- People would travel on foot for short distances, especially within cities
- Walk along a mountain pass or travel between town and the port
- The majority of the travelers were pilgrims or shepherds on the move
By Horse or Donkey
- Horses and donkeys were the primary means of transportation over land
- Most people walked, rode a donkey or horse, or hitched a ride with someone who was traveling
By Horse and Carriage
- The affluent rode in horse-drawn carriages
- Could be used over longer distances for travelers willing to pay
By Boat
- Boats were another important form of travel in Ancient Greece
- Traveled across the sea to trade, colonize new territories, or go to war
- The ship, or trireme, was rowed by oarsmen
- The Greeks also invented two types of sail ships which allowed for faster travel
- Used for commerce, colonization, naval attacks, and travel by citizens