Day 01
Argolida Full-Day Private Tour through Ancient Greece
- Meet your professional driver and make your first stop at the Corinth Canal. Finally opened in 1892, it separates the Peloponnese peninsula from the rest of Greece and connects the Saronic Gulf to the Corinthian Sea.
- Take time to walk across the pedestrian bridge for a closer view of the canal. On some days, bungee jumping is also an option.
- Continue to Ancient Corinth. This ancient city was dominated by the hill of Acrocorinth and the old castle, the biggest and oldest castle in southern Greece. Located at the foot of the hill, Ancient Corinth includes the Roman Agora of Corinth, the Temple of Apollo and a small museum. Beyond its archaeological and historical importance, Ancient Corinth is also one of the most popular religious destinations in Greece. This was where the Apostle Paul preached Christianity, was judged by the tribunal in the Agora and established the best-organized Christian church of that period.
- Then head to Mycenae, which dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE and represents the era of Achilles, Agamemnon and Helen of Troy. At the site, you will see the renowned Lions Gate, the oldest architectural sculpture in Europe, along with the cyclopean walls, the burial circle and the remains of Agamemnon's palace. Within the site, there is also a modern museum exhibiting findings from the "City of Gold".
- Stop at the Treasury of Atreus, the best-preserved tholos tomb and one of the finest examples of Mycenaean architecture.
- Continue towards a more recent chapter of Greek history as you discover the city of Nafplion. Considered one of the most scenic cities in Greece, it served as the country's capital until 1834. Nafplion offers an outstanding combination of fortresses and castles, including Palamidi and Bourtzi, a huge port open to the Aegean Sea, and the unique architecture of the old city, revealing Venetian, neoclassical and oriental elements.
- After walking through this idyllic place, stop for lunch at a traditional tavern by the sea, then drive up to the castle of Acronafplia for a panoramic view of the city and its surroundings.
- Proceed to your last stop, the site of Epidaurus. After a short drive, visit one of the most important ancient Greek sanctuaries dedicated to Asclepius, the God of healing and medicine. Located in a peaceful environment and spread across a hilly area, the site reaches its highest point at the theatre of Epidaurus. This best-preserved ancient Greek theatre dates back to the 4th century BCE and stands as proof of what miracles the ancient Greek mind could create. You can test the acoustics even today and climb up to the upper seats, just to close your eyes and dream that you attended an ancient Greek tragedy.
- Lastly, on the way back, follow the eastern coast of the Peloponnese peninsula to reach Athens again.
