Corinth – Mycenae – Nauplio – Epidaur – Olympia – Delphi tour (3 days)
Overview
In this tour you will explore the Peloponesse, an area that has to offer many evidence from different time periods and some of the most picturesque towns along with the famous Oracle of Delphi. The tour starts from Athens, following the coastal highway we will reach the Corith Canal. There we will have a small stop to see the canal closer. Next follows the village of Ancient Corinth which is only a few minutes far. The village is developed around the Roman Forum of the old city and still preserves its authentic character. We will spent some time in the site of Corinth to see the temple of Apollo and visit the Museum. Next stop will be Mycenae, a unique UNESCO site known as the place that king Agamemnon lived. The site preserves the Treasury of king Atreus and of course the famous Lions Gate. After visiting the site and the Museum we will stop at Nauplio, one of the most beautiful Greek cities by the sea that once was the capital of Greece. In Nauplio you will have the opportunity to walk through the narrow streets of the old city and enjoy a Greek launch. Our next stop will be Epidaurus. This place is known for the sanctuary of Ascleipios (the god of medicine) where is still standing the best preserved ancient Greek theater. After the visit you can relax during the drive to Ancient Olympia where we will spend the night. Next morning we will visit the sanctuary of Zeus in Ancient Olympia. Known as the birthplace of the Olympic Games will offer you the chance to learn about the origins of the Games and step at the Ancient Stadium where everything started. After the site you will visit the beautiful Museum in Olympia to see closer some of the best preserved masterpeices of the Golden Age. Next we will stop for our launch at the village of Olympia and follow our way to the village of Delphi. After crossing the cable bridge to pass to central Greece we will make a stop at the beautifull town of Naupaktos for a small break and continue driving up Parnassus Mountain to spend the night in Delphi. Next morning we will visit he most powerful Ancient Greek sanctuary of Apollo where in antiquity people would go to get answers. The sanctuary that formed history for many centuries still preserves the temple of Apollo, the Theatre, the Stadium and many evidence of the numerous offerings to the prophet god. Before leaving the site you will also visit the Museum of Delphi famous for its Charioteer bronze statue. Propably hungry by then we will drive to the village of Delphi and enjoy an authentic Greek launch. Before we leave the area we will make a small stop at Arachova villlage which is on our way back to Athens.
Included/Exclude
- Professionaol drivers with a profound knowledge of the ancient and modern Greek history. (Our drivers are not licensed to accompany you in the archaeological sites and museums)
- Private transportation.
- Accomodation.
- Tolls.
- Water bottles provided by your driver.
- Licensed tourist guide can be provided upon request for all/part of the day with an extra cost.
- Entrance fees. (We can always arrange for you tickets to skip the long lines)
- Meals or snacks.
Tour Amenities
Tour Plan
- Corinth Canal
- Temple of Apollo
- Bema of Apostle Paul
- Museum of Corinth
- Citadel of Mycenae
- Lions Gate
- Tresury of Atreus
- Museum Of Mycenae
- Nauplio
- Theatre of Epidaurus
- Museum of Epidaurus
- Ancient Olympia Site
- Museum of Ancient Olympia
- Oracle of Delphi
- Temple of Apollo
- Ancient Theatre
- Stadium
- Archaeological Museum of Delphi
- Delphi Village