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As the heat of summer gives way to the cooler temperatures and rains of autumn, many plant species, including a variety of crocuses burst into flower on the Peloponnese peninsula in southern Greece. During this 8-day botanical holiday we explore the limestone mountains and valleys of this dramatically beautiful landscape in search of the exceptionally varied autumn flora. Whilst our attention will inevitably be directed towards the plants, we will also have time to enjoy the general natural history of the Peloponnese and admire the numerous well-preserved remains of Classical antiquity and the Byzantine monuments which are a feature of the region. 

  • Tremendous scenery
  • Well-preserved ancient monuments
  • Unspoilt Greek villages & fishing ports
  • Autumn flowering crocuses & other plants
  • Guided by a Naturetrek botanist
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Tell me about Greece …

Greece is situated in south-eastern Europe on the southern end of the Balkan Peninsula.

It has a mountainous peninsular mainland and the tenth longest coastline in the world. The beauty of its landscapes and its numerous islands (1,400 in total, of which about 230 are inhabited) is world famous.
Greece has a long history. It is generally acknowledged as being the cradle of Western civilisation and the birthplace of democracy.

 

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Peloponnese

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South of mainland Greece, and joined to the rest of the country only by the 6-kilometre Corinth isthmus, lies the Peloponnese. This enormous peninsula is strewn with the remains of classical antiquity and Byzantine monuments, and it also contains some of Greece’s most spectacularly varied scenery — high mountains, attractive streams, fertile plains, valleys and lovely beaches. The area is richly endowed, both in names famous from Greek mythology, and nature. As well as being pleasing to the eye, the area’s karst scenery creates rich limestone soils on which grow the Peloponnese’s famous assemblage of autumn-flowering bulbs.

The Peloponnese endures relentless heat from June to September, but the earth here comes to life once again in the autumn and early winter. The local plant-life has evolved to escape the intense summer heat by growing during the early and latter months of the year, and many species choose to flower at this time. The region is, therefore, justly famous for its diversity of autumnflowering bulbs, and these will be the focus, and highlight, of our tour — indeed, it is the only place in Europe where it is possible to see cyclamen, crocus and snowdrops in flower at the same time!

Forested mountains and idyllic beaches characterise the Peloponnese landscape. On a map, the peninsula’s shape is reminiscent of fingers spreading out into the sea, each ‘finger’ with its own characteristic micro-habitats and flora, while the severe Taygetos mountain range rises steeply to the west of the Plain of Sparta. The limestone peak of Mount Taygetos stands 2,404 metres high and is clad in forests of Black Pine and fir. Following one night in Mykines, we move to the charming seafront town of Gytheio for the remaining five nights of the tour. Gytheio is the gateway to the Mani Peninsula, and is an ideal base from which to explore the region’s three areas of key botanical interest, Mani, Mystras and Malea, which jut out into the Aegean Sea. Even in late autumn the weather in this part of Greece is typically still warm and sunny, providing ample opportunities to enjoy full days of botanising, to venture in search of specific floral treats, to eat al fresco and to soak up the last rays of European sun for the year.

Though familiar in Britain as one of the harbingers of spring, approximately one third of all crocus species (there are 80 in total) flower in autumn and some right through the winter. In the Peloponnese, as the summer temperatures cool down and the first rains arrive, the flowering of crocuses and other plants is triggered. Nestled among the moist stream beds and gorges of the Taygetos Mountains are patches of cyclamen and snowdrops, and of particular interest are the delightful blooms of Galanthus reginae olgae and widespread Cyclamen hederifolium spp. crassifolium. Some late-flowering stands of Colchicum spp. also appear at this time of year, as well as crocus, which flower in great profusion on these slopes!

To the east of Gytheio, Malea is home to the small, pale lilac Crocus hadriaticus ssp. parnonicus as well as breathtaking displays of Crocus goulimyi in season, and these stands are often accompanied by Crocus laevigatus. The white blooms of the latter are a treat to see, for they are unique to the Peloponnese, its petals being striped in Crete! Among the many special crocuses of this area is the endemic Crocus biflorus ssp. melantherus which blooms in autumn — in fact, it is the only one of the four biflorus subspecies to flower at this time of year, and represents a unique adaptation to survival here in the country’s driest region.

The central of the three peninsulas we will explore on this tour is Mani, and it is here we will hope to find the largest of the crocuses, Crocus niveus. Its name means ‘of the snows’ — a somewhat curious choice for a plant which occurs down to sea level! It is a delightful member of the family, however, sporting large white and pale lilac flowers (which can be up to six inches high!) with deep yellow throats. In addition, the scented Cyclamen hederifolium ssp. confusum will be in flower, along with masses of Cyclamen graecum. Both are common on rocky hillsides and in olive groves at this time of year. Yellow Sternbergia are common throughout the Peloponnese and the curious aroid Biarum tenuifolium is another speciality here.

