Description
Follow the Journey. Discover the Real Places.
For almost three thousand years, Homer’s Odyssey has inspired travellers, artists and storytellers around the world. Now, you can follow its journey through the real landscapes, ancient kingdoms and legendary destinations of Greece.
Following Odysseus: The Real Journey Behind Homer’s Odyssey is a beautifully illustrated 144-page digital travel guide created by local travel experts from Greece.
Blending mythology, archaeology, history, cinema and practical destination knowledge, the guide takes you beyond the familiar story to explore the places that shaped one of the greatest journeys ever told.
Inside the Guide
Discover the world of Homer and understand the story behind the Odyssey, the Trojan War and the legendary rulers of Mycenaean Greece.
Travel through the Homeric Peloponnese and explore:
- Mycenae, the kingdom of Agamemnon
- Tiryns, the legendary fortress of heroes
- Sparta and the Menelaion
- Kranai Island, associated with Helen and Paris
- Ancient Corinth and Acrocorinth
- Loutra Oraias Elenis
- Ancient Nemea
- Mycenaean Argos
- The Palace of Nestor at Pylos
- Ithaca, the homeland of Odysseus
- Kefalonia and the mystery of Homeric Ithaca
- Corfu and the legendary land of the Phaeacians
Follow The Odyssey on Screen
Explore the extraordinary Greek landscapes connected with Christopher Nolan’s cinematic adaptation of The Odyssey, including:
- Voidokilia Beach
- Nestor’s Cave
- Ancient Messene
- Methoni Castle
- Pylos and Navarino Bay
- Acrocorinth
- Almyrolakka Beach
Learn why these destinations were selected and discover the history, myths and cultural significance behind each location.
Plan Your Own Odyssey
The guide includes five suggested journeys for different travel styles and available time:
- The Odyssey Weekend – 3 days
- The Homeric Peloponnese – 5 days
- Following Christopher Nolan – 6 days
- The Complete Odyssey – 10 days
- The Ultimate Odyssey – 14 days
Each itinerary brings together ancient sites, castles, beaches, villages and cinematic landscapes, helping you transform Homer’s timeless story into an unforgettable journey of your own.
Practical Travel Information
You will also find useful guidance on:
- The best time to visit
- Recommended travel duration
- Airports and transportation
- Where to stay
- Important museums
- Local food and regional products
- Essential Greek phrases
- Responsible travel
- What to pack
What You Will Receive
- One digital travel guide in PDF format
- 144 beautifully designed pages
- Immediate access after purchase
- Compatible with phones, tablets and computers
- Practical information for planning your journey
- Five ready-to-follow itineraries
No physical book will be shipped.
Whether you are fascinated by Homer, planning a journey through Greece or eager to discover the landscapes featured in The Odyssey, this guide invites you to experience the story where myth, history and cinema meet.
Your Odyssey begins here.
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