Athens to Mycenae, Epidaurus, Corinth, Nafplio Private Tour
5.0
(29)
🕑 10 hours
Free cancellation
Go beyond the Greek capital’s attractions and discover noteworthy ancient sites on a private tour to Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nafplio, and Corinth. Private transportation enables you to cover more ground and the comfortable journey also offers you a look at the Greek countryside. Test out the acoustics in the Theater of Epidaurus, explore fortresses, and more. You're free to explore each location independently or hire a private guide to show you around.
Languages:
English
📍Isthmia, Greece
🏢Operated by Olive Sea Travel
Highlights
- ✓Cover more attractions in private transportation
- ✓Explore independently or hire a licensed guide
- ✓Enjoy convenient hotel or port pickup and drop-off
- ✓Experience the beauty of the Greek countryside
What you'll see & do
- ✓This small Peloponese tour is a good opportunity to see several major site of the peninsula just in two days. Begining with a drive along the coast, you will get the chance to see some Greek seaside villages and the island of Salamis. Salamis is where the historical naval battle took place between the Athenians and the Persians. Our first stop of the day, the Corinth Canal. Eventually opened in 1892 separating the Peloponnese from the rest of Greece all the while connecting the Saronic Gulf to the Corinthian Sea. Having time to walk across on a pedestrian bridge and admire the canal closer, you may go bungee jumping on some days (if you’re game).
- ✓Archaeological and historical interest, Ancient Corinth is also one of the most popular religious destinations in Greece. It was here that the Apostle Paul preached Christianity, was judged by the tribunal in the Agora and established the best organized Christian church of the time.
- ✓The temple of Apollo at Corinth is one of the earliest Doric temples in the Peloponnese and the Greek mainland. Built around 560 B.C.E., of local monolithic limestone on top of an imposing, rocky hill to the north of Acrocorinth, the Archaic temple was an emblem for the Greek city of Corinth, reflecting its growth and prosperity.
- ✓We will visit the castle of Acrocorinth,the oldest and largest castle in southern Greece, for some amazing photos.
- ✓Dated to the 2nd millennium B.C.E. representing what Homer wrote about, Achilles, Agamemnon and Helen of Troy. The palace of Mycenae gave its name to a whole era.
- ✓In the site you will see the famous Lions Gate (the oldest architectural sculpture in Europe), the cyclopean walls, the burial circle A and the remains of Agamemnon’s Palace.
- ✓Within the site there is a modern museum, exhibiting the findings of the “City Of Gold” which is also worth visiting.
- ✓Just before leaving the site we will make a small stop at the treasury of Atreus, the best preserved Tholos tomb found and one of the finest examples of the Mycenaean architecture.
- ✓From here we will travel through time towards a more recent history of Greece and to the city of Nafplion. Nafplion is considered the most scenic city which also functioned as the capital of Greece until 1834. It offers you an impressive combination of fortresses and castles (Palamidi, Bourtzi), an enormous port opened to the Aegean Sea and the unique architecture of the old city of Nafplion revealing Venetian, neoclassical and oriental elements. Lunch will be at a traditional tavern by the sea.
- ✓We’ll drive up until the castle of Acronafplia for a panoramic view of Nafplio.
- ✓We will visit the site of Epidaurus. After just a short drive you will be able to visit one of the most important ancient sanctuaries dedicated to the God Asclepius, the god of healing and medicine, located in an ideal environment and spread over a hilly area.
- ✓Its highest point is the theater of Epidaurus. The best preserved ancient Greek theater dated 4th century B.C.E.It is proof of what fantastic miracles the ancient Greek minds could create. You can test the acoustics, great even today. Climb up until the upper seats just to close your eyes and dream you attended an ancient Greek tragedy.
- ✓We will grive back to Athens by the country road croosing picturesque villages and land scapes.
What's included
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
- ✓Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.]
- ✓Transport by private vehicle
What's not included
- ✓Ancient Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus
- ✓Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability [Additional cost - 390 €]
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside any site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by Viator.
