Athens Trip Overview
The islands of Greece’s Peloponnese region unveil themselves to you throughout this 3-day private tour limited to your group. Starting from Athens, heading to Corinth canal, Epidaurus and the Bronze Age city of Mycenae, where you will stay for a whole day, dining with the locals and immersing yourself in Greek culture alongside your friendly, knowledgeable driver/tour leader. You will also visit Nafplio, seeing the incredible Palamidi Fortress and its 999 steps for yourself before settling in for a night in Ermioni village at a highly-rated, spacious guesthouse with panoramic views of the sea overlooking Hydra island. On the second day, you will march on to Hydra Island, where the land is pristine, with no vehicles in sight and all the locals traveling exclusively by donkey and by boat. Then on the third day, you will visit Spetses Island, a picture-perfect oasis of Greek beauty, seeing the vibrant white architecture for which the island has become renowned.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Athens, Greece
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Athens, Attica, Greece
The islands of Greece’s Peloponnese region unveil themselves to you throughout this 3-day private tour limited to your group. Starting from Athens, heading to Corinth canal, Epidaurus and the Bronze Age city of Mycenae, where you will stay for a whole day, dining with the locals and immersing yourself in Greek culture alongside your friendly, knowledgeable driver/tour leader. You will also visit Nafplio, seeing the incredible Palamidi Fortress and its 999 steps for yourself before settling in for a night in Ermioni village at a highly-rated, spacious guesthouse with panoramic views of the sea overlooking Hydra island. On the second day, you will march on to Hydra Island, where the land is pristine, with no vehicles in sight and all the locals traveling exclusively by donkey and by boat. Then on the third day, you will visit Spetses Island, a picture-perfect oasis of Greek beauty, seeing the vibrant white architecture for which the island has become renowned.
Itinerary
Day 1: Corinth Canal – Mycenae – Nafplio town – Epidaurus
Stop At: The Great Theatre of Epidaurus, Ethniki Odos Isthmou Archaias Epidavrou, Epidavros 210 52 Greece
The oldest theater in the world with the amazing acoustics
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Archaeological Site Mycenae, Mycenae 21200 Greece
The home of King Agamemnon
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Palamidi Castle, Eikostis Pemptis Martiou, Nafplio 211 00 Greece
Walk down the 999 steps and enjoy the amazing views of the water
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Corinth Canal, Isthmia, Loutraki 201 00 Greece
The Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth 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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Nafplio, Nafplio, Argolis Region, Peloponnese
Nafplio’s port, Palamidi castle with the 999 steps and old Venetian town are the main attractions of one of the most beautiful towns in Greece
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Ermioni town opposite Hydra island: In a beautiful guest house with a balcony facing the Aegean and Hydra island.
Day 2: Hydra island
Stop At: Hydra Town, Hydra Town, Hydra, Saronic Gulf Islands, Attica
Visit the cosmopolitan island of Hydra; the hiding place of the rich and famous.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast on a self-catering basis with all necessary items included, which are local & some home-cooked products.
Accommodation included: (Same as day1) Ermioni town opposite Hydra island.
Day 3: Spetses island
Stop At: Spetses, Spetses, Saronic Gulf Islands, Attica
Spetses is an island boasting a long naval tradition and is famous for its significant contribution to the 1821 War of Independence. The island has managed to retain its individual traditional character thanks to its well-preserved grand captain mansions that witness to the island’s glorious past. The picturesque old harbour is where the heart of the island’s entertainment beats.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Athens, Athens, Attica
Back to Athens and to your base/accommodation. You can optionally be dropped off at your cruise ship or even the airport.
Do remember that you can combine this tour with several other unique sites of the Peloponnese with our most popular being the 5-Day Peloponnese tour.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast on a self-catering basis with all necessary items included, which are local & some home-cooked products.
Accommodation included: Return back to Athens and drop off at your hotel.
