Argolis & Olympia - 2 Days
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2 days
Up to 3 people
1000€
Your accommodation, airport or port
- THE EXPERIENCE
The Argolis and Ancient Olympia over two days
This two-day private tour explores the Peloponnese peninsula, connecting major centers of classical antiquity with the birthplace of the Olympic Games.
The itinerary combines Ancient Corinth, Mycenae, Nafplion, Epidaurus, and Olympia in a comprehensive cultural journey across two days. Carefully paced and thoughtfully structured, the experience blends archaeology, mythology, early Christian history, and scenic countryside.
Pick-up and drop-off are available from your hotel or preferred location in Athens.
Highlights
- Ancient Corinth and the Temple of Apollo
- Mycenae and the Treasury of Atreus
- Nafplion and the Theatre of Epidaurus
- An overnight stay in Olympia
- The Temple of Zeus and the ancient Stadium
Ready to embark on your next adventure?
- DAY BY DAY
Your journey, day by day
Corinth, Mycenae, Nafplion, Epidaurus & Olympia
- Pick-up from your hotel or preferred location
- Drive toward the Peloponnese peninsula
- Stop at the Corinth Canal, a late 19th-century engineering achievement
- Time for photographs and a short break
- Arrival at Ancient Corinth
- Approximately 1.5 hours to explore the archaeological site and museum
- Visit to the 6th-century BC Doric Temple of Apollo
- Walk through the Roman Agora, including the Bema traditionally associated with St. Paul
- Exploration of additional remains including the fountains of Glauke and Peirene, the theatre, the marketplace, and Roman structures
- Arrival at Mycenae, a major center of the Mycenaean civilization
- Entry to the citadel through the Lion Gate
- Walk along the Cyclopean walls
- Visit to the Archaeological Museum of Mycenae
- Visit to the Treasury of Atreus (Tomb of Agamemnon)
- Approximate visit duration: 30 minutes
- Optional lunch in Mycenae or later in Nafplion
- Arrival in Nafplion, the first capital of the modern Greek state
- Visit to Akronafplia, the ancient fortified citadel
- View of Palamidi Fortress
- Drive to Epidaurus
- Visit to the 4th-century BC Theatre of Epidaurus, renowned for its acoustics
- Overview of the Sanctuary of Asclepius, dedicated to the god of medicine
- Drive to Olympia
- Drop-off at your hotel
- Overnight stay in Olympia
Ancient Olympia
- Visit to Ancient Olympia, the most important sanctuary of the ancient world
- Exploration of the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, and the ancient Stadium
- Historical overview of the Olympic Games, first held in 776 BC
- Visit to the museum
- Viewing of significant exhibits, including the statue of Hermes
- Lunch in the Olympia area
- Return drive to Athens
- Drop-off at your hotel or preferred location
- PACKAGE
What's included
Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Private transportation for two days
- Professional driver
- Services according to the itinerary
- Pick-ups and drop-offs from and to the airport and ports are possible on request, at an additional cost.
Not included
- Entrance fees
- Meals and refreshments
- Personal expenses
- Overnight stay in Olympia
Complimentary
- Bottled water
- Wi-Fi onboard
- Assistance with ticket arrangements upon request
Good to know
Entrance fees to archaeological sites and museums are not included.
This tour is designed with flexibility in mind and can be adjusted to your interests. If you would like to add, skip, or modify any part of the itinerary, please let us know in advance.
Opening hours, ticket links and holiday closures for the sites you will visit are on our Useful Information page.
