Paradisial Peloponnese | Semi-Private 8-Day Guided Tour

Customer Reviews

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  Joanne

  · June 26th, 2025
  We recently returned from a 7-day journey through Athens and the Peloponnese with PicTours of Greece on their Paradisial Peloponnese itinerary—and it truly lived up to its name. This tour is beautifully curated. Our driver and tour operator, George, was incredibly attentive, professional and funny. He went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly, arranging all of our hotels and meals with care and attention to quality and local flavour. He also made a few “adjustments” to our schedule for a couple of “shopping requests” Our guide, Babis, was absolutely fabulous. His deep knowledge of Greek history, mythology, and culture made each site come alive. He’s not just informative, he is a gifted storyteller who kept us engaged and entertained every step of the way. In addition to the historical sites, the tour included a wine tour and tasting, an underground cave tour, and even fishing for our lunch one day. These unique experiences gave us a real taste of Greek life and hospitality. We felt safe and well taken care of. If you're looking for a small group, deeply personal, immersive way to explore Athens and the Pelopnnese beyond the usual tourist track, I highly recommend PicTours of Greece. This trip was unforgettable. We shared this adventure with good friends. There was also another lovely couple in our small group for a total of 6 guests. The group dynamic was warm and friendly, which only added to the joy of the trip. We wholeheartedly recommend PicTours of Greece. If you're looking for a personalized, expertly guided tour that immerses you in greek history, culture and food….. look no further! Yamas.
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  Pictours of Greece commented on this review

  Thank you for your generous recommendation and kind words. We believe that a truly enriching journey goes beyond just seeing the sights; it’s about the stories, the people, the food, and the little moments in between. We’re so glad you felt that!
  Trip date: May 2025
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  Rochelle

  · June 9th, 2025
  This was our 2nd tour with George, and it was *just right*. We had high expectations after our Amazing Aegean trip in April 2023, and everything met or exceeded our hopes. It's like traveling with friends who want to share all the best parts of their home with guests. The best part of the Pictours of Greece tours is that once we get off the flight in Athens, we don't think about anything again. Not where to go, what to see, what the hours are, how to navigate transit, not even what to order at a restaurant. The hardest decision is what to choose at the included hotel buffet breakfast. A true break from work and home routines. Vivi was an excellent guide, and as always, with Pictours, having the same guide for the whole trip from the Acropolis in Athens to all the other ancient sites, helps tie the history together. Every hotel was charming, every meal was delicious. Our dietary preferences were considered at each restaurant, and there were seldom repeats -- we enjoyed the specialties of each region, and George worked with the restaurants to find excellent alternatives for a vegetarian when the specialties were seafood or lamb. The only thing not perfect was a bit of rain & wind, but George & Vivi worked to ensure we had great visits and shuffled the schedule as needed to work with the unpredictable spring weather. It's still worth visiting Greece in April and early May -- mostly warm, with very few visitors, and only a little rain. Now, I'm just trying to find a George to take us our Ireland, Norway, and a few other bucket list destinations, and we'll definitely be back - we still have the Mystical Mainland itinerary to try.
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  Pictours of Greece commented on this review

  Thank you for traveling with us again! We’re so glad your experience was just right and that you could truly relax and enjoy Greece. We’ll be here when you’re ready for the Mystical Mainland—can’t wait to welcome you back!
  Trip date: March 2025
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  Maria

  · January 14th, 2025
  Our family had a great time on the tour. George and Stevie took excellent care of us, the sites were incredible and the food was phenomenal. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who would like a more personalized experience.
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  Pictours of Greece commented on this review

  Dear Masha, we truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another personalized adventure soon!
  Trip date: December 2024
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  Lori

  · December 4th, 2024
  Fabulous tour! A fantastic combination of Greek history, knowledgeable guide, incredibly responsive tour leader, good company and beautiful scenery! Food was amazing too - it felt like nearly every meal was home cooked and ultra-local!
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  Pictours of Greece commented on this review

  Dear Lori, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your tour with us. It’s great to hear the experience felt authentic and memorable. We hope to see you on another adventure soon!
  Trip date: November 2024
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  Suhail

  · December 2nd, 2024
  It's a must have experience. Personal attention to small details is what makes the difference...
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  Pictours of Greece commented on this review

  Thank you for your kind words, Suhail! Though few, they carry immense meaning and inspire us to keep delivering exceptional experiences. We look forward to welcoming you again!
  
