PERFECT GREECE ROAD TRIP: BEST THINGS TO DO IN THE PELOPONNESE - Monemvasia, Longos, Diakopto

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 11 січ 2025

КОМЕНТАРІ • 126

  • @magentahorizon6503
    @magentahorizon6503 2 роки тому +40

    Sammy and Tommy ... as a Greek American, thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking the road less travelled ... and for showing everyone a richer and fulfilling way to see Greece.

    • @SammyandTommy
      @SammyandTommy  2 роки тому +2

      Our pleasure! Thanks for such a wonderful comment! It was an amazing way to see the country! Thanks for watching 🤗

    • @KathrynJBrooks
      @KathrynJBrooks Рік тому +2

      I agree! I am also a Greek American and have found so many great places to visit ! My father is from Nafpaktos. We road trip to Nafpaktos, Lefkada, and then to Parga in 2019. It was amazing!

  • @Kolious_Thrace
    @Kolious_Thrace 2 роки тому +30

    Monemvasiá is an amazing place and it’s rich in History.
    The first people settled there were from Sparta. The city was a port of great importance because the travellers from the Hellenic cities in Sicily (called Sikelía) were passing from there when they were travelling.
    After that, the area was very important during the Byzantine era and the old ruins and the churches were built by the Emperial family of Palaiologos, Emperors in Constantinople!

    • @aggelosalexopoulos3039
      @aggelosalexopoulos3039 2 роки тому

      πες και για τον ριτσο ρε Κόλιους, πως την ειπε :)

    • @orestis103
      @orestis103 14 днів тому

      Ψηλέ μου δεν το λέω επειδή είμαι έλληνας, αλλά πιστεύω ότι η Ελλάδα έχει από τα πιο ωραία μέρη στον κόσμο. Να είμαστε πάντα ευγνώμων στον θεό και στο Χρήστο που μας έδωσαν όλα τα καλύτερα πράγματα, και στον πλανήτη μας, και στο μέλλον μας στον παράδεισο 🙏🏻☦️🇬🇷

  • @UNr34
    @UNr34 2 роки тому +31

    There IS stuff to see in Sparta. Like many Greek cities there's the modern city Sparti, then there's the ancient ruins close by, and there's also the medieval town (called Mystras) which is one of the best preserved Byzantine remains and a UNESCO world heritage site. The locals who told you that are poorly informed.

    • @SammyandTommy
      @SammyandTommy  2 роки тому +4

      That's a bummer to hear. Thanks for sharing though so the next person doesn't skip it. Appreciate the recommendations! Thanks

  • @stavrosthomopoulos2374
    @stavrosthomopoulos2374 2 роки тому +13

    I lived there, 10 years ! I miss this place so much!😔

    • @SammyandTommy
      @SammyandTommy  2 роки тому

      We can see why you miss it! Lucky you to have been able to live there for so long. Thanks for sharing!

  • @ChasingChey
    @ChasingChey 2 роки тому +22

    I love that you guys went to places other than the islands. I never knew these places existed, and now I can't wait to go! Thanks for sharing!

    • @SammyandTommy
      @SammyandTommy  2 роки тому +1

      Love to hear this! We hope you can visit there soon! Thank for watching 👊

  • @rachelbragg5897
    @rachelbragg5897 2 роки тому +21

    The views throughout this video are amazing, and you guys keep me laughing. I hope to be able to explore Greece one day! 🥰

    • @SammyandTommy
      @SammyandTommy  2 роки тому +2

      The views didn't disappoint 😍 So glad we could make you laugh! Really appreciate the comment 🤗

  • @elenamayard9571
    @elenamayard9571 2 роки тому +27

    Wow! The Peloponnese looks incredible, I would love to do a road trip there! 💓 Awesome video you guys!

