Private Mainland Tours

includes a visit to: The Acropolis (“Parthenon” dedicated to Athena Parthenos, “Erechtheion” dedicated to Athena Polias, “Propylaea” the monumental entrance to the sacred area, “Temple of Athena Nike” dedicated to Athena-Apteros Nike, “Caryatides”, “Herodeon Theater”, the ruins of the “Theater of Dionysus” and finally “Areopagus” [Mars Hill]) and The Acropolis Museum* (collections: “Gallery of the Slopes of the Acropolis“, “Archaic Acropolis Gallery“, “Parthenon Gallery“, “Propylea- Athena Nike- Erechtheion” and “From the 5th c. BC to the 5th c. AD).

* The Acropolis Museum can be replaced by The Temple of Zeus & The Hadrian’s Arch (just drive by), The Panathenaic Stadium ([Kallimarmaro]; the original stadium built in the 1863 for the first modern Olympic games in 1896) for a short photo stop, and finally The Old Palace, The Tomb of The Unknown Soldier in front of The Parliament & The Changing of The Guards.

• Entrance Fees (per person):

From April 1st to October 31st: Acropolis [30 Euros], Acropolis Museum [20 Euros].
From November 1st to March 31st: Acropolis [10 Euros], Acropolis Museum [20 Euros].

• Breakdown of Tour Time [Duration 4h]:
• Acropolis (about 2h)
• Acropolis Museum (about 2h)

     

includes a visit to: the main Greek port of Piraeus passing by the most important points of the harbour of Microlimano etc, and a drive through the central streets of Athens passing by The Acropolis, The Temple of Zeus & The Hadrian’s Arch, The Panathenaic Stadium, The Tomb of The Unknown Soldier in front of the Parliament, The “Neoclassical Trilogy” [Academy,  National Library, First University of Athens], The Hill of Lycabettus (short stop), and finally The New Olympic Stadium (built for the 2004 Olympic Games). Duration 4h.
* If you want you can have dinner in one of the most popular tavernas in the area of Plaka with live Greek music and Greek folk dances.
     

includes: a wonderful drive along the scenic coastal road of the Saronic Gulf passing through some of Athens most beautiful suburbs like Glyfada, Lake of Vouliagmeni, and Varkiza. In Cape Sounion you will visit The Temple of Poseidon [5th century B.C ] with one of the most breathtaking panoramic views in the world. Οn a clear day you can see at least seven islands and you will have lunch or dinner by the sea.

• Entrance Fees (per person):

From April 1st to October 31st: Cape Sounion [20 Euros].
From November 1st to March 31st: Cape Sounion [5 Euros].

• Breakdown of Tour Time [Duration 5h]:
• From Athens to Cape Sounion (1h15m)
• Lake of Vouliagmeni (15m)
• Temple of Poseidon (45m)
• Lunch or Dinner (1h30m)
• Drive back to Athens (1h15m)

     

includes a visit to: The Canal (which is about 6 km long and connects the Aegean Sea with the Ionian Sea),  Acro-Corinth (fortress Acropolis of Ancient Corinth and Medieval Corinth, being on a steep of a rocky hill 575 meters high at its highest peak, with uninterrupted views across the Corinthian and Saronic Gulfs) for a short photo stop, and finally Ancient Corinth (“Peirene Fountain“, “Temple of Appollo” [6th c. BC with 1st c. AD restorations], “Bema of St Paul” Roman Forum, “Odeon“, “Amphitheater“, “Glauke Fountain“, “Long Walls” that begin at the summit of Acro-Corinth and descend all the way to Lechaion).

• Entrance Fees (per person):

From April 1st to October 31st: Acro-Corinth [free], Ancient Corinth [20 Euros].
From November 1st to March 31st: Acro-Corinth [free], Ancient Corinth [4 Euros].

• Breakdown of Tour Time [Duration 5h]:
• From Athens to the Canal (1h15m)
• Canal (30m)
• Acro-Corinth (30m)
• Ancient Corinth (1h30m)
• From Ancient Corinth to Athens (1h15m)

     

includes a visit to: the city of Eleusis, which is located near the Saronic Gulf, and is best known for having been the site of Eleusinian Mysteries, the most famous religious center of ancient Greece. It was also the birth place of Aeschylus (one of the three great tragedians of antiquity) and one of the most important sanctuaries dedicated to the worship of Goddess Demetra and her daughter Persephone. Today Eleusis is the town where the majority of crude oil in Greece is imported and refined.

• Entrance Fees (per person):

From April 1st to October 31st: Eleusis [6 Euros].
From November 1st to March 31st: Eleusis [3 Euros].

• Breakdown of Tour Time [Duration 3h]:
• From Athens to Eleusis (45m)
• Eleusis Site and Museum (1h30m)
• Drive back to Athens (45m)

includes a visit to: The Marathon Lake, The Burial Ground (which was raised in honor of the Athenian Warriors who fell in the battle of the Marathon in 490 B.C.), The Marathon Museum (with the allmarble dam, which supplies Athens with water. There is a cafeteria near the lake where you can have a coffee break), and finally The Triumph.

• Entrance Fees (per person):

From April 1st to October 31st: Marathon [6 Euros].
From November 1st to March 31st: Marathon [3 Euros].

• Breakdown of Tour Time [Duration 4h]:
• From Athens to Marathon Lake (1h)
• Burial Ground (1h)
• Marathon Museum (30m)
• Triumph (30m)
• Drive back to Athens (1h)

includes a visit to: The Acropolis (“Parthenon” dedicated to Athena Parthenos, “Erechtheion” dedicated to Athena Polias, “Propylaea” the monumental entrance to the sacred area, “Temple of Athena Nike” dedicated to Athena-Apteros Nike, “Caryatides”, “Herodeon Theater”, the ruins of the “Theater of Dionysus” and finally “Areopagus” [Mars Hill]), The Temple of Zeus & The Hadrian’s Arch (just drive by), The Panathenaic Stadium ([Kallimarmaro]; the original stadium built in the 1863 for the first modern Olympic games in 1896) for a short photo stop, The Old Palace, The Tomb of The Unknown Soldier in front of the Parliament & The Changing of The Guards, The Catholic Cathedral, The “Neoclassical Trilogy” [Academy, National Library, First University of Athens], The Plaka (which is Athens’ oldest and most picturesque neighborhood. It is stone-paved, with narrow streets, and is full of gyros places, tavernas and souvenir shops) for lunch, and finally The Acropolis Museum (collections: “Gallery of the Slopes of the Acropolis“, “Archaic Acropolis Gallery“, “Parthenon Gallery“, “Propylea- Athena Nike- Erechtheion” and “From the 5th c. BC to the 5th c. AD).

