Embark on a 7-day private tour in Greece and explore ancient sites like Corinth, Mycenae, and Nafplio. Experience breathtaking views, taste Greek wines, and visit picturesque towns.
Embark on a 7-day private tour in Greece and explore ancient sites like Corinth, Mycenae, and Nafplio. Experience breathtaking views, taste Greek wines, and visit picturesque towns.
Isthmus Canal - Acrocorinth - Ancient Corinth
Corinth Canal - Explore the Isthmus Canal, a significant 19th-century engineering marvel that played a crucial role in Mediterranean trade.
Visit Ancient Diolkos, an ancient Greek paved trackway that allowed boats to be transported overland across the Isthmus of Corinth.
Enjoy refreshments by the…
Isthmus Canal - Acrocorinth - Ancient Corinth
Corinth Canal - Explore the Isthmus Canal, a significant 19th-century engineering marvel that played a crucial role in Mediterranean trade.
Visit Ancient Diolkos, an ancient Greek paved trackway that allowed boats to be transported overland across the Isthmus of Corinth.
Enjoy refreshments by the Canal at ancient Diolkos, watching the boats pass by.
Drive to Acrocorinth
Akrokorinthos - Discover Acrocorinth, the acropolis of ancient Corinth, a monolithic rock that overlooks the ancient city. It is one of the most impressive and dominant acropoleis in the Peloponnese.
Gates: A system of three circuit walls reinforced by towers.
Keep
Peirene Spring: Located within the encircling walls, a gift from Asopus to Sisyphus.
Temple of Aphrodite: On the highest of the two peaks of the mountain, traces of the temple of Aphrodite can be found.
Frankish Tower: At the southwest edge of the precipitous rock, fortified during Frankish times, forming the inner keep of the fortress. Remains of churches, mosques, houses, fountains, and cisterns are preserved here.
Views of Geraneia Mountain: Enjoy breathtaking views of the Corinthian Gulf and the southwest coast of the Peloponnese.
Drive to Ancient Corinth
Corinth - Hadgimoustafa spring: A fountain built during the Ottoman Empire.
Ancient Corinth Archaeological Museum: Housing a large collection of artifacts from the local site and smaller sites in the neighboring area.
Temple of Apollo: One of the earliest Doric temples in the Peloponnese and the Greek mainland, featuring monolithic columns, rare in the ancient world, built around 560 BCE.
Agora: A rectangular construction 160 meters long and 70 meters wide, consisting of central shops, small temples, an altar, and the renowned podium or Bema from where Apostle Paul addressed the Corinthians in 52 AD.
Roman buildings.
Bema or Pedestal
Theatre and Odeon/Asklepieion
Lechaion road: Facing the Corinthian Gulf, leading to the port of Lechaion.
St. Paul’s church: Admire a magnificent mosaic mural depicting Saul’s vision from Christ as he traveled to Damascus to persecute the Christians.
Treat yourself to an authentic “village style” lunch on a magnificent terrace overlooking ancient Corinth’s archaeological site and the Temple of Apollo.
Stroll among the village shops where you can buy handmade souvenirs for your family and friends.
Drive to Nafplio
Check in at your chosen hotel
Walking tour of Nafplio
Nafplio - Walking tour of Nafplio
A seaport town in the Peloponnese, known for its charming waterfront, small cobblestone streets, and historic buildings, crowned by the Palamidi fortress and the Bourtzi fortress. The town was the first capital of the modern Hellenic Republic after the 1821 War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire.
Palamidi Castle: Nestled on the crest of a 216-meter high hill, this Venetian-built fortress offers an impressive view over the Argolic Gulf. There are 999 steps to the top of the castle! Climb them if you must!
Freedom Square: An obelisk here thanks the French for their contribution to the War of Independence against the Ottomans, depicting a French and a Hellenic woman in their struggle for liberty.
Bourtzi: The water castle of Bourtzi is a Venetian fortress located in the middle of the harbor.
