Ancient Corinth, Epidaurus, Nafplio Full-Day Private Tour from Athens
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This full-day private tour from Athens covers key historical sites in the Peloponnese, including Ancient Corinth, Epidaurus, and Nafplio. The trip begins with a stop at the Corinth Canal, a narrow 6.4-kilometer waterway linking the Ionian and Aegean seas and separating the Peloponnese from mainland Greece. From an elevated viewpoint, travelers can see ships navigating the canal's steep limestone walls. Next, the tour visits Ancient Corinth, once a major Greek city-state with a population of around 90,000 in 400 BC. The site includes ruins near the modern city, notable for its role in early Christianity through Saint Paul's letters. Visitors explore the archaeological site and the museum, which displays findings from the area including roads, temples, a theater, and other structures. The Temple of Apollo, built in 550 BC, and Acrocorinth, the acropolis overlooking the city, are also included. The tour continues to Epidaurus, where the Archaeological Museum showcases temple reconstructions and artifacts from the ancient healing sanctuary. The 4th-century BC Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus is visited to observe its renowned acoustics and preserved Hellenistic design. Nearby is the Sanctuary of Asklepios, the main temple dedicated to the Greek god of medicine. The final stop is Nafplio, a historic seaport town on the Argolic Gulf known for its Venetian architecture and castles. Visitors have about 90 minutes of free time for lunch, coffee, or shopping. The harbor features the Bourtzi castle, located on a small island, visible from the waterfront. The tour also includes views of the Akronafplia fortress, the oldest area of Nafplio, and a visit to Palamidi Castle, a Venetian fortress on a 216-meter hill with over 900 stone steps leading to its summit and panoramic views of the gulf and town. The tour includes private transport with air conditioning, bottled water, and onboard WiFi. A professional driver knowledgeable in history provides commentary but does not enter the sites. Hotel, airport, or port pickup and drop-off are included. Lunch with a Greek traditional food option is available. Entrance fees, a licensed guide, and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Corinth Canal
The Corinth Canal links the Gulf of Corinth in the Ionian Sea with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the Isthmus of Corinth, separating the Peloponnese from mainland Greece. The canal is 6.4 kilometres (4 mi) long and only 21.4 metres (70 ft) wide at its base, making it impassable for many modern ships. It was dug at sea level and has no locks. From above, visitors can see the steep limestone walls and watch vessels navigate the canal below.
15 min
Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)
Ancient Corinth was a prominent city-state located on the Isthmus of Corinth, connecting Peloponnese and mainland Greece. The modern city lies about 5 km northeast of the ruins. Known for its significance in early Christianity through Saint Paul's letters and Acts, the site once had a population of 90,000 in 400 BC. Romans destroyed it in 146 BC, rebuilt it in 44 BC, and it later became the provincial capital of Greece.
60 min
Archaeological Museum of Corinth
Built between 1931 and 1932 within the archaeological site of Ancient Corinth, this museum displays artifacts from recent excavations. It is managed by the 37th Ephoreia of the Greek Archaeological Service. The site includes important features such as Hadgimoustafa spring, Lechaion Road, Basilica, Fountain of Peirene, Stoa, Agora, Odeion, temples, and a theater.
30 min
Temple of Apollo
The Temple of Apollo at Corinth dates back to 550 BC and is one of the prominent ruins within the archaeological site of Ancient Corinth.
15 min
Acrocorinth
Acrocorinth is the acropolis of ancient Corinth, a large monolithic rock overlooking the city. It served as a fortress with a secure water supply and was used repeatedly as a defensive stronghold controlling access to the Peloponnese from the mainland.
30 min
Epidaurus Archaeological Museum
Located in Epidaurus on the Peloponnese peninsula, this museum opened in 1909 to exhibit artifacts uncovered in the surrounding ancient site. It features reconstructions of temples, columns, and inscriptions related to the sanctuary area.
30 min
The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, built on the west side of Cynortion Mountain near Lygourio, is part of the sanctuary dedicated to Asclepius, the ancient Greek god of medicine. It dates to the 4th century BC and retains its original Hellenistic tripartite structure: theatron, orchestra, and skene. The theatre is noted for its exceptional acoustics and was not altered during Roman times.
30 min
Sanctuary of Asklepios
The Sanctuary of Asklepios in Epidaurus is an early 4th-century BC temple dedicated to the god of medicine. It was a major religious site rivaling other Greek cult centers. The temple was likely closed by the 4th century AD during the late Roman Empire's persecution of pagan worship.
15 min
Nafplio Free Time
Visitors have about 90 minutes for lunch, coffee, or shopping in Nafplio, a seaport town on the Argolic Gulf. Known as the ‘Naples of the East’, the town features Venetian architecture, cobbled squares, and castles overlooking the gulf. Nafplio was the capital of Greece from 1821 to 1834 and is now the capital of Argolis.
90 min
Bourtzi
Bourtzi is a small Venetian water castle located in the middle of Nafplio's harbor. From the harbor side, visitors can view and photograph this fortress surrounded by water.
10 min
Akronafplia Fortress
Akronafplia is the oldest section of Nafplio, originally a separate town until the 13th century. The Venetians and Franks fortified it, and parts served as a prison. Today, a hotel complex stands on the site, taking advantage of its elevated views.