    • @SammyandTommy
      @SammyandTommy  2 роки тому +2

      It is an amazing place! Definitely do the road-trip! Thanks for commenting 🤗

  • @hisnameisvu
    @hisnameisvu 2 роки тому +16

    Wow!!! Another fantastic video my friends, looks absolutely incredible, the views looks spectacularly stunning..

    • @SammyandTommy
      @SammyandTommy  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much Vu 👊 The views kept getting better the higher we went 😍 Really appreciate your support friend 🙏

  • @kostasdallas2559
    @kostasdallas2559 2 роки тому +8

    I'm so thankful to you people i got so emotional watching this. You visited two places that I used to go there as a kid when traveling from the states to Greece. Longos in Peloponnese was close to my mother's town we used to go there in the summer so beautiful. And then Kalavrita my father's home town. It's where the nazis back in world War 2 where he lost a lot of young people and friends. God I remember when my dad used to tell me stories. I got so emotional when I watched your video. God bless you. Thank you again so much 💐

  • @Natureactivities
    @Natureactivities 2 роки тому +4

    At the opposite site (north) of Monemvasia rock is a trail path that is awesome! It's visible at 22:00 of the video. It starts from the bridge and drives you to the lighthouse. In case of high waves and strong winds is not recommended.

  • @MinimalCommentary622
    @MinimalCommentary622 2 роки тому +12

    The Rio-Antirrio bridge is also scenic, and it's one of the largest bridges in the world, and the largest of its type 😉

  • @victoriaguichet1535
    @victoriaguichet1535 2 роки тому +15

    Wow!! I can’t wait to go to Greece one day! Loved the video you guys 💕

    • @SammyandTommy
      @SammyandTommy  2 роки тому

      Thanks so much! 😊 We hope you can see it for yourself! So many amazing places!

  • @iliaspatr
    @iliaspatr 2 роки тому +8

    Love your videos and both of you.You missed my city Patra 10km next to the Rio Antirio bridge .It was an excellent time to go because of the Carnival.Patra is the Queen city of carnival in Greece.💙💙

    • @SammyandTommy
      @SammyandTommy  2 роки тому

      Ah that's a bummer but good to know for next time! Thanks for the love 🤗

  • @georgekvdel5044
    @georgekvdel5044 2 роки тому +5

    Thank you very much for showing my beautiful country with a unique way and not showing only the islands.
    There are more things to do and see than the islands and going to Metsovo, Zagori , Diakofto and Monemvasia was the best thing to do.
    Thank you also for the respect and great way that you presented the Holocaust Monument, is part of our history and we must honor the war victims.

    • @SammyandTommy
      @SammyandTommy  2 роки тому +1

      Our pleasure! So happy to hear you enjoyed it! Thanks for the awesome comment and support 👊

  • @KathrynJBrooks
    @KathrynJBrooks Рік тому +1

    Nafpaktos is my father's home. He was born and raised there. It's beautiful!! Castle was closed when I was there too! :( thanks for sharing! I have only been there once in 2019 right before covid. Love your channel!! :)

    • @SammyandTommy
      @SammyandTommy  Рік тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing. Such a wonderful place 😍

  • @sotiriossidirokastritis8392
    @sotiriossidirokastritis8392 2 роки тому +8

    Hallo Sammy & Tommy, thank your for the amazing videos in Greece.
    The Peloponnes is my homeland ❤️
    Please make more trips around Greece!!!
    The list of destinations is endless.

    • @SammyandTommy
      @SammyandTommy  2 роки тому +4

      Our pleasure! Thanks for watching 👊 You're right, there are so many places to see in Greece! Impossible to fit it all in on one trip!

  • @expatinbrazil
    @expatinbrazil 2 роки тому +3

    Impressed about the train trip !!!!!!

    • @SammyandTommy
      @SammyandTommy  2 роки тому +1

      It was a ton of fun! Such a beautiful ride 😍

  • @JustinBrehm
    @JustinBrehm 2 роки тому +8

    Great video from you two and sunshine 🌞

    • @SammyandTommy
      @SammyandTommy  2 роки тому +1

      Sunshine really stole the show! Best hiking guide yet 😂 Thanks Justin!

