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Peloponnese Full Day Tour: Explore Ancient Corinth, Epidaurus, and Nafplio from Athens
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200 Ratings
Isthmia
Embark on a full-day tour of the Peloponnese from Athens. Discover the ancient wonders of Corinth, Epidaurus, and Nafplio, and immerse yourself in the rich history and picturesque beauty of this region.
Embark on a full-day tour of the Peloponnese from Athens. Discover the ancient wonders of Corinth, Epidaurus, and Nafplio, and immerse yourself in the rich history and picturesque beauty of this region.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Corinth Canal - The Corinth 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. The canal was dug through the isthmus at sea level and has no locks. It is 6.4…
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Corinth Canal - The Corinth 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. The canal was dug through the isthmus at sea level and has no locks. It is 6.4 kilometres (4 mi) in length and only 21.4 metres (70 ft) wide at its base, making it impassable for many modern ships.
From high up, you can enjoy the best view of Corinth’s isthmus and admire the steep limestone walls while you observe the vessels below you navigate their way through the canal.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
- Lunch (With Greek Traditional Food option)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel/ airport/ port pickup and drop-off
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
- Lunch (With Greek Traditional Food option)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel/ airport/ port pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Licensed tour guide (upon request and depending on availability)
- Entry or admission fees for archaeological sites
- Gratuities
- Licensed tour guide (upon request and depending on availability)
- Entry or admission fees for archaeological sites
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on a journey to the south of Athens to uncover the prime attractions of the Peloponnese. Traverse the Corinth Canal to depart from mainland Greece and delve into the Epochs of Ancient Corinth, Epidaurus, and Nafplion.
Begin the journey in Ancient Corinth, once the influential trade nexus of antiquity, followed by a visit to Epidaurus, home to a…
Embark on a journey to the south of Athens to uncover the prime attractions of the Peloponnese. Traverse the Corinth Canal to depart from mainland Greece and delve into the Epochs of Ancient Corinth, Epidaurus, and Nafplion.
Begin the journey in Ancient Corinth, once the influential trade nexus of antiquity, followed by a visit to Epidaurus, home to a theater and recuperation center that were significant markers of the progression of western civilization. We conclude in Nafplio, the most scenic city in the country, our route encompasses some of the most vital historical points in an ever-historical nation.
- Comprehensive day expedition of Peloponnese’s notable places from Athens
- Navigate the eye-catching yet formidable natural landscape of the Isthmus of Corinth
- Experience the flawless acoustics at the 4th-century amphitheater in Epidaurus
- Unearth the charm of the seaside village of Nafplion
- 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.
- Third party activities and especially extreme sports are not allowed during the tour. This can be a cause for immediate cancellation of the tour.
Location
Corinth Canal
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(200 Ratings)
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Numedpick
Jul 14, 2025
Amazing day trip with Costa our driver - Costa was our driver and amazing. We got an early 7 AM start and beat the traffic out of town. Costa was personable and a wealth of information. We highly recommend this tour. We originally booked with Nimea wine vinyards, but when you only have a day you cannot miss the historical sites and Nafplio is a gem. Took the boat out to Bourtzi as well and I thought that was worth the boat fare and admission. The Canal is a must,but doesn't take long. The Corinth Museum and site was ok, but not on the scale of what we saw in Ephesus later in our trip. We stopped in the Corinth harbor where Apostle Paul likely docked and all the locals can swim just down the beach from the location.
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Sherpa01547715840
Jul 6, 2025
Wonderful Tour - Our family had an excellent tour. Our guide/driver, Spyros, picked us up on time, gave insightful information, and made slight adjustments based on our interests. This trip would have been great with any guide, but was truly excellent because of Spyros! The personal touches that were given made this tour 5 stars!
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Erin_b
Jul 1, 2025
Very relaxed and personal... - Very relaxed and personal tour. Alex was great and was very accommodating to any of our needs. He even stopped on the way home at an unexpected stop because I had asked a question earlier about the area. He also adjusted our time for lunch. He was awesome!
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Timothyog459un
Jun 29, 2025
Great Excursion Opportunity - We took this trip out of Athens, although we had to reschedule to a later date due to flight delays (My Athens Transfers was able to accommodate).
Costa was our guide and was very informative about the sites, and the historical background of the areas we traveled.
When we arrived at Napflio, he gave us the inside knowledge of where to go, what to avoid, and the best attractions base on our interest. This was a really great excursion.
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Laura_h
Jun 22, 2025
Great Tour! - This was a lot of driving from Athens, but we saw a lot of great sights that we wouldn't have otherwise seen. Lunch was fabulous! Our guide was really flexible, very nice and professional.
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Nathangj1923fr
Jun 15, 2025
Exploring Greece - We went on a tour exploring some beautiful parts of Greece. Petros Mavridis was our driver. He is very knowledgeable about Greek history. He is a very safe driver and has a pleasant demeanor. All in all it was a very nice day.
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Jose_a
May 13, 2025
Great experience and... - Great experience and comprehensive visit to the area, very comfortable transportation, efficient trip. Loved the cultural explanations and the sights.
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Steve
May 12, 2025
A trip to Corinth a time to travel back in time where Paul walked - Excellent our guide Alex excellent!! he was on time, knowledgeable clean car great and driver! The food on the tour was amazing also!
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Crystal
May 9, 2025
Must do if visiting Athens - Costa was amazing! He went about and beyond for us. We learned so much and absolutely loved how punctual he was picking us up. The tour was perfect and lunch was great! Highly reccomend!
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Don
Apr 29, 2025
Great experience - Alex was amazing. Very knowledgeable and helpful. Weather wasn’t great but he made sure it was a great day. Highly recommend.
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