• Piraeus - Begin your journey with a pickup from your accommodation in Athens or directly from your cruise ship at Piraeus port. As the main seaport of Athens, Greece, Piraeus is situated on the Saronic Gulf along the western shores of the Aegean Sea. It stands as Greece’s largest port and hosts Europe’s most extensive passenger port, attracting cruise ships worldwide. This bustling port is a gateway for tourists eager to explore the historic city of Athens, conveniently located just 12 kilometers (7 miles) away. The tour will proceed directly to the Acropolis to marvel at the Temple of Democracy!
• Athens - Travel through Attica, a region steeped in 6,000 years of history, where the foundations of ideas and arts that shaped Western civilization were laid. A visit to Attica offers a unique experience, allowing visitors to explore its rich history, including renowned monuments and masterpieces from antiquity and the Middle Ages, as well as architectural treasures from the 19th and 20th centuries. Athens, the capital of Greece, is the country’s busiest city and home to its most iconic archaeological site, the world-famous Acropolis.

Attica boasts some of the world’s most significant museums and archaeological sites, reflecting its prominent role in global history. Throughout the year, festivals featuring ancient Greek drama, performances, sports, and culinary events captivate audiences. The journey then continues towards the Peloponnese!

• Peloponnese - Enjoy the scenic drive along the coastal road of the Saronic Gulf until reaching the renowned Corinth Canal in the Peloponnese. This peninsula and geographic region in southern Greece is connected to the mainland by the Isthmus of Corinth, which separates the Gulf of Corinth from the Saronic Gulf. The Peloponnese is celebrated for its unique grape varieties, which are a treasure trove of native Greek wines. The Peloponnese Wine Roads offer a journey into a modern, sometimes rare, and often unknown wine world, rich in authenticity and history. These native grape varieties not only showcase the diversity of Greek and Peloponnesian wines but also highlight the significance of some exceptional Greek varieties, including the exotic Moschofilero-Mantinia and the captivating Agiorgitiko-Nemea. Additionally, Mavrodafni is renowned for its popular dessert wine.
• Corinth Canal - The Corinth Canal is a waterway that traverses the narrow isthmus of Corinth, linking the Gulf of Corinth to the Saronic Gulf. This canal effectively separates the Greek mainland from the Peloponnese, transforming it into an island. It serves as a vital navigational route that once allowed ships to enter the Aegean Sea. Dug through the isthmus at sea level, the canal stretches 6.4 kilometers in length and is only 25 meters wide. Although completed in the late 19th century, the canal was a dream 2,000 years in the making. Before its construction, ships in the Aegean Sea had to circumnavigate the Peloponnese to reach the Adriatic or dock in Corinth, a prosperous shipping city, adding an extra 185 nautical miles to their journey. It is believed that Periander, the tyrant of Corinth (602 BC), first envisioned the Corinth Canal. Due to the project’s complexity, Periander constructed the diolkós, a stone road that enabled ships to be transported on wheeled platforms.
• Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos) - Following the visit to the Corinth Canal, the journey continues with a 20-minute drive to ancient Corinth. This city was first inhabited during the Neolithic period (6500-3250 B.C.). Its fertile soil and strategic location at the crossroads of land routes from the Balkan Peninsula and mainland Greece to the Peloponnese, as well as waterways connecting the western Mediterranean to Asia Minor and Syro-Palestine, provided the region with immense potential for communication, growth, and prosperity from an early stage. Known since the Mycenaean period, Corinth’s abundant agricultural output fueled significant trade expansion, particularly towards the Western Mediterranean. In the 8th century BC, Corinthian colonies such as Corfu in the Ionian Sea and Syracuse in Sicily were established, playing a crucial role in the history of the ancient Mediterranean world.
• Archaeological Site Mycenae - After exploring Ancient Corinth, the tour proceeds with a 35-minute drive to Mycenae. Known as ‘Rich in Gold,’ Mycenae was the kingdom of the mythical Agamemnon, first celebrated by Homer in his epics. It is the most significant and affluent palatial center of the Late Bronze Age in Greece. The Mycenaean civilization, one of the greatest in Greek prehistory, derives its name from this site. The myths surrounding its history have inspired poets and writers for centuries, from the Homeric epics and classical tragedies to contemporary literary and artistic creations. Perseus, son of Zeus and Danae, daughter of Acrisius, king of Argos, and descendant of Danaus, is traditionally considered its mythical founder. According to Pausanias, Perseus named the city Mycenae after the pommel (mykes) of his sword, which fell there, or after the Perseia spring discovered beneath a mushroom (mykes). Perseus’s descendants ruled Mycenae for three generations.
• Nafplio - The next stop after Mycenae is Nafplio, a 20-minute drive away. Here, visitors can enjoy a delightful lunch (not included). Nafplio is one of the most beautiful towns in the Argolis region (eastern Peloponnese) and one of Greece’s most romantic cities. It served as the first capital of the newly established Greek state from 1823 to 1834. According to mythology, the town was founded by Nafplios, the son of the god Poseidon and Danaida Anymone, daughter of Danaus. Nafplio’s history dates back to the prehistoric era, with soldiers from the town participating in the Argonautic expedition and the Trojan War. The town experienced decline during Roman times but flourished again during the Byzantine era. Frankish and Venetian conquerors left their mark on the town, significantly influencing its culture, architecture, and traditions over the centuries. Ancient walls, medieval castles, monuments, statues, and Venetian or neoclassical buildings captivate visitors with their unique architecture and beauty.
• Piraeus - The tour concludes with a drop-off at the same location where you were picked up in Athens or at the Piraeus cruise port.

• Convenient pick-up from the cruise ship pier at Port of Piraeus
• Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle suitable for your group size
• Enjoy the insights of a professional English-speaking driver knowledgeable in history
• Exclusive transport by private vehicle for a personalized experience

• Entrance fees to the archaeological sites and museum
• Gratuities
• Option for a professional tour guide with a state license at an extra cost…
• Food and drinks
• Lunch

• Important note: You will have a professional English-speaking driver with good knowledge of the history and culture of Greece, to guide you till you enter archaeological sites and museums according to the program. Tour drivers are not licensed to companion you inside the archaeological sites and museums. If you’d like to have one, we can arrange it for you at an additional cost. Licensed by the state tour guides are freelance and it is subject to availability on bookings day!
• We suggest that you have your admission tickets pre-purchased as there is a chance not to find availability, please note that we can buy the tickets for you in advance -under a small service fee.

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