See and learn about the most popular sites in Peloponnese as you encounter the Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth and Nafplio.
You will explore the large citadel of Acrocorinth. Through its imposing entrance gates, you will enter the castle and you will discover its hidden gems. You will also explore the incredible archaeological site of ancient Corinth, including its fabulous museum, courtyard, Temple of Apollo, Fountain of Glauke, Sacred Spring, Peirene, Asklepieion, Odeion, Bema, Agora, and much more. Following some allocated time for shopping, you will be driven to the port of Kechries, tracing the footsteps of St. Paul to the east.
Nafplio, is the capital of Argolida and one of the most picturesque towns in Greece of unspoiled architecture and with a neoclassical character. It was the capital of Greece during the period 1828-1833.In the center of the town we can taste traditional food at picturesque small towns.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ Bottled water
✔ On-board WiFi
✔ English speaking professional driver
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Mercedes benz vehicles equipped with A/C, Child Seats.
✖ Entry fees to the archaeological site(s) around 30€ each person
✖ Cost of meal
✖ Guide to the archeologial sites
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Our driver will be waiting for you with a sign with your name on it in order for you to find him easily.
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Corinth Canal
The Isthmus of Korinthos, a narrow trip of land (about 6km long) which unites the Saronic gulf with the Corinthian Bay.
Duration: 30 minutes
2
Bourtzi
Bourtzi, a small fortress built on an islet at the port of the city
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Palamidi Castle
Palamidi, a venetian fortress that dominates the top of the town with 999stairs to climb.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Nafplio
Nafplio, the town where Greece meets Italy. Built with stepped streets overhung with balconies dripping bougainvillea, handsome neoclassical buildings and enticing shops and restaurants, it is the most charming town in the Peloponnese. Naflpio used to be the capital of Greece before Athens and its architecture has Venetian, Byzantine, Ottoman and, Modern Greek influences.
Duration: 2 hours
5
Temple of Apollo
The Temple of Apollo, 7thcentury BCE, in foreground. The temple of Apollo archair temple built of 40 monolithic Dorian columns with only seven of them maintained over the ruins of the ancient market.
Duration: 30 minutes
6
Akrokorinthos
Akrokorinthos, a steep rock 575m. high which because of its morphology, used to be a viewport (Acropolis) in ancient times in case of a raid either from central Greece or from the sea.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Traveling time is about 4 hrs drive total
