• Corinth Canal - The Corinth Canal is a waterway that traverses the narrow isthmus of Corinth, connecting the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf. This canal effectively separates the Greek mainland from the Peloponnese, transforming it into an island. Although the canal was completed in the late 19th century, the vision for it dates back 2000 years. Prior to its construction, ships in the Aegean Sea aiming to reach the Adriatic or dock in Corinth, a prosperous shipping city, had to navigate around the Peloponnese, adding an extra 185 nautical miles to their journey. It is believed that Periander, the tyrant of Corinth (602 BC), was the first to envision the Corinth Canal. Due to the complexity of the project and the limited technical capabilities of the time, Periander built the diolkos, a stone road that allowed ships to be transported on wheeled platforms.
• Corinthia Region - Kechries is a village in the municipality of Corinth, located in Corinthia, Greece, and is part of the community of Xylokeriza. It derives its name from the ancient port town Kenchreai or Cenchreae (as mentioned in the Bible), which was situated at the same site. Christianity reached Kenchreai early in its history. According to Acts 18:18, the Apostle Paul stopped at Kenchreai during his second missionary journey, where he had his hair cut to fulfill a vow, likely a Nazirite vow. Paul references the place and a woman named Phoebe in the local assembly in his letter to the Romans: “And Paul after this tarried there yet a good while, and then took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn his head in Cenchrea: for he had a vow.”
• Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos) - During Paul’s time in Corinth, he was brought before the proconsul Lucius Junius Gallio Annaeanus, also known as Gallio, on charges of conducting illegal teachings. Gallio, however, declined to judge what he saw as a religious dispute among the Jews. Tradition holds that Paul’s trial took place at the Bema, a large elevated platform prominently located in the center of the Roman Forum of ancient Corinth, from which city officials addressed the public. Due to its association with Saint Paul, the Bema was later converted into a Christian church during the Byzantine period.
• Archaeological Museum of Corinth - The Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth was constructed between 1931 and 1932 to showcase the numerous recent archaeological excavations. The museum is situated within the archaeological site of Ancient Corinth, Greece, and falls under the jurisdiction of the 37th Ephoreia of the Greek Archaeological Service. Key features of the archaeological site of Ancient Corinth include the Hadgimoustafa spring, Lechaion Road, Basilica, Fountain of Peirene, stoa, Agora, and Odeion.
• Temple of Apollo - The Temple of Apollo at Corinth was constructed in 550 BC. It is one of the earliest Doric temples in the Peloponnese and the Greek mainland, featuring monolithic columns that were rare in the ancient world, built around 560 BCE.
• Ancient Corinth - Agora: A rectangular structure measuring 160 meters long and 70 meters wide, consisting of central shops, small temples, and an altar, as well as the renowned podium or Bema from which Apostle Paul addressed the Corinthians in 52 AD.
• Acrocorinth - Acrocorinth, “Upper Corinth,” is the acropolis of ancient Corinth, a monolithic rock overlooking the ancient city of Corinth, Greece. With its reliable water supply, Acrocorinth’s fortress was repeatedly used as a final line of defense in southern Greece, as it commanded the Isthmus of Corinth, preventing enemies from entering the Peloponnese peninsula by land.
• Mycenae - The fortified citadel of ancient Mycenae was the seat of the legendary and powerful King Agamemnon. This impressive and well-preserved site gave its name to an entire civilization. Visitors can admire sites such as the Tomb of Clytemnestra, the famous Lion’s Gate, and the Cyclopean walls, learning about their storied past. In the second millennium BC, Mycenae was a major center of Greek civilization, a military stronghold that dominated much of southern Greece, Crete, the Cyclades, and parts of southwest Anatolia. The period of Greek history from about 1600 BC to about 1100 BC is known as the Mycenaean era, named after Mycenae. At its peak in 1350 BC, the citadel and lower town had a population of 30,000 and covered an area of 32 hectares.
• Lion Gate - The Lion Gate was the main entrance to the Bronze Age citadel of Mycenae in southern Greece. It was constructed during the 13th century BC, around 1250 BC, on the northwest side of the acropolis and is named after the relief sculpture of two lionesses or lions in a heraldic pose above the entrance. The Lion Gate is the only surviving monumental piece of Mycenaean sculpture and the largest sculpture in the prehistoric Aegean. It is the only monument of Bronze Age Greece to feature an iconographic motif that survived without being buried underground, and the only relief image described in classical antiquity literature, making it well-known before modern archaeology.
• Archaeological Museum of Ancient Mycenae - The archaeological site of Mycenae includes the fortified acropolis and surrounding funerary and habitation sites, primarily located to its west and southwest. Most of the visible monuments date to the center’s peak period, from 1350 to 1200 BC. Great Cyclopean walls encircle the nearly triangular acropolis, which is accessed from the northwest through the famous Lion Gate, a symbol of the Mycenaean rulers’ power. The gate was named after the two opposing lions carved in relief and set into the relieving triangle, a typical feature of Mycenaean architecture, above the door.
• Citadel and Treasury of Atreus - The Treasury of Atreus, or Tomb of Agamemnon, is a large tholos or beehive tomb on Panagitsa Hill at Mycenae, constructed during the Bronze Age around 1250 BC. The stone lintel above the doorway weighs 120 tons, with approximate dimensions of 8.3 x 5.2 x 1.2 meters, making it the largest in the world. The tomb was used for an unknown period. Mentioned by the Roman geographer Pausanias in the 2nd century AD, it was still visible in 1879 when the German archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann discovered the shaft graves under the “agora” in the Acropolis at Mycenae.
• Palamidi Castle - One of the most well-preserved castles in Greece, Palamidi offers breathtaking views of the city from its loopholes, wonderful routes inside, and the daunting terrain of the Kolokotronis prison hole. Palamidi is a fortress located to the east of the Acronauplia in the town of Nafplio in the Peloponnese region of southern Greece. Perched on the crest of a 216-meter high hill, the fortress was built by the Venetians during their second occupation of the area (1686–1715). The fortress provides an impressive view over the Argolic Gulf, the city of Náfplio, and the surrounding countryside. There are 913 steps in the winding stair from the town to the fortress. However, to reach the top of the fortress, there are over one thousand steps, while locals in the town of Nafplion claim there are 999 steps to the top of the castle.
• Nafplio - Old Town

