Athens Trip Overview
Experience one of Greece’s more remote areas, where the ancient sites remain virtually unchanged from when they were built. See the Peloponnesian countryside as you’ve never seen it before! Enjoy a day trip from Athens to the ancient Corinth, the ancient site of Epidaurus, taking in Nafplio’s charming old town along the way, and marveling at the grandeur of the Sanctuary of Asclepios. Epidaurus is recognized as one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988. It is surrounded by stunning landscapes and offers visitors an opportunity to enjoy unique Greek history, myths and traditions.
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Duration: 10 hours
Starts: Athens, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Athens, Attica, Greece
Experience one of Greece’s more remote areas, where the ancient sites remain virtually unchanged from when they were built. See the Peloponnesian countryside as you’ve never seen it before! Enjoy a day trip from Athens to the ancient Corinth, the ancient site of Epidaurus, taking in Nafplio’s charming old town along the way, and marveling at the grandeur of the Sanctuary of Asclepios. Epidaurus is recognized as one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988. It is surrounded by stunning landscapes and offers visitors an opportunity to enjoy unique Greek history, myths and traditions.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Athens, Athens, Attica
Pick up from your Hotel,Airbnb appartment or Piraeus port and 1 hour drive to reach our first stop
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Corinth Canal, Isthmia, Loutraki 201 00 Greece
This tour begins with a ride on the Corinth Canal, which was constructed in 1893. From high up, you can enjoy the best view of Corinth’s isthmus and admire the steep limestone
walls.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos), Argous 105 Ancient Korinthos village, Corinth 200 07 Greece
Ancient Corinth was a city-state on the Isthmus of Corinth, one of the most famous and visited cities of Greece. The city is located in the South West of the Peloponnese surrounded by mountains that take their name from the ancient town. The most renowned monuments are: Temple of Apollo, Bema of Saint Paul and Roman Odeon.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Acrocorinth, Corinth 200 07, Greece
Acrocorinth, the acropolis of ancient Corinth, is a monolithic rock overseeing the ancient city of Corinth. It is the most impressive of the acropolis of mainland Greece.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Archaeological Museum of Corinth, Old Corinth, Corinth 20010 Greece
The Archaeological Museum of Corinth houses a large collection of artifacts from the local site and from smaller sites in the neighboring area. 1 hour at the museum and 1 hour drive to reach our next stop
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Palamidi Castle, Eikostis Pemptis Martiou, Nafplio 211 00 Greece
Palamidi is a fortress in the town of Nafplio in the Peloponnese region of southern Greece. Nestled on the crest of a 216-metre high hill, the fortress was built by the Venetians during their second occupation of the area (1686–1715).
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Nafplio, Nafplio, Argolis Region, Peloponnese
Free time to stroll amongst the town’s shops where you can buy handmade souvenirs for your family/friends and also free time for lunch. 1 hour and 30 minutes free time at Nafplio and 30 minutes drive to reach our next stop
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sanctuary of Asklepios, Epidavros 210 52 Greece
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Great Theatre of Epidaurus, Ethniki Odos Isthmou Archaias Epidavrou, Epidavros 210 52 Greece
Be captivated by the world-renowned theater, one of the most popular archaeological sites in Greece and an UNESCO’s World Heritage listed monument.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Epidaurus Archaeological Museum, Asklepieion, Epidavros 210 52 Greece
The museum is noted for its reconstructions of temples and its columns. 30 minutes at the museum and about 2 hours drive to return to Athens.
Duration: 2 hours