• Entrance Fees (per person):

From April 1st to October 31st: Acropolis [30 Euros], Acropolis Museum [20 Euros].
From November 1st to March 31st: Acropolis [10 Euros], Acropolis Museum [20 Euros].

• Breakdown of Tour Time [Duration 8h]:
• Acropolis (2h)
• Panathenaic Stadium, Old Palace, Tomb of The Unknown Soldier & Changing of The Guards (1h30m)
• Catholic Cathedral, Neoclassical Trilogy (30m)
• Plaka and lunch (2h30m)
• Acropolis Museum (1h30m)

     

includes a visit to: The Acropolis (“Parthenon” dedicated to Athena Parthenos, “Erechtheion” dedicated to Athena Polias, “Propylaea” the monumental entrance to the sacred area, “Temple of Athena Nike” dedicated to Athena-Apteros Nike, “Caryatides”, “Herodeon Theater”, the ruins of the “Theater of Dionysus” and finally “Areopagus” [Mars Hill]), The Acropolis Museum* (collections: “Gallery of the Slopes of the Acropolis“, “Archaic Acropolis Gallery“, “Parthenon Gallery“, “Propylea- Athena Nike- Erechtheion” and “From the 5th c. BC to the 5th c. AD), and finally Cape Sounion (which includes a wonderful drive along the scenic coastal road of the Saronic Gulf passing through some of Athens most beautiful suburbs like Glyfada, Lake of Vouliagmeni, and Varkiza. In Cape Sounion you will visit The Temple of Poseidon [5th century B.C] with one of the most breathtaking panoramic views in the world. On a clear day you can see at least seven islands and you will have lunch or dinner by the sea).

*  The Acropolis Museum can be replaced by The Temple of Zeus & The Hadrian’s Arch (just drive by), The Panathenaic Stadium ([Kallimarmaro]; the original stadium built in the 1863 for the first modern Olympic games in 1896) for a short photo stop, The Old Palace, The Tomb of The Unknown Soldier in front of the Parliament & The Changing of The Guards, The Catholic Cathedral, and The “Neoclassical Trilogy” [Academy, National Library, First University of Athens].

• Entrance Fees (per person):

From April 1st to October 31st: Acropolis [30 Euros], Acropolis Museum [20 Euros], Cape Sounion [20 Euros].
From November 1st to March 31st: Acropolis [10 Euros], Acropolis Museum [20 Euros], Cape Sounion [5 Euros].

• Breakdown of Tour Time [Duration 8h]:
• Acropolis (2h)
• Acropolis Μuseum (1h30m)
• Cape Sounion and lunch (4h30m)

    

includes a visit to: The Acropolis (“Parthenon” dedicated to Athena Parthenos, “Erechtheion” dedicated to Athena Polias, “Propylaea” the monumental entrance to the sacred area, “Temple of Athena Nike” dedicated to Athena-Apteros Nike, “Caryatides”, “Herodeon Theater”, the ruins of the “Theater of Dionysus” and finally “Areopagus” [Mars Hill]), The Temple of Zeus & Hadrian’s Arch (just drive byr), The Panathenaic Stadium ([Kallimarmaro], the original stadium built in the 1863 for the first modern Olympic games in 1896) for a short photo stop, The Old Palace, The Tomb of The Unknown Soldier in front of the Parliament & The Changing of The Guards, The Catholic Cathedral, The “Neoclassical Trilogy” [Academy, National Library, First University of Athens]. Then you will drive to Corinth and visit The Canal (which is about 6 km long and connects the Aegean Sea with the Ionian Sea), Acro-Corinth (fortress Acropolis of Ancient Corinth and Medieval Corinth, being on a steep of a rocky hill 575 meters high at its highest peak, with uninterrupted views across the Corinthian and Saronic Gulfs) for a short photo stop, and finally Ancient Corinth (“Peirene Fountain“, “Temple of Appollo” [6th c. BC with 1st c. AD restorations], “Bema of St Paul” Roman Forum, “Odeon“, “Amphitheater“, “Glauke Fountain“, “Long Walls” that begin at the summit of Acro-Corinth and descend all the way to Lechaion).

• Entrance Fees (per person):

From April 1st to October 31st: Acropolis [30 Euros], Acro-Corinth [free], Ancient Corinth [20 Euros].
From November 1st to March 31st: Acropolis [10 Euros], Acro-Corinth [free], Ancient Corinth [4 Euros].

• Breakdown of Tour Time [Duration 8h]:
• Acropolis (2h)
• Panathenaic Stadium, Old Palace, Tomb of Unknown Soldier & Changing of The Guards, Catholic Cathedral, Neoclassical Trilogy (1h)
• From Athens to the Canal (1h)
• Canal (15m)
• Lunch (1h15m)
• Acro-Corinth (15m)
• Ancient Corinth (1h15m)
• Drive to Athens (1h)

 

includes: a wonderful drive along the scenic coastal road of the Saronic Gulf passing through some of Athens most beautiful suburbs like Glyfada, Lake of Vouliagmeni, and Varkiza. In Cape Sounion you will visit The Temple of Poseidon [5th century B.C] with one of the most breathtaking panoramic views in the world. On a clear day you can see at least seven islands and you will have lunch or dinner by the sea. Then follows The Burial Ground (which was raised in honor of the Athenian Warriors who fell in the battle of the Marathon in 490 B.C.), The Museum, and finally The Marathon Lake Reservoir (with the all marble dam, which supplies Athens with water. There is a cafeteria near the Marathon lake where you can have a coffee break). Duration 8h.

