Itinerary

AdventureWEEK Peloponnese will take place across the rugged landscapes and historic coastlines of southern mainland Greece. To showcase the diverse potential of the region, the program offers two distinct itineraries.

Both routes integrate world-class adventure, from hiking and rafting to sea kayaking and climbing, with deep-rooted traditions, UNESCO heritage sites, and authentic Mediterranean gastronomy.

Start Date: 4 May 2026

End Date: 13 May 2026

Itinerary 1: Walking from Sacred Theatres to Stone Fortresses

Highlights

• The Sunken City Kayak: Paddle through the crystal-clear waters of the Saronic Gulf to explore submerged Roman villas and ancient harbor ruins hidden just beneath the surface.

• Vertical Leonidio: Experience one of the world’s premier climbing destinations, where massive red limestone cliffs tower over a valley that still preserves the ancient Tsakonian language.

• The Rock of Monemvasia: Journey back to the Middle Ages in this "Gibraltar of the East," a car-free fortress town carved into a sea-bound rock with views of the Aegean.

• The Spartan Olive Legacy: Go beyond the myth of the warrior to discover the "Liquid Gold" of Laconia through hands-on tastings and visits to traditional mills and olive museums.

Day 1: Monday, 4 May 2026

Arrival in the Peloponnese & Welcome Briefing

Arrival at the designated gateway airport and transfer directly to Mountain Corinthia. After check-in, enjoy free time to settle into the alpine environment. In the evening, join the AdventureWEEK team and fellow delegates for a welcome briefing and opening dinner, introducing the journey ahead and the local hosts of the region.

Dinner included
Accommodation: Mountainous Corinthia Hotel

Day 2: Tuesday, 5 May 2026

Ancient Epidaurus – Healing Seas & Sacred Landscapes

We depart Athens early, crossing the historic Corinth Canal for a quick photo stop before entering the Argolis region. Our destination is Ancient Epidaurus, the birthplace of holistic healing. Our first core adventure begins on the water: a sea kayaking expedition over the "Sunken City." Paddle through crystal-clear waters over submerged Roman ruins and ancient harbor walls. Following a seaside lunch of fresh seafood, we visit the Sanctuary of Asklepios and the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, world-famous for its perfect acoustics. We conclude the day with a scenic drive to the "Argolis Riviera" for a themed dinner at the Porto Heli marina.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Accommodation: Porto Heli Area Hotel

Day 3: Wednesday, 6 May 2026

Porto Heli | Blue Luxury & Hidden Depths

Start the morning immersed in the deep blue of the Argolic Gulf. Choose between a sailing expedition to hidden coves or a scuba diving experience exploring local reefs and biodiversity. After a harbor-side lunch, we head to Nafplio, Greece’s first modern capital. The afternoon is dedicated to a guided walk through the neoclassical alleys of the Old Town, where we will meet local craftsmen and artists in their workshops. Dinner tonight focuses on the urban-coastal fusion of Nafplian cuisine and local wines.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Accommodation: Nafplio Boutique Hotel

Day 4: Thursday, 7 May 2026

Nafplio | Kingdoms & Fortresses

We journey into the heart of the Argolis plain to visit the UNESCO site of Mycenae. Explore the Lion Gate and the massive "tholos" tombs while hearing the heroic stories of the Bronze Age. Returning to Nafplio, the adventure turns vertical. Choose between a sea kayaking route to the Bourtzi water-fortress or a guided ascent of the Palamidi Castle, climbing the historic stone steps for a panoramic view of the gulf. Late in the afternoon, we drive through dramatic mountain passes to reach Leonidio, a town tucked beneath towering 300-meter red limestone cliffs.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Accommodation: Leonidio Traditional Guesthouse

Day 5: Friday, 8 May 2026

Leonidio | Vertical Kingdoms & Living Language

Today is dedicated to Leonidio, a sanctuary of tradition and vertical adventure. This morning, choose between world-class rock climbing on the famous red limestone cliffs or a hiking trail through the Tsakonian hills, passing through citrus groves and ancient mountain paths. The afternoon offers a rare cultural immersion into the Tsakonian culture, where a local language dating back to the Doric Greeks is still spoken. Visit the local museum and meet village storytellers before a "Mountain Gastronomy" dinner featuring the famous local eggplant and mountain honey.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Accommodation: Leonidio Traditional Guesthouse

