Peloponnese Vacation Packages and Tours

Overview

The Peloponnese is a peninsula in southern Greece, separated from the central part of the country by the Gulf of Corinth and connected by the Corinth Canal. It is the southernmost part of the mainland with a wealth of ancient, historical and archaeological sites to enjoy. 

Ancient Corinth was one of the largest and most important cities in Greece around 400 BC. It was home to the legendary Jason of the Argonauts and visited by St. Paul, who spread Christianity here in the mid 1st century. Most of the ruins are from the Roman occupation, as they came under Roman rule in 146 BC. The exception is the Temple of Apollo, a Doric temple from the 5th century BC. The ancient theatre was constructed in the 5th century BC and could hold up to 15,000 spectators. There is an excellent museum with exhibits of Greek and Roman statues, typical Corinthian pottery and ceramics mosaics, figurines, reliefs and friezes. 

The main attraction of Epidaurus is the ancient theatre from the 3rd century BC, seating up to 14,000 people. It is one of the best-preserved Classical Greek structures now used for Ancient Greek dramatic performances during the annual Hellenic Festival. It is renowned for its amazing acoustics; a coin dropped in the theatre's centre can be heard from the highest seat.