've been many of the places so it is a joy to travel to them again with you and to learn about a few I haven't been to. You are so informative and your love of Greece shines forth. Keep at it! You are much appreciated!😀😃

[@GreeceExplored]

Thank you, lovely to hear from you, I think you were the first person to ever comment on my channel!! Glad to see you are happy and well!!

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

If it is beach you are after. There is no better beach than Voidikilia in the Peloponnese. No beach umbrellas, no beach lounges, no cafes, you have to bring everything your self and take it with you when you leave. And that is the way the locals want it to stay. Last couple of ks is shared road, but worth it. Sandy beach, like swimming in a glass of water. It will not disappoint.

[@GreeceExplored]

I Agree, beautiful beach but needs looking after

[@kossllan6144]

I when was young back the Virgin years.. I was planning to come back but life is weird sometimes I miss those places Soo Much... By the way a beautiful very beautiful video you made my friend🎉

[@GreeceExplored]

Thank you, Greece is beautiful

[@dontaskthealligator]

love how you cut back to the map, very helpful thank you!

[@GreeceExplored]

Thanks - Glad it helped!

[@CrazieAsianBoi]

Magnificent video! Very well done!

[@GreeceExplored]

Thank you, and thank you for commenting too!

[@graciousgreek]

Another great video, you really pack a lot here. Thank you for your service 🙏🏼. Currently staying in my mother's village near Ancient Messini. I absolutely love Messinia and the Mani.

[@GreeceExplored]

Thank mate, I love it down there too, must be quite busy round there at the moment!

[@graciousgreek]

@@GreeceExplored it is, however I feel people are more spread out going to different places, which is great.

[@dennoinoz4278]

A slight correction if I may, Patras, the “S” is silent pronounced Patra, not in Pirgos though, the S is pronounced. Good videos though thanks, love watching them. My wife’s hometown is Amaliada (the platia is awesome at night if you get my drift!), some wonderful beaches and beach bars, Marathia is our favourite just up from Kourouta. We just got home (Australia) from 5 weeks there, drove around most of the Peloponnese except for the leg where Nafplio is located. Definitely go there next time. But in Patra you must take a walk along Riga Fereou, a long pedestrian street with great cafes, shops and restaurants. Of course Agios Andreas (St Andrew’s Cathedral) is a must see, the largest church in Greece. Our friend lives just near the castle. We plan to buy close (ish) to my wife’s hometown, so who knows, we may bump into you for a Freddo Cappucino one day. Keep up the good work.

[@GreeceExplored]

Thank you, I am terrible with my words, I know. I have done a couple of Videos on Patras, I love going to the Carnival, and the history there is different to most of the Peloponnese, and I am certain you know!! Gppd luck with your efforts to buy!

[@davidandreikos6798]

Next time come to Gytheio and visit the best shop -davos dry garage. Its a book shop and so much more...

[@GreeceExplored]

I will have a look, thanks!

[@discover_peloponnese]

Another great video sharing what an amazing place the Peloponnese is! Love the choice of 42 sights, which is the answer to "the Ultimate Question of Life, The Universe, and Everything" 🙂

[@GreeceExplored]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed!! I suspect looking at your shorts we are local to each other.

[@discover_peloponnese]

@@GreeceExplored Yes, we are Canadians who spend our summers (and one day hopefully longer) in the lovely Paralio Astros.

[@GreeceExplored]

@@discover_peloponnese Great place to spend a summer, though I am actually on holiday in the UK at the moment!!

[@hauswurst007]

If you go back from Patras to Korinth, I would suggest to take a detour to the Mount Kyllini area. There a some things to see, most importantly stunning mountains. As far as I know, it’s the only ski resort in the Peloponnes. Our greek friends called it the Switzerland of the Peloponnes.

[@GreeceExplored]

Thank you, I will have a look in the winter, I do know of it.

[@ShubhamSharma-hl8kr]

Real Awesome. Thanks very much. It was really helpfull for planning our trip.

