1st day: Starting from Athens we drive westwards along the scenic coast  of the Saronic Gulf until we reach the Corinth canal with its breathtaking views (short stop).

 Shortly after we 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.)

Greecetaxi 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.)

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Greecetaxi 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.

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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...

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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