{"id":17503,"date":"2025-04-08T11:36:17","date_gmt":"2025-04-08T10:36:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/?p=17503"},"modified":"2025-04-13T09:40:11","modified_gmt":"2025-04-13T08:40:11","slug":"peloponnese-itinerary-traveling-the-peloponnese-hand-greece","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/greece\/peloponnese-itinerary-traveling-the-peloponnese-hand-greece\/","title":{"rendered":"14 days on the road in the Peloponnese\/Greece and a short stay in Athens in style &#8211; PART I outline &#038; &#8220;Thumb&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/greece\/peloponnese-itinerary-traveling-the-peloponnese-hand-greece\/#A_Peloponnese_itinerary_including_its_%E2%80%9CFingers%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%9CPalm%E2%80%9D_3_days_in_Greeces_capital_with_best_hotels_restaurants_%E2%80%93_overview_NafplioArgolis\" title=\"A Peloponnese itinerary including its &#8220;Fingers&#8221;, &#8220;Palm&#8221; &amp; 3 days in Greece&#8217;s capital with best hotels &amp; restaurants &#8211; overview &amp; Nafplio\/Argolis:\">A Peloponnese itinerary including its &#8220;Fingers&#8221;, &#8220;Palm&#8221; &amp; 3 days in Greece&#8217;s capital with best hotels &amp; restaurants &#8211; overview &amp; Nafplio\/Argolis:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/greece\/peloponnese-itinerary-traveling-the-peloponnese-hand-greece\/#Peloponnese_as_a_travel_destination\" title=\"Peloponnese as a travel destination\">Peloponnese as a travel destination<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/greece\/peloponnese-itinerary-traveling-the-peloponnese-hand-greece\/#Main_sights_%E2%80%9CFingers_Palm_of_the_Peloponnese_Hand%E2%80%9D\" title=\"Main sights: &#8220;Fingers &amp; Palm of the Peloponnese Hand&#8221;\">Main sights: &#8220;Fingers &amp; Palm of the Peloponnese Hand&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/greece\/peloponnese-itinerary-traveling-the-peloponnese-hand-greece\/#When_how_long_to_go_to_the_Peloponnese\" title=\"When &amp; how long to go to the Peloponnese\">When &amp; how long to go to the Peloponnese<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/greece\/peloponnese-itinerary-traveling-the-peloponnese-hand-greece\/#14_days_on_the_road_in_the_Peloponnese_3_days_stationary_in_Athens\" title=\"14 days on the road in the Peloponnese &amp; 3 days (stationary) in Athens\">14 days on the road in the Peloponnese &amp; 3 days (stationary) in Athens<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/greece\/peloponnese-itinerary-traveling-the-peloponnese-hand-greece\/#What_is_next_in_my_Peloponnese_Athens_reporting\" title=\"What is next in my Peloponnese &amp; Athens reporting?\">What is next in my Peloponnese &amp; Athens reporting?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/greece\/peloponnese-itinerary-traveling-the-peloponnese-hand-greece\/#From_place_to_place_in_the_Peloponnese_itinerary_part_I_%E2%80%9CPeloponnese_Thumb%E2%80%9D\" title=\"From place to place in the Peloponnese itinerary, part I, &#8220;Peloponnese Thumb&#8221;\">From place to place in the Peloponnese itinerary, part I, &#8220;Peloponnese Thumb&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/greece\/peloponnese-itinerary-traveling-the-peloponnese-hand-greece\/#Nafplio_Argolis\" title=\"Nafplio &amp; Argolis\">Nafplio &amp; Argolis<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/greece\/peloponnese-itinerary-traveling-the-peloponnese-hand-greece\/#About_the_%E2%80%9CPeloponnese_Thumb%E2%80%9D\" title=\"About the &#8220;Peloponnese Thumb&#8221;\">About the &#8220;Peloponnese Thumb&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/greece\/peloponnese-itinerary-traveling-the-peloponnese-hand-greece\/#Our_hotel_Navria_Nafplio\" title=\"Our hotel: Navria Nafplio\">Our hotel: Navria Nafplio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/greece\/peloponnese-itinerary-traveling-the-peloponnese-hand-greece\/#Our_restaurants_Wild_Duck_Valaora_Thyme_all_in_Nafplio\" title=\"Our restaurants: Wild Duck, Valaora &amp; Thyme, all in Nafplio\">Our restaurants: Wild Duck, Valaora &amp; Thyme, all in Nafplio<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/greece\/peloponnese-itinerary-traveling-the-peloponnese-hand-greece\/#Looking_forth_to_road_trip_in_the_Peloponnese_in_style_part_II_to_part_IV\" title=\"Looking forth to road trip in the Peloponnese in style (part II to part IV)\">Looking forth to road trip in the Peloponnese in style (part II to part IV)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/greece\/peloponnese-itinerary-traveling-the-peloponnese-hand-greece\/#Pin_it_for_later\" title=\"Pin it for later\">Pin it for later<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Peloponnese_itinerary_including_its_%E2%80%9CFingers%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%9CPalm%E2%80%9D_3_days_in_Greeces_capital_with_best_hotels_restaurants_%E2%80%93_overview_NafplioArgolis\"><\/span><strong>A Peloponnese itinerary including its &#8220;Fingers&#8221;, &#8220;Palm&#8221; &amp; 3 days in Greece&#8217;s capital with best hotels &amp; restaurants &#8211; overview &amp; Nafplio\/Argolis:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Seeking sun and warmth in Europe late October, my husband and I headed to the Peloponnese. We wanted to spend a fortnight in this most southern part of mainland Greece, followed by a three-day stay in Athens. Imagine it was our first