Epic Guide To Peloponesse, Greece [Route, Highlights, Costs] • Indie Traveller

When it comes to Greece, most people think of just one thing: “islands”.

But did you know 80% of Greece is mountainous?

And that some of the most interesting sights are, in fact, on the mainland?

Don’t get me wrong: the Greek islands are ideal for a beach-focused holiday, but a trip through Greece can give you a more complete experience.

While on a road trip through the Peloponnese region, I loved having my share of great coastlines and beaches, but also having oodles of ancient history to uncover and so many authentic towns to visit. Compared to the hit island destinations of Santorini or Mykonos, this part of Greece felt more like a discovery.

The Peloponnese is sometimes called the heart and soul of Greece. It’s the southern region of Greece, once home to the Mycenaean civilization and later central to Ancient Greece. It’s in the Peloponnese that the first Olympics were held and where famed cities like Sparta and Corinth were once found.

With a Greek history…