Day 1

Your driver will pick you up at your accommodation and drive you to Peloponnesus peninsula, in the south of Greece. First stop, the Corinth Canal, an engineering marvel whose construction began in the late 19^th century. We’ll make a 30-minute stop there, so you can take some pictures and enjoy a cup of coffee.

Next stop, Ancient Corinth. One of the most powerful city-states of the ancient world, Corinth was the epicenter of several important historic events. You will have 1.5 hour to explore the archaeological site and the museum.

The most notable sight in the area is the Temple of Apollo which dates back to the 6^th century B.C. and belongs to the Doric order of architecture. The city of Corinth is also the place where St. Paul gave his famous speech in the Agora. That is why he is the patron saint of the city.

Other notable sights are the fountains of Glauke and Peirene, the theater, the marketplace and many other Roman buildings. The museum’s exhibits include some fine specimens of ancient Corinthian pottery and mosaics.

Our next stop is the city of Mycenae, the seat of power of one of the Trojan War factions. You will enter the citadel through the Lion Gate. The citadel is surrounded by the Cyclopean walls, thought to have been built by the mythical Cyclops due to the enormous size of the stone blocks that they’re made of.

The Archaeological Museum of Mycenae offers interesting insight into the everyday life of the era. And, of course, visiting the Tomb of Agamemnon is mandatory. You will have 30 minutes to explore these places.

Next, we will visit the world-renowned ancient theater of Epidaurus. Built in the 4^th century B.C., the theater is known for its amazing acoustics. It hosts plays even to this day. It is located on the southeast end of the sanctuary that is dedicated to the Greek god of medicine, Asclepius.

You’ll have the opportunity to explore the sanctuary for an hour and a half, after which we’ll be off to Nafplion, a beautiful seaside town and the first capital of the modern Greek state. We will be spending the night there.

Day 2

Breakfast in Nafplion, followed by a tour of its most important sights, including Akronafplia and the fortress of Palamidi. Then we’ll be off to Bassae, where we’ll visit the temple of Apollo Epicurius before heading off to Olympia.

At Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, you will visit the archaeological museum with its many impressive exhibits, including the famous statue of Hermes.

You will have lunch in Olympia and we’ll be spending the night there as well.

Day 3

Your day starts with a two-hour visit of the archaeological site of Olympia, the most important sanctuary of the ancient world and birthplace of the Olympic Games, which were first held in 776 B.C. in honor of the god Zeus.

After a taste of local, traditional cuisine, we will be heading back to Athens. Your driver will drop you off at your hotel.