    • @JustinBrehm
      @JustinBrehm 2 роки тому

      @@SammyandTommy 🤣
      If only cats could talk " this way you non fluff human gdi lol"

  •  2 роки тому +6

    Incredible place! What an amazing view you guys had from the window, I'm sure in high season that room would cost like 350 USD per night haha... Little Sunshine was so lovely 😊, private catguide 😁

    • @SammyandTommy
      @SammyandTommy  2 роки тому +1

      I am sure you're right and that price goes way up but we were there in the offseason for a reason. Little Sunshine was an amazing guide 😂 If you want to book her when you visit, I have a contact humber 😉

    •  2 роки тому

      @@SammyandTommy 😂😂

  • @Alexander-bj6vj
    @Alexander-bj6vj 2 роки тому +6

    Congratulations to a great series of videos from Greece. I am happy that you choose these incredible destinations to showcase. I hope that you will come back in the future! There is a lot more to see of Greece!

    • @SammyandTommy
      @SammyandTommy  2 роки тому

      Thanks so much! We will definitely be back. Still so much to see and do. Appreciate the kind words. See you next time 👋

  • @SiNERw211
    @SiNERw211 2 роки тому +1

    You should had stopped by vitina and dimitsana as you passed by the city of Tripoli! The surrounding areas are some of the nicest in Peloponnese

  • @lagrece
    @lagrece 2 роки тому +4

    You are amazing!!! Love from Greece🇬🇷
    P. S. In Greece ,you HAVE to visit Zakynthos, Kastelorizo,Tinos,Thessaloniki,Xanthi,Serifos,Amorgos,Limnos,Oinousses,Astypalaia,Patmos...
    The choices are endless...

    • @SammyandTommy
      @SammyandTommy  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! Appreciate the awesome recommendations! 🙏

  • @pitoblogg
    @pitoblogg Рік тому +1

    In Greece, necessity blossoms into miracle. Only there are you transported from truth to dream with such serenity and ease.

  • @garyroberts3859
    @garyroberts3859 2 роки тому +3

    Finally found people who know how to make an interesting video…well done guys , I don’t usually watch videos this long but yours kept me interested. I’ve been researching Greece for 2 years…going in September. I found MONEMVASIA very early and as I’m an artist it’s one of the places I’m most interested in Visiting. I’ll spend a month on the PELOPPONESE…so much to see and I’ll check out more of your videos in the coming days…good job.

  • @adinaelena9923
    @adinaelena9923 2 роки тому +5

    Hi guys! Beautiful video, a beautiful side of Greece! I really like you guys, you are so crazy! 😍❤

    • @SammyandTommy
      @SammyandTommy  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much friend! Thanks for sticking with us even though we are crazy 🤪

  • @emmacollins4274
    @emmacollins4274 2 роки тому +3

    We've really enjoyed your Greece road trip videos! Thank you! Really cool seeing the treasures you found on the roads less travelled!

  • @vetranios
    @vetranios 2 роки тому +7

    Fantastic vlog guys!!!

  • @BoussiosMarkos
    @BoussiosMarkos 2 роки тому +2

    You're doing a great job, congratulations!

  • @Alexander-bj6vj
    @Alexander-bj6vj 2 роки тому +3

    The filming was great and also the editing!

  • @ΕλευθερίαΤ-φ9ψ
    @ΕλευθερίαΤ-φ9ψ 2 роки тому +5

    Thanks for visiting my country !Its really beautiful here!Hope you had a great time!Konitsa it's the place I come from and grew up. So nice to watch!Have a nice summer!😔👍🇬🇷Greetings from Greece oh and I just subscribed! 😊🙏

    • @SammyandTommy
      @SammyandTommy  2 роки тому +1

      Our pleasure! Thanks for watching! What an amazing place to call your hometown 😍 We appreciate you subscribing! We hope to hear more from you!