Constitution Square: The most important and historic square in Nafplio, named after the Constitution that Otto, the first king of Greece, was obliged to grant after the 3rd of September uprising in 1843.
First Hellenic Parliament: Near Syntagma Square, you will find an imposing mosque built in 1730, which housed the first Hellenic parliament from 1825 until 1826.
Anastasios of Nafplia church: Located in the old town, you will be impressed by the church’s dome and the wall paintings decorating the spiritual interior. A true example of Christian Orthodox religious pragmatism.
St. Spyridon church: Outside this church, one of the darkest events in modern Greek history took place—the assassination of Ioannis Kapodistrias, the first Greek Governor, in 1831!
Antica Gelateria di Roma for the best gelato and Italian delights
Pergamonto for the best ‘loukoumades’ in Greece (puff balls with honey or chocolate and almond nuts)
Stroll among the town’s shops where you can buy handmade souvenirs for your family and friends.
Dinner at a traditional taverna or restaurant in Nafplio.
Overnight in Nafplio
Epidaurus - Mycenae - Ancient Nemea - Wine Tasting
Epidavros - Breakfast in Nafplio
Drive to Epidaurus
One of the most popular archaeological sites in Greece, located on the northeast side of the Peloponnese in the region of Argolis.
The Epidaurus amphitheatre: Famous for its classic Greek construction and astounding acoustics. Enjoy the arts! Be captivated by the theatrical performances from Euripides, Sophocles, Aristophanes, and Aeschylus. Drop a pin or coin on the stage… it will be heard even if you are sitting in the last seats of the theater.
The Epidaurus Archaeological Museum: Noted for its reconstructions of temples and its columns with inscriptions.
The Asclepius: The sanctuary dedicated to the ancient Greek demi-god of medicine Asclepius. A marvelous ancient medical retreat.
Drive to Mycenae
Mycenae - Rich in gold! King Agamemnon’s mythical kingdom sung in Homer’s epics. It is the most important and richest center of the late Bronze Age.
The Lions Gate: The main entrance of the Bronze Age citadel of Mycenae, erected during the 13th century BC.
Grave Circles A and B: Royal cemeteries situated to the south of the Lion Gate and outside the Bronze Age citadel.
The Cyclopean Walls: The main characteristic of the Mycenaean walls is that they are made of huge limestone boulders. Only the mythical Cyclopes had the strength to move the enormous boulders that made up the walls of Mycenae and Tiryns.
The Royal Palace: Consisting of domestic apartments, the Throne Room Suite, the Grand Staircase, a collection of rooms for officers or palace officials, and the Forecourt.
The Treasury of Atreus: A large tholos or beehive tomb constructed during the Bronze Age around 1250 BC.
Tomb of Clytemnestra: A Mycenaean tholos-type tomb built in 1250 BC, named after Clytemnestra, the wife of King Agamemnon and leader of the Greeks in the Trojan War.
The Mycenaean Archaeological Museum: The most important Mycenaean artifacts are exhibited here. You will be dazzled by the gold grave goods, burial masks, jewelry, weapons, worship idols, and frescoes.
Enjoy refreshments overlooking the citadel of Mycenae
Drive to Nemea
Ancient Nemea - A beautiful land of soft hills with endless vineyards and great wines. A popular day trip from Athens for every lover of antiquity. Few places in Greece combine ancient Greek temples with what feels a lot like the Napa Valley of California. Nemea should be on the itinerary of every traveler to the Peloponnese.
The Temple of Zeus / Jupiter: The centerpiece of the Macedonian building program was the temple of Nemean Zeus. Three columns of which have always stood since the time of the original construction.
The Ancient baths: The Nemean baths are an athletic bathing house at the Panhellenic sanctuary of Nemea.
The Apodyterium: The Apodyterium is where athletes got undressed, oiled their skin, and prepared for the games.
