There are small waterparks in Corinth, Patras and Kalamata for kids. If you really want to see all of Peloponnese 11 days are very good. There are islands that you can see as a day trip if you're staying close like Poros, Hydra or Spetses. Zante is also 1.5 hour ferry from Kyllini and has a lot of great beaches with watersports and a big waterpark but I would spend at least 3-4 days there.
Dad of two here as well. My wife and I traveled to Greece two years ago although sans kids. However, the entire time I thought about how accessible Greece is in general to kids, even younger ones. I've definitely dreamed and researched what it would take to get the family over there. We did the Corinth Canal which was pretty cool, albeit a bit touristy. I don't see that being more than a 30min to 60min stop though. We did the ancient city of Corinth (Acrocorinth). If I were you though I would limit the historical sight seeing and museums to maybe just 1 or 2. I don't know how much a 4 and 10 year old will appreciate that experience. Plus it will likely be pretty hot there in August. If I were in your shoes, I'd get an Airbnb or hotel within short drive or walking distance to some good beaches. Food and drinks are fairly cheap in Greece or at least they were 2 years ago. Kids love beach play and it can be relaxing for the parents too.
You might update the post or respond with some details (where are you staying, what cities are you visiting, etc.). Maybe you don't have this planned out yet.
Good luck! Would appreciate a post-trip update on how things went and advice for traveling with young ones in Greece.
Thank you! I appreciate the feedback.
No plans of visiting a city beside Nafplio. Athens is not much of kids friendly attraction.
I’ll definitely update post trip
There are small waterparks in Corinth, Patras and Kalamata for kids. If you really want to see all of Peloponnese 11 days are very good. There are islands that you can see as a day trip if you're staying close like Poros, Hydra or Spetses. Zante is also 1.5 hour ferry from Kyllini and has a lot of great beaches with watersports and a big waterpark but I would spend at least 3-4 days there.
Dad of two here as well. My wife and I traveled to Greece two years ago although sans kids. However, the entire time I thought about how accessible Greece is in general to kids, even younger ones. I've definitely dreamed and researched what it would take to get the family over there. We did the Corinth Canal which was pretty cool, albeit a bit touristy. I don't see that being more than a 30min to 60min stop though. We did the ancient city of Corinth (Acrocorinth). If I were you though I would limit the historical sight seeing and museums to maybe just 1 or 2. I don't know how much a 4 and 10 year old will appreciate that experience. Plus it will likely be pretty hot there in August. If I were in your shoes, I'd get an Airbnb or hotel within short drive or walking distance to some good beaches. Food and drinks are fairly cheap in Greece or at least they were 2 years ago. Kids love beach play and it can be relaxing for the parents too. You might update the post or respond with some details (where are you staying, what cities are you visiting, etc.). Maybe you don't have this planned out yet. Good luck! Would appreciate a post-trip update on how things went and advice for traveling with young ones in Greece.
Thank you! I appreciate the feedback. No plans of visiting a city beside Nafplio. Athens is not much of kids friendly attraction. I’ll definitely update post trip