Peloponnese: Corinth, Mycenae, Nafplio, Epidaurus & Great lunch
Description
Discover the wonders of Ancient Greece on this 100% private, for 1-8 related-only people, full-day, self-guided tour from Athens or Piraeus port. Meet your driver/guide in Athens and embark on an 8 to 9-hour trip to Corinth canal, Ancient Corinth, Mycenae, the beautiful Venetian "old town" of Nafplio, with its Palamidi fortress, and finally, Epidaurus ancient theater, where you’ll be able to explore the theater & architectural ruins at your pace. No restrictions, a very flexible itinerary, and most of all, an authentic view of Greece with a very knowledgeable driver. Let your driver/guide treat you to a real Greek lunch & DRINKS -an important part of the tour- in a non-touristy Greek location surrounded by locals. This tour is not only about these amazing UNESCO World Heritage Sites. You will have an amazing personalized experience to get a view of Greece that many people miss out on.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Quick stop for photos of the canal
OPTIONAL: Ancient Corinth was inhabited in the Neolithic period (6500-3250 BC) but the big prosperity begins in the 8th century. Corinth was a city-state on the Isthmus (canal) of Corinth, the narrow stretch of land that joins the Peloponnese to the mainland of Greece, roughly halfway between Athens and Sparta.
Mycenae is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home of King Agamemnon and the Mycenean civilization with some of Greece’s most famous ancient ruins. Wander around the archaeological site and accompanying museum.
Nafplio town, the first capital of Geece, is famous for its historic architecture. Visit the famous Venetian fortress of Palamidi in Nafplio and optionally, walk down the 999 steps enjoying the most amazing views. Walk through the beautiful narrow streets of the old town.
Epidaurus, another Unesco World Heritage Site, is home to an ancient, beautifully preserved theater. The oldest theater with amazing acoustics.
OPTIONAL: The Venetian castle with the awesome walk of 999 steps down to the Old Town. Enjoy the views of the water next to the peninsula and take some great photos.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Any Athens hotel or Airbnb, the Athens airport, Piraeus and Nafplio port or Hydra island. Possible extra cost for some locations.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(2)
We took a 5 hr tour to Corinth to see the Canal & the Ancient ruins. Our driver was like a history teacher. He gave us a complete yet concise history of Corinth going back to 3,300BC. It was fascinating and informative. The canal was indeed a engineering wonder but the ruins, the museum and the views from the mountain were great!
This is a review that did not mean any harm but still, it was done for the wrong agency! First of all, your review rating is not exactly consistent with your comments! Secondly, it is also very clear that you didn't do this tour with our agency. We don't do a "5 hr tour to Corinth" as you've mentioned. Also, the title of the tour -you are supposed to have done- concerns a much bigger tour! As for Tripadvisor, we understand they have to deal with millions of reviews, and is difficult to take action for cases such as this. We notified them but could not get a solution. No harm!
<p>What a great experience! We had a packed day of wonderful sights and wonderful food. Nikos was superb in tailoring the itinerary to our needs and wants. This was our fist Viator tour, and our first private tour, and I guarantee it won't be the last.</p>
Thank you very much! It was nice exploring with you all.
