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title: Ancient Corinth, Epidaurus, Nafplio full day private tour from Athens
lang: en
type: tour
city: Athens
country: Greece
price: 189
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.95
reviews: 221
duration_minutes: 480
duration_max_minutes: 540
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 8 of 63 (Corinth, Mycenae & Peloponnese Day Trips)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/ancient-corinth-epidaurus-nafplio-full-day-private-tour-from-athens/
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# Ancient Corinth, Epidaurus, Nafplio full day private tour from Athens

In our comparison: #8 of 63 in Corinth, Mycenae & Peloponnese Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

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

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- 7 start times: between 07:00 and 10:00
- Food included: see what is included
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €189 per person for the Without food option; other options up to €242
- Duration: 8h–9h
- Rating: 4.95/5 from 221 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: My Athens Transfers
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.95 from 221 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 217 of 221.

- 5 stars: 215 (97%)
- 4 stars: 2 (1%)
- 3 stars: 3 (1%)
- 2 stars: 1 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Without food | €189 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Pickup included |
| With Greek Traditional Food | €242 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Lunch: Enjoy authentic Greek cuisine and traditional foods. Pickup included |

## 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)
- Lunch (With Greek Traditional Food option)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel/ airport/ port pickup and drop-off

## Not included

- 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)

## Itinerary

1. **Corinth Canal** (15m) - 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...
2. **Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)** (1h) - 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...
3. **Archaeological Museum of Corinth** (30m) - The Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth was constructed between 1931-1932, with intentions to display the numerous recent archaeological excavations. The museum is located within the archaeological site of Ancient Corinth, Greece, and lies under the jurisdiction of the...
4. **Temple of Apollo** (15m) - The Temple of Apollo at Corinth was constructed in 550 BC.
5. **Acrocorinth** (30m) - , "Upper Corinth", the acropolis of ancient Corinth, is a monolithic rock overseeing the ancient city of Corinth, Greece. With its secure water supply, Acrocorinth's fortress was repeatedly used as a last line of defense in southern Greece because it commanded the Isthmus of...
6. **Epidaurus Archaeological Museum** (30m) - Archaeological Museum of Epidaurus is a museum in Epidaurus, in Argolis on the Peloponnese peninsula, Greece. The museum, noted for its reconstructions of temples and its columns and inscriptions, was established in 1902 and opened in 1909 to display artifacts unearthed in...
7. **The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus** (30m) - is a theatre in the Greek city of Epidaurus, located on the southeast end of the sanctuary dedicated to the ancient Greek God of medicine, Asclepius. It is built on the west side of Cynortion Mountain, near modern Lygourio, and belongs to the Epidaurus Municipality. It is...
8. **Sanctuary of Asklepios** (15m) - The Temple of Asclepius was a sanctuary in Epidaurus dedicated to Asclepius. It was the main holy site of Asclepius. The sanctuary at Epidaurus was the rival of such major cult sites as the Sanctuary of Zeus at Olympia and Apollo at Delphi. The temple was built in the early...
9. **Free time for lunch, coffee, or shopping at the ‘Naples of the East’ rich in ...** (1h 30m) - Free time for lunch, coffee, or shopping at the ‘Naples of the East’ rich in Venetian architecture, cobbled squares, and towering castles with commanding views of the Argolic Gulf. Afterwards, unwind by the harbor or get lost in the colorful back streets of the most elegant...
10. **Bourtzi** (10m) - Enjoy the view of the water castle of Bourtzi, a Venetian castle located in the middle of the harbor of Nafplio, and take fascinating photos from the harbor side.
11. **Akronafplia Fortress** (pass by, no stop) - The Acronauplia is the oldest part of the city of Nafplion in Greece. Until the thirteenth century, it was a town on its own. The arrival of the Venetians and the Franks transformed it into part of the town's fortifications. Later, part of it was used as a prison until the...
12. **Palamidi Castle** (30m) - Palamidi is a fortress to the east of the Acronauplia in the town of Nafplio in the Peloponnese region of southern Greece. Nestled on the crest of a 216-metre high hill, the fortress was built by the Venetians during their second occupation of the area (1686–1715). The...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Good to know

- 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.

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €378 | €189 |
| 4 | €412 | €103 |
| 6 | €450 | €75 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Corinth, Mycenae & Peloponnese Day Trips start at €25 per person.

## Compared with other Corinth, Mycenae & Peloponnese Day Trips

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #8 of 63** | €189 | 8h–9h | 4.95 (221) | private |
| [Private Luxury Biblical Tour: Apostle Paul’s Footsteps – Corinth](/greece/athens/tours/private-luxury-biblical-tour-apostle-paul-s-footsteps-corinth/?format=md) | €168 | 5h | 4.99 (262) | private |
| [Private Luxury Biblical Tour: Apostle Paul in Athens & Corinth](/greece/athens/tours/private-luxury-biblical-tour-apostle-paul-in-athens-corinth/?format=md) | €210 | 8h | 4.98 (240) | private |
| [Biblical Tour Letters ToThe Corinthians St Paul’s Footsteps 6Hour](/greece/athens/tours/biblical-tour-letters-tothe-corinthians-st-paul-s-footsteps-6hour/?format=md) | €150 | 6h 15m | 4.94 (1625) | shared |

Ranked #8 of 63 in Corinth, Mycenae & Peloponnese Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €25 to €3093, median €190; typical length 8h. 48 of 63 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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