visit to Greece ever. So far, we had thought it to be too touristy. Yet word had reached us that the Peloponnese with its wealth of historic treasures was not so, at least in fall. Thus, we set out to discover this piece of land. And it did not disappoint! While it was not always easy to find opportunities to stay and dine in style here, we managed somehow. Find out in my posts to come about our itinerary, what to do and where to go for best upscale hotels and restaurants in the Peloponnese. Of course, Athens is also part of my reporting &#8211; no problems here if you are looking to treat yourself! After outlining the whole trip in this post, I start with part one, the &#8220;Peloponnese Thumb&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Before delving into the topic, first a few lines about the Peloponnese as a travel destination. And what to expect when vacationing here in fall.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17833 size-large\" title=\"Naflipo (Thumb) with Palamidi Fortress, Peloponnese\/Greece\" src=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/F0113AB2-9287-4B14-B024-4F06EA8C35B9_1_201_a-687x1030.jpeg\" alt=\"Naflipo (Thumb) with Palamidi Fortress, Peloponnese\/Greece - Peloponnese itinerary\" width=\"687\" height=\"1030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/F0113AB2-9287-4B14-B024-4F06EA8C35B9_1_201_a-687x1030.jpeg 687w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/F0113AB2-9287-4B14-B024-4F06EA8C35B9_1_201_a-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/F0113AB2-9287-4B14-B024-4F06EA8C35B9_1_201_a-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/F0113AB2-9287-4B14-B024-4F06EA8C35B9_1_201_a-470x705.jpeg 470w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/F0113AB2-9287-4B14-B024-4F06EA8C35B9_1_201_a.jpeg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 687px) 100vw, 687px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peloponnese_as_a_travel_destination\"><\/span><strong>Peloponnese as a travel destination<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The southernmost region of Greece, less than an hour from Athens, is known for many things. It features not only untamed nature, pristine beaches and remarkable mountain peaks and villages, but also has an exceptionally rich history and culture. Think in this context of great archaeological sites just as Olympia or Epidaurus dating back to the ancient Greeks. Yet there is more, Greece also experienced the Byzantine era or a Venetian interlude. And it endured long periods of Ottoman rule too. All this thousands of years of civilisation left behind remnants in the Peloponnese ready to be explored!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17838 size-large\" title=\"Epidaurus (Thumb), Peloponnese\/Greece\" src=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/96DC3B6D-0974-44C4-B983-ED051762435B_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg\" alt=\"Epidaurus (Thumb), Peloponnese\/Greece - Peloponnese itinerary\" width=\"1030\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/96DC3B6D-0974-44C4-B983-ED051762435B_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/96DC3B6D-0974-44C4-B983-ED051762435B_1_201_a-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/96DC3B6D-0974-44C4-B983-ED051762435B_1_201_a-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/96DC3B6D-0974-44C4-B983-ED051762435B_1_201_a-705x470.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/96DC3B6D-0974-44C4-B983-ED051762435B_1_201_a.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_sights_%E2%80%9CFingers_Palm_of_the_Peloponnese_Hand%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>Main sights: &#8220;Fingers &amp; Palm of the Peloponnese Hand&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Funnily enough, we all have a map of the Peloponnese. Just point your left hand to the ground, and there you have it. Your &#8220;Thumb&#8221; is Argolis with the beautiful town of Nafplio and Epidaurus. As to your &#8220;Index or East Finger&#8221;, it is where you find Monemvasia, a fortress town. Your &#8220;Middle Finger&#8221; is the Mani peninsula with its typical town houses and rugged nature. And your &#8220;Ring or West Finger&#8221; is the fertile Messenia with Kalamata, one of the bigger towns in the Peloponnese. As far as your small finger is concerned, it is beyond my knowledge where this is supposed to be. Finally, in your &#8220;Palm&#8221; lie Olympia, Sparta or Mystras, all historical sites, and the mountainous region of Arcadia.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17836 size-large\" title=\"Naflipo (Thumb), Peloponnese\/Greece \" src=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/FABAE0D9-03D4-4B39-9EC1-A659B1057D46_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg\" alt=\"Naflipo (Thumb), Peloponnese\/Greece - Peloponnese itinerary\" width=\"1030\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/FABAE0D9-03D4-4B39-9EC1-A659B1057D46_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/FABAE0D9-03D4-4B39-9EC1-A659B1057D46_1_201_a-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/FABAE0D9-03D4-4B39-9EC1-A659B1057D46_1_201_a-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/FABAE0D9-03D4-4B39-9EC1-A659B1057D46_1_201_a-705x470.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/FABAE0D9-03D4-4B39-9EC1-A659B1057D46_1_201_a.