Day 6: Saturday, 9 May 2026

Leonidio → Monemvasia | Monasteries, Looms & Stone Castles

Our journey south takes us through the Parnon forests to the Elona Monastery, a breathtaking site carved directly into a vertical cliff. We continue to the village of Geraki for a hands-on weaving workshop, preserving a craft protected by UNESCO. In the afternoon, we reach the medieval castle-town of Monemvasia. We will explore the labyrinthine stone alleys of the lower town and hike to the ruins of the upper citadel. The day ends in the coastal town of Neapoli with a traditional seafood dinner overlooking the southern sea.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Accommodation: Neapoli Area Hotel

Day 7: Sunday, 10 May 2026

Monemvasia → Neapoli | Blue Shores & Island Life

Today explores the wild tip of the Laconian peninsula. We begin underground at the Kastania Cave, followed by a trek on the Agios Nikolaos Coastal Trail. This 7 km route leads through a petrified forest toward the Cape Maleas lighthouse, where the Aegean and Ionian seas meet. After a traditional dinner in the village of Agios Nikolaos, we transfer north toward the historic heart of Laconia for the night. Walking time: 4 to 5 hours

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Accommodation: Mystras/Sparta Area Hotel

Day 8: Monday, 11 May 2026

Sparta | From Olive Groves to Spartan Peaks

Our final adventure day begins at the "Ghost City" of Mystras. This UNESCO Heritage monument offers a hike through medieval palaces and Byzantine churches overlooking the Spartan plain. The afternoon is dedicated to the most iconic product of the region: the olive. We visit the Museum of the Olive & Greek Olive Oil, followed by a private experience at a traditional olive mill for a tasting session of the world-famous Laconian extra virgin oil. We celebrate with a Spartan farewell dinner hosted by local officials.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Accommodation: Mystras/Sparta Area Hotel

Day 9: Tuesday, 12 May 2026

Marketplace Day

The business core of AdventureWEEK.

A full day of pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings at the ATTA Marketplace, connecting international buyers with tourism professionals from across the Peloponnese. The evening concludes with a final gala dinner, celebrating new partnerships and collaborations.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Accommodation: Mystras / Sparta Area Hotel

Day 10: Wednesday, 13 May 2026

Departure Day

After breakfast, transfers are arranged according to flight schedules.

Breakfast included

Itinerary 2: From the Heart of the Mountains to the End of the Ancient World

Highlights

• Lake Doxa – Alpine Corinthia: Horse riding, hiking, and kayaking in one of the most cinematic mountain landscapes of the Peloponnese, surrounded by fir forests, alpine meadows, and stone monasteries.

• The Lousios Gorge Experience: Rafting and hiking through Arcadia’s sacred gorge, a land of rivers, cliffside monasteries, water-powered heritage, and ancient myths.

• Abeliona – High-Altitude Silence: An overnight stay in one of the most remote and atmospheric mountain villages of the Peloponnese, offering deep nature immersion and rare stillness.

• Messinian Blues & Golden Sands: Sea kayaking in Navarino Bay and nature exploration at the iconic Voidokilia Lagoon, with landscapes reminiscent of epic cinematic sceneries.

• Mani – Caves, Coasts & Stone Towers: Underground rivers, rugged coastlines, tower villages, and Cape Tainaron — the symbolic end of the ancient world.

• Mystras – The Byzantine Crown: A powerful cultural and symbolic finale at the UNESCO-listed medieval city of Mystras.

Day 1: Monday, 4 May 2026

Arrival in the Peloponnese & Welcome Briefing

Arrival at the designated gateway airport and transfer directly to Mountain Corinthia. After check-in, enjoy free time to settle into the alpine environment. In the evening, join the AdventureWEEK team and fellow delegates for a welcome briefing and opening dinner, introducing the journey ahead and the local hosts of the region.

Dinner included
Accommodation: Mountainous Corinthia Hotel

Day 2: Tuesday, 5 May 2026

Lake Doxa – Alpine Landscapes & Outdoor Beginnings

The day unfolds around Lake Doxa, a pristine mountain lake framed by dense forests and mountain peaks.

