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Peloponnese Full Day Tour: Explore Ancient Corinth, Epidaurus, and Nafplio from Athens
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Embark on a full-day tour of the Peloponnese from Athens. Discover the ancient wonders of Corinth, Epidaurus, and Nafplio, and immerse yourself in the rich history and picturesque beauty of this region.
Embark on a full-day tour of the Peloponnese from Athens. Discover the ancient wonders of Corinth, Epidaurus, and Nafplio, and immerse yourself in the rich history and picturesque beauty of this region.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Corinth Canal - The Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth in the Ionian Sea with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, arguably making the peninsula an island. The canal was dug through the isthmus at sea level and has no locks. It is 6.4…
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Corinth Canal - The Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth in the Ionian Sea with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, arguably making the peninsula an island. The canal was dug through the isthmus at sea level and has no locks. It is 6.4 kilometres (4 mi) in length and only 21.4 metres (70 ft) wide at its base, making it impassable for many modern ships.
From high up, you can enjoy the best view of Corinth’s isthmus and admire the steep limestone walls while you observe the vessels below you navigate their way through the canal.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
- Lunch (With Greek Traditional Food option)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel/ airport/ port pickup and drop-off
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
- Lunch (With Greek Traditional Food option)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel/ airport/ port pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Licensed tour guide (upon request and depending on availability)
- Entry or admission fees for archaeological sites
- Gratuities
- Licensed tour guide (upon request and depending on availability)
- Entry or admission fees for archaeological sites
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on a journey to the south of Athens to uncover the prime attractions of the Peloponnese. Traverse the Corinth Canal to depart from mainland Greece and delve into the Epochs of Ancient Corinth, Epidaurus, and Nafplion.
Begin the journey in Ancient Corinth, once the influential trade nexus of antiquity, followed by a visit to Epidaurus, home to a…
Embark on a journey to the south of Athens to uncover the prime attractions of the Peloponnese. Traverse the Corinth Canal to depart from mainland Greece and delve into the Epochs of Ancient Corinth, Epidaurus, and Nafplion.
Begin the journey in Ancient Corinth, once the influential trade nexus of antiquity, followed by a visit to Epidaurus, home to a theater and recuperation center that were significant markers of the progression of western civilization. We conclude in Nafplio, the most scenic city in the country, our route encompasses some of the most vital historical points in an ever-historical nation.
- Comprehensive day expedition of Peloponnese’s notable places from Athens
- Navigate the eye-catching yet formidable natural landscape of the Isthmus of Corinth
- Experience the flawless acoustics at the 4th-century amphitheater in Epidaurus
- Unearth the charm of the seaside village of Nafplion
- 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.
- Third party activities and especially extreme sports are not allowed during the tour. This can be a cause for immediate cancellation of the tour.
Location
Corinth Canal
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(199 Ratings)
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Jose_a
May 13, 2025
Great experience and... - Great experience and comprehensive visit to the area, very comfortable transportation, efficient trip. Loved the cultural explanations and the sights.
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Steve
May 12, 2025
A trip to Corinth a time to travel back in time where Paul walked - Excellent our guide Alex excellent!! he was on time, knowledgeable clean car great and driver! The food on the tour was amazing also!
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Crystal
May 9, 2025
Must do if visiting Athens - Costa was amazing! He went about and beyond for us. We learned so much and absolutely loved how punctual he was picking us up. The tour was perfect and lunch was great! Highly reccomend!
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Don
Apr 29, 2025
Great experience - Alex was amazing. Very knowledgeable and helpful. Weather wasn’t great but he made sure it was a great day. Highly recommend.
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Kvr2364pn
Apr 28, 2025
Review private car by Greece - All very well! Followed according to planning. We visited several points of interest in the Peloponnesus area and finished the tour eating in the port of Napflio. Our driver Costa was super friendly the whole trip!
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Jenningsdarren25
Apr 17, 2025
Must do tour! - We highly recommend this private tour. This was our first private Day Trip ever. Our Guide Nick picked us up in a nice luxury vehicle and we travelled in comfort and style to multiple in Peloponnese sites.
I loved the fact our guide Nick gave us all the history prior to arriving to the site so my husband and I could explore the ruins at our own pace and take photos and then return for pick to move on the next archeological sites.
Nick was a gracious tour guide that provided wonderful insight about the sites we would visit and explore. We had the opportunity to be dropped off in front of all archeological sites and picked up directly at the exits of every site to move on to the next destination.
Nick was such a gentleman to open and close the car the doors and assist me out of the car. I would recommend this tour to anyone looking for a 5 star day excursion.
Peloponnese locations:
The Corinth Canal - we spent 10 minutes and took photos and actually saw a large ship being pulled by a tug boat.
The Mycenae fortress- was breathtaking to tour and walk through the Lions Gate. We spent 1 hour and 20 minutes touring the site. My husband and I toured the ancient fortress and ruin and took fabulous photos.
It was so fascinating to see the richness of Mycenae nation. Agamemnon commanded this fortress (citadel) thousands of years ago.
Ancient Corinth- The rock of Acrocorinth was visualized when visiting the Ancient Corinth where great riches were amassed due to it being a rich trading post during Mycenaean times. The Temple of Apollo was also visited while in Ancient Corinth. Lastly, we were able to trace the steps of The Apostle Paul when he ministered the gospel in Ancient Corinth.
Epidauros- Spent an 1 hour, hiking to the top of the Theatre of Epidarous. We also saw the ruins of Asklepios, the god of health.
Nafplio - 2 hours spent for more exploration of fortresses, dining, and shopping. Beautiful seaside town with amazing views of the Agean Sea. “First capital of Greece in 1829”.
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Robert_w
Apr 11, 2025
Great tour - Our driver/guide was very knowledgeable, organised, personable and considerate. The itinerary was a great mix of historical attractions and scenic places.
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Paulkf4198fj
Apr 7, 2025
Pauls - Great experience. The ride was excellent. Plenty of time. Taken lots of pictures. We really enjoyed the trip. Driver was really helpful and knowledgeable.
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Ashmim144
Mar 25, 2025
Highly recommend! - Spiros was very helpful and caring - he even joked around with the kids. We thoroughly enjoyed the historical sites and wonderful perspectives!
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Rosse970
Mar 20, 2025
Great experience - An incredible tour with our driver Spiros being a highlight of the trip. A fun full day of seeing incredible sights and learning new facts along the entire way. Extremely professional and timely the entire day and willing to work with us every step of the way.
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