The Peloponnese is a rocky, starkly beautiful land baked by summer sun, and adorned in autumn with wonderful annual displays of autumn-flowering bulbs — and it is these little-known treasures of the region which will be the focus of this holiday, led by our expert and enthusiast, David Tattersfield.

 

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We stay in comfortable hotels in Mykines and Gytheio, where all rooms have private facilities.

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All food is included in the price, with the exception of dinners in Gytheio. We recommend allowing around £100 for these.

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Autumn-flowering bulbs, plus other flowers and wildlife.

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At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:

  • The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
  • Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
  • Outstanding value and exceptional customer service

Furthermore, as a Naturetrek client, our office team are always to on hand to help you – so if you have any queries about your holiday, whether before or after you have booked, we will be delighted to answer them on the phone. Please just give our team a call!

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A Naturetrek Tailormade holiday allows you, with the benefit of our wildlife travel expertise and destination experience, to enjoy the perfect private wildlife holiday – one that truly matches your requirements, expectations and ambitions. We will ensure the most competitive prices, superb naturalist guides and seamless ground services.

Some of the benefits of Naturetrek Tailormade travel include:
• A bespoke itinerary which is crafted by experts and designed specifically for you
• Private guiding by the very best local naturalists 
• Travel with people you know, at your own pace
• Incorporate as much culture, history or relaxation time as you wish
• Choose dates to suit you
• Select your preferred style of accommodation
• Travel with families and children of any age

Furthermore, our Tailormade team are always on hand to help and guide you along the way, with friendly advice, first-hand knowledge and inside information specific to your destination of choice. So if you have any queries about your holiday, we will be delighted to answer them. Please just give us a call!

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For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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An 8-day holiday to the Peloponnese in search of the wonderful displays of autumn-flowering bulbs among the limestone mountains and plains of ancient Sparta.

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Guests can dine in the hotel restaurant which serves local buffalo products as well as the famous sausages of Iraklia, or enjoy a refreshing cocktail in the bar overlooking the hotel pool. 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Located within the national park and adjacent to the ‘Infocentre’, the inn is perfectly sited to explore the 73 square kilometre reserve. The lodge has been carefully designed with naturalists in mind, providing all the necessary modern comforts as well as the option of packed breakfasts and lunches for birders hoping to make an early start. 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This small, family-run hotel has a swimming pool and all the amenities necessary for a comfortable stay, making it an ideal destination for anyone with a non-birding partner. The hotel is designed in a traditional Greek style with marble and wood interiors and earth-coloured walls and white surfaces. As well as the swimming pool, the hotel of 60 rooms boasts a sun terrace, poolside bar, lounge and two restaurants. 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Each room offers a distinctive appeal with its minimalistic charm, underpinned by an inherently Greek character. Offering rooms, studios and suites, each unit opens to a balcony with spectacular views across the Aegean Sea. The on-site restaurant offers wonderfully authentic dishes, cooked lovingly with fresh local ingredients. 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The owners, Maria and Michalis, are at the centre of the Greek 'Filoxenia' (hospitality) and invite you to discover the beautiful nature on their doorstep as well as the numerous Mediterranean villages, ancient sites, traditional taverns, beautiful churches, secluded beaches and the famous hot springs that have offered alternative treatment to various ailments for centuries. 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The family-owned Agios Germanos Guesthouse consists of traditionally-built stone mansions, designed to echo the remarkable Prespa style of architecture. Each of the rooms offers a private bathroom, with many also boasting their own fireplace. 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Autumn Plants of the Peloponnese

Tour Code: GRC07

An 8-day holiday to the Peloponnese in search of the wonderful displays of autumn-flowering bulbs among the limestone mountains and plains of ancient Sparta.

£1,995

Flight Inclusive

£1,795

Land Only
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1303kg CO2e

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557.9kg CO2e

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Highlights

  • Tremendous scenery
  • Well-preserved ancient monuments
  • Unspoilt Greek villages & fishing ports
  • Autumn flowering crocuses & other plants
  • Guided by a Naturetrek botanist

Summary

South of mainland Greece, and joined to the rest of the country only by the 6-kilometre Corinth isthmus, lies the Peloponnese. This enormous peninsula is strewn with the remains of classical antiquity and Byzantine monuments, and it also contains some of Greece’s most spectacularly varied scenery — high mountains, attractive streams, fertile plains, valleys and lovely beaches. The area is richly endowed, both in names famous from Greek mythology, and nature. As well as being pleasing to the eye, the area’s karst scenery creates rich limestone soils on which grow the Peloponnese’s famous assemblage of autumn-flowering bulbs.

