4-Day Private Classical Greece Tour from Athens: Exploring Historic Sights and Cities
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Embark on a 4-day private classical Greece tour from Athens and explore historic sights and cities. Visit Thermopylae, Delphi, Olympia, Mycenae, Nafplio, Epidaurus, Ancient Corinth, Diolkos, and the Corinth Canal.
Duration: 4 days
Cancellation: 6 days learn more
What's Included
  • Skip-the-line tickets (upon request)
  • Complimentary on-board WiFi
  • Expert English-speaking and multi-lingual drivers
  • Exclusive Fully Private Multi-Day Tour
  • Professional drivers well-versed in Greek history
  • Travel in comfort with a private luxury vehicle
  • Complimentary bottled water and refreshing wipes
  • Convenient hotel/port pick-up and drop-off service
  • Delightful fresh handmade Greek biscuits
What's Not Included
  • 3 nights accommodation (option for hotel reservation upon request)  
  • Entrance fees to the sites
  • Food & Drinks
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off (additional cost)
  • Licensed tour guide to accompany guests into the site and museum (additional cost on request)
Additional Information

Our journey begins at Thermopylae, the historical battleground! Here we’ll honor King Leonidas of Sparta and his 300 warriors with a visit to his magnificent statue, and take in the sight of the famous hot springs, believed to be one of the gates to Hades.

Next, we’ll visit the archaeological site and Museum of Delphi, filled with an astounding array of artifacts, such as the Naxian Sphinx, the one-of-a-kind bronze Charioteer, and the Statue of Antinoos.

We’ll journey through Ancient Olympia, known as the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games.

You’ll get the chance to traverse Mycenae, the starting point of the famous expedition to Troy.

Experience the charm of Nafplio, the first capital of modern Greece. Admire its picturesque Venetian architecture, which earned it the title ‘Naples of Greece’ by the Venetians.

Take in the breathtaking Epidaurus theater, erected in the late 4th century BC to host religious events in honor of Asclepius. Noteworthy for its flawless acoustics, it remains in use today, hosting performances of ancient Greek drama during summer.

We’ll trace the footsteps of St Paul at the remarkable archaeological site of Ancient Corinth.

At Ancient Diolkos, we’ll uncover and delve into the ancient corridor that links the Corinthian to the Saronic Gulf, along with its subducting bridge. Rest at a delightful cafe, enjoying a snack or coffee while relishing the scenery, as you anticipate boats navigating through the canal.

Lastly, we’ll visit the Isthmus/Corinth canal, the incredible engineering feat that separates the Peloponnese from the mainland of Greece, offering unparalleled views of the Corinthian and Saronic gulfs.

  • Animals or pets allowed
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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O5460milynnh
Apr 20, 2024
This was the best way to see Greece! - We just completed our four day tour of Greece and had an absolutely wonderful time seeing so many ancient sites! Our tour guide, Tas, Was absolutely fantastic! He provided so much historical background information that helped us appreciate the sites and was very accommodating with all of our needs. We felt like we got to see the real Greece! We would highly recommend this tour to anyone - Well, worth the time and expense! We hope to return soon because we discovered on this trip how much Greece has to offer… History, beaches, beautiful views, and most of all lovely welcoming people!
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Teddybears780
Sep 5, 2023
A Special Tour with a Special Guide - George was our guide and he was wonderful. My wife is in a wheelchair and George made certain that she saw everything she could and helped in any way possible. He took us to great restaurants and told us about the history of Greece. If you want to see Greece with a local, George is your man. I cannot express how grateful our family was to use Ancient Greece Tours. Five stars is just not enough to express our gratitude.
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Stvchurch
Jul 17, 2023
Amazing trip - Fantastic experience with Nikos as our guide. A cold bottle of water at every stop, an easy to follow itinerary, excellent recommendations for lunch and dinner and personal, thoughtful conversation/assistance. Our family of four (2 adults and 2 teens) had a great time on this trip. I would highly recommend this trip, most specifically I would recommend Nikos as a guide to all our friends!!
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Keinsf
May 15, 2023
Unforgettable 4 days - Went on the Classical Greece 4 day tour run by Ancient Greece Tours with Tas as our driver/guide. From the very start he made the trip fun and educational, it felt like we were going on a trip with a long time friend. There were cookies and water waiting for us in the car, which was a very comfortable and new sedan - perfect for the 2 of us. Of course we visited all of the amazing ancient sites (UNESCO heritage) that the Peloponnese peninsula has to offer and Tas primed us with lots of facts on the ancient greeks and for each specific location making sure we didn’t miss anything e.g. the site where the Olympic flame is lit in ancient Olympia before passing to Athens. In addition Tas took us to places we would never have found on our own and which had their own special magic. We went to thermal springs and bought delicious Turkish delight from the side of the road. We found an ancient limestone roadway with ruts from chariot wheels still visible. We added visits to the Archimedes museum (Olympia) and wine tasing (Nemea) to the itinerary. He took us to an amazing restaurant in Delphi with views all the way down the valley and was able to secure us a table with a prime view. We also learnt about the Greek way of life today, the politics, the healthcare and many other aspects. Tas ensured that our trip of a lifetime was truly that, with his own widespread knowledge, passion and love of Greece, its history, politics and culture - 4 days we will never forget.
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Donna_g
Aug 26, 2021
Take this tour!; - This 4 day tour was amazing. Thank you, Taz, for your caring and knowledge brought this trip to life. He is professional, approachable and thorough. He has passion for his country and the history of ancient Greece! Take this tour. You will have a memorable experience in ancient Greece.
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Z331964
Nov 3, 2019
Wow, The Craddle of W. Civiization - Our tour guide, Sophia, had previously worked as an Archeologist and was able to share a wealth of information in an entertaining manner. Bus and driver were excellent as were accommodations. We enjoyed touring the country and sea shore. We like to do and see stuff when we travel and don't need much time for relaxing. Trip exceeded expectations.
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Stephanie
Aug 26, 2019
Excellent personalized experience - Tas did an amazing job of customizing our multi-day tour. Our group was a bit challenging - two young kids, two senior citizens, my husband, and me (an archaeology professor). Tas handled it all with ease. At every point, he knew which restaurants to recommend, where to drop off/pick up to make it easier with those of us who couldn't walk as well, and gave me plenty of time to see all the sites in detail. When I ran out of time at the site of Olympia, he made special arrangements with the guards for me to get back into the site for free the next morning! The only thing that might surprise you is that Tas is not a guide, so he doesn't go with you into the sites and museums - that is self-guided, on your own. But he knows a lot about the ancient history and knows exactly where to take you, which is all you really need. An excellent experience!
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