Private Tour
Ancient Corinth, Epidaurus, Nafplio private tour from Athens
Overview
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Venture south of Athens to discover highlights of the Peloponnese. Cross the Corinth Canal to leave mainland Greece and explore the Ancient Corinth, Epidaurus, and Nafplion.
Starting in Ancient Corinth, antiquity’s most powerful commercial crossroads, then on to Epidaurus, with its theater and healing center that were milestones in the evolution of Western civilization, and ending up at Nafplio, the country’s most picturesque town, we take a route that is one of the most important historically speaking, in a country steeped in history.
- Full-day tour of Peloponnese highlights from Athens
- Travel the Isthmus of Corinth with its picturesque yet imposing natural beauty
- Check out the perfect acoustics at Epidaurus's 4th-century amphitheater
- Explore the harbor village of Nafplion
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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.
Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)
Corinth was a city-state on the Isthmus of Corinth, the narrow stretch of land that joins the Peloponnese to the mainland of Greece, roughly halfway between Athens and Sparta. The modern city of Corinth is located approximately 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) northeast of the ancient ruins. For Christians, Corinth is well known from the two letters of Saint Paul in the New Testament, First and Second Corinthians. Corinth is also mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles as part of Paul the Apostle's missionary travels. In addition, the second book of Pausanias' Description of Greece is devoted to Corinth. Ancient Corinth was one of the largest and most important cities of Greece, with a population of 90,000 in 400 BC. The Romans demolished Corinth in 146 BC, built a new city in its place in 44 BC, and later made it the provincial capital of Greece.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
WiFi on board
Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel/ airport/ port pickup and drop-off
Licensed tour guide (upon request and depending on availability)
Gratuities
Ancient Corinth & Archaeological Museum of Corinth (can be purchased on-site)
Epidaurus & Epidaurus Archaeological Museum (can be purchased on-site)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Luxury minibus
1-14 passengers
Pickup included
Luxury minivan
1-7 passengers
Pickup included
Luxury sedan
1-3 passengers
Pickup included
Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best day ever!!
bryansD6593FR,,May 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was absolutely amazing. Alex was so wonderful to us. His knowledge about the history of Greece is beyond words. He made us feel so comfortable and he was very polite. I will highly recommend your company to friends. Again Alex was the best. Thank you, Bryan and Cassie Stevens (Fort Worth, Texas, USA).
Corinth, Epidaurus, Nafplio Trip
alannQ2566TX,,Apr 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The views and experience were amazing, Costa made the journey great by offering us the history and mythology of each location. Would definitely go again!
Bravi
marc0dari0l,,Mar 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It 'went very well, the NS driver Panos punctually welcomed us at the agreed point, our hotel, and ran around the places we had defined. Panos was not a licensed guide (and the agency had been very clear) reason why he could not enter with us in the various places we wanted to visit, but still gave us directions and useful information. Bravi
Excellent transfer
293estelad,,Apr 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent, careful and attentive guide. Punctuality in picking us up and attentive when we needed to wait for us Peter_mav
Touring Greece
Resort24670521643,,Feb 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Notis was an excellent tour guide. His wealth of knowledge of the rich history of Greece made our experience one to remember. Overall, a very pleasant experience.
Great trip with knowledgeable driver
DayTrip29886912217,,Jun 8, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I had a fantastic day with Notis! Not only was he a great driver but a wealth of knowledge! I learned so much from him and had a great day!
All fay tour of Corinth Canal and the surrounding country side
MichaelDanielHo,,May 10, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our driver Thanos was great. He was friendly, professional and took real good care of us. We had a wonderful time visiting all the sights and sampling Greek food and learning about the history and culture.
Wonderful tour, highly recommend
karenfK9549WH,,Apr 5, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thanos and Vasilis were excellent hosts on our perfect tour of Corinth, Epidaurus and Nafplio. They were just the right amount of talkative on the ride and gave us great advice. They never rushed us along nor made us feel like we were on a forced schedule. Thanos even gave us some oranges from his garden. At the end of the day, we discovered that my husband needed a trip to urgent care and they not only called the doctor for us but drove us there and gave us a special exception to get dropped off there instead of the hotel. We were in great hands with them across the day and highly recommend this tour!!
Perfect day!
488annelir,,Jan 7, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a wonderful day with our driver Tom! Car is very clean and comfortable, Tom has lots of knowledge about history and sites, and has great sense of humour. We highly recommend this tour, one day is perfect to discover these sites. No hassle and no crowds. Like Tom said:”Take your time, you are the boss!” Thank you and skål!
Highly recommend this tour
Jelenatravelreview,,Nov 13, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have enjoyed our trip very much. Tom was an excellent driver and did his best to make this experience an unforgettable one for our party of three. This tour allowed us to visit all of those historical places without hassle and at our own pace. Car was very comfortable and clean and complimentary water is a nice touch. I would highly recommend this private tour to everyone, especially to families with children
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