The Ancient Stadium Crypt: Over 36 meters in length and for the most part in very good condition, it is the entrance tunnel that makes the Nemean games unique. It is the passage through the tunnel, clad in chiton and with bare feet, that effects the transformation of the participant from a modern to an ancient. The tunnel thus plays a critical role in the accomplishment of our goal to provide an opportunity for anyone and everyone to become an ancient Greek athlete.
The starting grid: Characterized by toe grooves cut into the stone blocks.
The Archaeological Museum: Founded by the University of California, the museum contains a collection of pictures of Nemea by travelers of the 18th and 20th centuries, coins of ancient visitors, and items related to athletic activity.
The Wine Roads: Nemea, a mythical land where Agiorgitiko wine is born.
Palivou winery: Enjoy a fabulous wine tour and taste the award-winning wines… Nectar for the gods
Drive to Tolo
Lunch by the sea at Tolo
Free time to enjoy Nafplio by night
Option for dinner in Nafplio
Overnight in Nafplio
Monemvasia
Monemvasia - Breakfast in Nafplio
Drive to Monemvasia
Discover “The Rock”: You will feel overwhelmed by the magical rawness, wildness, history, and profound romanticism!
Explore the marvelous Medieval castle: Discover the Christos Elkomenos Church featuring the heavily guarded icon of the Crucifixion. The Ritsos family residence, together with a total of 40 churches, will captivate you.
St. Sofia
Vathysfero cafe: Enjoy your refreshments and delicious Greek delicacies while gazing out to the Myrtoan Sea.
Lunch at Matoula’s, enjoying authentic “village style” delicacies captivated by the breathtaking panoramic views.
Overnight in Monemvasia
Mani - Limeni
Caves of Diros - Brunch in Monemvasia
Coffees
Drive to Limeni, the Mani peninsula
Check in at your chosen hotel
Free time for swimming
Dinner at a traditional fish taverna by the sea
Overnight in Limeni
Diros caves - Mani - Limeni
Caves of Diros - Breakfast or brunch in Limeni
Discover Diros caves
Discover Aeropoli
Limeni sea & sun at leisure
Dinner by the sea at an authentic fish taverna
Overnight in Limeni
Ancient Olympia
Olympia - Brunch in Limeni
Swimming time at leisure
Drive to ancient Olympia
Check in at your chosen hotel
Olympia village: In the western Peloponnese, in the beautiful valley of the Alpheios River, lies the most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece. You will be amazed by the serene feel that this village creates.
Enjoy a late lunch - early dinner at marvelous “La Belle Helene,” meeting the wonderful Konstantina and enjoying her delicious authentic Greek home-cooked meals.
Stroll among the village shops where you can buy handmade souvenirs for your family and friends.
Overnight in Olympia
Ancient Olympia
Archaeological Site of Olympia - Breakfast in Olympia
Olympia is an ancient site on Greece’s Peloponnese peninsula that hosted the original Olympic Games founded in the 8th century BC. Its extensive ruins include athletic training areas, a stadium, and temples dedicated to the gods Hera and Zeus.
Temple of Zeus: Dedicated to the god Zeus, the Doric temple built in the second quarter of the 5th century BCE was the very model of the fully developed classical Greek temple of the Doric order.
Temple of Hera: Known as Heraion, this ancient Archaic Greek temple was dedicated to Hera, queen of the Greek gods. The temple was built in approximately 590 BCE. In modern times, the torch of the Olympic flame is lit in its ruins by the god Apollo.
Philippeion: The only circular building inside the Altis. One of the finest examples of ancient Greek architecture, it was dedicated to Zeus by Philip II of Macedonia after his victory at Chaironeia in 338 BCE. The monument was completed by his son Alexander the Great.
The Hippodrome and later Stadium: The Hippodrome was a wide flat open area where the starting and finishing line was defined by a pole. Horse and chariot races took place here.
The Palaestra: Built in the 3rd century BC as part of the gymnasium complex, it was used to practice boxing, wrestling, and jumping.
The Workshop of Pheidias: This is where the great sculptor crafted the gigantic chryselephantine statue of Zeus, listed as one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world.
