HIGHLIGHTS:

• Visit the Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth the Theatre of Epidaurus, Mycenae, and Palamidi Castle in Nafplio.

This tour will take us to the major sites of the Peloponnese, both ancient and modern, the ancient city-state of Corinth was located on the narrow strip of land connecting the Peloponnese to mainland Greece, known as the Isthmus of Corinth. In ancient times, the city grew wealthy due to this strategic location and its control of the transportation of ships from the Corinthian to the Saronic Gulfs, and vice versa. It became one of the most important trade powers in ancient Greece and had an extensive network of colonies. It was also the location of countless ancient myths, such as the myth of Sisyphus. Games– including the Olympics – were held in the devotional area of Isthmia.
The ancient city was destroyed by the Romans, who built a new city in its place; we can still see the extensive ruins of the Temple of Apollo that testify to Corinth’s great prosperity. As we cross the Isthmus, we stop to see the great feat of engineering that finally opened the route between the Gulf of Corinth and the Saronic Gulf - the Corinth Canal. It was finished in 1893, even though the idea existed at least as far back as 602 BC!

From the Homeric city of Mycenae to the Corinth Canal. The kingdom 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. Nearby there are the tombs of legendary figures such as Aegisthus and Clytemnestra.  

Finally, our journey to the Peloponnese will take us across the Corinth Canal. Completed in 1893 – and a huge feat of technology at the time - it finally opened up the shipping route between the Saronic Gulf and the Gulf of Corinth and separated the Peloponnese from the mainland, effectively turning it into an island.

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Tour Itinerary

• Early pick up from Hotel
• Drive over the Corinth Canal and stop for photo
• Visit Ancient Corinth ( 1 hour)
• Drive to Epidaurus
• Visit Epidaurus ( 1 hour)
• Lunch in Tolo - Nafplio (Ormos or Romvi)
• Nafplio – including Palamidi ( 2 hours)
• Mycenae (1 hour) - (We drive past Tyrins on the way but don't stop)
• Return to Athens (Late afternoon)
  

INCLUSIONS:

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

• Transportation from and to the cruise terminal of Piraeus port

EXCLUSIONS:

• Admission fees

• Food and drinks

• Professional Site Guide (if wanted)

KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK:

• Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult 

• All prices are for 1 Tour and for 1 to 4 passengers with a TAXI or SIMPLE SEDAN, 1-7 passengers with a MINIVAN usually Mercedes Benz and 8-14 passengers with a MINIBUS usually Mercedes Benz.

If needed for bigger vehicles (BUS) for more passengers feel free to contact us.

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

• 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 between 6:00am-07:30am, based on your preference!

• Duration: 8~10 hours 

• 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 
 

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

CANCELLATION POLICY:

• You can cancel free of charge until 48 hours before your tour is due to start.

No refunds are allowed after this time.

• For "EXTRAS" you have purchased (Admission fees, Professional tour guides, Lunch or dinner etc.) You can cancel free of charge until 7days before your tour is due to start.

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