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_how_long_to_go_to_the_Peloponnese\"><\/span><strong>When &amp; how long to go to the Peloponnese<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In terms of best travel time for the Peloponnese, April to June as well as September and October are good months. It is too hot in July and August, and high summer is the busiest season too. My husband and I went in the last days of October until mid November. The latter month is said to be often unstable weatherwise and is gradually getting worse. And I can confirm this. The first days were the warmest. The nights increasingly became colder, and the winds intensified. However, it was almost always sunny and warm enough in day time.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to go to the Peloponnese in late fall, I suggest that you better chose the last two weeks in October. That comes with the additional benefit of more hotels still being open. And I find a fortnight the ideal period to explore Peloponnese&#8217;s main sights (the southern two thirds of the peninsula: &#8220;Fingers &amp; Palm of the Peloponnese Hand&#8221;).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17835 size-large\" title=\"Naflipo (Thumb), Peloponnese\/Greece \" src=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/E4369A52-0308-4854-A852-61E8A2272426_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg\" alt=\"Naflipo (Thumb), Peloponnese\/Greece - Peloponnese itinerary\" width=\"1030\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/E4369A52-0308-4854-A852-61E8A2272426_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/E4369A52-0308-4854-A852-61E8A2272426_1_201_a-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/E4369A52-0308-4854-A852-61E8A2272426_1_201_a-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/E4369A52-0308-4854-A852-61E8A2272426_1_201_a-705x470.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/E4369A52-0308-4854-A852-61E8A2272426_1_201_a.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_days_on_the_road_in_the_Peloponnese_3_days_stationary_in_Athens\"><\/span><strong>14 days on the road in the Peloponnese &amp; 3 days (stationary) in Athens<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here is my Google Map of our Peloponnese and Athens itinerary complete with all the upscale hotels and (fine-dining) restaurants we were.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1oo4MBasg1ccj0w_GNCElDPDp5W48-wY&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>As to the Peloponnese part, it is about the best lodging we found and that was still open (many hotels close down for the season end of October). In terms of dining spots in the Peloponnese, you have to be aware that there is not much around that merits the name &#8220;fine dining&#8221; outside of cities and high-end hotels. So, I have included the best restaurants we encountered offering an overall good enough experience, especially food wise.<\/p>\n<p>My husband and I flew into Athens, picked up a rental car and drove to our first destination, Nafplio (three nights). In case you only want to explore the Peloponnese without a (stationary) stay in Athens, there is also the option to fly into Kalamata (&#8220;West Finger&#8221;). After discovering &#8220;the Peloponnese Thumb&#8221; we drove on to Monemvasia, on the &#8220;Index or East Finger&#8221; (three nights). Next was the &#8220;Middle Finger&#8221; with the Mani peninsula (three nights). Our last stay by the Mediterranean coast was in Messenia, the &#8220;Peloponnese Ring or West Finger&#8221; (two nights) before heading inland. And this was to the mountainous Arcadia (three nights). When doing this we travelled via Olympia to get an impression of this extraordinary historic site.<\/p>\n<p>Our last drive was from the Menalon highlands to the airport where we returned our car and grabbed a taxi to get to Athen&#8217;s downtown for a three-day city stay.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17849 size-large\" title=\"Acropolis, Athens\/Greece\" src=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/828D65C6-EB72-40D9-804E-87A47572DD7F_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg\" alt=\"Acropolis, Athens\/Greece\" width=\"1030\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/828D65C6-EB72-40D9-804E-87A47572DD7F_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/828D65C6-EB72-40D9-804E-87A47572DD7F_1_201_a-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/828D65C6-EB72-40D9-804E-87A47572DD7F_1_201_a-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/828D65C6-EB72-40D9-804E-87A47572DD7F_1_201_a-705x470.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/828D65C6-EB72-40D9-804E-87A47572DD7F_1_201_a.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_next_in_my_Peloponnese_Athens_reporting\"><\/span><strong>What is next in my Peloponnese &amp; Athens reporting?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Now to some information about the individual stops on our Peloponnese itinerary. This includes a couple of sights and walking suggestions. \u00a0And you get details about where we stayed and dined, and this in style whenever possible. As to Athens, I only go into our luxury hotel and the three fine-dining restaurants we dined at. As there is quite a lot of material, I need to break my reporting down in four parts. I start in this blogpost with part one that covers the &#8220;Peloponnese Thumb&#8221; (what to do and best hotels\/restaurants). The next one will be about the &#8220;Index or East Finger\u201d and the &#8220;Middle or Mani Finger&#8221;. As to part three, I will go into the &#8220;Ring or West Finger&#8221; and Arcadia. And finally, in one more post I will address Athens.