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Athens – Corinth Full Day Tour

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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.

Day 1 - Corinth, Mycenae, Nafplion, Epidaurus & Olympia

Morning: Corinth Canal & Ancient Corinth

  • 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

Midday: Mycenae

  • 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

Afternoon: Nafplion & Epidaurus

  • 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

Evening: Olympia

  • Drive to Olympia
  • Drop-off at your hotel
  • Overnight stay in Olympia

Day 2 - Ancient Olympia

Morning: Archaeological Site

  • 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

Archaeological Museum of Olympia

  • Visit to the museum
  • Viewing of significant exhibits, including the statue of Hermes

Lunch & Return

  • Lunch in the Olympia area
  • Return drive to Athens
  • Drop-off at your hotel or preferred location

 

* Entrance fees to archaeological sites and museums are not included.

* This tour can be customized according to your needs.
 ** If you would like to skip or add any part of the itinerary, please let us know in advance.

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.

Package Detail

Price Includes

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Private transportation for two days
  • Professional driver
  • Services according to the itinerary

Price Excludes

  • Entrance fees
  • Meals and refreshments
  • Personal expenses
  • Overnight stay in Olympia

Complementarities

  • Bottled water
  • Wi-Fi onboard
  • Assistance with ticket arrangements upon request

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