The Complete Peloponnese – Legendary Roads & Ancient Wonders
A MotoGreece guided motorcycle tour in the Peloponnese (12 days)
This page presents the tour broken down in the following sections:
This Tour at a Glance:
Start / Finish
Athens, Greece
Duration
12 days in total. 10 riding days, (of which 2 are a rest/free days, with options to ride), and 2 days accounted for your arrival to and departure from Greece.
Riding hours
Daily average: 4-5 hours on the saddle.
Group size
maximum number of motorcycles in the group : 8 + guide
Distance
Aprox. 1,600 – 1,800 kilometers (1,000 ~ 1,125 miles), depending on whether you ride or not during rest days. Daily rides average : 180 kilometers (112 miles).
Accommodation
Mostly 4 star, elegant boutique hotels. All of them are among the best options available for each given destination, top rated and personally selected by us.
Difficulty
Most sections : “Moderate” level for most riders, but definetely challenging for inexperienced riders. Multiple tight and steep hairpins on small narrow (single lane) roads on many routes of the tour. Please read here about how our tours are graded!
Roads
100% paved. A large amount of this tour runs on narrow, single lane, secondary mountain routes. See below :
TYPE OF RIDING
Most of your riding will be on quiet secondary roads, often with little to no traffic. These aren’t highways — they’re scenic country routes, hand-picked for their curves, beauty, and character. You’ll experience:
- Long sections of twisty mountain roads
- Occasional narrow passages through villages
- Shifting terrain from dry, arid landscapes to lush, green elevations
- Excellent pavement in many areas, with occasional rough spots in remote sections
If you love technical riding, varied scenery, and the feeling of riding through a living history book — the Peloponnese delivers
Have a small taste in the pictures that follow:
HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS TOUR
This tour is rich in cultural and historical highlights, including five UNESCO World Heritage Sites:
- Ancient Mycenae – Citadel of the legendary Agamemnon
- Epidaurus – With its astonishing acoustics and classical theater
- Olympia – Birthplace of the Olympic Games
- Temple of Apollo at Bassae – A hidden ancient marvel in the mountains
- Mystras – The last stronghold of the Byzantine Empire
And beyond the ancient world:
- Monemvasia – The medieval “Gibraltar of the East,” carved into a rock rising from the sea
- Diros Caves – A surreal subterranean river ride
- The Mani Peninsula – With its stone tower houses and untamed beauty
- Nafplion – One of Greece’s most romantic towns, with its car-free old center and hilltop castle
This tour doesn’t just show you Greece — it takes you into it.
Ride through 3,000 years of history — carved into every mile.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival to Athens.
We will pick you up from the airport and take you to your hotel. Late in the evening the group will have a welcome dinner and we will also do some briefing and discuss the tour.
Day 2: Athens – Nafplion (225 kilometers / 140 miles, 2 nights in Nafplion)
From Athens you will ride on a secondary coastal & mostly scenic route until the Canal of Corinth. The next stage will bring you on one of the most favorite routes of Greek bikers, until you reach Epidaurus.
In ancient Epidaurus visit the marvel of architecture that the ancient theater is.
Nafplion awaits for the evening. The first capital of the reborn Greek nation after the revolution war against the Ottoman empire, is a town full of charm. The castle of Palamidi, the old neighborhoods of the fishermen, the narrow, venetian style alleys and streets of the historic center are waiting to be discovered.
Day 3: Nafplion – free day with option for a loop ride (220 kilometers / 137 miles)
Nafplio town invites the visitor to spend a whole day there. The old castle of Palamidi, the old neighborhoods of the fishermen, the narrow, venetian style alleys and streets of the historic center are waiting to be discovered.
But if you feel like riding, then you have the option to do a local loop ride : spectacular vistas and winding routes are in the menu, as you will ride to the Arcadian mountains, approaching Vytina (the town where we stayed 2 nights a few days ago). Pass through the heart of Mainalon mountain and its deep forests, and then turn back and ride to Nafplion as you descend yet another local biker’s favorite road: the Achladokampos route will lure you in a cornering frenzy, while the views to the gulf of Argolis will be tempting.
Day 4: Nafplion – Monemvasia (200 kilometers / 125 miles)
You start with a coastal ride, heading south, then you will ride through the deep forest routes of mountain Parnonas. Don’t be surprised if you don’t meet another car for hours!
You will then turn towards the southeast coast, until you reach the fortified medieval town of Monemvasia, right by the sea. As soon as you lay your eyes on the place, you will understand why many people have nicknamed it as the “Gibraltar of the east”!
Day 5: Rest day in Monemvasia, with option to ride (120 kilometers / 75 miles)
Take the day off and relax in the medieval surroundings. Or do a local ride around the southeastern peninsula. One of the most beautiful beaches of the world is located nearby, at the Elafonissi island (5 minutes crossing on a small ferry) !
Day 6: Monemvasia to Mani (180 kilometers / 112 miles)
Today’s menu includes a loop of the Mani Peninsula, passing nearby the southernmost point of mainland Greece, and the 2nd most southern point of continental Europe.
According to Greek mythology, there lies an entrance to the underworld!
Mani Peninsula is a rough place, arid and its coastline is jugged. Your hotel is located in a beautiful small bay. If you do this tour in summertime, you will definitely want to have a swim here!