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17842 size-large\" title=\"Nafplio (Thumb), Peloponnese\/Greece\" src=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/13F68B9C-A69B-43C0-BD2B-7C5E676F6F46_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg\" alt=\"Nafplio (Thumb), Peloponnese\/Greece - Peloponnese itinerary\" width=\"1030\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/13F68B9C-A69B-43C0-BD2B-7C5E676F6F46_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/13F68B9C-A69B-43C0-BD2B-7C5E676F6F46_1_201_a-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/13F68B9C-A69B-43C0-BD2B-7C5E676F6F46_1_201_a-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/13F68B9C-A69B-43C0-BD2B-7C5E676F6F46_1_201_a-705x470.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/13F68B9C-A69B-43C0-BD2B-7C5E676F6F46_1_201_a.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_place_to_place_in_the_Peloponnese_itinerary_part_I_%E2%80%9CPeloponnese_Thumb%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>From place to place in the Peloponnese itinerary, part I, &#8220;Peloponnese Thumb&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nafplio_Argolis\"><\/span><strong>Nafplio &amp; Argolis<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Here it is about one of the most worth seeing towns in the Peloponnese, Nafplio. Yet also the surrounding area, the Argolis peninsula, has much to offer.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_%E2%80%9CPeloponnese_Thumb%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>About the &#8220;Peloponnese Thumb&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>On your way from the Athens airport\u00a0to Nafplio, where you absolutely should stay because of its beauty, you can make a stop in <em>Corinth<\/em>. If you have half an hour to spare, take a quick look at the impressive <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/nZVRaWnbZ9QKPhQj7\">Corinth Canal<\/a>. In case you have more time, why not visit the ancient Corinth (we did not).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17845 size-large\" title=\"Corinth Canal, Peloponnese\/Greece\" src=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BF6DE325-953C-4601-949C-88F70B2DF89D_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg\" alt=\"Corinth Canal, Peloponnese\/Greece - Peloponnese itinerary\" width=\"1030\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BF6DE325-953C-4601-949C-88F70B2DF89D_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BF6DE325-953C-4601-949C-88F70B2DF89D_1_201_a-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BF6DE325-953C-4601-949C-88F70B2DF89D_1_201_a-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BF6DE325-953C-4601-949C-88F70B2DF89D_1_201_a-705x470.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BF6DE325-953C-4601-949C-88F70B2DF89D_1_201_a.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As to <em>Nafplio<\/em>, this first capital of the modern Greek state is a true gem! I have read that it is like a bigger version of the Plaka in Athens (old town), only more beautiful. And there is some truth in it. Think of gorgeous cobbled streets, a wealth of Venetian architecture or charming squares of every size. In its core you find the <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/dypP3M1P5LTWHm6dA\">Syntagma Square<\/a>,<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17834 size-large\" title=\"Syntagma Square Nafplio (Thumb), Peloponnese\/Greece \" src=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/992ACC72-90C0-4935-90BC-FCBAB1137795_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg\" alt=\"Syntagma Square Nafplio (Thumb), Peloponnese\/Greece \" width=\"1030\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/992ACC72-90C0-4935-90BC-FCBAB1137795_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/992ACC72-90C0-4935-90BC-FCBAB1137795_1_201_a-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/992ACC72-90C0-4935-90BC-FCBAB1137795_1_201_a-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/992ACC72-90C0-4935-90BC-FCBAB1137795_1_201_a-705x470.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/992ACC72-90C0-4935-90BC-FCBAB1137795_1_201_a.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>which is not only vast and striking yet even paved in marble. Furthermore, there are three forts, from which you should visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/n8gLe5m1ft15hUGm9\">Palamidi Fortress<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17832 size-large\" title=\"Palamidi Fortress Nafplio (Thumb), Peloponnese\/Greece \" src=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3D3035EC-B66D-4D79-B6D1-1BFA3BE3DDD3_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg\" alt=\"Palamidi Fortress Nafplio (Thumb), Peloponnese\/Greece \" width=\"1030\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3D3035EC-B66D-4D79-B6D1-1BFA3BE3DDD3_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3D3035EC-B66D-4D79-B6D1-1BFA3BE3DDD3_1_201_a-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3D3035EC-B66D-4D79-B6D1-1BFA3BE3DDD3_1_201_a-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3D3035EC-B66D-4D79-B6D1-1BFA3BE3DDD3_1_201_a-705x470.