14-Day Family Trip to Athens, Nafplio, Mani, and Kythira

On day 4, you’ll depart from Athens, passing by the modern construction miracle of the Corinth Canal, heading to the picturesque city of Nafplio.

As soon as you reach this magnificent city that used to be the first capital of the modern Greek state, you can either choose to spend some free time with your loved ones or kick off our Epidaurus and Nafplion Walking Tour.

Get introduced to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the archaeological Epidaurus which includes the famous theater, known for its flawless acoustics that hosts plays up to this day.

Following your visit to Epidaurus, let your tour come to an end in Nafplio with a delicious lunch full of authentic Greek flavors and a walking tour across the town’s cobblestone streets.

The 5th and 6th days of your trip will find you in Nafplio, free to spend them whichever way you please.

Despite there being endless possibilities in regard to your entertainment, on the 6th day, you can also choose to set on a 6-hour village excursion to Mycenae that will take you to Kefalovrysso.

Including walking or cycling around the region, collecting local herbs, and visits to the Folklore museum, a local farm, and an ancient cave, this tour will bring you and your kids close to the nature and culture of the region. 

On the next day, you’ll depart from Nafplio and hop on the vehicle that will transport you to the gorgeous region of Mani Peninsula.

Before reaching Mani, you’ll get to visit Skoutari Beach for swimming and lunch, where we can book you umbrellas and sunbeds upon request. After you reach Mani, you’ll have the rest of the day free to relax and recuperate.

The next morning, you will enjoy a 'Sea Kayak Day.' Indulge in a day full of fun for you and your kids and try kayak paddling across the crystal-clear waters of the Aegean Sea; this adventure is bound to enchant your kids!

On this 4-hour adventure, you will get to visit the Blue Cave, and the rock pyramids rising from the sea, while you will also stop for swimming, snorkeling, and tasting a homemade picnic of fresh local delicacies.

Day 9 will remain free for you to spend as you please. The same goes for day 10 as well, however, on this day you can also choose to join a 'Diros Caves & Villages of Mani Day Trip' to discover and marvel at the wild natural beauty of the region.

On the 11th day of your trip, you’ll be transferred from Neapoli Voion Port to Kythira, while stopping on the way for half an hour in order to take photos in Monemvasia. After arriving in Kythira, you will enjoy a free afternoon.

The next day will also be free for you to spend with your family whichever way you want.

Alternatively, you can opt for an educational "Half-Day Historical Kythira Tour", where you will visit Palaiochora, old Aghios Dimitrios, the castle of ‘Kato Chora’ in the region of Mylopotamos, the sanctuary of the ‘Throne of Aphrodite’ in Palaiopolis, and the picturesque fishing village of Avlemonas.

Day 13 will be free for you and your family to see and visit all the places you have dreamed of. On day 14, it will be time for you to return to Athens and let this magical family trip come to an end.

You and your kids will leave rich in knowledge and fun experiences, with many stories to tell to your friends and family back home, and many fond memories to accompany you through the years.