The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Pick up time adjustable upon your request.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Free cancellation
🔒 Secure checkout
from
€ 1,030.00
Athens to Mycenae, Epidaurus, Corinth, Nafplio Private Tour
5.0
(29)
🕑 10 hours
Free cancellation
Go beyond the Greek capital’s attractions and discover noteworthy ancient sites on a private tour to Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nafplio, and Corinth. Private transportation enables you to cover more ground and the comfortable journey also offers you a look at the Greek countryside. Test out the acoustics in the Theater of Epidaurus, explore fortresses, and more. You're free to explore each location independently or hire a private guide to show you around.
Languages:
English
📍Isthmia, Greece
🏢Operated by Olive Sea Travel
Highlights
- ✓Cover more attractions in private transportation
- ✓Explore independently or hire a licensed guide
- ✓Enjoy convenient hotel or port pickup and drop-off
- ✓Experience the beauty of the Greek countryside
What you'll see & do
- ✓This small Peloponese tour is a good opportunity to see several major site of the peninsula just in two days. Begining with a drive along the coast, you will get the chance to see some Greek seaside villages and the island of Salamis. Salamis is where the historical naval battle took place between the Athenians and the Persians. Our first stop of the day, the Corinth Canal. Eventually opened in 1892 separating the Peloponnese from the rest of Greece all the while connecting the Saronic Gulf to the Corinthian Sea. Having time to walk across on a pedestrian bridge and admire the canal closer, you may go bungee jumping on some days (if you’re game).
- ✓Archaeological and historical interest, Ancient Corinth is also one of the most popular religious destinations in Greece. It was here that the Apostle Paul preached Christianity, was judged by the tribunal in the Agora and established the best organized Christian church of the time.
- ✓The temple of Apollo at Corinth is one of the earliest Doric temples in the Peloponnese and the Greek mainland. Built around 560 B.C.E., of local monolithic limestone on top of an imposing, rocky hill to the north of Acrocorinth, the Archaic temple was an emblem for the Greek city of Corinth, reflecting its growth and prosperity.
- ✓We will visit the castle of Acrocorinth,the oldest and largest castle in southern Greece, for some amazing photos.
- ✓Dated to the 2nd millennium B.C.E. representing what Homer wrote about, Achilles, Agamemnon and Helen of Troy. The palace of Mycenae gave its name to a whole era.
- ✓In the site you will see the famous Lions Gate (the oldest architectural sculpture in Europe), the cyclopean walls, the burial circle A and the remains of Agamemnon’s Palace.
- ✓Within the site there is a modern museum, exhibiting the findings of the “City Of Gold” which is also worth visiting.
- ✓Just before leaving the site we will make a small stop at the treasury of Atreus, the best preserved Tholos tomb found and one of the finest examples of the Mycenaean architecture.
- ✓From here we will travel through time towards a more recent history of Greece and to the city of Nafplion. Nafplion is considered the most scenic city which also functioned as the capital of Greece until 1834. It offers you an impressive combination of fortresses and castles (Palamidi, Bourtzi), an enormous port opened to the Aegean Sea and the unique architecture of the old city of Nafplion revealing Venetian, neoclassical and oriental elements. Lunch will be at a traditional tavern by the sea.
- ✓We’ll drive up until the castle of Acronafplia for a panoramic view of Nafplio.
- ✓We will visit the site of Epidaurus. After just a short drive you will be able to visit one of the most important ancient sanctuaries dedicated to the God Asclepius, the god of healing and medicine, located in an ideal environment and spread over a hilly area.
- ✓Its highest point is the theater of Epidaurus. The best preserved ancient Greek theater dated 4th century B.C.E.It is proof of what fantastic miracles the ancient Greek minds could create. You can test the acoustics, great even today. Climb up until the upper seats just to close your eyes and dream you attended an ancient Greek tragedy.
- ✓We will grive back to Athens by the country road croosing picturesque villages and land scapes.
What's included
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
- ✓Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.]
- ✓Transport by private vehicle
What's not included
- ✓Ancient Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus
- ✓Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability [Additional cost - 390 €]
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside any site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by Viator.
The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Pick up time adjustable upon your request.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Free cancellation
🔒 Secure checkout
from
€ 1,030.00