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3D3035EC-B66D-4D79-B6D1-1BFA3BE3DDD3_1_201_a.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>in particular. Plus, there is a great hike leading via the Palamidi Path<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17840 size-large\" title=\"Palamidi Path Nafplio (Thumb), Peloponnese\/Greece \" src=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/D2F68DAA-6F41-43C3-A0DC-7CDA70271E5D_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg\" alt=\"Palamidi Path Nafplio (Thumb), Peloponnese\/Greece \" width=\"1030\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/D2F68DAA-6F41-43C3-A0DC-7CDA70271E5D_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/D2F68DAA-6F41-43C3-A0DC-7CDA70271E5D_1_201_a-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/D2F68DAA-6F41-43C3-A0DC-7CDA70271E5D_1_201_a-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/D2F68DAA-6F41-43C3-A0DC-7CDA70271E5D_1_201_a-705x470.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/D2F68DAA-6F41-43C3-A0DC-7CDA70271E5D_1_201_a.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>to Nafplio&#8217;s south, and this until the path comes to an end. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.outdooractive.com\/de\/track\/herbstrundwanderung-an-%CE%B1%CF%81%CE%B3%CE%BF%CE%BB%CE%B9%CE%BA%CF%8C%CF%82-%CE%BA%CF%8C%CE%BB%CF%80%CE%BF%CF%82-argolischer-golf-entlang-am\/304727260\/?share=%7E3ogmkazx%244osscyjf\">Here is the link<\/a> to the track on Outdooractive.<\/p>\n<p>A must-do sight in Nafplio&#8217;s surround is the <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/UwWqTywQnedM51qh6\"><em>Epidaurus<\/em><\/a> amphitheater, one of the best-preserved of Greece&#8217;s ancient sites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. If you do a half-day trip, you can also visit a second such site, either <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/XFjCgwptSZezoz2Z7\"><em>Mycenae<\/em><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/NJyrzjZbZmu2n35CA\"><em>Ancient Nemea<\/em><\/a>. We opted for the lesser visited latter, which you could combine with a wine tasting in the area (we did not).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17837 size-large\" title=\"Ancient Nemea (Thumb), Peloponnese\/Greece \" src=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/006F02C8-7440-423D-A625-309C9CC634AE_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg\" alt=\"Ancient Nemea (Thumb), Peloponnese\/Greece \" width=\"1030\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/006F02C8-7440-423D-A625-309C9CC634AE_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/006F02C8-7440-423D-A625-309C9CC634AE_1_201_a-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/006F02C8-7440-423D-A625-309C9CC634AE_1_201_a-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/006F02C8-7440-423D-A625-309C9CC634AE_1_201_a-705x470.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/006F02C8-7440-423D-A625-309C9CC634AE_1_201_a.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_hotel_Navria_Nafplio\"><\/span><strong>Our hotel: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.navria.gr\/\">Navria Nafplio<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>When it comes to the best hotels in the &#8220;Peloponnese Thumb&#8221;, we did not look further than Nafplio. As this town is considered as its jewel, we absolutely wanted to stay here. There is the one or other luxury hotel in and around town, yet we did not think about choosing one of them. Either they do not get good reviews or are not in the historic old town. So, we opted for one of the many favourably rated boutique accommodations in town. In our case, it was Hotel <em>Navria<\/em> located on a small and relatively quiet square in the old town.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17841 size-large\" title=\"Hotel Navria Nafplio (Thumb), Peloponnese\/Greece \" src=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/92A46390-80F8-4DF2-8FC4-A28923A133D2_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg\" alt=\"Hotel Navria Nafplio (Thumb), Peloponnese\/Greece - best hotels Peloponnese Thumb\" width=\"1030\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/92A46390-80F8-4DF2-8FC4-A28923A133D2_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/92A46390-80F8-4DF2-8FC4-A28923A133D2_1_201_a-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/92A46390-80F8-4DF2-8FC4-A28923A133D2_1_201_a-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/92A46390-80F8-4DF2-8FC4-A28923A133D2_1_201_a-705x470.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/92A46390-80F8-4DF2-8FC4-A28923A133D2_1_201_a.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Right across the square there is its sister hotel, <a href=\"https:\/\/aetoma.gr\/en\/\">Aetoma<\/a>, which also seems to be a good choice for demanding travelers. The lovely breakfast by the way, is available at Navria for both accommodations. And the two of them are only steps away from the bustling town center.<\/p>\n<p>While Navria has modern interiors, its exteriors incorporate elements from the long gone by Ottoman period. As to rooms, six different ones are at your disposal. While many of them sound favourable, we went for the Suite. It features a balcony and a generous layout.