• Entrance Fees (per person):

From April 1st to October 31st: Cape Sounion [20 Euros], Marathon [6 Euros].
From November 1st to March 31st: Cape Sounion [5 Euros], Marathon [3 Euros].
    

includes a visit to: Ancient Corinth (“Peirene Fountain“, “Temple of Appollo” [6th c. BC with 1st c. AD restorations], “Bema of St Paul” Roman Forum, “Odeon“, “Amphitheater“, “Glauke Fountain“, “Long Walls” that begin at the summit of Acro-Corinth and descend all the way to Lechaion), The Canal (which is about 6 km long and connects the Aegean Sea with the Ionian Sea), Mycenae (“Cyclopean Walls“, “Grave Circle A” with 6 royal tombs, courtiers’ houses, sanctuaries, “Grave Circle B” with 14 royal tombs and 12 tombs of private citizens, “Treasure of Atreus” also known as the beehive tomb of Agamemnon, and “Lions Gate“), an finally Nafplion (where you will climb up the 999 steps to the Venetian fortress of “Palamidy” crowning the city. Duration 8h.

• Entrance Fees (per person):

From April 1st to October 31st: Ancient Corinth [20 Euros], Mycenae [20 Euros], Palamidy [8 Euros].
From November 1st to March 31st: Ancient Corinth [4 Euros], Mycenae [6 Euros], Palamidy [4 Euros].
    

includes a visit to: The Canal (which is about 6 km long and connects the Aegean Sea with the Ionian Sea), Mycenae (“Cyclopean Walls“, “Grave Circle A” with 6 royal tombs, courtiers’ houses, sanctuaries, “Grave Circle B” with 14 royal tombs and 12 tombs of private citizens, “Treasure of Atreus” also known as the beehive tomb of Agamemnon, and “Lions Gate“), Nafplion (where you will climb up the 999 steps to the Venetian fortress of “Palamidy” crowning the city, wander around the battlements of “Acronafplia” and pop over to the fortified island, “Bourtzi“), and finally The Theater of Epidaurus (which is known for its exceptional acoustics, which permit almost perfect intelligibility of unamplified spoken word from the proscenium or skene to all 15,000 spectators, regardless of their seating). Duration 8h.

• Entrance Fees (per person):

From April 1st to October 31st: Mycenae [12 Euros], Palamidy [8 Euros], Epidaurus [12 Euros].
From November 1st to March 31st: Mycenae [6 Euros], Palamidy [4 Euros], Epidaurus [6 Euros].
    

includes a visit to: The Famous Sanctuary of Delphi (“Temple of Apollo” where the statues and other offerings to the god were kept, “Treasury of the Athenians” contained trophies from important Athenian victories, “Polygonal Wall”, “Stoa”, “Ancient Theater”, “Ancient Gymnasium”, “Castalian Fountain”, “Ancient Stadium”, “Tholos of Athina Pronea”), & and finally The Monastery of Osious Lucas (in the year 946 AC Osious Loukas first built his cell, a small church in which to pray. He also made a beautiful garden in which he grew his vegetables. The monastery is famous for its wall paintings). Duration 8h.

• Entrance Fees (per person):

From April 1st to October 31st: Delphi [20 Euros], Osios Lucas [4 Euros].
From November 1st to March 31st: Delphi [6 Euros], Osios Lucas [2 Euros].
  

• Ancient Corinth: “Peirene Fountain“, “Temple of Appollo” [6th c. BC with 1st c. AD restorations], “Bema of St Paul” Roman Forum, “Odeon“, “Amphitheater“, “Glauke Fountain“, “Long Walls” that begin at the summit of Acro-Corinth and descend all the way to Lechaion.
• Acro-Corinth: the fortress Acropolis of Ancient Corinth and Medieval Corinth, being on a steep of a rocky hill 575 meters high at its highest peak, with uninterrupted views across the Corinthian and Saronic Gulfs.
• The Canal which is about 6 km long and connects the Aegean Sea with the Ionian Sea.
• The Theater of Epidaurus which is marbeled for its exceptional acoustics, which permit almost perfect intelligibility of unamplified spoken word from the proscenium or skene to all 15,000 spectators, regardless of their seating.
• Nafplion where you will climb up the 999 steps to the Venetian fortress of “Palamidi” crowning the city, wander around the battlements of “Acronafplia” and pop over to the fortified island, “Bourtzi”.
• Nemea where you can taste some of the best wines made in the region [Agiorgitiko: Saint George].
• Argos: a city near Nafplion, which was its historic harbour.
• Mycenae: “Cyclopean Walls“, “Grave Circle A” with 6 royal tombs, courtiers’ houses, sanctuaries, “Grave Circle B” with 14 royal tombs and 12 tombs of private citizens, “Treasure of Atreus” also known as the beehive tomb of Agamemnon, and “Lions Gate“.
• • Entrance Fees (per person):

  From April 1st to October 31st: Ancient Corinth [20 Euros], Acro-Corinth [free], Epidaurus [20 Euros], Palamidy [8 Euros], Nemea [6 Euros ], Mycenae [20 Euros].
  From November 1st to March 31st: Ancient Corinth [4 Euros], Acro-Corinth [free], Epidaurus [6 Euros], Palamidy [4 Euros], Nemea [3 Euros], Mycenae [6 Euros].
      
  

Ancient Corinth: “Peirene Fountain“, “Temple of Appollo” [6th c. BC with 1st c. AD restorations], “Bema of St Paul” Roman Forum, “Odeon“, “Amphitheater“, “Glauke Fountain“, “Long Walls” that begin at the summit of Acro-Corinth and descend all the way to Lechaion.

The Canal which is about 6 km long and connects the Aegean Sea with the Ionian Sea.