[@GreeceExplored]

I hope you have, had a great visit!

[@melodieadkins7639]

Terrific video, Andrew. Is it possible to explore the Peloponnese by bus? We are retired full time slow travelers and we'd like to explore the peninsula with local transportation for a month. (Finding bus information online has been difficult.) Thanks!

[@GreeceExplored]

Thank you, you need to look at the Ktel Bus network here,. It should be possible with planning. the timetable reduces between October and April, but in the summer months there are loads of busses and routes, with hubs in places like Argos Patras and Kalamata. ktelbus.com

[@taki2003]

amazing road trip(s)! thank you for sharing!

[@GreeceExplored]

Thank you, appreciated

[@NikosFragos-gb3gf]

Best tip### Have beautiful Tripoli in the middle of the Peloponese as a base and easily drive to all directions within 2-3 hours maximum and see almost everything and keep cost to minimum.

[@mikmak1900]

thanks - u just endorsed what i was thinking as a great option - greek from australia:)

[@GreeceExplored]

It is a very good suggestion, but for me if you have say 2 weeks the. The coast is best, at least in the summer!

[@greekz6184]

Wonderful…thanks for all the Information..😊

[@GreeceExplored]

Thank you so much, I am really pleased if it has been useful to you!

[@jupite1888]

Well Done and always enjoyable videos

[@GreeceExplored]

Thank you, your comments are always much appreciated

[@sammybowker7823]

lovely video, thanks for helping plan my trip! do you think this would be doable (or most of it) by bus or would renting a car be the ideal experience? if so, is driving difficult at all in this area?

[@GreeceExplored]

If you can get a car, driving around the Peloponnese is easy, the roads are generally good and it gives you freedom and flexibility to go where you want when you want.

[@sammybowker7823]

@@GreeceExplored thanks!

[@SardonianSmile]

Your pronunciation of the Greek words was fantastic...remember the island of Kefalonia is spelled kefalonià (the accent is on the end) all the other words you said were perfect🫡👌👌

[@GreeceExplored]

Thats kind, I am really bad at languages and my accent is terrible!!!

[@SardonianSmile]

@@GreeceExplored you said … I think your accent in Greek is marvelous!!

[@christinasmyrnis9314]

Πολύ ωραία αγαπητέ, αλλά από την Πύλο πως έφτασες ως το καλό νερό; Δεν πέρασες από Κυπαρισσία; Δεν είδες κάστρο, λιμάνι, παραλία; Τίποτα; Πετώντας πηγες;... Για να ξέρεις, σου ξέφυγαν πολλές όμορφες αμμουδιές...πχ Λαγκούβαρδος, Σάνι, Ελαία και πολλές άλλες στη σειρά..

[@GreeceExplored]

Thank you, I have never found Kyprissia great, but I will have another look next time I am over there!

[@maximilianrobespierre8365]

Great video, Kalamata is superior to all cities and Messenia is my favourite place in all of Greece.

[@SardonianSmile]

Did you go everywhere in Greece?😮

[@maximilianrobespierre8365]

@@SardonianSmile Most of Peloponnese, Athens, Thessalonike, Chalkidike, some islands.

[@SardonianSmile]

@@maximilianrobespierre8365 so …not all of Greece

[@libzmd]

Hi Andrew, are gasoline/petrol pumps widely available/easily accessible from the roadways, in the peloppenesse

[@GreeceExplored]

Yes generally, and you can find them easily on Google maps. Typically the further you go from Athens the higher the prices, they can go up by perhaps 20+c per litre.

[@jvp714]

Thanks, now I'm selling everything and moving. I had plans this weekend that were just ruined. 😂

[@GreeceExplored]

apologies!!

[@frankdaneluzzi3503]

@jvp714 I'd still sell everything, my wife and I moved to Nafplio nearly 3 years ago and never looked back. Good luck.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

@@frankdaneluzzi3503 Nafplio is civilized and beautiful.