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17829 size-large\" title=\"Hotel Navria Nafplio (Thumb), Peloponnese\/Greece \" src=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/B79E30D5-3973-43DC-8D01-C11A6ED4FF99_1_201_a-1030x773.jpeg\" alt=\"Hotel Navria Nafplio (Thumb), Peloponnese\/Greece - best hotels Peloponnese Thumb\" width=\"1030\" height=\"773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/B79E30D5-3973-43DC-8D01-C11A6ED4FF99_1_201_a-1030x773.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/B79E30D5-3973-43DC-8D01-C11A6ED4FF99_1_201_a-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/B79E30D5-3973-43DC-8D01-C11A6ED4FF99_1_201_a-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/B79E30D5-3973-43DC-8D01-C11A6ED4FF99_1_201_a-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/B79E30D5-3973-43DC-8D01-C11A6ED4FF99_1_201_a-1500x1125.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/B79E30D5-3973-43DC-8D01-C11A6ED4FF99_1_201_a-705x529.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/B79E30D5-3973-43DC-8D01-C11A6ED4FF99_1_201_a.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The bathroom is not big, but cleverly constructed with a pleasant walk-in shower and ample storage space.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17828 size-large\" title=\"Hotel Navria Nafplio (Thumb), Peloponnese\/Greece\" src=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/EC3D1263-5DEE-4C9A-B81C-7DCF2A5B2E6F_1_201_a-1030x773.jpeg\" alt=\"Hotel Navria Nafplio (Thumb), Peloponnese\/Greece - best hotels Peloponnese Thumb\" width=\"1030\" height=\"773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/EC3D1263-5DEE-4C9A-B81C-7DCF2A5B2E6F_1_201_a-1030x773.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/EC3D1263-5DEE-4C9A-B81C-7DCF2A5B2E6F_1_201_a-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/EC3D1263-5DEE-4C9A-B81C-7DCF2A5B2E6F_1_201_a-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/EC3D1263-5DEE-4C9A-B81C-7DCF2A5B2E6F_1_201_a-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/EC3D1263-5DEE-4C9A-B81C-7DCF2A5B2E6F_1_201_a-1500x1125.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/EC3D1263-5DEE-4C9A-B81C-7DCF2A5B2E6F_1_201_a-705x529.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/EC3D1263-5DEE-4C9A-B81C-7DCF2A5B2E6F_1_201_a.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Staff is extremely friendly and helpful, we felt very at ease here. And it was the least expensive room of our whole trip, it only cost us 165\u20ac per night (with breakfast).<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_restaurants_Wild_Duck_Valaora_Thyme_all_in_Nafplio\"><\/span><strong>Our restaurants: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildducknafplio.com\/\">Wild Duck<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/valaora.gr\/\">Valaora<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyme-restaurant-bar-nafplio.gr\/index.html\">Thyme<\/a>, all in Nafplio<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>You have to know that Nafplio has lots of touristy restaurants, which are mostly traditional Greek taverns. Yet there are also some places which come close to what one understands under fine dining. This is especially true for <em>Valaora<\/em>, which is an upscale restaurant in a beautiful setting by the sea.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17850 size-large\" title=\"Restaurant Valaora Nafplio (Thumb), Peloponnese\/Greece\" src=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/889079E8-12D4-4AB9-B341-29D94D0B9FAC_1_201_a-1030x773.jpeg\" alt=\"Restaurant Valaora Nafplio (Thumb), Peloponnese\/Greece\" width=\"1030\" height=\"773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/889079E8-12D4-4AB9-B341-29D94D0B9FAC_1_201_a-1030x773.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/889079E8-12D4-4AB9-B341-29D94D0B9FAC_1_201_a-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/889079E8-12D4-4AB9-B341-29D94D0B9FAC_1_201_a-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/889079E8-12D4-4AB9-B341-29D94D0B9FAC_1_201_a-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/889079E8-12D4-4AB9-B341-29D94D0B9FAC_1_201_a-1500x1125.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/889079E8-12D4-4AB9-B341-29D94D0B9FAC_1_201_a-705x529.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/889079E8-12D4-4AB9-B341-29D94D0B9FAC_1_201_a.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Also the service and the majority of our dishes, international food with a twist, were convincing.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17826 size-large\" title=\"Restaurant Valaora Nafplio (Thumb), Peloponnese\/Greece\" src=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4F7734E0-2762-41CE-B5DD-B57C5DD6CD00_1_201_a-1030x773.jpeg\" alt=\"Restaurant Valaora Nafplio (Thumb), Peloponnese\/Greece\" width=\"1030\" height=\"773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4F7734E0-2762-41CE-B5DD-B57C5DD6CD00_1_201_a-1030x773.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4F7734E0-2762-41CE-B5DD-B57C5DD6CD00_1_201_a-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4F7734E0-2762-41CE-B5DD-B57C5DD6CD00_1_201_a-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4F7734E0-2762-41CE-B5DD-B57C5DD6CD00_1_201_a-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4F7734E0-2762-41CE-B5DD-B57C5DD6CD00_1_201_a-1500x1125.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4F7734E0-2762-41CE-B5DD-B57C5DD6CD00_1_201_a-705x529.