The Peloponnese endures relentless heat from June to September, but the earth here comes to life once again in the autumn and early winter. The local plant-life has evolved to escape the intense summer heat by growing during the early and latter months of the year, and many species choose to flower at this time. The region is, therefore, justly famous for its diversity of autumnflowering bulbs, and these will be the focus, and highlight, of our tour — indeed, it is the only place in Europe where it is possible to see cyclamen, crocus and snowdrops in flower at the same time!

Forested mountains and idyllic beaches characterise the Peloponnese landscape. On a map, the peninsula’s shape is reminiscent of fingers spreading out into the sea, each ‘finger’ with its own characteristic micro-habitats and flora, while the severe Taygetos mountain range rises steeply to the west of the Plain of Sparta. The limestone peak of Mount Taygetos stands 2,404 metres high and is clad in forests of Black Pine and fir. Following one night in Mykines, we move to the charming seafront town of Gytheio for the remaining five nights of the tour. Gytheio is the gateway to the Mani Peninsula, and is an ideal base from which to explore the region’s three areas of key botanical interest, Mani, Mystras and Malea, which jut out into the Aegean Sea. Even in late autumn the weather in this part of Greece is typically still warm and sunny, providing ample opportunities to enjoy full days of botanising, to venture in search of specific floral treats, to eat al fresco and to soak up the last rays of European sun for the year.

Though familiar in Britain as one of the harbingers of spring, approximately one third of all crocus species (there are 80 in total) flower in autumn and some right through the winter. In the Peloponnese, as the summer temperatures cool down and the first rains arrive, the flowering of crocuses and other plants is triggered. Nestled among the moist stream beds and gorges of the Taygetos Mountains are patches of cyclamen and snowdrops, and of particular interest are the delightful blooms of Galanthus reginae olgae and widespread Cyclamen hederifolium spp. crassifolium. Some late-flowering stands of Colchicum spp. also appear at this time of year, as well as crocus, which flower in great profusion on these slopes!

To the east of Gytheio, Malea is home to the small, pale lilac Crocus hadriaticus ssp. parnonicus as well as breathtaking displays of Crocus goulimyi in season, and these stands are often accompanied by Crocus laevigatus. The white blooms of the latter are a treat to see, for they are unique to the Peloponnese, its petals being striped in Crete! Among the many special crocuses of this area is the endemic Crocus biflorus ssp. melantherus which blooms in autumn — in fact, it is the only one of the four biflorus subspecies to flower at this time of year, and represents a unique adaptation to survival here in the country’s driest region.

The central of the three peninsulas we will explore on this tour is Mani, and it is here we will hope to find the largest of the crocuses, Crocus niveus. Its name means ‘of the snows’ — a somewhat curious choice for a plant which occurs down to sea level! It is a delightful member of the family, however, sporting large white and pale lilac flowers (which can be up to six inches high!) with deep yellow throats. In addition, the scented Cyclamen hederifolium ssp. confusum will be in flower, along with masses of Cyclamen graecum. Both are common on rocky hillsides and in olive groves at this time of year. Yellow Sternbergia are common throughout the Peloponnese and the curious aroid Biarum tenuifolium is another speciality here.

The Peloponnese is a rocky, starkly beautiful land baked by summer sun, and adorned in autumn with wonderful annual displays of autumn-flowering bulbs — and it is these little-known treasures of the region which will be the focus of this holiday, led by our expert and enthusiast, David Tattersfield.

Outline Itinerary

Day
1
Fly Athens; transfer Mykines
Day
2
Transfer Gytheio
Days
3 - 7
Botanical excursions from Gytheio
Day
8
Fly London
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What's Included?

Food

All food is included in the price, with the exception of dinners in Gytheio. We recommend allowing around £100 for these.

Accommodation

We stay in comfortable hotels in Mykines and Gytheio, where all rooms have private facilities.

Dates & Prices

2026

Flight Inclusive

£1,995

Land Only

£1,795

Single Supplement

£295

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

Tour Leader
David Tattersfield
David Tattersfield
David graduated in Botany and went on to do research in upland ecology.
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2027

Flight Inclusive

£1,995

Land Only

£1,795

Single Supplement

£295

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

Tour Leader
David Tattersfield
David Tattersfield
David graduated in Botany and went on to do research in upland ecology.
Read more about David

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For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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