Day 7: Mani , rest day or optional local ride
Choose to relax by the sea side, visit the subterranean river in the caves of Diros, or go for a local ride – unescorted – along the coast line of the Mani peninsula.
Day 8: Mani – Pylos (210 kilometers / 130 miles)
Today’s menu includes the mountain road over the Taigetos pass, yet another one of the best biking roads in Greece! Switchbacks, more switchbacks.
A stop by the historical site of Mystras (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and a visit to Sparta’s museum of Olive Oil is the day’s schedule.
The route continues along the western peninsula, as we pay a visit to Methoni’s medieval castle before reaching our destination for the day.
Day 9 : Pylos – Arcadia province (190 kilometers / 118 miles, 2 nights in Arcadia)
As we ride northbound, in Bassae we will stop at the amazing temple of Apollo (UNESCO World Heritage site).
The roads today are small and narrow, as you will be passing through some small villages, all of them with a role in the greek independence war.
One of the most major ones, is the village where you will finish your ride, picturesque Dimitsana. Those of you interested in history, will visit the local museum and learn about this town’s role in the Greek independence war against the Ottoman empire in the 19th century.
Day 10: Loop ride, Arcadia – Olympia with options (210 / 130 miles)
Small countryside roads, and mountain twisties as always!
Along the way, we visit the ancient sites of Olympia (the birth place of the Olympic Games, UNESCO World Heritage site).
Day 11: Arcadia – Athens (250 kilometers / 156 miles)
The route of the final day is exciting. You will ride over alpine locations with magnificent views.
Ancient Mycenae (UNESCO World Heritage Site) is also on the way.
You will be returning in Athens by late afternoon and we renew our appointment for a few hours later, for a farewell diner.
Day 12: Departure day
Your flight back home. Your transportation to the airport is arranged by us.
DATES
Scheduled dates and deadlines for booking submissions are listed below.
Additionally : at any given time, you may request a guided tour to be run during any dates that you choose, provided that your request :
- is on behalf of a group with minimum riders participating : 5
- is finalized at least 4 months in advance, assuming there is availability of motorcycles.
For 2028 specifically:
- dates shown are provisional. Should changes occur, those will be minor (+/- a couple of days).
- definitive dates should be announced in autumn 2027.
- but if we receive requests that reach the minimum required participation prior the announcement, the dates shown below will be secured.
2026
- 28 September – 9 October. FULLY BOOKED
2027
- 18 – 29 April . Booking submissions close : 20 December 2026
2028
- 2 – 13 October (provisional dates)
PRICING
Pricing for this tour is given in the table below. Prices vary per motorcycle selection and accommodation (solo, sharing room, or 2-up). Booking deposits and payment details are listed after the tables.
Prices for 2026
| (all prices in euros) | Single Rider, single room | Single Rider, sharing twin room | Rider and Passenger *, double room |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW R 1300 GS | 7,490 | 6,435 | 9,065 |
| BMW R 1250 GS | 7,385 | 6,330 | 8,960 |
| HONDA NT 1100 | 7,175 | 6,120 | 8,750 |
| BMW F 800 GS | 7,050 | 5,990 | 8,625 |
| HONDA NC 750X | 6,785 | 5,730 | 8,360 |
| HONDA CB 500X | 6,630 | 5,575 | 8,205 |
(* Rider and Passenger price is for both people, not per person.)
Booking deposit : 1000 euros per rider and 500 euros per passenger
Balance : split in 2 partial payments. First is due 60 days prior to tour start. 2nd is due 15 days prior to tour start.
Prices shown reflect a minimum participation of 4 riders. For a smaller group the cost is higher. Please contact us for a quote.
INCLUSIONS/ EXCLUSIONS
The following are included in the price that you are paying:
- 11 nights accommodation with breakfasts, in personally selected hotels (including the day you arrive to Athens and last night again in Athens)
- Rental of Motorcycle, with side panniers, top case, comprehensive insurance with excess.
- 10 diners, including welcome and farewell diners in Athens (alcoholic drinks excluded)
- Airport transfers to and from Athens Internat. Airport, on arrival and departure
- Experienced lead guide on a motorcycle, English speaking.
- Driver and support vehicle for luggage (1 per person) and passengers (2 seats)
- 3rd party liability insurance
- motorcycle damage and theft coverage with insurance excess (varies per model)
- Tour booklet containing information, maps, routes, waypoints, contacts etc
- GPS with all the routes of the tour and POIs pre-loaded
- 24% VAT
The following are not included:
- Fuel & road tolls
- Alcoholic drinks
- personal daily expenses & tips
- Fines, tickets
- Entrance fees to local museums, tourist sites, local site guides
- Accommodation & Environmental tax. This is paid directly to each hotel during your check out, and it ranges from 1.5 to 8.5 euros per night
- Ferries, parking
- Personal travel insurance
- Cost of any optional side-activities during non-riding days (rafting etc.)
- Anything else not described as “included”.
Please read the Tour Terms & Conditions which include our Cancellation Policy.
Check the Frequently Asked Questions.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us for further information!
Adjusting this tour to fit your group’s preferences:
Provided that you wish to book this tour for a group of friends (5 bikes minimum participation), you may:
- add or remove days
- start the tour at any dates, other than those scheduled
- request that the supporting services of a van are not required. This greatly reduces the cost of the tour. You will be carrying all your luggage on your motorcycle.