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4F7734E0-2762-41CE-B5DD-B57C5DD6CD00_1_201_a.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When it came to our mains however, neither the Moussaka nor the Rooster Tortellini, both modern takes on the original receipts, were big throws. With the former, the aubergine was hardly recognizable and the meat subpar. As to the latter, the pasta dough was far too thick. And the prices were stiff compared to other restaurants in the area.<\/p>\n<p>As to the second dining spot, <em>Wild Duck<\/em> served good contemporary creations<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17827 size-large\" title=\"Restaurant Wild Duck Nafplio (Thumb), Peloponnese\/Greece\" src=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/280C52BC-E866-4791-B6E5-63E7A8CA86CB_1_201_a-1030x773.jpeg\" alt=\"Restaurant Wild Duck Nafplio (Thumb), Peloponnese\/Greece\" width=\"1030\" height=\"773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/280C52BC-E866-4791-B6E5-63E7A8CA86CB_1_201_a-1030x773.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/280C52BC-E866-4791-B6E5-63E7A8CA86CB_1_201_a-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/280C52BC-E866-4791-B6E5-63E7A8CA86CB_1_201_a-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/280C52BC-E866-4791-B6E5-63E7A8CA86CB_1_201_a-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/280C52BC-E866-4791-B6E5-63E7A8CA86CB_1_201_a-1500x1125.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/280C52BC-E866-4791-B6E5-63E7A8CA86CB_1_201_a-705x529.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/280C52BC-E866-4791-B6E5-63E7A8CA86CB_1_201_a.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>in pleasant surroundings.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17844 size-large\" title=\"Restaurant Wild Duck Nafplio (Thumb), Peloponnese\/Greece\" src=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4EBB070F-983D-4AE9-A16F-42E21663C0EB_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg\" alt=\"Restaurant Wild Duck Nafplio (Thumb), Peloponnese\/Greece\" width=\"1030\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4EBB070F-983D-4AE9-A16F-42E21663C0EB_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4EBB070F-983D-4AE9-A16F-42E21663C0EB_1_201_a-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4EBB070F-983D-4AE9-A16F-42E21663C0EB_1_201_a-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4EBB070F-983D-4AE9-A16F-42E21663C0EB_1_201_a-705x470.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4EBB070F-983D-4AE9-A16F-42E21663C0EB_1_201_a.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Whereas I found the pricing okay, this was not so in terms of staff. When we showed up at the dining spot, they wanted to seat us outside, although we had a reservation &#8211; they did not ask about our preferences when we made it &#8211; and it was chilly. After lots of hesitation, they finally let us have seats inside.<\/p>\n<p>Our third choice, <em>Thyme<\/em>, was the only one that was not in the town center but in Nafplio&#8217;s outskirts. We were nicely welcomed by the son, while his father is responsible for the kitchen. And the chef knows his job! There is only a small menu of European dishes with a contemporary touch, but everything we had was immaculately prepared and delicious.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17825 size-large\" title=\"Restaurant Thyme Nafplio (Thumb), Peloponnese\/Greece\" src=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/96DCA92D-F6D6-49B9-ABF4-5957E346E682_1_201_a-1030x773.jpeg\" alt=\"Restaurant Thyme Nafplio (Thumb), Peloponnese\/Greece\" width=\"1030\" height=\"773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/96DCA92D-F6D6-49B9-ABF4-5957E346E682_1_201_a-1030x773.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/96DCA92D-F6D6-49B9-ABF4-5957E346E682_1_201_a-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/96DCA92D-F6D6-49B9-ABF4-5957E346E682_1_201_a-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/96DCA92D-F6D6-49B9-ABF4-5957E346E682_1_201_a-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/96DCA92D-F6D6-49B9-ABF4-5957E346E682_1_201_a-1500x1125.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/96DCA92D-F6D6-49B9-ABF4-5957E346E682_1_201_a-705x529.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/96DCA92D-F6D6-49B9-ABF4-5957E346E682_1_201_a.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Plus, it was good value for money. As to the ambiance, it was enjoyable with a modern flair.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17831 size-large\" title=\"Restaurant Thyme Nafplio (Thumb), Peloponnese\/Greece\" src=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/5A8202B8-07B4-4623-A28E-8DE2287F2B71_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg\" alt=\"Restaurant Thyme Nafplio (Thumb), Peloponnese\/Greece\" width=\"1030\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/5A8202B8-07B4-4623-A28E-8DE2287F2B71_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/5A8202B8-07B4-4623-A28E-8DE2287F2B71_1_201_a-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/5A8202B8-07B4-4623-A28E-8DE2287F2B71_1_201_a-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/5A8202B8-07B4-4623-A28E-8DE2287F2B71_1_201_a-705x470.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/5A8202B8-07B4-4623-A28E-8DE2287F2B71_1_201_a.