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Athens to Corinth and Epidaurus Tour: Unchanged Ancient Sites & Peloponnesian Countryside

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Athens

Experience the untouched ancient sites of Corinth and Epidaurus on a day trip from Athens. Explore the Peloponnesian countryside and discover the grandeur of the Sanctuary of Asclepios.

Duration: 10 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Athens - Pick up from your Hotel,Airbnb appartment or Piraeus port and 1 hour drive to reach our first stop
Corinth Canal - This tour begins with a ride on the Corinth Canal, which was constructed in 1893. From high up, you can enjoy the best view of Corinth’s isthmus and admire the steep limestone
walls.
Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos) - Ancient Corinth was a city-state on the Isthmus of Corinth, one of the most famous and visited cities of Greece. The city is located in the South West of the Peloponnese surrounded by mountains that take their name from the ancient town. The most renowned monuments are: Temple of Apollo, Bema of Saint Paul and Roman Odeon.
Acrocorinth - Acrocorinth, the acropolis of ancient Corinth, is a monolithic rock overseeing the ancient city of Corinth. It is the most impressive of the acropolis of mainland Greece.
Archaeological Museum of Corinth - The Archaeological Museum of Corinth houses a large collection of artifacts from the local site and from smaller sites in the neighboring area. 1 hour at the museum and 1 hour drive to reach our next stop
Palamidi Castle - Palamidi is a fortress in the town of Nafplio in the Peloponnese region of southern Greece. Nestled on the crest of a 216-metre high hill, the fortress was built by the Venetians during their second occupation of the area (1686–1715).
Nafplio - Free time to stroll amongst the town’s shops where you can buy handmade souvenirs for your family/friends and also free time for lunch. 1 hour and 30 minutes free time at Nafplio and 30 minutes drive to reach our next stop
Sanctuary of Asklepios - The Sanctuary is the earliest organized sanatorium and is significant for its association with the history of medicine, providing evidence of the transition from belief in divine healing to the science of medicine.
The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus - Be captivated by the world-renowned theater, one of the most popular archaeological sites in Greece and an UNESCO’s World Heritage listed monument.
Epidaurus Archaeological Museum - The museum is noted for its reconstructions of temples and its columns. 30 minutes at the museum and about 2 hours drive to return to Athens.
Athens - We start our way back to Athens, travel time is about 2 hours

What's Included

Private transportation
On-board WiFi
Bottled water
In-vehicle air conditioning

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Entry/Admission-Archaeological Site of Ancient Corinth/Museum (8€ per adult)
Entry/Admission - Palamidi Castle (8€ per adult)
Entry/Admission-Epidaurus Archaeological Site/Museum/Theatre/Asklepios (12€ per adult)
Licensed tour guide (upon request and depending on availability)

Additional Information

Embark on an journey to one of Greece’s less frequented regions, where the age-old structures stand practically untouched since their erection. Witness the rural beauties of Peloponnese in a manner you’ve never done before! Embark on a day excursion from Athens to the ancient Corinth and the historical recurrence of Epidaurus, all while soaking up the quaint scenery of Nafplio’s old town and the magnificent Sanctuary of Asclepios. The significance of Epidaurus as an archaeological location in Greece is undisputed, acknowledged as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988. Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, it allows travellers an opportunity to delve into the exclusive history, folklore and customs of Greece.

Our drivers are not official tour guides, but they are knowledgeable and can provide fascinating commentary in fluent English. Although they will not enter the archaeological sites with you, they can answer all of your questions about the places you visit with this tour.

Location

Athens

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Veronica_y

Oct 27, 2023

Very knowledgeable tour... - Very knowledgeable tour guide. I recommend Viator! We were 6 people with this private Tour from Athens to Corinth Canal and all of us very satisfy this the guide. Thank you.

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Graham_a

Oct 18, 2023

Greek cruise excursions - Our driver was very acomadating. The corinth canal was spectacular I wished we could have taken a boat trip through the canal. Nafploi was beautiful

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Mandick_w

Oct 16, 2023

Worth the money if you want a private driver - Bill was excellent driver. 7 of us had a great time exploring the area. The whole trip start at 9am and finish by 8:30pm.

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Judith_j

Sep 27, 2023

Excellent Tour to See Ancient History - This was a great trip. Our driver, Apostolos, was very professional, extremely knowledgeable and very enjoyable to travel with. He gave us ample time at each stop and let us know the time was flexible if we needed more. Would definitely recommend.

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R4784dqsamuelp

Sep 6, 2023

Marvelous places, willingful guide - The tour was a great experience. The ancient places we saw are marvelous. Our guide gave us a lot of interesting information. He was very friendly, willingful and patient. At each stop he let us take enough time, and he never rushed us to stick to the schedule.