  • @alexiadaigneault8822
    @alexiadaigneault8822 2 роки тому +1

    I'm so happy to see you stopped in Konitsa. That is where my family is from.

    • @SammyandTommy
      @SammyandTommy  2 роки тому

      That's awesome we loved our time there! Thanks for sharing!

  • @upstories
    @upstories 2 роки тому +3

    Great video too. You are really doing an amazing job. Well done

  • @ChuckNorthSideGuy
    @ChuckNorthSideGuy 2 роки тому +2

    I note these latest videos are filmed in March 2020. I keep waiting for Sammy and Tommy to catch first word of COVID. So nice to see life before all this tragedy.

    • @SammyandTommy
      @SammyandTommy  2 роки тому +1

      The first time we heard about it was actually in Vietnam. They shut down all the schools for a couple weeks while we were there. We had no idea what was about to happen though. More details in next weeks video 👍

  • @skarecrowster
    @skarecrowster 2 роки тому +1

    Just discovered this channel, nice vlog, some great places, me and my wife have been to most of the places you guys have visited, but last year we went to Andorra, loved it so much, heading back again this year. Well worth a visit during the late summer months, the alpine walks are incredible. They've got the world's longest alpine slide too which is brilliant.

  • @suayhughes8103
    @suayhughes8103 2 роки тому +3

    Wow! So beautiful downtown enjoy watching great video

    • @SammyandTommy
      @SammyandTommy  2 роки тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing friend 🤗

  • @randyirvine5858
    @randyirvine5858 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the great vlogs guys. Enjoying every minute of your adventures. No mice in that town🤣

  • @erinwilmott8279
    @erinwilmott8279 2 роки тому +1

    OMG!!!! I LOVE your video!! My boyfriend & myself will be in Greece for 2 months this spring visiting from Canada & also will take the road less travelled

    • @SammyandTommy
      @SammyandTommy  2 роки тому

      Thanks so much Erin! Lucky you to go for two months! Have an amazing time 💜

  • @roza6691
    @roza6691 2 роки тому +2

    Όλα τα βίντεο σας είναι καταπληκτικά όπως κ σεις. Δεν ξέρω αν έχετε έρθει Θεσσαλονίκη αν όχι ελπίζω να το κάνετε.χαιρετίσματα από Μακεδονία Θεσσαλονίκη. 👍👌

  • @christosdiafas9192
    @christosdiafas9192 2 роки тому

    It's good that you have visited MonemvasiA (actually stressed in the last A) at this time of the year. From June to September, all its shops, bars and restaurants are open, the town is packed with tourists and you have to ellbow your way through the narrow streets to get by.

    • @FabbyTravy
      @FabbyTravy 2 роки тому

      Hey! I am planning to go next year, does it get less busier near the end of September or is it pretty much busy all September? how is it in october?

    • @christosdiafas9192
      @christosdiafas9192 2 роки тому

      @@FabbyTravy Not a clue. I guess the later, the quieter.

    • @athener66
      @athener66 2 роки тому

      It's funny that everybody in Greece calls it Monemvasiá but we, the laconians call it Monemvásia.

  • @constantinospatouchas
    @constantinospatouchas 2 роки тому +2

    my home town is oposite side of nafpaktos

  • @valentinrubtov
    @valentinrubtov 2 роки тому +3

    Restaurants with cats are the best.

  • @elisabti8370
    @elisabti8370 2 роки тому +1

    Wow that's a is amazing Video. Very beautiful and unique. Thank you for Sharing.

    • @SammyandTommy
      @SammyandTommy  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much! Greece mainland really surprised us with its beauty! Thanks for watching!

  • @charalambosdetsikas355
    @charalambosdetsikas355 2 роки тому

    You're both great!.. Hope back soon!

