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Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Visit the Peloponnese and the islands of Hydra and Spetses with ease on this 3-day private tour for up to eight guests. Travel from Athens to the Peloponnese region and explore the ruins of Mycenae and Epidaurus to learn about their history from your guide. Enjoy a local lunch before heading out to wander through the seaside town of Nafplio.
Stay overnight in a guesthouse with sea views and then spend two days exploring the islands of Hydra and Spetses.
-Learn about the history of the area from your guide
-Enjoy a mix of UNESCO sites and islands over three days
-Spend your evenings walking and dining by the water Experience Greek hospitality at authentic spots
What's included
In-car bottled Water & information booklte for all tour activities and sites.
Lunch
Breakfast
2 nights in a great accommodation & breakfast on a self catering basis (all items included).
Non smoking vehicles and drivers - Brand new 2021-23 vehicles.
Tickets to the sites, and boats to Hydra and Spetses Islands.
Licensed tour guide to accompany you inside the archelogical sites (optional)
Tourist stops to souvenir, pottery shops, etc, unless specifically requested by yourselves
What to expect
Day 1: Corinth Canal - Mycenae - Nafplio town - Epidaurus
The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
1h · Admission ticket not included
Epidaurus, another Unesco World Heritage Site, is home to an ancient, beautifully preserved theater. The oldest theater with amazing acoustics.
Archaeological Site Mycenae
1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
Mycenae is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home of King Agamemnon and the Mycenean civilization with some of Greece’s most famous ancient ruins. Wander around the archaeological site and accompanying museum.
Palamidi Castle
45m · Admission ticket not included
The Venetian castle has an awesome walk of 999 steps down to the Old Town. Enjoy the water views next to the peninsula and take some great photos.
Corinth Canal
15m
The Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, arguably making the peninsula an island.
Nafplio
1h
Nafplio's port, Palamidi castle with the 999 steps, and the old Venetian town are the main attractions of one of the most beautiful towns in Greece.
Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)
45m · Admission ticket not included
OPTIONAL: Ancient Corinth was inhabited in the Neolithic period (6500-3250 BC) but the big prosperity began in the 8th century.
Corinth was a city-state and for Christians, Corinth is well known from the two letters of Saint Paul in the New Testament, First and Second Corinthians. Corinth is also mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles as part of the Paul the Apostle's missionary travels.
Day 2: Hydra island
Hydra Town
4h
Visit the very historic and cosmopolitan island of Hydra; the hiding place of the rich, the famous, and the artists from all over the world. No cars, no noise but still extremely popular and relaxed! Explore on foot and enjoy the views.
45m · Admission ticket not included
The house was built in 1750 and it is a great example of upper class island life of the 18th and 19th century when Hydra was the home to the shipping families. Inside the Manor of Lazaros Kountouriotis are displayed family heirlooms, personal belongings, paintings and exhibits from the folkoric and historical collections, which belong to the National Museum of History.
Metochi
50m
After a very quick drive from your accommodation we arrive at Metochi pier to catch the boat to Hydra. This is a lovely, easy and quick 25 minutes ride (each way) from the Peloponnese mainland to take you to Hydra island and back.
Day 3: Spetses island
Spetses
4h
Spetses is an island boasting a long naval tradition and is famous for its significant contribution to the 1821 War of Independence. The island has managed to retain its traditional character thanks to its well-preserved grand captain mansions witness to the island’s glorious past. The picturesque old harbor is where the heart of the island’s entertainment beats.
Athens
2h
Back to Athens and to your base/accommodation. You can optionally be dropped off at your cruise ship or even the airport.
Do remember that you can combine this tour with several other unique sites of the Peloponnese with our most popular being the 5-Day Peloponnese tour.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Any Athens hotel or Airbnb, the Athens airport, Piraeus and Nafplio port. Possible extra cost for some locations.
Additional information
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
