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Are you ready to go on an epic Peloponnese road trip around one of the most underrated parts of Europe? The Peloponnese Peninsula is often an afterthought for most people when planning a vacation to Greece. But here we will see why that\u2019s the wrong mindset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve never been to a Greek island, you absolutely should plan a trip to one, even if it\u2019s not Santorini or Mykonos. But Greece offers so much more than just the islands. Close enough to Athens for an easy road trip, and full of ancient history and stunning coastlines, the Peloponnese Peninsula is waiting for you to discover!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peloponnese Peninsula \u2013 What You Need to Know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Where is the Peloponnese Peninsula?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Peloponnese Peninsula is southwest of Athens at the southern tip of mainland Greece. It\u2019s large and consists of many smaller peninsulas. While mountainous and rugged, there is an extensive road system throughout the peninsula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to get to the Peloponnese Peninsula<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You will most likely be flying into Athens, though if you are located in Europe already, many cities offer seasonal flights to Kalamata. From Athens you will you need to rent a car. It is possible to take a bus to Kalamata and other cities, but you will miss out on nearly everything the peninsula has to offer by not having your own wheels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The other option is to take an organized tour. I\u2019m not a huge fan of organized tours in Europe. The main reason for that is actually thanks to an organized 7-day bus trip I did around the Peloponnese in 2008. While I saw great things, I absolutely hated the tour and vowed never to do a multi-day organized tour again if I didn\u2019t have to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I returned to the Peloponnese in 2020 and rented a car. Car rentals are dirt cheap in Greece and it is so worth it to have your own vehicle. From Athens it\u2019s about a 1-hour drive to Corinth, the start of the peninsula. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The other option is to take an organized tour. There are a ton of organized tour options around the Peloponnese. Most of these are multi day tours from Athens. Some options on GetYourGuide are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n