• Corinth Canal - The Corinth Canal links the Gulf of Corinth in the Ionian Sea with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It traverses the narrow Isthmus of Corinth, effectively separating the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, which arguably turns the peninsula into an island. The canal is dug at sea level and does not have any locks. It stretches 6.4 kilometers (4 miles) in length and is only 21.4 meters (70 feet) wide at its base, making it inaccessible for many modern vessels. From a high vantage point, one can enjoy a spectacular view of Corinth’s isthmus and admire the steep limestone walls while observing the ships below navigating through the canal.
• 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 landmarks such as the Tomb of Clytemnestra, the renowned Lion’s Gate, and the Cyclopean walls, while 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 referred to as Mycenaean, in reference to 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.
• Archaeological Site 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 back to the center’s peak period, from 1350 to 1200 BC. The almost triangular acropolis is encircled by great Cyclopean walls and accessed from the northwest through the famous Lion Gate, a symbol of the Mycenaean rulers’ power. The gate is named after the two opposing lions carved in relief and set into the relieving triangle, a typical feature of Mycenaean architecture, above the door.
• Lion Gate - The Lion Gate served as the main entrance to the Bronze Age citadel of Mycenae in southern Greece. Constructed during the 13th century BC, around 1250 BC, on the northwest side of the acropolis, it 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 sole monument of Bronze Age Greece to feature an iconographic motif that remained above ground, and the only relief image described in classical antiquity literature, making it well-known before modern archaeology.
• Archaeological Museum of Ancient Mycenae - The Archaeological Museum of Mycenae is located at the entrance of the ancient site, just a few steps before the Lion Gate.
• 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.
• Epidaurus Archaeological Museum - The Archaeological Museum of Epidaurus is located in Epidaurus, in Argolis on the Peloponnese peninsula, Greece. The museum, renowned for its reconstructions of temples, columns, and inscriptions, was established in 1902 and opened in 1909 to showcase artifacts unearthed in the ancient site of Epidaurus and the surrounding area.
• The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus - The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus is situated in the Greek city of Epidaurus, at the southeast end of the sanctuary dedicated to the ancient Greek God of medicine, Asclepius. It is built on the west side of Cynortion Mountain, near modern Lygourio, and is part of the Epidaurus Municipality. It is considered the most perfect ancient Greek theatre in terms of acoustics and aesthetics. The monument retains the characteristic tripartite structure of a Hellenistic theatre, which includes a theatron, orchestra, and skene. Unlike many Greek theatres, the theatre did not undergo modifications during Roman times.
• Sanctuary of Asklepios - The Temple of Asclepius was a sanctuary in Epidaurus dedicated to Asclepius. It was the main holy site of Asclepius. The sanctuary at Epidaurus rivaled major cult sites such as the Sanctuary of Zeus at Olympia and Apollo at Delphi. The temple was constructed in the early 4th century BC. If still in use by the 4th century AD, the temple would have been closed during the persecution of pagans in the late Roman Empire, when Christian Emperors issued edicts prohibiting non-Christian worship.
• Nafplio - Enjoy free time for lunch, coffee, or shopping in the ‘Naples of the East,’ rich in Venetian architecture, cobbled squares, and towering castles with commanding views of the Argolic Gulf. Afterwards, relax by the harbor or explore the colorful back streets of the most elegant town in mainland Greece. Nafplio is a seaport town in the Peloponnese in Greece that has expanded up the hillsides near the north end of the Argolic Gulf. The town was an important seaport held under a succession of royal houses in the Middle Ages as part of the lordship of Argos and Nauplia, initially held by the de la Roche following the Fourth Crusade before coming under the Republic of Venice and, lastly, the Ottoman Empire. The town was the capital of the First Hellenic Republic and of the Kingdom of Greece, from the start of the Greek Revolution in 1821 until 1834. Nafplio is now the capital of the regional unit of Argolis.
• Bourtzi - Delight in the view of the water castle of Bourtzi, a Venetian castle located in the middle of the harbor of Nafplio, and capture stunning photos from the harbor side.
• 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 and built a hotel complex, which still stands there today.
• Palamidi Castle - Palamidi is a fortress to the east of the Acronauplia in the town of Nafplio in the Peloponnese region of southern Greece. Situated 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 offers 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 will say there are 999 steps to the top of the castle.

• Private transportation
• Bottled water
• On-board WiFi
• Professional drivers knowledgeable in history
• Traditional Greek lunch option
• Air-conditioned vehicles
• Convenient pickup and drop-off from hotel, airport, or port

• Licensed tour guide (upon request and depending on availability)
• Gratuities
• Entrance fees
• Entrance fees

Travel below Athens to uncover the gems of the Peloponnese. Traverse the Corinth Canal to exit mainland Greece and delve into Mycenae, Epidaurus and Nafplion.

Starting your journey at Mycenae, one of the most significant civilizations of the ancient world, you’ll proceed to Epidaurus, home to a theatre and health centre pivotal to the growth of western civilization, before finally reaching Nafplio, regarded as Greece’s most alluring town. This route is notably significant from a historical perspective, in a country that’s deeply rooted in history.

• A day tour from Athens covering key sites in the Peloponnese
• Experience the scenic charm of the Isthmus of Corinth in all its grandeur
• Discover the archaeological remnants of Mycenae, the kingdom of the legendary King Agamemnon
• Experience the flawless acoustics at the 4th-century amphitheater of Epidaurus
• Tour the coastal 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.

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