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Highlights of the Peloponnese: Argolis and Olympia, Private Tour

From $1,775 • 3 days • Destination Services Greece • Athens, Greece • Pickup available • Not Cancellable

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Why we love it?

The "Highlights of the Peloponnese: Argolis and Olympia" private tour offers a comprehensive three-day exploration of Greece's rich historical and cultural heritage. Ideal for travelers seeking an immersive experience, this tour includes guided visits to iconic sites such as Cape Sounio, the Canal of Corinth, Epidaurus, Mycenae, and Olympia, with the flexibility of a private guide fluent in English, French, Italian, or German. Distinctive features include personalized attention, comfortable accommodations, and curated itineraries that allow for a deeper understanding of ancient Greek civilization, making it suitable for history enthusiasts and those looking to experience Greece beyond the typical tourist path.

Inclusions

Operated with qualified private local English or French or Italian or German-speaking guide on day 1 for the half-day Sounio excursion and on days 2 and 3
2 nights' accommodation
2 breakfasts
1 dinner (Day 2)
Inbound/Outbound private transfers from/to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or Piraeus Port
Air-conditioned private transportation throughout the tour
All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Cape Sounio tour (Say 1); Epidaurus, Mycenae (Day 2); Olympia tour (Day 3)
Meet & Greet

Exclusions

Visa fees
Domestic flights
International flights
Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
Optional tours (if any)
Any visit not mentioned in the program
Porterage and gratuities
Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
Climate Change Resilience Fee. Clients will have to pay the Fee on the spot at the hotels.

Itinerary

Day 1 ARRIVAL ATHENS – CAPE SOUNIO – ATHENS (140km–4 hrs)

Arrive at Athens Airport where you will be met and greeted. Then, you will be taken to your Athens hotel in the comfort of an air-conditioned car. In the afternoon, around 02:00 pm, enjoy a relaxing drive along the coastal road, admiring the mesmerising beaches of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, and Varkiza. Continue driving and, after the splendid view of the Saronic Gulf and the little islands offshore amazed your eyes, arrive at the most Southern point of Attica, Cape Sounio, where the white marble pillars of the Temple of Poseidon stand. Visit the impressive Temple of Poseidon, and then enjoy some precious time at leisure, walking on the rocky promontory of Sounio. Afterwards, return to your comfortable hotel in Athens.

Overnight in Athens.

Day 2 ATHENS – CANAL OF CORINTH – EPIDAURUS – MYCENAE – OLYMPIA (385 km – 5.5 hrs)

Begin your day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel and leave Athens behind and head to the strategically Corinth Canal (shortstop). Continue to Epidaurus and visit the majestic Ancient theatre, world-famous for its outstanding acoustics. Proceed to the beautiful seaport town of Nauplia (shortstop) and through the plain of Argos arrive at Mycenae. Visit the archaeological site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. Learn about the classical Greek culture as you walk through this impressive archaeological site. In the afternoon depart for Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Dinner and overnight stay in Olympia. Arrive in Olympia, check-in at your hotel, indulge in a tasty dinner, and rest, preparing yourself for another adventurous day.

Overnight in Olympia.

Day 3 OLYMPIA – DEPARTURE ATHENS (330 km – 4 hrs)

Have a delicious breakfast at the hotel before visiting the stunning archaeological site of Olympia. Admire the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the altar of the Olympic flame, the Stadium and the Archaeological Museum with unique artefacts and the famous statue “Hermes” of Praxiteles, as well as many other interesting surprises. Afterwards, head towards Athens, driving via Patras to catch sight of the famous Antirion Bridge, considered to be the longest and most modern in Europe. Continue travelling towards the beautiful capital of Greece, arriving at the airport in the late afternoon (around 07:00 pm, please arrange your departure flight accordingly).

Please Note

Day 1: The Cape Sounio excursion departs at approximately 03:00 pm, please arrange your arrival flights accordingly
Day 3: The estimated arrival time at the airport is at 07:00 pm, please arrange your departure flight accordingly
Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the tour contents without prior notice
Hotel early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms are subject to availability and are not guaranteed.
The distances and travel times described in the itinerary may vary.
No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed
Please note the clients will have to pay the TAX on the spot at the hotels
Please note that the inbound airport Athens - City hotel transfers are included only as part of the package and if pre and post-night stay is booked as an extra. Otherwise additional transfers should be purchased separately.