This compact Peloponese journey offers the chance to explore several key locations of the peninsula in just two days.
This compact Peloponese journey offers the chance to explore several key locations of the peninsula in just two days.
Corinth - Mycenae - Epidaurus - Nafplio
Corinth Canal - Begining with a drive along the coast, you will get the chance to see some Greek seaside villages and the island of Salamis. Salamis is where the historical naval battle took place between the Athenians and the Persians.
Our first stop of the day, the Corinth Canal. Eventually opened in…
Corinth - Mycenae - Epidaurus - Nafplio
Corinth Canal - Begining with a drive along the coast, you will get the chance to see some Greek seaside villages and the island of Salamis. Salamis is where the historical naval battle took place between the Athenians and the Persians.
Our first stop of the day, the Corinth Canal. Eventually opened in 1892 separating the Peloponnese from the rest of Greece all the while connecting the Saronic Gulf to the Corinthian Sea. Having time to walk across on a pedestrian bridge and admire the canal closer, you may go bungee jumping on some days (if you’re game).
Archaeological Site Mycenae - Next we will visit one of the Unesco protected monuments. Mycenae (dated to the 2nd millennium B.C.E) represents the era of Achilles, Agamemnon and Helen of Troy, You will visit the cyclopean walls, the burial circle A and the remains of Agamemnon’s Palace.Dated to the 2nd millennium B.C.E., this citadel gave its name to a whole era!
Lion Gate - In the site, you will see the renowned Lions Gate, the oldest architectural sculpture in Europe.
Archaeological Museum of Ancient Mycenae - Within the site there is a modern museum, exhibiting the findings of the “City Of Gold” which is also worth visiting.
Citadel and Treasury of Atreus - Just before leaving the site we will make a small stop at the treasury of Atreus, the best preserved Tholos tomb found and one of the finest examples of the Mycenaean architecture.
Sanctuary of Asklepios - On the go again we will be off to the site of Epidaurus, a short drive away and you will be able to see one of the most important ancient Greek sanctuaries. Dedicated to God Asclepius, he was the god of healing and medicine, Epidaurus is located in peaceful environment and spread out on a hilly area, its highest point being the actual theater of Epidaurus. As the best preserved ancient Greek theater (dated 4th century B.C.E.) it is proof of what miracles the ancient Greek minds could create. Test the acoustics great even today and climb up to the higher seats just to close your eyes and dream you are attending an ancient Greek tragedy.
The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus - Located in a peaceful environment and spread on a hilly area, it reaches its highest point which is the theater of Epidaurus. The best preserved ancient Greek theater dated 4th century B.C.E. proof of what miracles the ancient Greek minds could create. You can test the acoustics, great even today and climb up until the upper seats just to close your eyes and dream you attended an ancient Greek tragedy.
Nafplio - From here we will travel through time towards a more recent history of Greece and to the city of Nafplion. Nafplion is considered the most scenic city which also functioned as the capital of Greece until 1834. It offers you an impressive combination of fortresses and castle (Palamidi, Bourtzi), an enormous port opened to the Aegean Sea and the unique architecture of the old city of Nafplion revealing Venetian, neoclassical and oriental elements. Lunch will be at a traditional tavern by the sea, before leaving we’ll drive up until the castle of Acronafplia for a panoramic view of Nafplio.
Olympia - We will drive to Ancient Olympia to overnight.
- Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
- Bottled water
- Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.]
- Transport by private vehicle
- Accommodation and breakfast (according to your booking)
- Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
- Bottled water
- Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.]
- Transport by private vehicle
- Accommodation and breakfast (according to your booking)
- Accommodation with breakfast (according to your booking)
- Licensed Tour guide on request (Additional cost)
- Entrance Fees
- Airport Pick Up and drop-off (Additional cost)
- Accommodation with breakfast (according to your booking)
- Licensed Tour guide on request (Additional cost)
- Entrance Fees
- Airport Pick Up and drop-off (Additional cost)
- The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside any site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by Viator.
- The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside any site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by Viator.
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.