The first destination will be the Corinth Canal where you will stop briefly to enjoy the breathtaking view of ships passing by right below your feet. Afterwards, you will visit the ancient town of Corinth where St. Paul lived and preached for two years. Exclusive Minibus will then drive you to Mycenae to visit the archaeological site which includes the Acropolis of Mycenae with the massive fortification walls, the Lion Gate and the famous tomb of Agamemnon or Treasury of Atreus. You will then head towards Nafplion which used to be the first capital of Greece back in the 19th century. The picturesque seaside town with the historic centre and the Palamidi castle on top of the hill is a popular destination for the Greeks, as well. After lunch, you will visit Epidaurus and the ancient theatre, famous for its exceptional acoustics.
Experience a Full-Day Private Tour in Athens, where you will have the opportunity to visit some of the most significant sights.
Experience a Full-Day Private Tour in Athens, where you will have the opportunity to visit some of the most significant sights – the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the historical neighborhood of Plaka, the Ancient Agora of Athens, the Constitution Square and the House of Parliament, the Monument to the Unknown Soldier, the new Acropolis Museum and the National Archaeological Museum.
Depart from Athens for a short stop to Corinth Canal to walk across the old bridge and look towards either end. To many, the canal is as amazing as the Parthenon. From the canal we drive through the ruins of Ancient Corinth (Temple of Apollo and Roman Agora).
Experience a Half-Day Private Tour in Athens, a city that reconciles past and present in a unique way. Your private chauffeur will drive by the Monument to the Unknown Soldier in front of the House of Parliament on the Constitution (Syntagma) Square, the Panathenaic Stadium (site of the first modern Olympic Games that were held in 1896), the Presidential Palace (ex Royal Palace) and several government buildings.The tour will continue along Panepistimiou Avenue, past the Catholic Cathedral as well as a collection of buildings often quoted as the “Neoclassical Trilogy”, that is the Academy, the University and the National Library, landmarks of neoclassical architecture.
In addition, The Exclusiveminibus chauffeur will take you to the colossal Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch,and finally the Acropolis with its many monuments including the Parthenon, the Propylaia, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens (Caryatids)
Duration approximately 4-5 hours
Sites’ Opening Hours
Summer
From April 1st to October 31st
08:00-19:30
Winter
From November 1st to March 31st
08:30-17:00
Free admission days
6 March In memory of deceased Minister of Tourism & visionary Melina Mercouri
5 June International Day for the Environment
18 April International Monuments Day
18 May International Museums Day
27 September International Tourism Day
* The last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days)
* Sundays in the period between 1 November and 31 March
* National Holidays
* The first Sunday of every month, except for July, August and September (when the first Sunday is a holiday, then the second is the free admission day).
Admission Tickets
Adults: 20 Euros plus 10 Euros for the Archaeological Museum
Free admission for:
Children under 19
Students from E.U.
Reduced admission for:
Citizens of the E.U.
aged over 65
Students from countries outside the E.U.