--- title: Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, Nafplio and Epidaurus Private Tour from Athens lang: en type: tour city: Athens country: Greece price: 190 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 33 duration_minutes: 540 duration_max_minutes: 600 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 24 of 63 (Corinth, Mycenae & Peloponnese Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/corinth-canal-ancient-corinth-nafplio-and-epidaurus-private-tour-from-athens/ --- # Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, Nafplio and Epidaurus Private Tour from Athens In our comparison: #24 of 63 in Corinth, Mycenae & Peloponnese Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Experience one of Greece’s more remote areas, where the ancient sites remain virtually unchanged from when they were built. See the Peloponnesian countryside as you’ve never seen it before! Enjoy a day trip from Athens to the ancient Corinth, the ancient site of Epidaurus, taking in Nafplio’s charming old town along the way, and marveling at the grandeur of the Sanctuary of Asclepios. Epidaurus is recognized as one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988. It is surrounded by stunning landscapes and offers visitors an opportunity to enjoy unique Greek history, myths and traditions. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 5 start times: between 07:00 and 09:00 - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €190 per person - Duration: 9h–10h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 33 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: LS Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 5.0 from 33 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 33 of 33. - 5 stars: 33 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Private transportation - WiFi on board - Bottled water - Air-conditioned vehicle ## Not included - Ancient Corinth Archaeological Site/Museum - Palamidi Castle - Admission fee - Epidaurus Archaeological Site/Museum/Theatre/Asklepios - Licensed tour guide - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Athens** (1h) - Pick up from your Hotel,Airbnb appartment or Piraeus port and 1 hour drive to reach our first stop 2. **Corinth Canal** (15m) - This tour begins with a ride on the Corinth Canal, which was constructed in 1893. From high up, you can enjoy the best view of Corinth's isthmus and admire the steep limestone walls. 3. **Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)** (45m) - Ancient Corinth was a city-state on the Isthmus of Corinth, one of the most famous and visited cities of Greece. The city is located in the South West of the Peloponnese surrounded by mountains that take their name from the ancient town. The most renowned monuments are:... 4. **Acrocorinth, the acropolis of ancient Corinth, is a monolithic rock overseein...** (45m) - Acrocorinth, the acropolis of ancient Corinth, is a monolithic rock overseeing the ancient city of Corinth. It is the most impressive of the acropolis of mainland Greece. 5. **Archaeological Museum of Corinth** (1h) - The Archaeological Museum of Corinth houses a large collection of artifacts from the local site and from smaller sites in the neighboring area. 1 hour at the museum and 1 hour drive to reach our next stop 6. **Palamidi Castle** (30m) - Palamidi is a fortress 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). 7. **Nafplio** (2h) - Free time to stroll amongst the town's shops where you can buy handmade souvenirs for your family/friends and also free time for lunch. 1 hour and 30 minutes free time at Nafplio and 30 minutes drive to reach our next stop 8. **Sanctuary of Asklepios** (15m) - The Sanctuary is the earliest organized sanatorium and is significant for its association with the history of medicine, providing evidence of the transition from belief in divine healing to the science of medicine. 9. **The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus** (15m) - Be captivated by the world-renowned theater, one of the most popular archaeological sites in Greece and an UNESCO’s World Heritage listed monument. 10. **Epidaurus Archaeological Museum** (1h) - The museum is noted for its reconstructions of temples and its columns. 30 minutes at the museum and about 2 hours drive to return to Athens. 11. **Athens** (2h) - We start our way back to Athens, travel time is about 2 hours ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00 - 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 - 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. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €380 | €190 | | 4 | €472 | €118 | | 6 | €510 | €85 | 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 · #24 of 63** | €190 | 9h–10h | 5.0 (33) | 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 #24 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/peloponnese-day-trips-from-athens/?format=md ## More in Athens - All Athens tours: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/corinth-canal-ancient-corinth-nafplio-and-epidaurus-private-tour-from-athens/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/?format=md