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title: Corinth, Cave of Lakes, Odontotos Railway Private Tour with Greek Lunch Included
lang: en
type: tour
city: Athens
country: Greece
price: 451
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.96
reviews: 141
duration_minutes: 600
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 10 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-cave-of-lakes-odontotos-railway-private-tour-with-greek-lunch-included/
---

# Corinth, Cave of Lakes, Odontotos Railway Private Tour with Greek Lunch Included

In our comparison: #10 of 63 in Corinth, Mycenae & Peloponnese Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Our tours are about people and we have always been good with people! We skip the obvious places and we do not compromise the quality of the tour for any reason.
Let's visit some amazing locations that most people miss out on, with a full-day private day trip.
With your private group, see the off-the-beaten-track sites with your driver and guide. Journey to the Cave of Lakes; Odontotos Rack Railway, passing through Vouraikos Gorge; the Corinth Canal; and a choice of Ancient Corinth or the Mega Spilaio Monastery. Wine tasting is an option too!
Let your fully qualified private driver/tour leader treat you -and join you- to an authentic Greek experience, complete with an amazing "farm to table" lunch at a remote top of the mountains town. An experience for foodies! No fixed or touristy menu!
It's a unique & very authentic tour, away from the luxury offerings, all in the peaceful natural environment and beautiful scenery at the central planes of the Mythical Peloponnese.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 08:30: one departure a day
- 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 €451 per person
- Duration: 10h
- Rating: 4.96/5 from 141 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: EUDAIMONIA Tours & Experiences
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 08:30
- Booking: mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.96 from 141 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 140 of 141.

- 5 stars: 136 (96%)
- 4 stars: 4 (3%)
- 3 stars: 1 (1%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- One of the HIGHLIGHTS of this tour; traditional Greek lunch & drinks with NOT A FIXED/touristy menu
- Hotel pickup and drop-off with no touristy stops (pottery, souivenirs, etc)!
- In-car bottled water & INFORMATION BOOKLET for all tour activities and sites.
- No compromises on the quality of the tour: great tour leader, personalized & flexible experience
- Spotless cars and non-smoking drivers (almost impossible to find in Greece!).

## Not included

- Tickets to the sites: Cave of Lakes at €9/person, Odontotos Railway at €9.50, Corinth at €8.
- Touristy stops at souvenir, pottery, etc shops; unless specifically requested by yourselves!
- PROFESSIONAL/LICENSED GUIDE (optional)
- Gratuites (optional)

## Itinerary

1. **Corinth Canal** (15m) - The Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth 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.
2. **Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)** (45m) - Ancient Corinth was inhabited in the Neolithic period (6500-3250 BC) but the big prosperity began in the 8th century. Corinth was a city-state and for Christians, Corinth is well known from the two letters of Saint Paul in the New Testament, First and Second Corinthians....
3. **OPTIONAL: Acrocorinth, "Upper Corinth", the acropolis of ancient Corinth, is ...** (35m) - OPTIONAL: Acrocorinth, "Upper Corinth", the acropolis of ancient Corinth, is a monolithic rock overseeing the ancient city of Corinth and the Corinthian Gulf. It is the most impressive of the acropolis of mainland Greece. With its secure water supply, Acrocorinth's fortress...
4. **Cooperative Winery of Nemea** (1h) - OPTIONAL wine tasting: Nemea is famous for the ancient site with the stunning Temple of Zeus, but it is also a well-known wine-producing region (a small Napa valley!) with the biggest vineyards in the Balkans. If you take this option you will need an earlier pick up at 7:30...
5. **Kalavrita** (1h 30m) - and the surrounding area are a resort for all seasons. This is your lunch place! We explore the center of the town on foot before or after lunch. This beautiful town lies at the foot of Mt. Chelmos and it is a must-visit for the Athenians during the cold months of the year...
6. **Kastria Cave of the Lakes** (1h) - The Mythical 'CAVE OF THE LAKES' has something exclusively unique that does not exist in other well-known caves. A rare creation of nature with mysterious galleries and strange stalactite formations. THE MYTHICAL 'CAVE OF THE LAKES' has something exclusively unique that does...
7. **Mega Spileo Monastery** (35m) - OPTIONAL or alternative to Ancient Corinth (for visitors that have already visited Corinth): A cliff-hanging monastery with amazing views of the gorge through which your train will pass.
8. **Odontotos Rack Railway** (2h) - About 120 years ago Odontotos rack railway started from the seaside town of Diakopto parallel to the river and climbed to Kalavrita through bridges and tunnels. The little train incorporated so well to the natural environment that it seems that it had always been there. The...
9. **Athens** (2h) - Back to Athens and to your base/accommodation. You can optionally be dropped off at your cruise ship or even the airport. Do remember that you can combine this tour with several other unique sites of the Peloponnese with our most popular being the 5-Day Peloponnese tour.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:30
- 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
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €902 | €451 |
| 4 | €1140 | €285 |
| 6 | €1326 | €221 |

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 · #10 of 63** | €451 | 10h | 4.96 (141) | 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 #10 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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