Archaeological Museum of Olympia - The Archaeological Museum of Olympia: Exhibits incredible artifacts from the site.
Statue of Zeus: A giant seated figure about 13 meters tall. The huge ivory and gold statue was bigger even than that of Athena in the Parthenon.
The Museum of the History of the Olympic Games in Antiquity: Since 2004, a new museum is in operation. The museum was based on the collection of Georgios Papastefanou, who was the first to believe in the possibility of spreading the Olympic Idea and Education through a museum.
The museum of Archimedes (Mathematician) is regarded as one of the leading scientists in classical antiquity. A unique museum in the center of ancient Olympia dedicated to the “Greatest Mind” of all time. Visitors will have the opportunity to see replicas of his inventions and to interact with them.
Lunch at Ancient Olympia
Drive back to Athens
Athens - Drive back to your chosen hotel in Athens.

- Fully Private Multi-Day Tour
- Transportation by private luxury vehicle
- Professional Tour Drivers with in-depth knowledge of ancient & modern Greek history
- English speaking and multi-lingual drivers
- Hotel/Port pick-up and drop-off service
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water & refreshing wipes
- Fresh handmade Greek biscuits
- Skip-the-line ticket service (on-request)
- Fully Private Multi-Day Tour
- Transportation by private luxury vehicle
- Professional Tour Drivers with in-depth knowledge of ancient & modern Greek history
- English speaking and multi-lingual drivers
- Hotel/Port pick-up and drop-off service
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water & refreshing wipes
- Fresh handmade Greek biscuits
- Skip-the-line ticket service (on-request)
- 6 nights accommodation (option for AGT to suggest and make hotel reservations upon request)
- Entrance fees to the sites
- Food and drinks
- Airport pick-up and drop-off (additional cost)
- Tips & Gratuities
- Licensed tour guide to accompany guests into the site and museum (additional cost on request)
- 6 nights accommodation (option for AGT to suggest and make hotel reservations upon request)
- Entrance fees to the sites
- Food and drinks
- Airport pick-up and drop-off (additional cost)
- Tips & Gratuities
- Licensed tour guide to accompany guests into the site and museum (additional cost on request)
At Ancient Diolkos, visitors can uncover and explore the historic passage from the Corinthian to the Saronic Gulf, along with the subducting bridge.
Experience the stunning views at the Isthmus/Corinth Canal, which divides the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland.
Explore the remarkable archaeological site of Ancient Corinth, featuring a fantastic museum,…
At Ancient Diolkos, visitors can uncover and explore the historic passage from the Corinthian to the Saronic Gulf, along with the subducting bridge.
Experience the stunning views at the Isthmus/Corinth Canal, which divides the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland.
Explore the remarkable archaeological site of Ancient Corinth, featuring a fantastic museum, courtyard, Temple of Apollo, Fountain of Glauke, Sacred Spring, Peirene, Asklepieion, Odeion, Bema, Agora, and much more.
Nafplio, the first capital city of modern Greece, is a charming town with Venetian architecture, once referred to by the Venetians as the Naples of Greece.
The magnificent Theatre of Epidaurus is renowned for its symmetry and is uniquely preserved, allowing it to still be in use.
Mycenae, the kingdom of Agamemnon, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site discovered by H. Schliemann.
Enjoy a unique experience tasting wines at some of Greece’s most renowned wineries, reminiscent of California’s Napa Valley.
Feel the ‘sense of mystery’ as you wander through the dimly lit alleyways, mansions, and Byzantine churches of Monemvasia.
In the Mani Peninsula, discover AEROPOLIS, named after Ares, the God of War!
The incredible DIROS CAVES are a must-see! Begin your adventure at an underground lake where boats await.
Discover LIMENI, a picturesque port of Aeropoli! Delight in the tavernas, restaurants, cafes, bars, and boutique hotels by the sea, and refresh yourself by swimming in the stunning blue waters!
Olympia in Greece was the site of the ancient Olympic Games, celebrated every four years by the Greeks.
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If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.