2 or 3-Day Private Tour to Argolis & Ancient Olympia
What We Offer
✓ Private, luxury, smoke-free, fully air-conditioned vehicles
✓ Licensed tour guide upon request (subject to availability, additional cost)
✓ Airport pick-up or drop-off (additional cost)
✓ Baby seats or booster seats available upon request
✓ Complimentary cold bottled water
What Sets Us Apart
✦ Oldest private tour company in Athens with decades of expertise
✦ Best and most experienced drivers in the business
✦ Thousands of happy clients and excellent reviews across multiple platforms
✦ Services priced per vehicle, not per person, making them more affordable for families and groups
Tour Length Options
The 2-day version includes Mycenae, Nafplio, and Olympia with one overnight stay in Olympia.
The 3-day version allows for a more relaxed pace, including an additional overnight in Nafplio and visits to Epidaurus and optional nearby sites.
Option A : 2-Day Itinerary
Day 1 – Mycenae, Nafplio & Olympia
Your private driver will meet you at your Athens accommodation in the morning and begin your journey toward the Peloponnese.
Enjoy a short stop at the Corinth Canal (approximately 20 minutes) to take in views of this impressive engineering landmark connecting the Aegean and Ionian Seas.
Continue to Mycenae, one of the most important centers of ancient Greek civilization. Explore the archaeological site, including the Lion Gate, the Tomb of Agamemnon, the Cyclopean Walls, and the museum (approx. 75 minutes).
Afterward, stop for lunch in either Nafplio or the nearby seaside village of Tolo, depending on your preference. Take some time to stroll through Nafplio’s charming old town before continuing your drive to Olympia for your overnight stay.
Overnight: Olympia
Day 2 – Olympia & Arcadian Mountains
After breakfast, visit the archaeological site and museum of Ancient Olympia (approx. 2.5 hours), the birthplace of the Olympic Games.
Begin your return journey to Athens with a scenic drive through the Arcadian Mountains, known for their traditional villages and beautiful landscapes.
Enjoy a relaxed lunch in a mountain village such as Lagkadia or Vytina, before continuing back to Athens.
Arrival is expected in the early evening.
Option B : 3-Day Itinerary
Day 1 – Corinth, Mycenae, Nafplio & Epidaurus
Depart Athens in the morning and make a short stop at the Corinth Canal for photos. Continue to Ancient Corinth, where St. Paul lived and preached, for a visit to the archaeological site (approx. 60–75 minutes).
Next, visit Mycenae to explore its legendary citadel and museum.
Continue to Nafplio for lunch and a short walk through the old town, before heading to Epidaurus to visit its renowned ancient theatre, celebrated for its exceptional acoustics and preservation.
Return to Nafplio for your overnight stay.
Overnight: Nafplio
Day 2 – Nafplio, Palamidi & Olympia
After breakfast, visit the Palamidi Fortress for panoramic views over Nafplio and the Argolic Gulf.
Optionally, stop at the archaeological site of Tiryns or Argos before continuing your journey through the central Peloponnese.
Enjoy a scenic drive through traditional villages such as Tripoli, Andritsaina, and Lagkadia, with a stop for lunch along the way.
Arrive in Olympia in the early evening.
Overnight: Olympia
Day 3 – Olympia & Return to Athens
Spend the morning exploring the archaeological site and museum of Ancient Olympia, immersing yourself in the origins of the Olympic Games.
After lunch, begin your return to Athens through the Arcadian highlands, with optional stops for coffee or a short break along the way.
Arrival in Athens is expected in the early evening.
Good to Know
✓ Flexible itinerary — As with all our private tours, timing and stop durations can be adjusted in discussion with your driver.
✓ Balanced options — The 2-day version focuses on the key highlights, while the 3-day option offers a more relaxed pace and additional sites such as Epidaurus.
✓ Scenic routes — The return journey through the Arcadian Mountains offers a different perspective of the Peloponnese, with authentic village stops along the way.
✓ Ideal combination — This tour blends important archaeological sites with charming towns and natural landscapes, making it a well-rounded experience of southern Greece.