Mycenae: “Cyclopean Walls“, “Grave Circle A” with 6 royal tombs, courtiers’ houses, sanctuaries, “Grave Circle B” with 14 royal tombs and 12 tombs of private citizens, “Treasure of Atreus” also known as the beehive tomb of Agamemnon, and “Lions Gate“.

Nafplion where you will climb up the 999 steps to the Venetian fortress of “Palamidi” crowning the city, wander around the battlements of “Acronafplia” and pop over to the fortified island, “Bourtzi”

Ancient Olympia: “Temple of Zeus” [472 BC], ”Heraion“, “Bouleuterion“, “Prytaneion” where ceremonies honoring the winners took place, “Ancient Stadium“, “Ancient Gymnasium“, “Palaestra“, “Leonidaion“, “Philippeion“, “Museum of the Olympic Games“.

• Entrance Fees (per person):

From April 1st to October 31st: Ancient Corinth [20 Euros], Acro-Corinth [2 Euros], Mycenae [20 Euros], Palamidy [8 Euros], Olympia [20 Euros].
From November 1st to March 31st: Ancient Corinth [4 Euros], Acro-Corinth [2 Euros], Mycenae [6 Euros], Palamidy [4 Euros], Olympia [6 Euros].
    

Ancient Corinth: “Peirene Fountain“, “Temple of Appollo” [6th c. BC with 1st c. AD restorations], “Bema of St Paul” Roman Forum, “Odeon“, “Amphitheater“, “Glauke Fountain“, “Long Walls” that begin at the summit of Acro-Corinth and descend all the way to Lechaion.

The Canal which is about 6 km long and connects the Aegean Sea with the Ionian Sea.

Acro-Corinth: the fortress Acropolis of Ancient Corinth and Medieval Corinth, being on a steep of a rocky hill 575 meters high at its highest peak, with uninterrupted views across the Corinthian and Saronic Gulfs.

Ancient Sparta: “Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia” [6th c. BC], “Tomb of Leonidas” [5th c. BC], “Olive Museum”, “Menelaion”, “The Museum“.

The Byzantine Fortified Castle of Mystras: “Castle“, “Cathedral of Saint Demetrios“, “Church of St. Theodore“, “Church of Aghia Sophia“, “Monastery of Our Lady Perivleptos“, “Church of Our Lady Evagelistria“, “Monastery of Our Lady Pantanassa“, “Palaces of The Mystra Despotes“.

Nafplion where you will climb up the 999 steps to the Venetian fortress of “Palamidi” crowning the city, wander around the battlements of “Acronafplia” and pop over to the fortified island, “Bourtzi“.

Mycenae: “Cyclopean Walls“, “Grave Circle A” with 6 royal tombs, courtiers’ houses, sanctuaries, “Grave Circle B” with 14 royal tombs and 12 tombs of private citizens, “Treasure of Atreus” also known as the beehive tomb of Agamemnon, and “Lions Gate“.

• Entrance Fees (per person):

From April 1st to October 31st: Ancient Corinth [8 Euros], Acro-Corinth [free], Mystras [12 Euros], Palamidy [8 Euros], Mycenae [12 Euros].
From November 1st to March 31st: Ancient Corinth [4 Euros], Acro-Corinth [free], Mystras [6 Euros], Palamidy [4 Euros], Mycenae [6 Euros].
    

Lousios Gorge: A five kilometer gorge with several hiking trails, and a very good bridge crossing Lousios river where you can walk from one village to another following a dirt road through the mountains in beautiful scenery that even has some small waterfalls. The Lousios river is where Zeus used to bath himself, in the spectacular densely vegetated gorge and in the river’s crystal clear waters.

Ancient Olympia: “Temple of Zeus” [472 BC], ”Heraion“, “Bouleuterion“, “Prytaneion” where ceremonies honoring the winners took place, “Ancient Stadium“, “Ancient Gymnasium“, “Palaestra“, “Leonidaion“, “Philippeion“, “Museum of the Olympic Games“.

• Entrance Fees (per person):

From April 1st to October 31st: Olympia [12 Euros].
From November 1st to March 31st: Olympia [6 Euros].
    

The Famous Sanctuary of Delphi: “Temple of Apollo” where the statues and other offerings to the god were kept, “Treasury of the Athenians” contained trophies from important Athenian victories, “Polygonal Wall”, “Stoa”, “Ancient Theater”, “Ancient Gymnasium”, “Castalian Fountain”, “Ancient Stadium”, “Tholos of Athina Pronea“.

The Monastery of Osious Lucas: in the year 946 AC Osious Loukas first built his cell, a small church in which to pray. He also made a beautiful garden in which he grew his vegetables. The monastery is famous for its wall paintings.

The Monasteries of Meteora: Most of the monasteries were built or renovated in the 16th century. “Great Meteoron“, “Rousanou“, “Agia Triada“, “Varlaam“, “Agios Nikolaos Anapafsa“, “Ypapanti“, “Agios Stefanos“). A good road leads from Kalambaka to the monasteries with their wonderful wall paintings, ecclesiastical treasures, rich libraries with precious manuscripts, and exquisite icons. Also the movie “For Your Eyes Only‘ with JAMES BOND was filmed there.

Thermopylae with a modern-day monument of King Leonidas I of Sparta. Thermopylae means “hot gates” in Greek. This is derived from the myth that Heracles had jumped into the river in an attempt to wash off the Hydra poison imbibed in the cloak that he could not take off. The river was said to have turned hot and stayed that way ever since.

• Entrance Fees (per person):

From April 1st to October 31st: Delphi [12 Euros], Meteora [3 Euros per monastery].
From November 1st to March 31st: Delphi [6 Euros], Meteora [3 Euros per monastery].
    

Ancient Corinth: “Peirene Fountain“, “Temple of Appollo” [6th c. BC with 1st c. AD restorations], “Bema of St Paul” Roman Forum, “Odeon“, “Amphitheater“, “Glauke Fountain“, “Long Walls” that begin at the summit of Acro-Corinth and descend all the way to Lechaion.

The Canal which is about 6 km long and connects the Aegean Sea with the Ionian Sea.

