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HomeFull-Day Sightseeing & Wine-Tasting Tour Of Corinth, Nemea & Nafplio
Description
Explore Greece, where history meets nature, by crossing the Corinth Canal to visit one of the wealthiest ancient Greek cities. Admire the temple of Zeus, run the tracks of one of the oldest Greek stadiums and taste some of the world-famous wine from Nemea. Check out Salamis Island, the castle at Acrocorinth, the Roman Agora, the Temple of God Apollo, the city of Nafplio and many other iconic locations!
Highlights
- Stop at the Corinth Canal and drive past the island of Salamis
- Check out an ancient stadium and the Temple of Zeus at Nemea
- Enjoy tasting wine at the Nemean vineyards
- Explore the scenic Nafplio city, Bourtzi and Palamidi Castle
- Learn about the Roman Agora and the Temple of Apollo
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- Meet the professional driver, and the tour starts with a drive along the coast. On the way, you will view some Greek seaside villages and the island of Salamis (where the historical naval battle took place between the Athenians and the Persians).
- Make your first stop at the Corinth Canal; you will have the time to walk across a pedestrian bridge to admire the canal closely. On some days, bungee jumping is an option.
- Continue to Corinth city, dominated by the hill of Acrocorinth and the oldest and largest castle in southern Greece. The site located at the foot of the hill includes the Roman Agora, the Temple of God Apollo and a small museum.
- Ancient Corinth is also one of Greece's most popular religious destinations, as this was where the Apostle Paul preached Christianity and established the best-organized Christian church of that period.
- The next stop will be Nemea. Visit the ancient Greek stadium and the Temple of Zeus.
- After the visit to the site, you will head towards one of the Nemean wineries. People will gladly give you a small tour showing you the vineyards and the storage barrels and explain to you the wine-making procedure. In the end, you will get to try some of their best varieties of wine while taking in the view of the Nemean Valley.
- Lastly, you will visit the city of Nafplio, considered the most scenic city in Greece. It offers you an outstanding combination of fortresses and castles (Palamidi). Also, go to Bourtzi, a prominent port that opens to the Aegean Sea.
- Stop for lunch at a traditional seaside tavern, and drive up to the castle of Acronafplia for a panoramic view of Nafplio.
- Drive back to your accommodation in Athens.
What's Included
- Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history [Not licensed to accompany you on any site.]
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
- Bottled water
What's Excluded
- Entrance fees [14 € for over 6 years old for Non-EU and for EU citizens]
- Licensed tour guide upon request depending on availability (additional cost – 330 €)
- Wine tasting (about 15 € per person)
- Airport pick-up and drop-off (additional cost)
- Food and drinks
Know before you go
- The duration of tours is approximate; the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
- The tour will start at 8:00 a.m.
Meeting Point
Your hotel in Athens
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| The group size and price | |
| 1 To 3 | EUR 490 Per Group |
| 4 To 6 | EUR 630 Per Group |
| 7 To 14 | EUR 840 Per Group |
This is a private tour | |
Starting From
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USD 539 / group