ARGOLIS - OLYMPIA TOUR
This tour gives you the opportunity to visit the most important archaeological sites in Peloponnese. The sites come from different eras and periods and will give you the chance to know Greece from the Neolithic Era to the middle ages, from the remains to the ancient city of Corinth and the old palaces in Mycenae to the land of the Olympic Games.
Our first stop will be at the Corinth Canal, which divides Peloponnese from the mainland of Greece. After our short stop we will visit the archaeological site and the museum of ancient Corinth, which stands at the shadow of Acrocorinth. Before wander around ancient Corinth, the small but significant museum will give a taste of the city’s advanced civilization. The art, such as mosaics as long as ritual and everyday items show a very refined culture for you to discover. Then the art will come alive as you will walk among great architectural structures such as the temple of Apollo, and Bema, the place where St. Paul stood and talked to the people about the new religion. Next stop is the acropolis of Mycenae.
Mycenae
There you will witness one of the greatest civilizations in Europe that has its roots in the Neolithic Era. The tombs of the kings, and the remains of the walls along with the famous Gate of the Lions, stand there and amaze us for centuries. Next is Nafplion where you will be able to enjoy your meal before wander around the town.
Nafplion
Nafplion’s contribution to Greek history is that became the first capital of modern Greece. You will admire the neoclassical architecture and the Castles surround the town and then we will head to Epidaurus. The ancient theatre of Epidaurus located in the sacred Askleipieion astonishes the visitors with its acoustics but it also shows the Greek’s level of knowledge of the human soul. After Epidaurus we will head to Olympia where we will spend the night.
Olympia
At Olympia you will wonder around the place that the first Olympic Games were taking place at first as a religious celebration and then till today as a celebration of the human body and spirit. The next day you will visit the site that was sacred and dedicated to Zeus, the father of all gods and all men. Among the various buildings you will see the temple of Zeus where his famous statue was standing and the stadium of the Olympic Games that could fit 45.000 people along with the buildings where the athletes were staying and practicing. The museum is full of treasures ready for you to enjoy them to the fullest. .The beautiful statues will astonish you not only with their details but also with the philosophy behind them. The visit follows a meal at a local traditional restaurant and then we will drive back to Athens.
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The charge for the tours and transfers is based on the vehicle used, therefore is per vehicle and not per person.
The price includes the driver and the vehicle. Our drivers are very knowledgeable and can give you all the information about the archaeological sites, ancient history but also modern life and culture, although are forbidden by law to enter the sites with you. If you wish someone to enter the sites with you, we can arrange for you to have a licensed tour guide with an extra cost.
Our prices include the driver with the vehicle, fuel and in case of a trip outside of Athens it also includes the toll fair and the driver’s accommodation. The prices don’t include the fees to the sites, meals and in case of a trip outside of Athens your accommodation.
Tips are not mandatory, it is up to your discretion if you want to give and how much!
ITINERARY & PLANNING
DAYS
PLACES
DAY 1
ATHENS – CORINTH CANAL – CORINTH MUSEUM – MYCENAE – NAFPLION (CASTLE) – EPIDAURUS (ANCIENT THEATER) – OLYMPIA
DAY 2
OLYMPIA – STADIUM OF 1ST OLYMPIC GAMES – OLYMPIA MUSEUM – ATHENS
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