Exploring Greece’s ancient cities is a captivating journey that takes travelers back in time. This 5-day private tour from Athens offers a comprehensive itinerary, covering iconic sites like the Corinth Canal, Olympia, Sparta, Mystras, Mycenae, and the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus. With private transportation, knowledgeable drivers, and the option for a licensed tour guide, travelers can enjoy the rich history and culture of these remarkable destinations. Whether you’re a history buff or simply seeking an unforgettable adventure, this tour promises an experience that will leave you…

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A 5-day private tour from Athens to southern Greece’s renowned ancient landmarks, including Corinth Canal, Olympia, Sparta, Mystras, Mycenae, and Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus.
Flexible itinerary and personalized sightseeing experience with private transportation and round-trip transit included.
Professional drivers provide transportation, while a licensed tour guide is available at an additional cost.
Inclusive of hotel/Airbnb/port pickup and drop-off, bottled water, and entrance fees to all ancient sites.
Wheelchair accessible with stroller and infant seat availability, and a lowest price guarantee with an option to pay later.

Tour Overview

This 5-day private tour takes travelers from Athens to southern Greece’s ancient landmarks.

Highlights include the Corinth Canal, Olympia, Sparta, Mystras, Mycenae, and the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus.

Explore the highlights of southern Greece’s ancient landmarks, including the Corinth Canal, Olympia, Sparta, Mystras, Mycenae, and the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus.

The itinerary is flexible, allowing for a personalized sightseeing experience.

Private transportation and round-trip transit are included.

Professional drivers knowledgeable in history, but not licensed to guide inside sites, provide the transportation.

Accommodation, breakfast, and bottled water are provided.

A licensed tour guide is available for an additional cost.

Pickup times are adjustable, with multiple pickup points for convenience.

The tour is wheelchair accessible, and most travelers can participate.

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Included in Your Tour

As part of the 5-day private tour, travelers can expect a comprehensive package that caters to their needs.

The tour includes private transportation with knowledgeable drivers, hotel/Airbnb/port pickup and drop-off, and bottled water. Entrance fees to all the ancient sites are covered, and a licensed tour guide can be arranged for an additional cost.

For added convenience, the tour is wheelchair accessible, and stroller and infant seats are available. Travelers have the flexibility to adjust the pickup time and choose from multiple pickup points.

With a lowest price guarantee and the option to pay later, this tour offers excellent value.

Pickup and Timing Details

The tour offers flexible pickup options to accommodate travelers’ needs.

Pickup time is adjustable upon request, with a standard start time of 8:00 AM. Guests can be picked up from multiple locations for their convenience.

Whether it’s from their hotel, Airbnb, or the port, the tour ensures a seamless start to the day. The exact pickup time may vary slightly depending on traffic and the time of day.

This flexibility allows the tour to be tailored to each group’s preferences, ensuring a personalized sightseeing experience throughout the 5-day journey to southern Greece’s ancient landmarks.

Accessibility and Participation

The tour is wheelchair accessible, and strollers and infant seats are available to accommodate travelers’ needs.

Most you can participate in the tour. However, the exact duration may vary based on traffic conditions and time of day.

The tour is designed to provide a flexible and personalized sightseeing experience. Guests can expect a comfortable and convenient journey, with the option to adjust the pickup time upon request.

The tour offers a flexible and personalized sightseeing experience, with the option to adjust the pickup time upon request.

The standard start time is 8:00 AM, and multiple pickup points are available to ensure a seamless experience for all participants.

Booking and Pricing Information

Confirmation is received at the time of booking for this private ancient cities tour of Greece.

Travelers can cancel up to 3 days before the tour without penalty. Prices start at $1,588.04 per person, varying based on group size. Larger groups enjoy better per-person rates.

Travelers can take advantage of the lowest price guarantee and even reserve now, paying later. This flexible booking policy ensures an easy and stress-free planning process.

With hotel/Airbnb/port pickup and drop-off, travelers can focus on exploring Greece’s historic sites without worrying about logistics.

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Corinth Canal and Mycenae

After crossing the Corinth Canal, the tour ventures to the archaeological site of Mycenae, a renowned ancient city that was once a major power in the Aegean world.

Visitors explore the impressive Lion Gate, the best-preserved specimen of Mycenaean architecture. The Treasury of Atreus, a tholos tomb, showcases the advanced engineering skills of the Mycenaean civilization.

The group also visits the Acropolis, where the remains of the royal palace and a spectacular view of the surrounding area can be appreciated. This stop provides a glimpse into the might and glory of the Mycenaean era.

Olympia and Sparta

Continuing the journey, the tour heads northwest to the ancient site of Olympia, the birthplace of the iconic Olympic Games.

Visitors explore the ruins of the Temple of Zeus, the Gymnasium, and the original Olympic Stadium, where the torch relay begins every four years.

The ruins of the Temple of Zeus, the Gymnasium, and the original Olympic Stadium, where the torch relay begins every four years.

The tour then continues to Sparta, the legendary home of the fierce Spartan warriors.

Travelers visit the Acropolis of Sparta, the ancient Agora, and the Tomb of Leonidas, leader of the 300 Spartans who famously fought against the Persians at the Battle of Thermopylae.

Throughout, the knowledgeable driver provides historical context and insights.

Mystras and Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus

Next, the tour ventures to the medieval Mystras, a UNESCO World Heritage site that was once the center of Byzantine Peloponnese.

Visitors explore the ruins of this once-thriving city, including the Palace of the Despots, the Metropolis Cathedral, and the Monastery of Pantanassa.

The tour then continues to the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, renowned for its impressive acoustics and well-preserved Hellenistic architecture.

Guests can experience a live performance or simply wander the site, marveling at its historical significance.

The day’s exploration provides a captivating glimpse into Greece’s Byzantine and Classical past.