Palamidi Castle
Palamidi Castle is a Venetian fortress built between 1686 and 1715 on a 216-meter hill east of Akronafplia. It offers commanding views of Nafplio and the Argolic Gulf. Visitors climb a winding stairway of 913 steps from the town, or over one thousand steps to reach the top, with locals often citing 999 steps.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Ancient Corinth, Epidaurus, Nafplio Full-Day Private Tour from Athens
by My Athens Transfers
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€378.80Overview
This full-day private tour from Athens covers key historical sites in the Peloponnese, including Ancient Corinth, Epidaurus, and Nafplio. The trip begins with a stop at the Corinth Canal, a narrow 6.4-kilometer waterway linking the Ionian and Aegean seas and separating the Peloponnese from mainland Greece. From an elevated viewpoint, travelers can see ships navigating the canal's steep limestone walls. Next, the tour visits Ancient Corinth, once a major Greek city-state with a population of around 90,000 in 400 BC. The site includes ruins near the modern city, notable for its role in early Christianity through Saint Paul's letters. Visitors explore the archaeological site and the museum, which displays findings from the area including roads, temples, a theater, and other structures. The Temple of Apollo, built in 550 BC, and Acrocorinth, the acropolis overlooking the city, are also included. The tour continues to Epidaurus, where the Archaeological Museum showcases temple reconstructions and artifacts from the ancient healing sanctuary. The 4th-century BC Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus is visited to observe its renowned acoustics and preserved Hellenistic design. Nearby is the Sanctuary of Asklepios, the main temple dedicated to the Greek god of medicine. The final stop is Nafplio, a historic seaport town on the Argolic Gulf known for its Venetian architecture and castles. Visitors have about 90 minutes of free time for lunch, coffee, or shopping. The harbor features the Bourtzi castle, located on a small island, visible from the waterfront. The tour also includes views of the Akronafplia fortress, the oldest area of Nafplio, and a visit to Palamidi Castle, a Venetian fortress on a 216-meter hill with over 900 stone steps leading to its summit and panoramic views of the gulf and town. The tour includes private transport with air conditioning, bottled water, and onboard WiFi. A professional driver knowledgeable in history provides commentary but does not enter the sites. Hotel, airport, or port pickup and drop-off are included. Lunch with a Greek traditional food option is available. Entrance fees, a licensed guide, and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Corinth Canal
The Corinth Canal links the Gulf of Corinth in the Ionian Sea with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the Isthmus of Corinth, separating the Peloponnese from mainland Greece. The canal is 6.4 kilometres (4 mi) long and only 21.4 metres (70 ft) wide at its base, making it impassable for many modern ships. It was dug at sea level and has no locks. From above, visitors can see the steep limestone walls and watch vessels navigate the canal below.
15 min
Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)
Ancient Corinth was a prominent city-state located on the Isthmus of Corinth, connecting Peloponnese and mainland Greece. The modern city lies about 5 km northeast of the ruins. Known for its significance in early Christianity through Saint Paul's letters and Acts, the site once had a population of 90,000 in 400 BC. Romans destroyed it in 146 BC, rebuilt it in 44 BC, and it later became the provincial capital of Greece.
60 min
Archaeological Museum of Corinth
Built between 1931 and 1932 within the archaeological site of Ancient Corinth, this museum displays artifacts from recent excavations. It is managed by the 37th Ephoreia of the Greek Archaeological Service. The site includes important features such as Hadgimoustafa spring, Lechaion Road, Basilica, Fountain of Peirene, Stoa, Agora, Odeion, temples, and a theater.
30 min
Temple of Apollo
The Temple of Apollo at Corinth dates back to 550 BC and is one of the prominent ruins within the archaeological site of Ancient Corinth.
15 min
Acrocorinth
Acrocorinth is the acropolis of ancient Corinth, a large monolithic rock overlooking the city. It served as a fortress with a secure water supply and was used repeatedly as a defensive stronghold controlling access to the Peloponnese from the mainland.
30 min
Epidaurus Archaeological Museum
Located in Epidaurus on the Peloponnese peninsula, this museum opened in 1909 to exhibit artifacts uncovered in the surrounding ancient site. It features reconstructions of temples, columns, and inscriptions related to the sanctuary area.
30 min
The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, built on the west side of Cynortion Mountain near Lygourio, is part of the sanctuary dedicated to Asclepius, the ancient Greek god of medicine. It dates to the 4th century BC and retains its original Hellenistic tripartite structure: theatron, orchestra, and skene. The theatre is noted for its exceptional acoustics and was not altered during Roman times.
30 min
Sanctuary of Asklepios
The Sanctuary of Asklepios in Epidaurus is an early 4th-century BC temple dedicated to the god of medicine. It was a major religious site rivaling other Greek cult centers. The temple was likely closed by the 4th century AD during the late Roman Empire's persecution of pagan worship.
15 min
Nafplio Free Time
Visitors have about 90 minutes for lunch, coffee, or shopping in Nafplio, a seaport town on the Argolic Gulf. Known as the ‘Naples of the East’, the town features Venetian architecture, cobbled squares, and castles overlooking the gulf. Nafplio was the capital of Greece from 1821 to 1834 and is now the capital of Argolis.
90 min
Bourtzi
Bourtzi is a small Venetian water castle located in the middle of Nafplio's harbor. From the harbor side, visitors can view and photograph this fortress surrounded by water.
10 min
Akronafplia Fortress
Akronafplia is the oldest section of Nafplio, originally a separate town until the 13th century. The Venetians and Franks fortified it, and parts served as a prison. Today, a hotel complex stands on the site, taking advantage of its elevated views.
Palamidi Castle
Palamidi Castle is a Venetian fortress built between 1686 and 1715 on a 216-meter hill east of Akronafplia. It offers commanding views of Nafplio and the Argolic Gulf. Visitors climb a winding stairway of 913 steps from the town, or over one thousand steps to reach the top, with locals often citing 999 steps.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.