Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, Mycenae and Nafplio Private Tour from Athens

1. Athens
   1h
   Pick-up from Athens and one hour drive to reach our first stop.
2. Corinth Canal
   15m
   Corinth Canal, one of the most important projects and 19th century engineering masterpieces, playing a catalytic role for the Mediterranean trade. The Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth in the Ionian Sea 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.
3. Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)
   30m · Admission ticket not included
   Ancient Corinth was a city-state on the Isthmus of Corinth, one of the most famous and visited cities of Greece. The city is located in the South West of the Peloponnese surrounded by mountains that take their name from the ancient town. The most renowned monuments are: Temple of Apollo, Bema of Saint Paul and Roman Odeon.
4. Archaeological Museum of Corinth
   30m · Admission ticket not included
   The Archaeological Museum of Corinth houses a large collection of artifacts from the local site and from smaller sites in the neighboring area.
5. 1h
   Acrocorinth, the acropolis of ancient Corinth, is a monolithic rock overseeing the ancient city of Corinth. It is the most impressive of the acropolis of mainland Greece.
6. Archaeological Site Mycenae
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Next stop is Mycenae, where you can walk in the ruins of its citadel and feel the vibrations of the past times climbing up on top of its hill. You will visit the archaeological site, entering through the Lions Gate, see the royal palace and admire the splendid view.
7. Citadel and Treasury of Atreus
   15m · Admission ticket not included
   The Treasury of Atreus or Tomb of Agamemnon is a large tholos or beehive tomb on Panagitsa Hill at Mycenae, constructed during the Bronze Age around 1250 BC.
8. Nafplio
   2h
   Free time to stroll amongst the town's shops where you can buy handmade souvenirs for your family/friends and also free time for lunch.
9. Palamidi Castle
   30m · Admission ticket not included
   Palamidi is a fortress 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).
10. Athens
    2h
    We start our way back to Athens, it will take around 2 hours.

Pickup details

In case of pick-up from hotel, your driver will be waiting for you at the hotel lobby.
In case of pick-up from apartment, your driver will be waiting for you at the entrance of the building.
In case of pick-up from Piraeus port, your driver will be waiting for you at the gate, just as you disembark, holding a sign with your name on it to spot him upon arrival.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Our drivers are not official tour guides, but they are knowledgeable and can provide fascinating commentary in fluent English. Although they will not enter the archaeological sites with you, they can answer all of your questions about the places you visit with this tour.
• This is a private tour. Only your group will participate.
• Your personal driver will pick you up and return you to the same place or at the point you prefer in Athens.