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Peloponnese Full Day Tour: Explore Ancient Corinth, Epidaurus, and Nafplio from Athens
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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)
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Licensed tour guide (upon request and depending on availability)
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
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
4.9
(203 Ratings)
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Eb100
Oct 12, 2025
Wonderful private day trip - Alex was our driver and arrived on time in a clean modern car in excellent condition. We were picked up and returned to our Airbnb in Athens. Alex was also the tour guide providing lots of information both historical and practical about each of the places we visited. We decided how much time we wanted to stay at each stop which was terrific. He also pointed out other historic places along the trip. He was a good driver and knew the ins and outs of where we were going. We had lots of lively and fun discussions throughout the trip. Alex’s English was fluent and easy to understand. We started at 8am and got back around 6:30pm. We had a wonderful and relaxing day on this private tour. Highly recommend Alex and this company.
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Zacharyt866
Oct 5, 2025
Exploring Outside of Athens. - My wife and I had a wonderful day getting to see multiple locations outside of Athens. Our driver was kind and knowledgable. He did a wonderful job getting us to each location and explaining the history of the area.
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Go41885380796
Sep 17, 2025
Alex is the best - We had the absolute pleasure of spending a full day in Corinth with our guide, Alex, and it was truly unforgettable. From the very beginning, Alex’s warmth, energy, and deep knowledge set the tone for an incredible experience. He brought history to life with vivid storytelling, weaving together myths, culture, and modern insights in a way that kept us engaged all day. Alex’s passion for the region shone through in every stop, whether exploring ancient ruins or pointing out hidden gems off the beaten path. Patient, attentive, and genuinely kind, Alex made us feel like friends, not just visitors.
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Deborah
Aug 16, 2025
Once in a lifetime experience. So blessed to experience. - We were fortunate that our guide, Fotis was wonderful. Very informative about all the places we toured. Very accommodating and gave a choice of 2 places for our unbelievable Greek lunch. Local cafe high overlooking Ancient Corinth, countryside and Aegean Sea. Great food choices for the four in our small group. Personally I had beef and rice stuffed cabbage rolls, fresh made bread with olive oil laced with spices and finished with a taste of others orange spice cake & Baklava. Ooh so delicious. My husband loved the local draft beer,too. And the country side, villages we visited all day were perfect for our expectations. The small museum, ruins and places Apostle Paul spoke to the Corinthians during the 18 months he lived there were so moving. Now when I read the Letters he wrote to the Corinthians during my reading of the New Testament, it is so meaningful and moving because I have seen where he spoke those words during that time. Also, being a stroke survivor on a walker I was able to see up close and viewed the Corinth Canal with its steep walls and blue water from the bridge. From 1-10, I would rate it a 10. Great tour and guide. Very knowledgeable about the area, Greece & History. Plus great personality and English. Picked us up at Intercontinental Hotel at scheduled time.
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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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