Corinth Canal, Kapsia Caves, Ancient Messene

Corinth Canal - About an hour from Athens is our first Peloponnese stop, Corinth Canal.
Corinth Canal, an impressive sea passage, was drilled and has been operating since 1893.
It is a narrow sea strip, lengthed about 6 kilometres that connects mainland Greece to Peloponnese.

Kapsia Cave - Next, your driver will take you to the Stalactites of Kapsia Caves.

The amazing Caves constitute a complex system of swallow-holes on the lush Mantineia mountain range.

Multicoloured stalagmites and stalactites compose a unique and impressive canvas that is reflected on the surface of the small ponds inside the cave.

Dress warmly for your visit to the Kapsia caves.

Ancient Messini - Ancient Messene (or Messini, Greek Μεσσήνη) is a significant ancient city in terms of its size, form, and astonishing state of preservation.

The area of Ancient Messene contains the ruins of the large classical city-state founded in 369 BC by Thbian General Epaminondas who died in the neighbouring Mantineia area. After the Battle of Leuctra in 371 BC, which resulted in Spartan defeat, it became the capital of the free Messenian state.

Today the visitor of this extraordinarily well-preserved ancient city will admire up close sanctuaries, public buildings, imposing fortifications, houses and tombs:
The Agora (market) – Temples of Zeus Soter and Poseidon
The Asklepieion
Arsinoe Fountain
The sanctuary of Demeter and the Dioskouroi
The great Doric temple
The Ekklesiasterion (assembly hall)
The Fortification Walls
The Laconian & Arcadian Gates

Dinner and overnight in Ancient Olympia at 4-star or Boutique Hotels like Arty Grand or Europa Hotel.

Ancient Olympia, Rio Antirio Bridge, Ancient Corinth

Archaeological Site of Olympia - After your rich breakfast at the hotel, we will visit the UNESCO site of Ancient Olympia.

Ancient Olympia lies in the fertile valley of Alpheios river and it was the most celebrated site of Ancient Greece. You will visit both the museum and the famous archaeological site of the ancient Olympic Games.
As you stroll by the ancient paths you will see the Doric Temples of Zeus and Hera, the Bouleuterion, the Prytaneion, the Stadium, the Gymnasium, the Palestra, the Workshop of Pheidias and so many others.
At the museum, you will admire, among other masterpieces, the Nike of Paionios and the breathtaking Hermes and the Infant Dionysus statue.

Rion-Antirion Bridge - The Rio - Antirrio bridge is one of the world’s longest multi-span cable-stayed bridges and longest of the fully suspended type. It opened one day before the Athens 2004 Summer Olympics, on 12 August 2004 and was used to transport the OLYMPIC FLAME.

Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos) - Last stop will be by Ancient Corinth with the stunning Doric Temple of Apollo and the Bema, where Apostle Paul preached and wrote the First Epistle to the Corinthians.

Finally, we arrive back to Athens and we drop you at the airport or your residence.

• Brand new luxury vehicles with WiFi, A/C, and free mineral water
• 1-night accommodation: 5 or 4-star hotels - breakfast included
• Private Luxurious Transfer with Professional English speaking Tour driver
• Free airport/hotel/port pick up and return

• Entrance fees
• Meals and drinks (Unless Lunch Option)
• Gratuities
• Your tour driver can not escort you into the sites

The Ancient Messene (or Messini, Greek Μεσσήνη) and Ancient Olympia (Greek Ολυμπία) tour from Athens is a private two-day excursion in Peloponnese. This comprehensive tour takes you through two remarkable Greek landmarks of antiquity, the expansive Ancient Messene and the globally renowned UNESCO recognized Ancient Olympia. Our expert tour team has designed an experience that gives you a broad spectrum of authentic and unforgettable encounters with Greek locations and sites. Your private Peloponnese tour features visits to (Itinerary can be adjusted and changed):

Corinth Canal, Kapsia Caves, Ancient Messene, Ancient Olympia & Museum,

Rio-Antirio Bridge, Ancient Corinth & Museum.

Since this is an exclusively private tour, our guests relish luxurious travel, with opportunities for photo stops along the way. You’ll spend your single night in superior 4-star or Boutique-hotels.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.