Mycenae: “Cyclopean Walls“, “Grave Circle A” with 6 royal tombs, courtiers’ houses, sanctuaries, “Grave Circle B” with 14 royal tombs and 12 tombs of private citizens, “Treasure of Atreus” also known as the beehive tomb of Agamemnon, and “Lions Gate“.

Nafplion where you will climb up the 999 steps to the Venetian fortress of “Palamidi” crowning the city, wander around the battlements of “Acronafplia” and pop over to the fortified island, “Bourtzi“.

Ancient Sparta: “Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia” [6th c. BC], “Tomb of Leonidas” [5th c. BC], “Olive Museum”, “Menelaion”, “The Museum“.

The Byzantine Fortified Castle of Mystras: “Castle“, “Cathedral of Saint Demetrios“, “Church of St. Theodore“, “Church of Aghia Sophia“, “Monastery of Our Lady Perivleptos“, “Church of Our Lady Evagelistria“, “Monastery of Our Lady Pantanassa“, “Palaces of The Mystra Despotes“.

Ancient Olympia: “Temple of Zeus” [472 BC], ”Heraion“, “Bouleuterion“, “Prytaneion” where ceremonies honoring the winners took place, “Ancient Stadium“, “Ancient Gymnasium“, “Palaestra“, “Leonidaion“, “Philippeion“, “Museum of the Olympic Games“.

• Entrance Fees (per person):

From April 1st to October 31st: Ancient Corinth [8 Euros], Acro-Corinth [free], Mycenae [12 Euros], Palamidy [8 Euros], Mystras [12 Euros], Olympia [12 Euros].
From November 1st to March 31st: Ancient Corinth [4 Euros], Acro-Corinth [free], Mycenae [8 Euros], Palamidy [4 Euros], Mystras [6 Euros], Olympia [6 Euros].
    

Ancient Corinth: “Peirene Fountain“, “Temple of Appollo” [6th c. BC with 1st c. AD restorations], “Bema of St Paul” Roman Forum, “Odeon“, “Amphitheater“, “Glauke Fountain“, “Long Walls” that begin at the summit of Acro-Corinth and descend all the way to Lechaion.

The Canal which is about 6 km long and connects the Aegean Sea with the Ionian Sea.

Mycenae: “Cyclopean Walls“, “Grave Circle A” with 6 royal tombs, courtiers’ houses, sanctuaries, “Grave Circle B” with 14 royal tombs and 12 tombs of private citizens, “Treasure of Atreus” also known as the beehive tomb of Agamemnon, and “Lions Gate“.

Nafplion where you will climb up the 999 steps to the Venetian fortress of “Palamidi” crowning the city, wander around the battlements of “Acronafplia” and pop over to the fortified island, “Bourtzi”.

Ancient Olympia: “Temple of Zeus” [472 BC], ”Heraion“, “Bouleuterion“, “Prytaneion” where ceremonies honoring the winners took place, “Ancient Stadium“, “Ancient Gymnasium“, “Palaestra“, “Leonidaion“, “Philippeion“, “Museum of the Olympic Games”.

The Famous Sanctuary of Delphi: “Temple of Apollo” where the statues and other offerings to the god were kept, “Treasury of the Athenians” contained trophies from important Athenian victories, “Polygonal Wall”, “Stoa”, “Ancient Theater”, “Ancient Gymnasium”, “Castalian Fountain”, “Ancient Stadium”, “Tholos of Athina Pronea”.

The Monastery of Osious Lucas: In the year 946 AC Osious Loukas first built his cell, a small church in which to pray. He also made a beautiful garden in which he grew his vegetables. The monastery is famous for its wall paintings.

• Entrance Fees (per person):

From April 1st to October 31st: Ancient Corinth [8 Euros], Acro-Corinth [2 Euros], Mycenae [12 Euros], Palamidy [8 Euros], Olympia [12 Euros], Delphi [12 Euros].
From November 1st to March 31st: Ancient Corinth [4 Euros], Acro-Corinth [2 Euros], Mycenae [6 Euros], Palamidy [4 Euros], Olympia [6 Euros], Delphi [6 Euros].
    

Ancient Corinth: “Peirene Fountain“, “Temple of Appollo” [6th c. BC with 1st c. AD restorations], “Bema of St Paul” Roman Forum, “Odeon“, “Amphitheater“, “Glauke Fountain“, “Long Walls” that begin at the summit of Acro-Corinth and descend all the way to Lechaion.

The Canal which is about 6 km long and connects the Aegean Sea with the Ionian Sea.

The Theater of Epidaurus which is marbeled for its exceptional acoustics, which permit almost perfect intelligibility of unamplified spoken word from the proscenium or skene to all 15,000 spectators, regardless of their seating.

Mycenae: “Cyclopean Walls“, “Grave Circle A” with 6 royal tombs, courtiers’ houses, sanctuaries, “Grave Circle B” with 14 royal tombs and 12 tombs of private citizens, “Treasure of Atreus” also known as the beehive tomb of Agamemnon, and “Lions Gate“.

Nafplion where you will climb up the 999 steps to the Venetian fortress of “Palamidi” crowning the city, wander around the battlements of “Acronafplia” and pop over to the fortified island, “Bourtzi”.

Ancient Sparta: “Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia” [6th c. BC], “Tomb of Leonidas” [5th c. BC], “Olive Museum”, “Menelaion”, “The Museum“.

The Byzantine Fortified Castle of Mystras: “Castle“, “Cathedral of Saint Demetrios“, “Church of St. Theodore“, “Church of Aghia Sophia“, “Monastery of Our Lady Perivleptos“, “Church of Our Lady Evagelistria“, “Monastery of Our Lady Pantanassa“, “Palaces of The Mystra Despotes“.

The Caves of Diros which are located in Mani. They are part of an underground river, and the 5,000 meters that have been exposed are fascinating. From the entrance, skillful, whristling gondoliers steer small boats through narrow passageways, around beautiful formations of stalagmites and stalactites, their colors created by rain water penetrating the calcium carbonate in the rock.

