Ancient Corinth, Nafplio and Epidaurus Private Tour from Athens

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10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

The Ancient Corinth, Nafplio, and Epidaurus Private Tour from Athens with XploreAthens offers a journey through Greece's history. Explore the ancient ruins of Corinth, the charming town of Nafplio, and the UNESCO-listed Epidaurus Theater. With XploreAthens, you’ll enjoy a personalized experience, discovering iconic landmarks and breathtaking views in comfort.

What's Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Licensed tour guide
Entry/Admission - Archaeological Sites and Museums

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Your driver will pick you up from your hotel's lobby, apparment's entrance or even the port !

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Athens

    Your driver will pick you up from Athens and you will start your one hour drive to Corinth!

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Your tour will begin with the Corinth canal. It was constructred in 1853 and back then it was a brilliant way to keep the trade going. You can of course take pictures of the amazing view!

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Ancient Corinth was known for its fertile soil and strategic location. Julious Ceasar decides to refound Corinth as a Roman colony, acknowledging its particular geographical importance! The Romans demolished ancient Corinth in 146 BC, built a new city in its place in 44 BC, and later made it the provincial capital of Greece. You will see The Temple Hill of Apollo and so much more important monuments.

    45 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    Acrocorinth or Upper Corinth is basically the Acropolis of Corinth.With its secure water supply, Acrocorinth's fortress was repeatedly used as a last line of defense in southern Greece.

    45 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5

    Visit the unique archaeological museum and all its archaeological excavations. A beautiful collction is waiting for you, for example the statue of Melpomene and the marble sphinx!

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 6

    Palamidi is one of the most historic fortresses in Geece. It is placed in Nafplio and was built by the Venetians during the second occupation of the area(1686-1715). Not only was the Palamidi a great fortress, it was also the site of a dismal prison. In 1833, during the time of the regency, when King Otto was still a minor, one of the leaders of the revolution, Theodoros Kolokotronis, was imprisoned here on the supposed charge of high treason. You will actually see his sell and take a lot of pictures!

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 7

    Free time to stroll, buy some souvenirs and eat with your friends or family!

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 8

    The Sanctuary is the earliest organized sanatorium and is significant for its association with the history of medicine, providing evidence of the transition from belief in divine healing to the science of medicine.

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 9

    The Ancient Theater of Epidaurus is considered the greatest ancient Greek theater in terms of acoustics and aesthetics. It is also an UNESCO’s World Heritage listed monument. History and art combined!

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 10

    The museum is noted for its reconstructions of temples and its columns. You will see 30 minutes at the museum and about 2 hours drive to return to Athens.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Our drivers are not professional tour guides and will not enter the archaeological sites with you. Nevertheless, they have the necessary historoical knowledge and of course the ability to speak english with you and answer your questions during the tour.
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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