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Looking_forth_to_road_trip_in_the_Peloponnese_in_style_part_II_to_part_IV\"><\/span><strong>Looking forth to road trip in the Peloponnese in style (part II to part IV)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After outlining a 14-day road trip itinerary in the Peloponnese and a three-day short stay in Athens, I went into part one of the voyage. That was about the &#8220;Peloponnese Thumb&#8221;, first of all the town of Nafplio (what to do and best hotels\/restaurants). You have to know in this context that you have this southernmost piece of mainland Greece on your left hand. The next blogpost will be about two more of the &#8220;Peloponnese Fingers&#8221;. This is the &#8220;Index or East Finger&#8221; with the Monemvasia fortress<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17830 size-large\" title=\"Monemvasia (East Finger), Peloponnese\/Greece \" src=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/05746B72-A147-4C9D-A8B4-D64740BF592D_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg\" alt=\"Monemvasia (East Finger), Peloponnese\/Greece \" width=\"1030\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/05746B72-A147-4C9D-A8B4-D64740BF592D_1_201_a-1030x687.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/05746B72-A147-4C9D-A8B4-D64740BF592D_1_201_a-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/05746B72-A147-4C9D-A8B4-D64740BF592D_1_201_a-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/05746B72-A147-4C9D-A8B4-D64740BF592D_1_201_a-705x470.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/05746B72-A147-4C9D-A8B4-D64740BF592D_1_201_a.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>and the &#8220;Middle or Mani Finger&#8221;, which is a wild, rugged region. Part three covers the &#8220;Ring or West Finger&#8221;, Messenia, and the mountainous area of Arcadia, the &#8220;Peloponnese Palm&#8221;. Last, I inform about a city trip to Athens.<\/p>\n<p>As far as the visit to Greece&#8217;s capital is concerned, my reporting will solely be about the luxury hotel we stayed and the three Michelin (starred) fine-dining restaurants we went. Regarding the others, I will let you know where to go for staying and dining in style (not always easy to find) but also what to do in the respective places. As my husband and I are avid walkers, I will provide some walking\/hiking suggestions too.<\/p>\n<p>Date of stay: November 2024<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pin_it_for_later\"><\/span><strong>Pin it for later<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17851 size-large\" title=\"pin it on Pinterest: Peloponnese itinerary (Epidaurus\/Nafplio\/Restaurant Valaora Nafplio - Thumb - Peloponnese\/Greece)\" src=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/A2CF68EA-BAFD-45D9-BB67-3C8311E94085-687x1030.jpeg\" alt=\"Epidaurus\/Nafplio\/Restaurant Valaora Nafplio (Thumb) Peloponnese\/Greece - Peloponnese itinerary\" width=\"687\" height=\"1030\" data-wp-editing=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/A2CF68EA-BAFD-45D9-BB67-3C8311E94085-687x1030.jpeg 687w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/A2CF68EA-BAFD-45D9-BB67-3C8311E94085-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/A2CF68EA-BAFD-45D9-BB67-3C8311E94085-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/A2CF68EA-BAFD-45D9-BB67-3C8311E94085-470x705.jpeg 470w, https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/A2CF68EA-BAFD-45D9-BB67-3C8311E94085.jpeg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 687px) 100vw, 687px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/greece\/peloponnese-itinerary-traveling-the-peloponnese-hand-greece\/\">14 days on the road in the Peloponnese\/Greece and a short stay in Athens in style &#8211; PART I outline &amp; &#8220;Thumb&#8221;<\/a> first appeared on <a href=\"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/\">Swiss Traveler<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Peloponnese itinerary including its &#8220;Fingers&#8221;, &#8220;Palm&#8221; &amp; 3 days in Greece&#8217;s capital with best hotels &amp; restaurants &#8211; overview &amp; Nafplio\/Argolis: Seeking sun and warmth in Europe late October, my husband and I headed to the Peloponnese. We wanted to spend a fortnight in this most southern part of mainland Greece, followed by a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":17824,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19,114,115,116,15,146],"tags":[147,74],"class_list":["post-17503","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-europe","category-europe-activities","category-europe-hotels","category-europe-restaurants","category-google-my-maps","category-greece","tag-itinerary","tag-walking"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17503","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17503"}],"version-history":[{"count":38,"href":"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17503\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17931,"href":"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17503\/revisions\/17931"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17824"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17503"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17503"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swisstraveler.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17503"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}