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Want to see Greece—without any of the crowds? Skip the islands and immerse yourself in the history of ancient Greek civilization. This amazing 4-day road trip through the Peloponnese region of mainland Greece will show you a lesser-visited side of the country, with stops in Epidaurus, Corinth, and Delphi, where ancient Greeks once came to speak to the Oracle of Delphi and learn their fate.  CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:29 Day 1: Epidaurus and Nafplio 01:01 Day 2: Mystras 01:32 Day 3: Corinth 02:20 Day 4: Delphi 02:54 Outro  ---- Get our full crowd-free guide to Greece: https://rebrand.ly/vtnsalu ---- CONNECT WITH AFAR Afar.com is a digital and print magazine that publishes travel tips, guides, news, and stories: https://www.afar.com  Get updates on the latest articles, travel news, and more from AFAR by signing up for the AFAR newsletter: https://afar.com/newsletters  Follow AFAR on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AfarMedia Follow AFAR on Twitter: https://twitter.com/afarmedia Follow AFAR on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afarmedia Follow AFAR on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/afarmedia  ---- CREDITS  Claudia Cardia - Video Editor Elizabeth See - Designer Sarika Bansal - Editorial Director Michelle Heimerman - Photo Editor  MUSIC "What I Feel Like" - Alma Park feat. Krysta Youngs  FOOTAGE / PHOTOGRAPHY Mariachiara Sotgiu

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00:00Every summer, our Instagram feed is populated by pictures and reels of beautiful Greek islands

00:11with turquoise water, white houses, and a lot of tourists.

00:17But if you, like me, are not a fan of crowds and love history, follow me on this four-day

00:21road trip in the Peroponnese region in mainland Greece.

00:29I flew to Athens and rented a car there.

00:32I then drove two hours to our first destination, Epidaurus.

00:37This town is famous for two UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

00:40One of them is a sanctuary dedicated to Asclepius, the god of medicine.

00:45The other is a theater that was built in the 4th century BC and is still in use for events

00:50like the Athens Festival and Epidaurus Festival.

00:54After exploring these sites, I drove 30 minutes to Nafplio and spent the night there.

00:59I drove for about two hours from Nafplio to Mystras, a very small village around three

01:03miles away from Sparta, where you can find some of the best traditional Greek foods,

01:09like souvlaki, tzatziki, or moussaka.

01:13This place is a unique example of the late Byzantine era, thanks to the presence of its

01:17distinct and well-preserved architectural elements.

01:22I spent the whole day enjoying nature and visiting the remains of its fortifications,

01:27the Byzantine churches, and the monastery.

01:32I drove one hour and 40 minutes to the northeast of the Peloponnese to visit the city of Corinth.

01:38Corinth's recorded history goes back 5,000 years.

01:42Unfortunately, the ancient city of Corinth was demolished by two earthquakes,

01:46one in 1858 and another in 1928.

01:50Today, it's an archaeological site, where you can visit the Museum of Ancient Corinth.

01:55Many tourists come here to visit the Temple of Apollo, the city's symbol of glory.

02:00I decided to admire the temple at sunset, and it was one of the highlights of my trip.

02:06If you have some extra time, go up to the Acropolis of Corinth.

02:10You can either go by car or bike, or walk there if you're in very good shape.

02:15From here, you can enjoy some beautiful views of the ancient Corinth from above.

02:21My last stop, Delphi, is three hours away.

02:24It was considered the center of the world by ancient Greeks.

02:27In ancient Greece, in fact, people would come here from all over the country,

02:31to the Panhellenic sanctuary of Apollo, to talk to the oracle and discover about their future.

02:37Delphi lies between two towering rocks of Mount Parnassus, and when you step in,

02:42you can feel how the site is charged with sacred meanings and ancient rituals.

02:48It was a unique experience.

02:49Even though there were quite a lot of tourists there, I would highly recommend visiting Delphi.

02:54The trip was an immersion into Greece's history and mythology.

02:58Coming back home felt like jumping forward in time.

03:01I truly enjoyed this historical road trip and exploring a part of Greece that doesn't get enough love.

03:07Leave a comment below if you've also been to mainland Greece

03:10and want to suggest some additions to our itinerary.

03:13Don't forget to hit like and subscribe.

03:16Escaristo!

4-Day Road Trip in Mainland Greece | Ancient History and No Crowds

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