It’s no surprise that many visitors find it hard to leave, often seeing nothing else: Its cobbled streets, which wind among charming mansions and beneath flowered balconies, can fill an entire weekend. The stone steps encountered every few steps lead to the upper neighborhoods, where a dreamy silence reminiscent of Monemvasia prevails. At the heart of it all, Syntagma Square, with its impressive openness, serves as the focal point of the old town. From here, one can journey through time to explore a more recent history of Greece and the city of Nafplion. Nafplion is considered the most picturesque city, having served as the capital of Greece until 1834. It offers a remarkable combination of fortresses and castles (Palamidi, Bourtzi), a vast port open to the Aegean Sea, and the unique architecture of the old city of Nafplion, showcasing Venetian, neoclassical, and oriental elements. Lunch will be enjoyed at a traditional tavern by the sea.

• Bourtzi - Built by the Venetians in 1473, it was originally called Castello dello Soglio, meaning Castle of the Throne. The Ottomans later referred to it as “Bourtzi,” meaning fortress, and the name stuck. The small, much-photographed fortress on the islet of Agioi Theodoroi has served as a prison and later as a luxury hotel in the celebrated 1960s. Today, it provides the perfect postcard setting for every Nafplio sunset - reachable in less than 10 minutes by boat.
• Syntagma Square - Tour of Syntagma (Constitution) Square and the Parliament. Once upon a time, in the 18th century, history tells of two Venetians who came to Nafplio to find a treasure hidden by their father while he was governor of the city. They met the Turkish Aga, in whose sarai the treasure was indeed found. However, he killed them to keep it - later regretting his actions, he used the money to construct a mosque, seeking God’s forgiveness. During his reign, and under the rule of Kapodistrias, the Parliament of the newly formed Greek state was built. The Municipal Gallery of Nafplio can be visited on the ground floor today.
• Akronafplia Fortress - The Acronauplia is the oldest part of the city of Nafplion in Greece. Until the thirteenth century, it was a town on its own. The arrival of the Venetians and the Franks transformed it into part of the town’s fortifications. Later, part of it was used as a prison until the Greek government decided that the view provided from its location would benefit local tourism, leading to the construction of a hotel complex that still stands today.
• Nafplio - The Lion of the Bavarians

It’s impressive, it’s huge, and it’s carved into the rock above Michael Iatrou Street, with a small park beneath it. The sleeping lion is the work of German sculptor Christian Ziegel, commissioned by King Louis, father of Otto, in memory of the Bavarian soldiers of Otto’s dynasty, who died in Nafplio in 1833 due to a typhoid epidemic. Locals, however, say that what killed them was the many bitter things they ate, hence the other, unofficial name of the monument (echm) Agouroon.

• Pick-up and drop-off service from Athens Hotel, Airbnb, or Port
• Private tour with customizable program
• Transportation in modern, first-class private vehicles
• Luxurious sedans for groups of 1-3 people
• Comfortable mini vans for groups of 4-7 people
• Expert English-speaking Tour Drivers with historical knowledge
• Vehicles equipped with WiFi, A/C, and bottled water

• Entrance fees for all the attractions
• Airport pick-up and drop-off (additional cost)
• Licensed guide to accompany you into archaeological sites
• Optional airport pick-up, available at an additional cost.
• Kindly note that gratuities and tips are not included in the price and are left to your discretion.
• Meal in Nafplio - Lunch stops are scheduled, but meal costs are not included.

Nafplio, one of the most picturesque towns in Eastern Peloponnese and one of Greece’s most romantic locations, was the inaugural capital of the fresh Greek state from 1823 to 1834. Its culture, architecture, and customs have been greatly influenced by Frankish, Venetian, and Turkish invaders who made their mark on the town over the centuries. The town’s ancient fortifications, medieval fortresses, monuments, and statuary, as well as its Ottoman-era water fountains and Venetian or neoclassical structures, enchant visitors with their singular architectural splendor and beauty. The panorama that visitors encounter as they ascend or descend Palamidi’s 999 steps is breathtaking, showcasing Nafplio against a backdrop of a unique world filled with everyday sounds and an abundance of cultural and natural beauty. As the city’s azure sea and sky echo the myth of its blue-eyed founder, Nafplio, son of Poseidon, the ‘city of love’ lays out the rich tapestry of its historical wealth.

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