  Trip date: November 2024
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  Sabrina

  · December 2nd, 2024
  Incredibly detailed and well thought out tour. The guides were considerate, kind, and very funny. From the amazing local food experiences to the beautiful scenery we had nothing short of amazing memories to carry us through for a lifetime. Have already recommended to close friends and will continue to do so in the future. Life changing trip!
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  Pictours of Greece commented on this review

  Thank you, Sabrina, for sharing such an incredible review! We’re pleased to hear that the tour exceeded your expectations and left you with memories to treasure for a lifetime. It’s especially heartwarming to know that our guides, local food... Show more
  Trip date: November 2024
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  Jibran

  · December 2nd, 2024
  A good combination of the beauty and history of the Peloponnese and Greece. Highly recommended!
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  Pictours of Greece commented on this review

  Thank you, Jibran! We're delighted you enjoyed Greece's captivating blend of beauty and history. We look forward to welcoming you back for more unforgettable experiences in the future!
  
  Trip date: December 2024
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  George

  · November 23rd, 2024
  This was a fabulous tour. It exceeded our expectations. The driver/organizer George handled all our needs to a very high standard, especially when my wife developed some health issues. He made necessary changes in the background without any disruption to our enjoyment of our tour. On this tour you will find a variety of sites to visit from the Parthenon to the modern city of Napflion. From Mycenae to Olympia and many interesting place in-between and after. Be prepared for a mind blowing experience. Now for the food. Being in a small group allowed us to have meals in small family restaurants with the delicious local meals. This tour has been described as a "foodie" tour with some archeology thrown in. (Lots of archeology) Here is a load shout out to our guide Babis. His encyclopedic knowledge of all things Greek, both ancient and modern along with a story telling method of presenting all that knowledge in a very informative and easy to follow way.
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  Pictours of Greece commented on this review

  Dear George & Janette, It’s wonderful to hear that you appreciated the variety of sites. We aim to strike the perfect balance between archaeology and the local culture, and it sounds like we hit the mark for you. Thank you for sharing your experience,... Show more
  Trip date: October 2024
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  donald terry

  · October 13th, 2024
  a wonderful trip with George and a very special guide Sofia. it was tough walking at times but there is really no way around that on the ancient sites. George did his best to reduce some of the tough walking. George goes out of his way to arrange interesting and varied hotels, all were good to excellent. George takes you only to good local restaurants where you can experience a full range of Greek cuisine. in total we counted 64 different dishes. we only had moussaka once and it was very good. George sweats the details. we lucked out , a six person tour toured out to be a private tour for my wife and I , a special treat.
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  Pictours of Greece commented on this review

  Thank you, Terry. You have been a great storyteller and we look forward to seeing you again. George & Sofia
  Trip date: October 2024
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  Elina

  · October 2nd, 2024
  This was one of the best tours I’ve ever taken. There was immaculate attention to detail in the design and execution of the itinerary, and even some surprises along the way (e.g. two wonderful musicians playing for us over dinner during the Olympia portion). Lunch and dinner were included with family-style meals, wherein the group partook of shared plates for the table. No meal was the same and dishes were selected to represent local specialties. Restaurant emphasis was on authentic, family-run establishments. The hotels were excellent, and one even included a stay in a castle. The array of attractions covered the most visited (e.g. Mycenae, Acropolis), as well as smaller gems (e.g. Monemvasia, Nemea), and full information was engagingly delivered by the affable and knowledgeable guide, Basis. The tour manager, George, is also the driver, an outgoing and lively personality who was attentive to all our needs. The duo’s conviviality made the already superb, site-resplendent trip an even more robustly satisfying and pleasurable experience.
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  Trip date: September 2024