Road trip: Athens and Peloponnese
Take a tour through the rich history of Greece, through mountainous inlands and along the enchanting coast.
Saint-Pilon & Grotte de la Sainte-Baume
Pilgrimage along the cave of Mary Magdalene and over a long ridge with heavenly views.
French chalk cliffs – Cap Blanc-Nez
The white cliffs of Cap Blanc-Nez sparkle in the sunlight. The film of water that lies over the beach twinkles happily along.
Dentelles de Montmirail
Like an elongated dragon’s back, Dentelles de Montmirail rises above the rolling Provençal landscape.
Gorges de la Nesque
Climbing in the blistering sun, descending in the shade of the gorge. Or perhaps a more relaxing drive along the edge of the gorge. Both are possible in Gorges de la Nesque.
Gorges du Verdon – Sentier de l’Imbut
Discover the hidden paradise at the bottom of the gorge. And gather courage to climb back up from it almost vertically.
Colorado Provençal
The colours pop out at you in Colorado Provençal. Steep dark red cliffs with yellow-white badlands and orange-pink wrinkled hills below.
Vathia
Once Vathia was a beacon of resistance against invasions by foreign rulers. Today it is a ghost town with two faces.
Mycenae
Step back in time more than 3,000 years through the famous Lion Gate, to an inspiration for mythological stories from ancient Greece.
Ancient Corinth
The eye-catcher are the seven columns still standing from the Temple of Apollo. The ancient colossi stand sturdy and elegant, shining in the sun.
Olympia
The excavations of Olympia are a mix of practical sports facilities and opulent temples. Sport was truly religion in ancient Greece.
Nafplio
Dream away in the narrow streets of the historic centre of Nafplio, with facades in soft colours, criss-crossing balconies, steep stairs and lazy cats.
Monemvasia
Well hidden on a sturdy rock island lies Monemvasia. Behind the ramparts, it is delightful to wander through a picturesque maze of alleys, steps and gates.
Gorges du Verdon – scenic route
Gaping abysses, an azure reservoir, the favourite hangout of griffon vultures and a balancing acrobat.
Arcadia
Day trip through the rugged and quiet interior of the Peloponnese. The route passes sturdy mountain villages and dives deep into a gorge to a remote monastery.
Mani
Round trip across Mani, an offshoot of the Peloponnese. Along traditional fishing villages, intriguing mountain villages and a photogenic shipwreck.
Gorges de la Nesque
Climbing in the blistering sun, descending in the shade of the gorge. Or perhaps a more relaxing drive along the edge of the gorge. Both are possible in Gorges de la Nesque.