• Entrance Fees (per person):

From April 1st to October 31st: Ancient Corinth [8 Euros], Acro-Corinth [2 Euros], Epidaurus [12 Euros], Mycenae [12 Euros], Palamidy [8 Euros], Mystras [12 Euros], Diros [12 Euros].
From November 1st to March 31st: Ancient Corinth [4 Euros], Acro-Corinth [2 Euros], Epidaurus [6 Euros], Mycenae [6 Euros], Palamidy [4 Euros], Mystras [6 Euros], Diros [12 Euros].
    

Lousios Gorge is a five kilometer gorge with several hiking trails, and a very good bridge crossing Lousios river. You can walk from one village to another following a dirt road through the mountains in beautiful scenery that even has some small waterfalls. The Lousios river is where Zeus used to bath himself, in the spectacular densely vegetated gorge and in the river’s crystal clear waters.

Ancient Olympia: “Temple of Zeus” [472 BC], ”Heraion“, “Bouleuterion“, “Prytaneion” where ceremonies honoring the winners took place, “Ancient Stadium“, “Ancient Gymnasium“, “Palaestra“, “Leonidaion“, “Philippeion“, “Museum of the Olympic Games“.

The Famous Sanctuary of Delphi: “Temple of Apollo” where the statues and other offerings to the god were kept, “Treasury of the Athenians” contained trophies from important Athenian victories, “Polygonal Wall”, “Stoa”, “Ancient Theater”, “Ancient Gymnasium”, “Castalian Fountain”, “Ancient Stadium”, “Tholos of Athina Pronea“.

Arachova: is a mountain town with a panoramic view, uphill small houses and the cobbled streets show a picturesque architecture. It is a tourist destination due to its location in the mountains, its traditions and its proximity to Delphi.

The Monastery of Osious Lucas: In the year 946 AC Osious Loukas first built his cell, a small church in which to pray. He also made a beautiful garden in which he grew his vegetables. The monastery is famous for its wall paintings.

• Entrance Fees (per person):

From April 1st to October 31st: Olympia [12 Euros], Delphi [12 Euros].
From November 1st to March 31st: Olympia [6 Euros], Delphi [6 Euros].
   

Ancient Corinth: “Peirene Fountain“, “Temple of Appollo” [6th c. BC with 1st c. AD restorations], “Bema of St Paul” Roman Forum, “Odeon“, “Amphitheater“, “Glauke Fountain“, “Long Walls” that begin at the summit of Acro-Corinth and descend all the way to Lechaion.

The Canal which is about 6 km long and connects the Aegean Sea with the Ionian Sea.

Mycenae: “Cyclopean Walls“, “Grave Circle A” with 6 royal tombs, courtiers’ houses, sanctuaries, “Grave Circle B” with 14 royal tombs and 12 tombs of private citizens, “Treasure of Atreus” also known as the beehive tomb of Agamemnon, and “Lions Gate“.

Nafplion where you will climb up the 999 steps to the Venetian fortress of “Palamidi” crowning the city, wander around the battlements of “Acronafplia” and pop over to the fortified island, “Bourtzi”.

Ancient Olympia: “Temple of Zeus” [472 BC], ”Heraion“, “Bouleuterion“, “Prytaneion” where ceremonies honoring the winners took place, “Ancient Stadium“, “Ancient Gymnasium“, “Palaestra“, “Leonidaion“, “Philippeion“, “Museum of the Olympic Games”.

The Famous Sanctuary of Delphi: “Temple of Apollo” where the statues and other offerings to the god were kept, “Treasury of the Athenians” contained trophies from important Athenian victories, “Polygonal Wall”, “Stoa”, “Ancient Theater”, “Ancient Gymnasium”, “Castalian Fountain”, “Ancient Stadium”, “Tholos of Athina Pronea”.

The Monasteries of Meteora: Most of the monasteries were built or renovated in the 16th century. “Great Meteoron“, “Rousanou“, “Agia Triada“, “Varlaam“, “Agios Nikolaos Anapafsa“, “Ypapanti“, “Agios Stefanos“). A good road leads from Kalambaka to the monasteries with their wonderful wall paintings, ecclesiastical treasures, rich libraries with precious manuscripts, and exquisite icons. Also the movie “For Your Eyes Only‘ with JAMES BOND was filmed there.

Thermopylae with a modern-day monument of King Leonidas I of Sparta. Thermopylae means “hot gates” in Greek. This is derived from the myth that Heracles had jumped into the river in an attempt to wash off the Hydra poison imbibed in the cloak that he could not take off. The river was said to have turned hot and stayed that way ever since.

• Entrance Fees (per person):

From April 1st to October 31st: Ancient Corinth [8 Euros], Acro-Corinth [2 Euros], Mycenae [12 Euros], Palamidy [8 Euros], Olympia [12 Euros], Delphi [12 Euros], Meteora [3 Euros per monastery].
From November 1st to March 31st: Ancient Corinth [4 Euros], Acro-Corinth [2 Euros], Mycenae [6 Euros], Palamidy [4 Euros], Olympia [6 Euros], Delphi [6 Euros], Meteora [3 Euros per monastery].
   

The Theater of Epidaurus which is marbeled for its exceptional acoustics, which permit almost perfect intelligibility of unamplified spoken word from the proscenium or skene to all 15,000 spectators, regardless of their seating.

Nafplion where you will climb up the 999 steps to the Venetian fortress of “Palamidi” crowning the city, wander around the battlements of “Acronafplia” and pop over to the fortified island, “Bourtzi”.

Mycenae: “Cyclopean Walls“, “Grave Circle A” with 6 royal tombs, courtiers’ houses, sanctuaries, “Grave Circle B” with 14 royal tombs and 12 tombs of private citizens, “Treasure of Atreus” also known as the beehive tomb of Agamemnon, and “Lions Gate“.

Ancient Sparta: “Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia” [6th c. BC], “Tomb of Leonidas” [5th c. BC], “Olive Museum”, “Menelaion”, “The Museum“.

