5 Days Private Tour: Delphi - Olympia - Sparta & Argolida

Athens, Greece

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5 days (approx.)

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Offered in: English

Overview

This tour offers you the opportunity to visit some of the most renowned sites in Peloponnese peninsula in combination with Delphi, the site considered the center of earth and was listed as a UNESCO site of world heritage in 1987 along with Acropolis.

What's Included

Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
Accommodation (according to your booking)
Bottled water
Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.]
Transport by private vehicle

Accommodation and breakfast (according to your booking)
Entrance Fees
Licensed Tour guide on request (Additional cost)

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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

Pick up time adjustable upon your request.

What To Expect

Day 1

Delphi - Arachova

5 Stops

Day 2

Olympia

4 Stops

Day 3

Mystras - Sparta

5 Stops

Mystras (pass by)

We will head towards Mystras driving into the southern Peloponnese peninsula through the mountainous landscape of the Greek country side. Reaching Mystras you will automatically understand why this location stands so unique within the Greek sites. Known as the ghost city, fortified on a citadel, Mystras is one of the two locations in Greece that preserves not only medieval churches but also ordinary houses, mansions and palaces of the Byzantine Empire in combination with Frankish elements.

Admission Ticket Free

Archaeological Site of Mystra

Walking in the site on the upper point you will reach the citadel and enjoy a magnificent view of the surrounding areas while walking down hill you will meet the palaces and the Royal courtyards. Although known as the ghost city most of the monasteries are still in use and the monks will gladly show you around their small society. Before you exit you will come across the chapel of St. Demetrios, on its floor survives a plaque depicting a two head eagle (the symbol of Byzantium). It was on this very plaque that Konstantine Palaiologos kneeled before he was crowned the last emperor of the Byzantium.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Acropolis and Ancient Theater

Following that we will spend the rest of our time in Sparta known as the eternal rival city of the Athenian Democracy. Sparta revolved around a different Cosmo theory for the ancient Greek standards. Initially known as the birth place of Helen of Troy and the Kingdom of Menelaus (in Mycenaean period), Sparta was organized as a purely military society in the ancient Greek period. It was the city of the two Kings were a few aristocrats ruled and of course the city where Leonidas and his 300 Spartans marched from to face the Persian army Thermopylae in 480 BCE.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Leonidas Monument

Continuing we will pass in front of the stadium where the statue of King Leonidas stands marking the ending point of Spartathlon race (Athens – Sparta 245,3 km).

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil

We will visit the museum of (olive and) olive oil and learn many things about the most famous products of Greece.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Day 4

Nemea - Mycenae - Tiryns - Nafplio

9 Stops

Archaeological Museum of Nemea

Nemea is mainly known for the Nemean Games, its ancient Greek stadium and the Temple Of Zeus but it is also famous for its vineyards. Nemea has the most wineries in Greece as grape growing has been a tradition here since ancient times. Back at the site apart from the museum and the sanctuary, the stadium makes the difference. Nemea has one of the best preserved stadiums found so far and it is located on a higher level. Of special intrest are the tunnels through which the athletes entered the stadium.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Archaeological Site Mycenae

Next we will visit one of the Unesco protected monuments. Mycenae (dated to the 2nd millennium B.C.E) represents the era of Achilles, Agamemnon and Helen of Troy, You will visit the cyclopean walls, the burial circle A and the remains of Agamemnon’s Palace.Dated to the 2nd millennium B.C.E., this citadel gave its name to a whole era!

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Lion Gate

In the site, you will see the renowned Lions Gate, the oldest architectural sculpture in Europe.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Archaeological Museum of Ancient Mycenae

Worth visiting there is also a modern museum exhibiting the findings of the “City Of Gold".

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Citadel and Treasury of Atreus

Just before leaving the site we will make a small stop at the treasury of Atreus, the best preserved Tholos tomb found and one of the finest examples of the Mycenaean architecture.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tiryns

Tiryns is a Mycenaean archaeological site in Peloponnese, and the location from which mythical hero Heracles performed his 12 labors.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Nafplio

We will move towards a more recent history of Greece and the city of Nafplion. Considered as the most scenic city, Nafplion functioned as the capital of Greece until 1834. This romantic city offers you an outstanding combination of fortresses and castles (Palamidi, Bourtzi), a huge harbour open to the Aegean Sea and the unique architecture of the old city of Nafplion revealing Venetian, neoclassical and oriental elements. After walking around the picturesque old city we will stop for lunch at a traditional tavern by the sea. We will overnight here.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Acronauplia

We’ll drive up until the castle of Acronafplia for a panoramic view of Nafplio.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bourtzi (pass by)

Bourtzi is a little islet with a fortress in a huge port opened to the Aegean Sea.

Admission Ticket Free

Day 5

Epidaurus - Corinth

7 Stops

Sanctuary of Asklepios

After just a short drive you will be able to visit one of the most important ancient sanctuaries dedicated to the God Asclepius, the god of healing and medicine, located in an ideal environment and spread over a hilly area.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus

Its highest point is the theater of Epidaurus. The best preserved ancient Greek theater dated 4th century B.C.E.It is proof of what fantastic miracles the ancient Greek minds could create. You can test the acoustics, great even today. Climb up until the upper seats just to close your eyes and dream you attended an ancient Greek tragedy.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)

Ancient Corinth, located at the foot of the hill includes the Roman Agora of Corinth, the temple of God Apollo and a small museum. Apart from its archaeological and historical interest though the site is also one of the most popular religious destinations in Greece. In this amazing place Apostle Paul preached Christianity, was judged by the tribunal in the Agora and established the best organized Christian church of that period.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Temple of Apollo

The temple of Apollo at Corinth is one of the earliest Doric temples in the Peloponnese and the Greek mainland. Built around 560 B.C.E., of local monolithic limestone on top of an imposing, rocky hill to the north of Acrocorinth, the Archaic temple was an emblem for the Greek city of Corinth, reflecting its growth and prosperity.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Acrocorinth

We will visit the castle of Acrocorinth, the oldest and largest castle in southern Greece, for some amazing photos.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Corinth Canal

Our next stop is the Corinth Canal. Opened in 1892 separating the Peloponnese peninsula from the rest of Greece and connecting the Saronic Gulf to the Corinthian Sea. You will have time to walk across on a pedestrian bridge to admire the canal closer, (if you’re game) on some days bungee jumping is an option.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Athens (pass by)

We will drive back to Athens.

Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside any site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by Top10Adventures® .

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 5 Days Private Tour: Delphi – Olympia – Sparta & Argolida?

A: This adventure is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This adventure is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Overview

What's Included

Meeting and Pickup