• Horse riding along forest trails and lakeside paths
• Hiking through mountain meadows and stone chapels
• Kayaking around the lake’s calm waters

After a traditional mountain lunch, the afternoon includes a visit to the Stymphalia Environment Museum, exploring the relationship between nature, water, and human presence in the Peloponnese.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Accommodation: Dimitsana

Day 3: Wednesday, 6 May 2026

Lousios Gorge – Rivers, Monasteries & Mountain Passage

We enter the legendary Lousios Gorge, one of Arcadia’s most emblematic natural landscapes.

• Rafting through the emerald waters of the gorge
• Hiking along historic paths connecting monasteries and stone bridges

A special Arcadian gastronomy event follows, paired with a visit to the Museum of Water Power, highlighting the region’s pre-industrial technological heritage. In the afternoon, a scenic mountain drive through remote Arcadian terrain leads to the high-altitude village of Abeliona. Arrival at sunset, in a landscape defined by silence, forests, and vast horizons.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Accommodation: Abeliona Mountain Retreat

Day 4: Thursday, 7 May 2026

Abeliona –  Arcadian Life & Deep Nature

• Mountain hiking through fir forests and alpine clearings
• Slow nature immersion, focusing on landscape, altitude, and local gastronomy

A long mountain lunch highlights Arcadian products and seasonal cuisine. In the afternoon, we visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Temple of Epicurean Apollo, one of the most important and isolated temples of antiquity. Late afternoon descent toward Messinia.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Accommodation: Pylos / Navarino Area Hotel

Day 5: Friday, 8 May 2026

Navarino Bay & Voidokilia – Sea, Sand & Nature

Morning sea kayaking in Navarino Bay, exploring hidden coves and crystal-clear waters. In the afternoon, a guided nature walk at Voidokilia Lagoon, a protected ecosystem of dunes, wetlands, and birdlife. Later, a visit to Methoni Castle, followed by a sunset dinner by the Ionian Sea.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Accommodation: Kalamata

Day 6: Saturday, 9 May 2026

Messinian Daily Life, Gorges & Coastal Villages

Morning visit to the open-air market of Kalamata, experiencing local life and Messinian products. Departure for Ridomo Gorge for a hiking experience through dramatic limestone formations. In the afternoon, a short hike in Kardamyli, followed by sunset and a gastronomy experience inspired by Mani and Messinian cuisine.

Accommodation: Kardamyli / Mani Area

Day 7: Sunday, 10 May 2026

Mani – Caves, Coastlines & Stone Villages

The day unfolds as a continuous journey through the raw landscapes of Mani.  We begin at the Diros Caves, navigating underground rivers by boat, before continuing to Tigani Akrotiri and its dramatic coastal formations. Midday, we stop in the heart of Mani for a traditional lunch, followed by a southbound drive to Cape Tainaron, the symbolic end of the ancient world. The day concludes at sunset in Vatheia, as the stone towers glow in the fading light. Dinner highlights Mani’s austere and authentic gastronomy.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Accommodation: Areopoli

Day 8: Monday, 11 May 2026

Limeni Sea Kayaking & From Mani to Mystras

Morning sea kayaking in Limeni. A scenic drive through inner Laconia follows, leading to Mystras. The afternoon features a guided cultural hike through the UNESCO-listed medieval city, exploring palaces, churches, and panoramic viewpoints over the Spartan plain. Farewell dinner hosted by local representatives.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Accommodation: Mystras / Sparta Area Hotel

Day 9: Tuesday, 12 May 2026

Marketplace Day

The business core of AdventureWEEK. A full day of pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings at the ATTA Marketplace, connecting international buyers with tourism professionals from across the Peloponnese. The evening concludes with a final gala dinner, celebrating new partnerships and collaborations.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Accommodation: Mystras / Sparta Area Hotel

Day 10: Wednesday, 13 May 2026

Departure Day

After breakfast, transfers are arranged according to flight schedules.

Breakfast included

Please note that the region reserves the right for changes in the program. Activities will be done according to the weather conditions. A detailed itinerary will be shared with accepted participants.