Two -Three Day Tour to Olympia, Nafplion

Corinth, Mycenae, Nafplion (overnight), Olympia (overnight)

1st day: Greece Taxi starts from Athens (or Katakolon). We drive westwards along the scenic coast  of the Saronic Gulf until we reach the Corinth canal with its breathtaking views (short stop). http://youtu.be/JPNEbO1Ey2A?hd=1

Greece Taxi reach the Ancient town of Corinth (visit) where St. Paul lived and preached for two years . Back in ancient times Corinth was almost one of the richest cities and this is quite evident by its remains, including the huge Agora (market place) and Apollo's Temple(6th c. B.C.)

Greece taxi drives on to Mycenae, the Homeric city of the Atreides, the city " rich in gold " of the ancient poets. Visit the Lions Gate, the Cyclopean Walls, the famous Royal Tombs of King Agamemnon . Depart for ancient Tiryns, (set on a bluff in the centre of a plain, the fortress of Tiryns is a Cyclopean structure dating from the 13th C BC, a well preserved masterpiece of ancient military architecture.) You can view our Mycenae portfolio of photos at

Greece taxi proceeds to Nafplia and then on to Epidavros to visit the Ancient theatre (4th century B.C.) famous for its acoustics. Return to Nafplion (over night in a traditional hotel, located on the top of the old city just under the castle), the picturesque town nestling at the foot of a cliff crowned by the mighty ramparts of the Palamidi Fortress. You can view our Nafplion portfolio of photos at

2nd day:Visit and explore the castle of Palamidi and ancient Tiryns. Greecetaxi depart noon, through Central Peloponnese, the mount of Parnon and the cities of Tripoli, Megalopolis and Andritsaina (The most extraordinary monument of the area is the very well preserved temple of Epikurios Apollon, at Vassae, arrive late in the evening in Olympia. Overnight in Olympia (Hotel  with a swimming pool).

3rd day: After breakfast visit the museum of Olympia. The ruins of Olympia in the idyllic Alfios Valley testify to the grandeur of the ancient sanctuary which through the Olympic Games was a symbol of Greek unity - the cradle of the Olympic Games. Visit the Archaeological Site, the Sanctuary of the Olympian Zeus...You can view our Olympia portfolio of photos at

Olympia Ruins: Summer, daily 8a.m to 7p.m Winter Mondays to Fridays 8a.m to 5p.m Weekends 8.30a.m to 3p.m Entrance fee 6 Euro or 9 Euro with the museum . Museum: Summer, daily 8a.m (Mondays 12 noon) to 7p.m Winter, Mondays to Fridays 8a.m (Mondays 11a.m) to 5p.m Weekends 8.30a.m to 3p.m. Greecetaxi departs at noon, to drive on through the plains of Elias and Achaia, via Patras drive by the scenic coast of Corinthian Gulf. Return in Athens in the evening.

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DEPARTURE	PRICE	HIGHLIGHTS
Daily: 8.00 am. Return approx7.00 pm. on third day. Sites are closed on Holidays: January 1st. March 25th, May 1st, Easter Sunday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. On Good Friday, the sites are open 12.00 - 17.00.		Corinth Canal,Ancient Corinth Mycenae, Nafplion Olympia http://youtu.be/JPNEbO1Ey2A?hd=1