The Byzantine Fortified Castle of Mystras: “Castle“, “Cathedral of Saint Demetrios“, “Church of St. Theodore“, “Church of Aghia Sophia“, “Monastery of Our Lady Perivleptos“, “Church of Our Lady Evagelistria“, “Monastery of Our Lady Pantanassa“, “Palaces of The Mystra Despotes“.

Ancient Olympia: “Temple of Zeus” [472 BC], ”Heraion“, “Bouleuterion“, “Prytaneion” where ceremonies honoring the winners took place, “Ancient Stadium“, “Ancient Gymnasium“, “Palaestra“, “Leonidaion“, “Philippeion“, “Museum of the Olympic Games”.

The Famous Sanctuary of Delphi: “Temple of Apollo” where the statues and other offerings to the god were kept, “Treasury of the Athenians” contained trophies from important Athenian victories, “Polygonal Wall”, “Stoa”, “Ancient Theater”, “Ancient Gymnasium”, “Castalian Fountain”, “Ancient Stadium”, “Tholos of Athina Pronea”.

The Monastery of Osious Lucas: In the year 946 AC Osious Loukas first built his cell, a small church in which to pray. He also made a beautiful garden in which he grew his vegetables. The monastery is famous for its wall paintings.

• Entrance Fees (per person):

From April 1st to October 31st: Epidaurus [12 Euros], Palamidy [8 Euros], Mycenae [12 Euros], Mystras [12 Euros], Olympia [12 Euros], Delphi [12 Euros].
From November 1st to March 31st: Epidaurus [6 Euros], Palamidy [4 Euros], Mycenae [6 Euros], Mystras [6 Euros], Olympia [6 Euros], Delphi [6 Euros].
    

Ancient Corinth: “Peirene Fountain“, “Temple of Appollo” [6th c. BC with 1st c. AD restorations], “Bema of St Paul” Roman Forum, “Odeon“, “Amphitheater“, “Glauke Fountain“, “Long Walls” that begin at the summit of Acro-Corinth and descend all the way to Lechaion.

The Canal which is about 6 km long and connects the Aegean Sea with the Ionian Sea.

Acro-Corinth: the fortress Acropolis of Ancient Corinth and Medieval Corinth, being on a steep of a rocky hill 575 meters high at its highest peak, with uninterrupted views across the Corinthian and Saronic Gulfs.

The Theater of Epidaurus which is marbeled for its exceptional acoustics, which permit almost perfect intelligibility of unamplified spoken word from the proscenium or skene to all 15,000 spectators, regardless of their seating.

Nafplion where you will climb up the 999 steps to the Venetian fortress of “Palamidi” crowning the city, wander around the battlements of “Acronafplia” and pop over to the fortified island, “Bourtzi”.

Mycenae: “Cyclopean Walls“, “Grave Circle A” with 6 royal tombs, courtiers’ houses, sanctuaries, “Grave Circle B” with 14 royal tombs and 12 tombs of private citizens, “Treasure of Atreus” also known as the beehive tomb of Agamemnon, and “Lions Gate“.

Ancient Sparta: “Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia” [6th c. BC], “Tomb of Leonidas” [5th c. BC], “Olive Museum”, “Menelaion”, “The Museum“.

The Byzantine Fortified Castle of Mystras: “Castle“, “Cathedral of Saint Demetrios“, “Church of St. Theodore“, “Church of Aghia Sophia“, “Monastery of Our Lady Perivleptos“, “Church of Our Lady Evagelistria“, “Monastery of Our Lady Pantanassa“, “Palaces of The Mystra Despotes“.

Monemvasia: The town’s name derives from two Greek words, mone and emvasia, meaning “single entrance”. It is one of the most important medieval fortress-cities of Greece and is also one of the most beautiful castles in the world. It is built in a rock which is a connected with a narrow and unique road to the mainland.

Ancient Olympia: “Temple of Zeus” [472 BC], ”Heraion“, “Bouleuterion“, “Prytaneion” where ceremonies honoring the winners took place, “Ancient Stadium“, “Ancient Gymnasium“, “Palaestra“, “Leonidaion“, “Philippeion“, “Museum of the Olympic Games”.

The Famous Sanctuary of Delphi: “Temple of Apollo” where the statues and other offerings to the god were kept, “Treasury of the Athenians” contained trophies from important Athenian victories, “Polygonal Wall”, “Stoa”, “Ancient Theater”, “Ancient Gymnasium”, “Castalian Fountain”, “Ancient Stadium”, “Tholos of Athina Pronea”.

• Entrance Fees (per person):

From April 1st to October 31st: Ancient Corinth [8 Euros], Acro-Corinth [2 Euros], Epidaurus [12 Euros], Palamidy [8 Euros], Mycenae [12 Euros], Mystras [12 Euros], Olympia [12 Euros], Delphi [12 Euros].
From November 1st to March 31st: Ancient Corinth [4 Euros], Acro-Corinth [2 Euros], Epidaurus [6 Euros], Palamidy [4 Euros], Mycenae [6 Euros], Mystras [6 Euros], Olympia [6 Euros], Delphi [6 Euros].
     

Ancient Corinth: “Peirene Fountain“, “Temple of Appollo” [6th c. BC with 1st c. AD restorations], “Bema of St Paul” Roman Forum, “Odeon“, “Amphitheater“, “Glauke Fountain“, “Long Walls” that begin at the summit of Acro-Corinth and descend all the way to Lechaion.

The Canal which is about 6 km long and connects the Aegean Sea with the Ionian Sea.

Mycenae: “Cyclopean Walls“, “Grave Circle A” with 6 royal tombs, courtiers’ houses, sanctuaries, “Grave Circle B” with 14 royal tombs and 12 tombs of private citizens, “Treasure of Atreus” also known as the beehive tomb of Agamemnon, and “Lions Gate“.

Nafplion where you will climb up the 999 steps to the Venetian fortress of “Palamidi” crowning the city, wander around the battlements of “Acronafplia” and pop over to the fortified island, “Bourtzi“.