    • @SammyandTommy
      @SammyandTommy  2 роки тому

      We will! Still so much to explore 😍

  • @tsifty1
    @tsifty1 2 роки тому

    Best nation in the area hands down..

  • @nemogr100
    @nemogr100 8 місяців тому

    By accident or recomendation of the youtube i found your channel. I was showing it to my foreign girlfriend woman to be .
    Did you notice in the Kalavryta city the greek flag was in the middle of the mast . You know what is this mean is the respect for the dead as a repect . Thank so much for showing the non touristic places of Greece even that you havent approached the northern part of my county as the Makedonia and Evros area . I wish you the best and hope you come again .

  • @rocking1313
    @rocking1313 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks Sammy and Tommy , filmed in March - how is Monemvasia in early Nov / late Oct?

  • @janettesquires
    @janettesquires 2 роки тому

    I just recently found you guys, loving your videos!! The places you are showing are so stunning, you have captured all the beauty! Just amazing!! 😊

    • @SammyandTommy
      @SammyandTommy  2 роки тому

      So happy you found us! Thanks for the wonderful feedback 💜

  • @tedn6855
    @tedn6855 2 роки тому

    Monemvasia one of my favorite places but I never had a good meal there and not just the old Town. Really strange only place in greece I didn't like food. Not including hotel of course. I stayed in old Town and hotel had a wonderful breakfast.

  • @MichelleRader-t7r
    @MichelleRader-t7r Рік тому

    Can you tell me what time of year you did this trip? We like how its not so crowded. I love your channel! You guys are very funny and entertaining haha and informative.

  • @koliostro13
    @koliostro13 2 роки тому +1

    really nice videos. really cute couple. really niice roadtrip .... and really nice selection of audiobook...

    • @SammyandTommy
      @SammyandTommy  2 роки тому +1

      really happy to hear you enjoyed the video. really appreciate your nice compliments. really thank you!

  • @johntsam7071
    @johntsam7071 2 роки тому

    Nice to see these pretty places in my country, since I ain't gonna visit them like, EVER :P

  • @johnvellis5148
    @johnvellis5148 2 роки тому +1

    Hello from Greece 💙💐🇬🇷💐

  • @RizwanMujawar
    @RizwanMujawar 2 роки тому +1

    I am a new subscriber! I just saw one video and hooked. Watched full Greece series. I just have one question 🙋‍♂️ how did you manage to shoot the train drone shot without missing the train?

    • @SammyandTommy
      @SammyandTommy  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks so much! Glad you’re enjoying our videos! Appreciate the sub! Good question, the train was tricky. I was one of the first to get off the train so I could set up my camera and drone to get it leaving and then reversing the clip on post to make it seem as it’s arriving 😉

    • @RizwanMujawar
      @RizwanMujawar 2 роки тому +1

      @@SammyandTommy you have some amazing drone footages. You should make some asmr drone shots only videos with soulful soothing music. I could keep them running all day on my tv.

    • @RizwanMujawar
      @RizwanMujawar 2 роки тому

      Also thanks for explaining the train shot! That is a lot of effort and hard work. The quality of your videos show that. I also really loved the sunrise and sunset Timelapses. That also takes quite an effort. And waking up early and running around to not miss the sunset. I am genuinely grateful and appreciative to all the hard work. Wish you all the success.

  • @magicmagic5913
    @magicmagic5913 2 роки тому +1

    VERRY GOOD VIDEO GUYS

  • @TravelwithfahadAhmed
    @TravelwithfahadAhmed 2 роки тому +1

    Nice sharing 😊

  • @KathrynJBrooks
    @KathrynJBrooks Рік тому

    @sammy and tommy was there a problem taking rental car on the ferry?

  • @ekfylobifteki
    @ekfylobifteki 2 роки тому +5

    Awesomeeee

  • @aokiaoki4238
    @aokiaoki4238 2 роки тому +2

    11:20 These number are the age of them

  • @paulreportingliv
    @paulreportingliv 2 роки тому

    Which drone do you guys fly??

