DAY 1

CORINTH CANAL

We first go to the Isthmus of Corinth, a narrow piece of land connecting mainland Greece and the Peloponnese. There we will see the manmade canal which connects the Corinthian and the Saronic Gulfs. The canal was finished in 1893, but its history dates to as early as 602 BC. It has a length of over 6km, and its sides are 78m tall at the highest point. There are bridges across the canal for cars and people to pass, and which sink up to 12m underwater to let boats through.

ANCIENT CORINTH

With a professional guide, we see extensive ruins of the Temple of Apollo that testify to Corinth’s great prosperity. These have been uncovered since 1896 by the American School of Classical Studies in Athens and the Greek Ministry of Culture. It is also one of the places that Saint Paul visited and wrote letters to.

The Sunken City of Ancient Epidaurus & photo opportunity of Saronic Islands

See where the Ancient City of Epidaurus lays under just a few meters of water off the Argolis Coast. Snorkeling possible if interested.

THE ANCIENT THEATRE OF EPIDAURUS

We travel to Epidaurus and see the world-renowned Epidaurus theatre. Built in the 4th century BC, it is famous for its acoustics, which are so perfect that words spoken on stage can be heard perfectly wherever you are in the audience.

PALAMIDI CASTLE

Stepping forward in history, we see the Palamidi Castle in Nafplio, built by the Venetians and famous for supposedly having 999 steps. According to legend, there were once 1000 steps leading to the castle, but one of them was crushed by Theodoros Kolokotronis, a leader of the Greek war ofindependence, during celebrations for a victory against the Ottomans.

Accommodation:
We stay overnight at Epidaurus or Nafplio in a 3- or 4-star hotel or a small boutique hotel depending on availability, “ Please book your overnight accommodation. Find our hotel recommendations HERE”

DAY 2

Tiryns

See the amazing “Cyclopean walls” named because the Greeks thought that only a Cyclops could move such huge rocks into place. They are 8m thick and 13m high.

Argos - Ancient Theatre and Larissa Castle

Visit the oldest continuously inhabited city in Europe and see the Ancient Theatre, built in the 3rd century for 20,000 spectators. Also visit Larissa Castle – built during prehistoric times and a significant location during several wars.

ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF MYCENAE

The Homeric city of Mycenae was one of the first great centres of the Greek culture, settlement on this site dates back to the second millennium BC. According to Homer, Mycenae was the seat of Agamemnon, who led the Greeks against the Trojans to take back Helen, the wife of his brother Menelaus. The ruins of the ancient city are famous for the amazing “Cyclopean walls” -so named because the later Greeks thought that only a Cyclops could move such huge rocks into place. You will see the Lion Gate, which formed the entrance to the royal court and palace.

WINE TOUR at:

BAIRAKTARIS or PALIVOU ESTATE

We also visit Nemea, an ancient wine-making region of Greece. Nemea is home to a grape variety named "Agiorgitiko" that is at least 3,000 years old. Due to the different microclimates in the region, there are a variety of different wines produced here, from fruity and light to mature and full-bodied. At the winery we discover how wine is made and try three different types of wine. It will be accompanied by a selection of delicious local "mezes", which is a selection of local foods similar to tapas.

THE DIOLKOS

We finish by seeing the Diolkos, an ancient track that connected the Saronic and Corinthian Gulfs, before having a meal and returning to Athens in the late afternoon.

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Tour Itinerary

DAY ONE

• Early pick up from Hotel
• Drive over the Corinth Canal and stop for photo
• Visit Ancient Corinth (1,5 hour)
• Drive to Epidaurus
• Visit Sunken City of Ancient Epidaurus and photo opportunity of Saronic
  Islands (1 hour – although possibly less unless someone snorkels?)
• Visit Epidaurus Theatre and Sanctuary (1 hour)
• Lunch in Tolo (Ormos or Romvi)
• Palamidi Castle
• Nafplio – check into hotel and free time

DAY TWO

• Tiryns ( 1 hour)
• Argos -  Ancient Theatre and Larissa Castle ( 1 hour)
• Mycenae (1 hour)
• Nemea – wineries. Tour & lunch at Karamitsos, or Bairaktaris or Palivou Estate, (lunch is included if you have booked with lunch or dinner)
• The Diolkos
  
• Return to Athens

EXTRAS that you can purchase while booking:

• Admission fees

• Accommodation in 3- or 4-star hotel, depending on availability

• Lunch or dinner each day for each passenger

INCLUSIONS:

• Wholly private tour (your party only)

• Transportation to and from your central hotel in Athens or Piraeus

• Transportation to and from the cruise terminal of Piraeus port and Athens International Airport

• Professional guide at Ancient Corinth

• Professional, English-speaking driver, who provides information and tips and does not enter the sites

• All fuel surcharges and toll roads

EXCLUSIONS:

• Admission fees

• Accommodation in hotels

• Lunch or dinner each day for each passenger

• Coffee, drinks, and snacks

 KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK:

• By booking you must deposit 20% of the amount or full amount

• You will be charged the rest (80%) of full amount 8 days before tour date

• Prices on bookings are for adults and children above 12

• If you have children under 12 or infants please contact us before booking so we can inform you for the extra charge

• Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult

• All prices are for 1 private vehicle, for 1 to 3 passengers with a sedan, 4-6 passengers with a minivan, usually Mercedes Benz and 7-14 passengers with a Mercedes Benz minibus

• You must be able to walk on unpaved or uneven terrain; otherwise the driver will do their best for you to see most of the sites

• Departure time is usually between 5:00am-9:00am, based on your preference!

• Duration: 2 days, 1 night

• We reserve the right to cancel a booking for a full refund in the case of bad weather, site closures, health issues or for any reason that is out of are control

• Our drivers are professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. Their priority is your satisfaction and safety. All our drivers speak English and are ready to help and to provide tips!

• Our cars are well-maintained, clean, and have free Wi-Fi. Baby chairs, wheelchairs and most phone chargers are available on request, at no additional charge

  
CANCELLATION POLICY

• You can cancel free of charge up to 7 days in advance of the scheduled departure (100% refund)
• Cancellations between 3 and 6 days in advance of the tour incur a 50% cancellation fee
• Cancellations within 2 days of the scheduled departure incur a 100% cancellation fee
• For "EXTRAS" you have purchased (Admission fees, Professional tour guides, hotels, Lunch or dinner etc.) You can cancel free of charge until 7days before your tour is due to start
• After that time, no changes to pick-up times and no refunds or cancellations can be made
• We reserve the right to cancel a booking for a full refund in the case of bad weather, site closures, health issues or for any reason that is out of are control
• By booking you must deposit 100% of the amount OR deposit 20% of the
amount and you will be charged the rest (80%) of full amount 8 days
before tour date

For any questions we will be more than happy to answer within 24 hours.

• You can easily contact us on WhatsApp +306994805050 or just call or text us.

Covid-19

We All Stay Safe

All our vehicles are disinfected right after a Tour or Transfer
Hand sanitizer for drivers and guests to use

In all times drivers can use a face mask

Passenger restrictions apply

compliant to national legislation's