Ancient Sparta: “Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia” [6th c. BC], “Tomb of Leonidas” [5th c. BC], “Olive Museum”, “Menelaion”, “The Museum“.

The Byzantine Fortified Castle of Mystras: “Castle“, “Cathedral of Saint Demetrios“, “Church of St. Theodore“, “Church of Aghia Sophia“, “Monastery of Our Lady Perivleptos“, “Church of Our Lady Evagelistria“, “Monastery of Our Lady Pantanassa“, “Palaces of The Mystra Despotes“.

Ancient Olympia: “Temple of Zeus” [472 BC], ”Heraion“, “Bouleuterion“, “Prytaneion” where ceremonies honoring the winners took place, “Ancient Stadium“, “Ancient Gymnasium“, “Palaestra“, “Leonidaion“, “Philippeion“, “Museum of the Olympic Games“.

The Famous Sanctuary of Delphi: “Temple of Apollo” where the statues and other offerings to the god were kept, “Treasury of the Athenians” contained trophies from important Athenian victories, “Polygonal Wall”, “Stoa”, “Ancient Theater”, “Ancient Gymnasium”, “Castalian Fountain”, “Ancient Stadium”, “Tholos of Athina Pronea“.

The Monasteries of Meteora: Most of the monasteries were built or renovated in the 16th century. “Great Meteoron“, “Rousanou“, “Agia Triada“, “Varlaam“, “Agios Nikolaos Anapafsa“, “Ypapanti“, “Agios Stefanos“). A good road leads from Kalambaka to the monasteries with their wonderful wall paintings, ecclesiastical treasures, rich libraries with precious manuscripts, and exquisite icons. Also the movie “For Your Eyes Only‘ with JAMES BOND was filmed there.

Thermopylae with a modern-day monument of King Leonidas I of Sparta. Thermopylae means “hot gates” in Greek. This is derived from the myth that Heracles had jumped into the river in an attempt to wash off the Hydra poison imbibed in the cloak that he could not take off. The river was said to have turned hot and stayed that way ever since.

• Entrance Fees (per person):

From April 1st to October 31st: Ancient Corinth [8 Euros], Acro-Corinth [2 Euros], Mycenae [12 Euros], Palamidy [8 Euros], Mystras [12 Euros], Olympia [12 Euros], Delphi [12 Euros], Meteora [3 Euros per monastery].
From November 1st to March 31st: Ancient Corinth [4 Euros], Acro-Corinth [2 Euros], Mycenae [6 Euros], Palamidy [4 Euros], Mystras [6 Euros], Olympia [6 Euros], Delphi [6 Euros], Meteora [3 Euros per monastery].
    

Ancient Corinth: “Peirene Fountain“, “Temple of Appollo” [6th c. BC with 1st c. AD restorations], “Bema of St Paul” Roman Forum, “Odeon“, “Amphitheater“, “Glauke Fountain“, “Long Walls” that begin at the summit of Acro-Corinth and descend all the way to Lechaion.

The Canal which is about 6 km long and connects the Aegean Sea with the Ionian Sea.

Acro-Corinth: the fortress Acropolis of Ancient Corinth and Medieval Corinth, being on a steep of a rocky hill 575 meters high at its highest peak, with uninterrupted views across the Corinthian and Saronic Gulfs.

The Theater of Epidaurus which is marbeled for its exceptional acoustics, which permit almost perfect intelligibility of unamplified spoken word from the proscenium or skene to all 15,000 spectators, regardless of their seating.

Nafplion where you will climb up the 999 steps to the Venetian fortress of “Palamidi” crowning the city, wander around the battlements of “Acronafplia” and pop over to the fortified island, “Bourtzi”.

Mycenae: “Cyclopean Walls“, “Grave Circle A” with 6 royal tombs, courtiers’ houses, sanctuaries, “Grave Circle B” with 14 royal tombs and 12 tombs of private citizens, “Treasure of Atreus” also known as the beehive tomb of Agamemnon, and “Lions Gate“.

Ancient Olympia: “Temple of Zeus” [472 BC], ”Heraion“, “Bouleuterion“, “Prytaneion” where ceremonies honoring the winners took place, “Ancient Stadium“, “Ancient Gymnasium“, “Palaestra“, “Leonidaion“, “Philippeion“, “Museum of the Olympic Games“.

The Famous Sanctuary of Delphi: “Temple of Apollo” where the statues and other offerings to the god were kept, “Treasury of the Athenians” contained trophies from important Athenian victories, “Polygonal Wall”, “Stoa”, “Ancient Theater”, “Ancient Gymnasium”, “Castalian Fountain”, “Ancient Stadium”, “Tholos of Athina Pronea“.

The Monasteries of Meteora: Most of the monasteries were built or renovated in the 16th century. “Great Meteoron“, “Rousanou“, “Agia Triada“, “Varlaam“, “Agios Nikolaos Anapafsa“, “Ypapanti“, “Agios Stefanos“). A good road leads from Kalambaka to the monasteries with their wonderful wall paintings, ecclesiastical treasures, rich libraries with precious manuscripts, and exquisite icons. Also the movie “For Your Eyes Only‘ with JAMES BOND was filmed there.

Thermopylae with a modern-day monument of King Leonidas I of Sparta. Thermopylae means “hot gates” in Greek. This is derived from the myth that Heracles had jumped into the river in an attempt to wash off the Hydra poison imbibed in the cloak that he could not take off. The river was said to have turned hot and stayed that way ever since.

• Entrance Fees (per person):

From April 1st to October 31st: Ancient Corinth [8 Euros], Acro-Corinth [2 Euros], Epidaurus [12 Euros], Palamidy [8 Euros], Mycenae [12 Euros], Olympia [12 Euros], Delphi [12 Euros], Meteora [3 Euros per monastery].
From November 1st to March 31st: Ancient Corinth [4 Euros], Acro-Corinth [2 Euros], Epidaurus [6 Euros], Palamidy [4 Euros], Mycenae [6 Euros], Olympia [6 Euros], Delphi [6 Euros], Meteora [3 Euros per monastery].