Nauplio Mycenae Epidaurus Corinth Private Sightseeing Tour

What's included

What you'll see and do

1. Athens

   We depart from Athens to Corinth

   60 minutes here

2. Corinth Canal

   We stop as we cross the Isthmus to see the Corinth Canal, a magnificent engineering achievement that opened the way between the Gulf of Corinth and the Saronic Gulf. Even though the concept dates back at least to 602 BC, it wasn't completed until 1893!

   30 minutes here

3. Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)

   Leaving the Isthmus and driving to the Ancient Corinth, where St. Paul lived for almost two years making a very important missionary work. There is the church that has the 1st Letter to the Corinthians written in four languages, Greek, Arabic, French and English. Ancient Corinth was an important state city during the ancient years, the richest and most famous port of the ancient Greece. There you can visit both Greek and Roman architectures at the archaeological site and the museum.

   60 minutes here

4. Acrocorinth

   The acropolis of ancient Corinth, Acrocorinth, is a monolithic rock that overlooks the ancient city of Corinth, Greece. According to George Forrest, "it is the most impressive of mainland Greece's acropoleis." Because it commanded the Isthmus of Corinth, repelling foes from entering the Peloponnese peninsula by land, Acrocorinth's fortress was repeatedly used as a last line of defense in southern Greece. It is now one of Greece's most important medieval castle sites.

   20 minutes here

5. Archaeological Museum of Corinth

   The Museum of Ancient Corinth was built in 1932 to house the numerous objects brought to light by the archaeological excavations. Its construction was undertaken by the American School of Classical Studies, thanks to a donation of Ada Small Moore. The building was designed by Stuart Thompson, following the architectural model of the “Chicago school”. The west wing was added later, in 1951. Museum spaces were organized around two atriums, which give a unique character to the building. During 2007-2008, works were undertaken in order to upgrade the Museum, through funds of the 3rd CSF. The two galleries containing the prehistoric collections and the finds from the Sanctuary of Asklepios were renovated at this time. In 2015, large-scale works were completed in the east and south wing. These areas now host a new exhibition on ancient Corinth, from the Geometric Period until its destruction by the Romans, in 146 B.C. This project was funded by the 2007-2013 NSRF.

   60 minutes here

6. Lion Gate

   The iconic Lions Gate, the earliest architectural sculpture in Europe, the cyclopean walls, burial circle A, and the ruins of Agamemnon's Palace may all be found at the location.

   10 minutes here · Admission not included

7. Archaeological Museum of Ancient Mycenae

   A contemporary museum that houses the artifacts from the "City of Gold" is located on the property and is well worth seeing.

   30 minutes here · Admission not included

8. Archaeological Site Mycenae

   Dates to the second millennium B.C.E. and depicts Achilles, Agamemnon, and Helen of Troy from Homer. An entire time period was named after the palace of Mycenae.

   30 minutes here · Admission not included

9. Citadel and Treasury of Atreus

   The Treasury of Atreus, the best-preserved Tholos tomb discovered and one of the greatest examples of Mycenaean architecture, will be our final destination before we depart the site.

   20 minutes here · Admission not included

10. Nafplio

    We shall next move forward in time from this point to Nafplion, a city that has a more recent history than this one in Greece. The most picturesque city, Nafplion, which served as Greece's capital until 1834, is regarded as such. It provides you with a striking assortment of strongholds and castles (Palamidi, Bourtzi), a sizable port that is open to the Aegean Sea, and the distinctive architecture of the old city of Nafplion that reveals Venetian, Neoclassical, and Oriental characteristics. You will have lunch by the sea

    120 minutes here

11. Akronafplia Fortress

    To get a bird's-eye perspective of Nafplio, we'll drive up to the Acronafplia fortress.

    10 minutes here

12. Epidaurus Archaeological Museum

    You may visit one of the most significant ancient shrines to the deity Asclepius, who is the patron of medicine and healing, after only a short journey. The shrine is situated in a beautiful setting and is stretched out over a mountainous region.

    30 minutes here · Admission not included

13. The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus

    The oldest Greek theater still standing was built in the fourth century B.C.E. It demonstrates the amazing wonders the Greeks were capable of producing. The acoustics can be tested and are still excellent. Close your eyes and imagine that you are sitting in the upper rows of an ancient Greek play.

    30 minutes here · Admission not included

14. Athens

    We will drive back to Athens

    90 minutes here

Where it starts and ends

Before you book

Cancellation

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

Languages

en

Ticket

Mobile Only

Runs on

Every day

Group size

Up to 15 travelers per booking

Operated by

Xenon Travel Greece

Know before you go

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Wheelchair accessible

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