Ancient Corinth, Epidaurus, Nafplio Full Day Private Tour from Athens
About This Tour
Discover some of the Peloponnese’s most celebrated ancient sites on this private full-day journey from Athens. Travel along the scenic coast to the Isthmus of C...
Duration: 8 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Athens, Corinth, Nafplio, Epidaurus, Ancient Corinth · Languages: English, Greek
Know before you go: STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE; PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY; Not wheelchair accessible; Not suitable for pets; Infants must not sit on laps; Infant seats unavailable; Lobby of your hotel. Please provide the exact name and address of your hotel.; Your guide will meet you at your centrally-located hotel, hostel or vacation rental; You don't need to call to confirm the tour. The local supplier will contact you via email
About Ancient Corinth
Ancient Corinth
Get a private guide from Everest Global Hub to help you unveil the secrets of ancient Corinth as you weave between the Temple of Apollo and colonnades, crumbling marketplaces from the 4th century and soaring fortifications of the citadel.
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Friendly local guide
- Must see and off the beaten path
- Iconic places for photoshoot
- Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour
- Multiple start times available
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
Not Included
- Gratuities (optional)
- Official tour guide (optional)
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Your private tour will start in Athens. Your guide will pick you up from your hotel or the city center and then drive along a picturesque coastal road to the Peloponnese. You will stop at the Isthmus of Corinth and take amazing photos above the channel and its turquoise waters. Once you’ve stepped the territory of Ancient Corinth, you will feel a strong connection with the past itself. You will reach the upper tier of the Akrokorinthos and understand why numerous troops and nations fought for this fortress. From there, you can observe the entire Corinthian Gulf and its surroundings at a glance.You will peek into the daily life of the ancient civilization and see outstanding archeological findings at the Archaeological Museum of Corinth and Epidaurus Archaeological Museum. In the middle of the day, you will have a lunch break at Nafplio, one of the most endearing seaport towns in Greece. After a short break, you will visit the Great Theatre of Epidaurus and test its remarkable acoustics. It is said that you can hear a coin drop from the very top row of the stadium. Your final stop will be the awe-inspiring Palamidi Fortress, which will fascinate you by its excellent condition. After it, you will drive back to your hotel.The Isthmus of Corinth is a unique human-made creation that links the turquoise waters of two seas, the Aegean and the Ionian. At the moment, the Corinth Canal is the narrowest shipping channel in the entire world. It is 6 kilometers long, 8 meters deep, and only 25 meters wide at sea-level.The Akrokorinthos is a mighty fortress erected high above the ancient city of Corinth. Its stone walls date back to the fourth century B.C. and contain traces of ancient times of the Byzantine, Venetian and Turkish periods. The upper tier of the fortress offers a breathtaking and sweeping view on the entire Corinthian Gulf and its surroundings.Ancient Corinth is considered the first settlement in the territory of modern Hellas. Corinth is a magical portal to the past, where the history of the entire civilization comes to life among the awe-inspiring ruins. It is a historical treasure and a real open-air museum.The museum displays historical artifacts of different eras from the Neolithic to the present. All exhibit items reflect the stages of Corinth development and give insights on the daily life of the ancient civilization. The "decapitated" statues are of particular interest. In ancient times, heads were changed depending on the new leaders came to power.The museum displays archaeological findings excavated at Epidaurus. The Epidaurus Archaeological Museum is known for the detailed miniature replicas of famous monuments and ancient temples. Another interesting exposition is a collection of surgical instruments found in the sanctuary of Asclepius, a god of medicine. It also presents a collection of stone sculptures of human organs that the Greeks gave as gratitude to the temple after healing.Nafplio is a majestic and elegant city, the former capital of Greece. The old town bears the marks of Frankish, Venetian and Turkish rule and is full of historical gems and mysterious alleyways.Nafplio is a city where antiquity harmoniously complements modernity. The central square of the city is surrounded by numerous trendy cafes, taverns, and restaurants.The Great Theatre of Epidaurus is one of the most famous operating ancient theaters in the world built in the 4th century BC. The theater is famous for its phenomenal acoustics. You can hear the rustle of clothes and the whisper of actors even from the last stands.The Palamidi Fortress is one of the most beautiful castles in Greece and the largest, best-preserved, fortress complex of the Venetian rule. Locals state that only a brave and bold person can climb 999 steps along a steep descent and reach the fortress.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Pickup service provided in Athens. · Tour start: Pickup service provided in Athens. — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
