Highlights Of The Peloponnese: Argolis And Olympia, Private Tour with 1 Review by Destination Services

3 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

50 peopleMaximum group size

6 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

English, Italian, German, FrenchGuide language

Relaxed

Minimal physical effort, perfect for travelers seeking an easy-going experience.

Starts

Athens, Greece

Ends

Athens, Greece

Highlights

Temple of Poseidon: Visit an important landmark and indulge in one of the most breathtaking panoramic views in the world.

Corinth Canal: Catch sight of the famous Corinth Canal, which separates the Peloponnese from mainland Greece, connecting the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf.

Mycenae: Get in touch with history while visiting the ancient Greek remains and the tomb of Agamemnon in Mycenae.

Olympia: Explore the famous birthplace of the Olympic Games.

Itinerary

Join this incredible three-day tour to discover some of the most famous historical monuments of mainland Greece! Check out the impressive Corinth Canal, get in touch with a fascinating part of the amazing Greek history while visiting the main landmarks of Epidaurus, see the breathtaking Greek remains and the tomb of Agamemnon in the famous Mycenae, and explore Olympia, a sanctuary of ancient Greece known for being the site of the Olympic Games in classical times. Choose this tour and spend three memorable days understanding Greece!

day 1 - Arrival Athens – Cape Sounio – Athens (140km–4 Hrs)

Arrive at Athens Airport where you will be met and greeted. Then, you will be taken to your Athens hotel in the comfort of an air-conditioned car. In the afternoon, around 02:00 pm, enjoy a relaxing drive along the coastal road, admiring the mesmerising beaches of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, and Varkiza. Continue driving and, after the splendid view of the Saronic Gulf and the little islands offshore amazed your eyes, arrive at the most Southern point of Attica, Cape Sounio, where the white marble pillars of the Temple of Poseidon stand. Visit the impressive Temple of Poseidon, and then enjoy some precious time at leisure, walking on the rocky promontory of Sounio. Afterwards, return to your comfortable hotel in Athens.
Overnight in Athens.

day 2 - Athens – Canal Of Corinth – Epidaurus – Mycenae – Olympia (385 Km – 5.5 Hrs)

Begin your day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel and leave Athens behind and head to the strategically Corinth Canal (shortstop). Continue to Epidaurus and visit the majestic Ancient theatre, world-famous for its outstanding acoustics. Proceed to the beautiful seaport town of Nauplia (shortstop) and through the plain of Argos arrive at Mycenae. Visit the archaeological site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. Learn about the classical Greek culture as you walk through this impressive archaeological site. In the afternoon depart for Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Dinner and overnight stay in Olympia. Arrive in Olympia, check-in at your hotel, indulge in a tasty dinner, and rest, preparing yourself for another adventurous day.
Overnight in Olympia.

day 3 - Olympia – Departure Athens (330 Km – 4 Hrs)

Have a delicious breakfast at the hotel before visiting the stunning archaeological site of Olympia. Admire the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the altar of the Olympic flame, the Stadium and the Archaeological Museum with unique artefacts and the famous statue “Hermes” of Praxiteles, as well as many other interesting surprises. Afterwards, head towards Athens, driving via Patras to catch sight of the famous Antirion Bridge, considered to be the longest and most modern in Europe. Continue travelling towards the beautiful capital of Greece, arriving at the airport in the late afternoon (around 07:00 pm, please arrange your departure flight accordingly).

Highlights Of The Peloponnese: Argolis And Olympia, Private Tour

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Accommodation

2 nights' accommodationStandard Hotel Category = Hotel Jason Inn or similar 3*Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Fresh or similar 4*Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Neda or similar 3*Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Amalia Olympia or similar 4*

Meals

2 breakfasts1 dinner (Day 2)

Transport

Air-conditioned private transportation throughout the tour

Guide

Operated with qualified private local English or French or Italian or German-speaking guide on day 1 for the half-day Sounio excursion and on days 2 and 3

Others

Inbound/Outbound private transfers from/to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or Piraeus PortAll entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Cape Sounio tour (Say 1); Epidaurus, Mycenae (Day 2); Olympia tour (Day 3)Meet & GreetOPTIONAL EXTRA:

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