Greece · Archaeology

9-Day Central Greece Archaeology Tour from Athens with Hidden Gems

9 Days Round trip from Chalcis 341 00 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Discover lesser-known archaeological sites and museums across Central Greece
02 Explore Mycenaean citadels, ancient theatres, and historical landmarks
03 Walk through charming coastal towns and medieval castles
04 Experience UNESCO World Heritage and Tentative List sites

Explore the hidden treasures of Central Greece on a 9-day private circle tour from Athens. Discover lesser-known archaeological sites, ancient theatres, Mycenaean citadels and tombs, and medieval castles as you travel at a relaxed pace. Walk through charming coastal towns, visit small monasteries, and learn about Greek myths and historical battles at Marathon, Thiva, and Chaeronea. The journey also includes UNESCO World Heritage and Tentative List sites such as Tiryns, Argos, and Eretria, with travel in a private minivan accompanied by an English-speaking guide.

Explore the hidden treasures of Central Greece on a 9-day private circle tour from Athens.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Athens, Patras, Chalkis, Corinth, Argos, Thebes, Levadeia, Nafplio, Nafpaktos, Tiryns, Marathon, Loutraki, Galaxidi

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Brauron, Marathon, and Sacred Antiquity

Visit the Brauron archaeological site, Brauron Museum, the Sanctuary of the Egyptian Gods archaeological site, and Marathon Museum.
Accommodation in Chalkida.

Day 02

Chalkida, Karababa Castle, and Eretria

Visit Chalkida, Karababa Castle, the Eretria archaeological site (a UNESCO Tentative List site), Eretria Ancient Theatre, and Eretria Museum.
Accommodation in Chalkida.

Day 03

Thiva, Livadeia, and Chaeronea

Visit Thiva Museum, Livadeia medieval old town, Chaeronea Ancient Theatre, and the Lion of Chaeronea historical landmark.
Accommodation in Amfikleia.

Day 04

Vagonetto, Galaxidi, and Nafpaktos

Visit Vagonetto Mine, the coastal town of Galaxidi, and Nafpaktos historical center.
Accommodation in Nafpaktos.

Day 05

Fortress and Monastery of Nafpaktos

Visit Nafpaktos Fortress and Nafpaktos Monastery.
Accommodation in Nafpaktos.

Day 06

Patras, Voudeni, and Ancient Sikyon

Visit Patras, Voudeni Archaeological Park, the Sikyon archaeological site, Sikyon Ancient Theatre, and Sikyon Museum.
Accommodation in Nafplio.

Day 07

Midea, Argos, and UNESCO-listed Tiryns

Visit Midea archaeological site, Argos archaeological site (a UNESCO Tentative List site), and Tiryns archaeological site (a UNESCO World Heritage site).
Accommodation in Nafplio.

Day 08

Asini and Agnountos Monastery

Visit Asini archaeological site and Agnountos Monastery.
Accommodation in Loutraki.

Day 09

Acrocorinth Fortress and Return to Athens

Visit Acrocorinth Fortress.
Return to Athens.

Where this trip takes you

Tiryns, Nafpaktos Fortress, Chaeronea Ancient Theatre

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Chalcis 341 00 13 cities · 9 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transport with driver
Transport in a van with air conditioning
Company tour guide
Tour guide with you at all times
Accommodation in 3-star hotels or pensions
Accommodation with breakfast only
Accommodation in double rooms
Accommodation always with internet, provided by the property
English-speaking driver and guide

What's Not Included

Lunch and dinner
Accommodation in single rooms
Hotel tourist tax
Professional local tour guide
Entry fees and tickets
Flight tickets
Ferry tickets
Travel insurance
Country visas

What to bring

Good travel mood and positive energy

Know before you go

We provide this tour during the off-season period, from September 1 until March 22 of the following year. We recommend considering this tour before or after the high season, when it is less hot and less crowded, while all sights and attractions are already or still open. This is especially suitable for elderly people who need to be careful with sun exposure and high temperatures.
Cut-off period: your booking will be accepted only if there are at least 30 days before the tour starts.
This is a private tour. Only your group will participate.
This tour accepts a minimum of 1 person and a maximum of 5 people.
This tour is available for solo travelers as an exclusive solo tour. The tour will be only for you, without other travelers in the vehicle, and the price for 1 person reflects this.
A single supplement is mandatory; solo travelers must pay extra to have their private room, except when the tour is booked for 1 person.
This tour, like our other tours, is available in English and Spanish.
As a private tour, this tour can be customized to fit your travel plans, personal interests, and schedule.
During the tour, breakfast only is included. As a rule, we stay in each place of accommodation for only 1 night, so it makes little sense to pay there for lunch and dinner. Instead, enjoy the local cuisine.
Transportation is in a minivan with air conditioning and an English-speaking driver. Feel free to ask for a stop whenever you need one, whether for a nice photo or a coffee break.
Our prices include accommodation in 3-star hotels with breakfast, which are typically not near historical centers with pedestrian streets. If you prefer better accommodation in terms of location and quality, please let us know.