Argolis – Sparta – Olympia – Delphi – Osios Loukas (4 Days)
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- AT A GLANCE
4 days
Up to 3 people
2000€
Your accommodation, airport or port
- THE EXPERIENCE
Four days across the Peloponnese and Central Greece
This four-day private journey offers a comprehensive exploration of mainland Greece, connecting classical antiquity, early Christian heritage, Byzantine architecture, and UNESCO World Heritage landmarks.
From the Peloponnese to Delphi and Central Greece, the itinerary is carefully structured to balance archaeological depth, scenic drives, and overnight stays in Nafplion, Olympia, and Delphi. The experience unfolds at a well-considered pace, allowing meaningful exploration across multiple historical eras.
Pick-up and drop-off are available from your hotel or preferred location in Athens.
Highlights
- Ancient Corinth, Mycenae and Epidaurus
- Sparta and Mystras
- The Temple of Apollo Epicurius at Bassae
- Ancient Olympia
- Delphi and the Monastery of Hosios Loukas
Ready to embark on your next adventure?
- DAY BY DAY
Your journey, day by day
Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplion
- Pick-up from your hotel or preferred location
- Drive toward the Peloponnese peninsula
- Stop at the Corinth Canal, a late 19th-century engineering landmark
- 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 the fountains of Glauke and Peirene, the theatre, marketplace, and Roman remains
- Arrival at Mycenae
- Entry 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
- Drive to Epidaurus
- Visit to the 4th-century BC Theatre of Epidaurus
- Exploration of the Sanctuary of Asclepius
- Approximate visit duration: 1.5 hours
- Arrival in Nafplion
- Overnight stay in Nafplion
Nafplion, Sparta, Mystras, Bassae & Olympia
- Breakfast in Nafplion
- Visit to Akronafplia
- View of Palamidi Fortress
- Drive to Sparta
- Optional visit to the Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil
- Visit to the Tomb of King Leonidas
- Drive to Mystras
- Exploration of the Byzantine fortified settlement, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Drive to Bassae
- Visit to the Temple of Apollo Epicurius
- Arrival in Olympia
- Visit to the archaeological site, including the Temple of Zeus, Temple of Hera, and the Stadium
- Visit to the Archaeological Museum of Olympia, including the statue of Hermes
- Overnight stay in Olympia
Olympia to Delphi
- Visit to the archaeological site of Olympia
- Drive toward Central Greece
- Lunch stop in Nafpaktos
- Arrival in Delphi
- Overnight stay in Delphi
Delphi, Hosios Loukas & Return
- Visit to the Sanctuary of Apollo
- Exploration of the Temple of Apollo, the Castalian Spring, the Temple of Athena Pronaia, the theatre, and the stadium
- Visit to the Archaeological Museum of Delphi, including the Statue of Antinous and the Charioteer
- Stop in Arachova
- Visit to the Monastery of Hosios Loukas, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Approximately 1.5 hours to explore the monastery complex and its Middle Byzantine mosaics
- Stop at Chaeronea
- Visit to the Lion of Chaeronea monument
- Lunch break
- 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 four 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 Nafplion
- Overnight stay in Olympia
- Overnight stay in Delphi
Complimentary
- Bottled water
- Wi-Fi onboard
- Assistance with ticket arrangements upon request
Good to know
Entrance fees to archaeological sites and monasteries are not included. Appropriate dress code is required for monastery visits.
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.
