Discover Corinth-Nafplio: All Day Tour Through History and Beauty

4.8 (5 reviews) Athens, Greece
Duration8h - 10h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Enjoy a full-day tour to Corinth and Nafplio, two of the most fascinating destinations in the Peloponnese. Your journey begins with a visit to the Corinth Canal, an impressive engineering landmark offering breathtaking views and excellent photo opportunities. Continue to ancient Corinth, where history comes to life among remarkable ruins and rich archaeological heritage.

The tour then leads to Nafplio, one of Greece’s most beautiful and romantic towns. Stroll through its charming old town, admire the elegant Venetian architecture, and enjoy free time to explore the picturesque streets, seaside promenade, and local cafés. This full-day experience perfectly combines history, culture, and scenic beauty, making it an unforgettable escape from Athens.

Options

"By MiniVan up to 8pax"

Private tour in 11hours
Luxurious Mercedes Benz
Pickup included

"By Sedan up to 3pax"

Private tour in 10hours
Luxurious Mercedes Benz Sedan
Pickup included

"By MiniBus up to 12pax"

Private tour in 11hours
Luxurious Mercedes Benz
Pickup included

What's included

  • Hotel/Airbnb/Port Piraeus Pick up & Drop off (Without extra charge)
  • Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with A/C, Child Seats
  • English speaking driver with knowledge of the history. Not licensed to accompany you in any site.
  • Bottled water
  • WiFi on board
  • Mobile Chargers
  • Assistance with purchasing Skip-the-Line tickets (customer covers ticket cost)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability
  • The guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you at any site/museum.
  • The tickets for all archeological places and museums.
  • Airport Pick Up & drop-off
  • Temple of Apollo
  • Fortress of Palamidi
  • Bourtzi

What to expect

  1. 15m
    The Isthmus of Corinth is a narrow strip of land that connects Central Greece with the Peloponnese , while the canal that has been opened in it connects the Saronic Gulf with the Gulf of Corinth . It is about 6 kilometers long and the narrowest point is where the Corinth Canal was built (1880-1893). It was a strategic point and for this reason a wall had already been built since ancient times (end of the 5th century BC), which had been preserved until the Byzantines ( Hexamilion ).
    Here you will enjoy breathtaking views from above and have the opportunity to take beautiful photos during this short stop before reaching the final destination.
  2. Acrocorinth
    Pass by
    Akrokorinthos, a steep rock 575m. high which because of its morphology, used to be a viewport (Acropolis) in ancient times in case of a raid either from central Greece or from the sea.
    Acrocorinth is a monolithic rock overlooking the ancient city of Corinth, Greece. In the estimation of George Forrest, "It is the most impressive of the acropolis of mainland Greece".
    With its secure water supply, Acrocorinth's fortress was repeatedly used as a last line of defense in southern Greece because it commanded the Isthmus of Corinth, repelling foes from entry by land into the Peloponnese peninsula.
    -Amphitheater
    -Apostle Paul's step
    - Theater
    - Sanctuary of Asclepius
    - Sanctuary of Demeter and Koris
    - Fountain Glavki
    - Temple of Apollo
    - Temple of Octavia
    - Early Christian Basilica of the Skull
    - Early Christian Basilica of Lechai
    - Pirine
    - Conservatory
  3. Archaeological Museum of Corinth
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    The Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth, located in the archaeological site of ancient Korinthos, was built in 1932 by the American School of Classical Studies that conducted excavations in the area. The renovated building familiarizes the visitor with one of the most important ancient Greek cities. It exhibits Prehistoric collections, finds from the Asklepieion, and artifacts from the Geometric times until the Byzantine period. Τhe Τwin Kouroi from ancient Tenea, an exquisite sample of archaic plastic art, recently became part of the exhibition.
  4. Temple of Apollo
    Pass by
    The temple of Apollo archair temple built of 40 monolithic Dorian columns with only seven of them maintained over the ruins of the ancient market.
    The original temple dating back to between the early 7th and early 6th centuries BC. it was built of stone, bricks and wooden beams and carried a heavy and complex four-pitched roof made of clay tiles. It was probably a simple construction without external columns, while in other respects it brought occasion.
  5. Nafplio
    1h
    The journey continues to cosmopolitan Nafplio, one of Greece’s most picturesque towns. Wander through its charming cobblestone streets, admire elegant architecture, and soak in the romantic atmosphere. This tour offers the perfect balance of historical exploration and leisurely enjoyment, making it a must-do experience you should not miss during your time in Greece.
  6. Palamidi Castle
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Palamidi is a fortress to the east of the Acronauplia in the town of Nafplio in the Peloponnese region of southern Greece. Nestled on the crest of a 216-metre high hill, the fortress was built by the Venetians during their second occupation of the area (1686–1715).

    The fortress was a very large and ambitious project, but was finished within a relatively short period from 1711 until 1714. It is a typical baroque fortress based on the plans of Venetian engineer Antonio Giancix and built by French military engineer Pierre de la Salle. In 1715 it was captured by the Ottomans and remained under their control until 1822, when it was captured by the Greeks.
  7. Bourtzi
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    Bourtzi is a castle located on the islet of Agios Theodoros in the middle of the port in Nafplio, about 400 meters from the pier.
    The name that has prevailed is "Bourtzi", it comes from the Turkish-Arabic language and means "island-fortress" where it is the registered trademark together with the castle of Palamidi for Nafplio.
    Its oldest name from the Venetians was "Castello dello soglio" and for the port "Porto di cadena", port of the chain, because every night five brothers reached from the rampart to Akronafplia until Bourji a chain and closed the port for security, while the Turks later surrounded it with the "porpela", an underwater barrier of stones so that it was not possible to approach by large ships.
    To visit Bourtzi you should use the small boats located in the port of Nafplion.
    The distance from the port with them is only 10 minutes and you get 20 minutes of browsing time.
    The ticket price is 4€.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

The guide driver will be happy to pick you up from any location you prefer — whether it is a hotel (where they will be waiting for you at the reception), an Airbnb, the Port of Piraeus (meeting you right outside your cruise ship with a sign displaying your name), or a metro or bus station. Simply provide us with the exact address or meeting point when you make your booking.
If, for any reason, you are unable to locate your driver, please contact the emergency number shown on your voucher.
Additionally, one day before your tour, we will send you the driver’s full contact details so you can reach them directly if needed.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Additional fees if the tour concludes at a location other than the designated meeting point.
  • Flexible Pick-Up Times - Customize pick-up times to suit your schedule.
  • Hourly Extensions - Extend your tour for a fee, adaptable to your needs.
  • Ticket prices for archaeological sites vary depending on the season, either winter or summer

Cancellation policy

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

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