Why choose this Athens tour ?
This tour is a unique addition to your vacation. You can combine history, art and of course a lot of fun just in one day! Book your tour now and enjoy another day in Greece!
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What makes Ancient Corinth, Nafplio and Epidaurus Private Tour from Athens a unique experience ?
Your driver will pick you up from Athens and you will start your one hour drive to Corinth!
Your tour will begin with the Corinth canal. It was constructred in 1853 and back then it was a brilliant way to keep the trade going. You can of course take pictures of the amazing view!
Ancient Corinth was known for its fertile soil and strategic location. Julious Ceasar decides to refound Corinth as a Roman colony, acknowledging its particular geographical importance! The Romans demolished ancient Corinth in 146 BC, built a new city in its place in 44 BC, and later made it the provincial capital of Greece.
You will see The Temple Hill of Apollo and so much more important monuments.
Acrocorinth or Upper Corinth is basically the Acropolis of Corinth.With its secure water supply, Acrocorinth’s fortress was repeatedly used as a last line of defense in southern Greece.
Visit the unique archaeological museum and all its archaeological excavations. A beautiful collction is waiting for you, for example the statue of Melpomene and the marble sphinx!
Palamidi is one of the most historic fortresses in Geece. It is placed in Nafplio and was built by the Venetians during the second occupation of the area(1686-1715).
Not only was the Palamidi a great fortress, it was also the site of a dismal prison. In 1833, during the time of the regency, when King Otto was still a minor, one of the leaders of the revolution, Theodoros Kolokotronis, was imprisoned here on the supposed charge of high treason.
You will actually see his sell and take a lot of pictures!
Free time to stroll, buy some souvenirs and eat with your friends or family!
The Sanctuary is the earliest organized sanatorium and is significant for its association with the history of medicine, providing evidence of the transition from belief in divine healing to the science of medicine.
The Ancient Theater of Epidaurus is considered the greatest ancient Greek theater in terms of acoustics and aesthetics. It is also an UNESCO’s World Heritage listed monument. History and art combined!
The museum is noted for its reconstructions of temples and its columns. You will see 30 minutes at the museum and about 2 hours drive to return to Athens.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Our drivers are not professional tour guides and will not enter the archaeological sites with you. Nevertheless, they have the necessary historoical knowledge and of course the ability to speak english with you and answer your questions during the tour.
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- Ancient Corinth, Nafplio and Epidaurus Private Tour from Athens
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- Entry/Admission – Archaeological Sites and Museums
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by xploreathens.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Athens.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