[@andreasfilis9001]

Greetings from Gargaliani.

[@GreeceExplored]

What a beautiful area to live!!

[@andreasfilis9001]

@@GreeceExplored Yes indeed it is.

[@eddy67]

Hi Andrew, do the tolls in the Peloponnese take credit card? My wife and I will be spending a week driving around next month. Super excited!

[@GreeceExplored]

Yes, you should have no issues, tolls on the E65 to Kalamata and Olympia Othos to Patras, plus the Rio Antirio bridge. Other roads are free. I hope you enjoy and chill, is a fab place to explore!

[@eddy67]

We just returned home and are now depressed because Greece was so much fun. I was worried about driving but it really wasn't bad at all, even going through tricky single lane village streets. Thanks for the great videos Andrew, we can't wait to go back!

[@GreeceExplored]

@@eddy67 I am glad you had a great time and I am sure there is more to see when you return!

[@jsjs627]

Peloponese is a hidden geme. Traditional greek culture...please guys...go to the islands...leave something for us the locals... 😀😀😀😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@GreeceExplored]

Agreed, but don't tell the business owners in Paralio Astros that!

[@cretrips]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@GreeceExplored]

Thanks Mate!

[@vikipsomas4731]

How long does this road trip take?

[@GreeceExplored]

Depends on what you want to do. none stop, you can drive the basic loop in 7 to 8 hours, but I would suggest taking a week, or longer to explore

[@sanekabc]

From what I understand there is a special train ride that even Greeks use for a tour of the area?

[@GreeceExplored]

Not that I am aware of, no, there are trains from Athens to Corinth, but that is it, there is a venicular railway in the middle for scenic tours, but I think it is only about 20 miles long. Most people drive, or use the Ktel bus network, which is good. There was a rail netweok around the Peloponnese, but it closed in 2011.

[@sanekabc]

@@GreeceExplored I think it is the scenic tour that I heard about.

[@hoaxashian-f8v]

you can spend a lifetime in the Peloponnese , also this guy has neglected almost the entire mountainous interior , even so its a nice basic presentation of some of the main coastal sights

[@GreeceExplored]

I go where I know, and where I know the tourists like to go, but I appreciate the interior is great too, perhaps another video.

[@hoaxashian-f8v]

@@GreeceExplored touritsts also like the mountains and overall the people are friendlier in the interior and off the beaten track but for sure North Europeans want warm weather and beaches on holiday

[@JoeyRhubarb]

@hoaxashian-f8v Do you have any recommendations on particular areas or places to visit in the interior? Will be heading there in June!

[@hoaxashian-f8v]

@@JoeyRhubarb i will look at a map and get back to you , to be fair many mountain villages are very scenic and if you zoom in on a map you can see points of interest monsatseries, temples, waterfalls etc , Thanks for asking and as long as you have a decent car you should be fine , in June almost all roads will be passable but if i had the budget and really wanted to explore i would try and get a 4 wheel drive but 95% of the roads should be passable . June is also a good month to visit

[@JoeyRhubarb]

@hoaxashian-f8v That's good to know thank you! I was checking out the car rentals today and wondering whether to get an SUV or not! Very much up for heading off the beaten track. Would you recommend using the center as a base instead of the coast? Definitely searching more for good food as opposed to beaches.

[@ingridmorris5691]

Thanks for the video. But you need to breath or put a period in your narration...lol

[@nickexarheas2880]

You stayed on the beaten path and you missed the best bits!

[@GreeceExplored]

I have to cover the key locations, I do have other vids on more, obscure things

[@sordmasta6646]

"roman corinth" and "roman argos" ? ?wtf

[@GreeceExplored]

Corinth was demolished by the Romans in 146bc, and the current Ancient Corinth was built in 44bc, by the Romans. Similarly if you go to Argos, the majority of the ruins there are Roman in origin, such as the Baths etc. Not trying to denigrate these Greek places, but the majority of those 2 ruined sites are historically Roman creations.,