Ancient Peloponnese Private Tour
€175,00
per personNafplio
2 Days
On request
Starting from Athens, this 2-day private tour of the Peloponnese explores the most important archaeological sites of Ancient Greece, including Mycenae, Epidaurus, and Ancient Olympia. Stay in the picturesque town of Nafplio and discover the highlights of Greek history and civilization.
Highlights:
- Visit Epidaurus, with the ancient Greek theatre with its famous acoustics and the Asklepion
- Admire Mycenae, with the iconic Lion Gate and the Tomb of Agamemnon.
- Get in depth of the ancient Greek civilization, by visiting Ancient Olympia the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games.
Choosing this private tour you will have the chance to meet some of the most important archaeological sites of Greece. Wander in ancient temples, theaters, stadiums, cities and live unique moments enriched not only with knowledge but also with the local Greek way of living.
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY
DAY 1: Corinth Canal-Epidaurus-Mycenae
Picking you up from your hotel in Athens or the Athens Airport, we drive to the Corinth Canal, an engineering masterpiece of the 19th century, where we will have a short stop for pictures or coffee. Continuing to Epidaurus, you will see the famous ancient theater with its outstanding acoustics and feel the vibes of the ancient civilization.
We proceed to Mycenae where you will visit the kingdom of the mythical king Agamemnon, the Lion’s Gate, the Tomb of Agamemnon, the vaulted grave of king Atreas and the magnificent museum with its archaeological treasures.
We will continue our trip to Nafplio, a picturesque sea side town that will captivate you with its beauty. You can visit the Venetian castle with its 999 steps and enjoy the magical panoramic view of the town. Overnight in Nafplio.
DAY 2: Ancient Olympia
Today we will head to Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. You will visit the Temple of Zeus, the Stadium, the altar of the Olympic flame, the Temple of Hera and the archaeological museum with its brilliant exhibits such as Hermes of Praxiteles, the Nike of Paionios and the pediments of Zeus.
After your sightseeing we will have a stop to the north coast of Peloponnese for a lunch before we take our way back to Athens, where we say goodbye!
Pricing
| Persons | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price per person | €900 | €490 | €345 | €265 | €245 | €210 | €190 | €175 |
Includes
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Accommodation in 3* hotel with breakfast in double/triple room
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Private Tour
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English speaking driver-escort
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Pick up at the hotel ( upon demand)
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Transportation with private car or minivan
excluding professional licensed guide, entrance tickets at archaeological sites & museums, personal expenses, food and drinks
Additional charges
- Licensed archaeology guide
- Upgrade to 4*hotels
- Single supplement 25€
Accommodation
During this tour you will stay in 3* Hotels or Apartments. All accommodations have been selected by us and are checked in person by our crew. They fulfill a minimum level of standards set like cleanness, stuff behavior, breakfast, comfort and more. In terms of our Responsible Travel Policy, all accommodations are owned by locals, they mainly employee locals and do care about the environment. Most probably you will meet the owners themselves, have a cup of coffee with them or taste the breakfast made by their hands! For the most demanding there is also the possibility of upgrade in for 4* Hotels but only in some places. Contact us for more details.
See an indicative example of the hotels below (subject to availability).