  • @s4socrates
    @s4socrates 2 роки тому

    Monemvasia, such a unique place.
    Old city is well worth to be listed as a UNESCO world heritage site (it is not).

  • @kanenasithaki4669
    @kanenasithaki4669 2 роки тому +1

    shame he didn't let you in the castle of Nafpaktos

    • @SammyandTommy
      @SammyandTommy  2 роки тому

      It was a bummer but we did miss it by four minutes 🤦‍♂️ Hopefully next time!

  • @dinokoutsikos2555
    @dinokoutsikos2555 2 роки тому

    Nice video but I am a little disappointed because you guys should adopted the little cat sunshine . She followed every step you made !!!😻😻😻

  • @CristinaGreece
    @CristinaGreece 2 роки тому +1

    The correct pronunciation is Thiakopto 🌺

    • @SammyandTommy
      @SammyandTommy  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the pronunciation help! We need all the help we can get 😂

    • @CristinaGreece
      @CristinaGreece 2 роки тому +1

      @@SammyandTommy You are very welcome and thank you for presenting my country so beautifully! 💗

  • @Mixalismi
    @Mixalismi 2 роки тому

    That was cuttlefish not octopus 🐙🐙

  • @georgekoul
    @georgekoul 2 роки тому

    583A.C is not that old for the Greece's standards. It's not even ancient for us considering that there are ruins or well preserved ancient structures with age of 3000-4000 years.

    • @Ptolemy336VV
      @Ptolemy336VV 2 роки тому +3

      True indeed. However. Greece has also the oldest and largest untouched medieval towns and walled cities in the world like Rhodes and Monemvasia. And the fact it's medieval means it's from a certain period. Greece has therefor the oldest in the medieval period in the world. But it has ofcourse ancient period which is incredible, bronze age period which is incredible (Minoan, Mycenean, Cycladic, Helladic all from a period of 3650-1200 BCE), and an impressive neolithic before that.

    • @joeb5080
      @joeb5080 Рік тому

      @@Ptolemy336VV Exactly. Greece has incredible medieval and early modern monuments, from Rhodes' medieval city, to baroque Corfu Town to Thessaloniki's art deco buildings, to the impressive ruins of medieval castles that dot the whole Peloponnese....and some Greeks just don't appreciate them because they're "not that old". That mentality destroyed Athens' 19th century neoclassical city center in the 1960s. Thank God for the people that care and are restoring the Mani towns, the Zagori towns, the Arcadia towns (like Dimitsana), Hydra, Monemvasia, and so on...

  • @estherloumbardas6943
    @estherloumbardas6943 Рік тому

    You're pronouncing most of the cities you visit incorrectly ....great video

  • @pasmas3217
    @pasmas3217 2 роки тому +1

    everything is great guys, have seen a few more of your videos, but calling the 200-300 year old bridges ancient hits me very weirdly in a cringy way... sorry.
    everything else is great though, keep it up!!

    • @SammyandTommy
      @SammyandTommy  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks! For sure, I totally get that. I thought the same thing when I watched it back… it’s not that old 😅 wrong word choice, anyway…glad you enjoyed the vid!

  • @milanmiljevic1445
    @milanmiljevic1445 2 роки тому +1

    Its sea not ocean 😁

  • @tasos0140
    @tasos0140 2 роки тому

    Monemvasia restaurants are famously bad.

  • @sotiriosnastos187
    @sotiriosnastos187 2 роки тому +3

    How you understand that you are Americans😏except from the accent (obviously) you call every sea “ocean” 😜dears you are in Mediterranean Sea.Enjoy travelling xx

    • @SammyandTommy
      @SammyandTommy  2 роки тому +2

      Haha it won't be the first time we make a silly mistake 🙈 Thanks for the clarification.