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Visit the Isthmus Canal, one of the most important projects and 19th century engineering masterpieces, playing a catalytic role for the Mediterranean trade. Visit Ancient Diolkos, a paved trackway in Ancient Greece which enabled boats to be moved overland across the Isthmus of Corinth.
Rich in gold! King Agamemnon's mythical kingdom sung in Homer's epics. It is the most important and richest center of the late Bronze Age. The Lions Gate: The main entrance of the Bronze age citadel of Mycenae erected during the 13th century BC. Grave Circles A and B: Royal cemeteries situated to the south of the Lion Gate and outside the Bronze Age citadel. The Cyclopean Walls: The main characteristic of the Mycenean walls is that they are made of huge limestone boulders. Only the mythical Cyclopes had the strength to move the enormous boulders that made up the walls of Mycenae and Tiryns. The Royal Palace: Consisting of domestic apartments, the Throne Room Suite, the Grand Staircase, a collection of rooms for officers or palace officials and the Forecourt. The Treasury of Atreus: A large tholos or beehive tomb constructed during the Bronze Age around 1250 BC. Tomb of Clytemnestra: A Mycenean tholos type tomb built in 1250 BC named after Clytemnestra the wife of king Agamemnon and leader of the Greeks in Trojan war. The Mycenean Archaeological Museum: The most important Mycenean artifacts are exhibited here. You will be dazzled by the gold grave goods, burial masks, jewellery, weapons, worship idols and frescoes.
A seaport town in the Peloponnese. A charming town with a spectacular waterfront, small cobblestone streets and historic buildings, crowned by the Palamidi fortress and the Bourtzi fortress. The town was the first capital of the modern Hellenic Republic after the 1821 War of Independence against the oppression of the Ottoman Empire. Palamidi Castle: Nestled on the crest of a 216 m high hill, this Venetian built fortress commands an impressive view over the Argolic gulf. There are 999 steps to the top of the castle! Climb them if you must! Freedom Square: Thanking the French for their contribution in our War of Independence against the Ottomans, an obelisk is erected here depicting a French and a Hellenic woman in their struggle for Liberty. Bourtzi: The water castle of Bourtzi is a Venetian fortress located in the middle of the harbor. Constitution Square: The most important and historic square in Nafplion. The square is named after the Constitution that Otto, the first king of Greece was obliged to grant after the 3rd of September uprising in 1843. First Hellenic Parliament: Strolling down the old world near Syntagma square you will find an imposing mosque. Built in 1730 with a large hall and characteristic dome, the mosque housed the first Hellenic parliament from 1825 until 1826. Anastasios of Nafplia church: Located in the old world you will be impressed by the church's dome and the wall paintings decorating the spiritual interior. A true Christian Orthodox religious pragmatism. St.Spyridon church: It was here outside this church one of the blackest events in modern Greek history took place. The assassination of Ioannis Kapodistrias, the first Greek Governor in 1831! Lunch at one of the many unique traditional tavernas Antica Gelateria di Roma for the best gellato and Italian delights Pergamonto for the best 'loukoumades'in Greece (puff balls with honey or chocolate and almond nuts) Stroll amongst the town's shops where you can treat yourself and buy handmade souvenirs for your family and friends.
One of the most popular archaeological sites in Greece! Located on the NE side of the Peloponnese in the region of Argolis. The Epidaurus amphitheatre: Famous for its classic Greek construction and astounding acoustics. Enjoy the arts! Be captivated by the theatrical performances from Euripides, Sophocles, Aristophanes and Aeschylus. Drop a pin or coin on the stage... it will be heard even if you are sitting at the last seats of the theater. The Epidaurus Archaeological Museum: Noted for its reconstructions of temples and its columns with inscriptions. The Asclepius: The sanctuary dedicated to the ancient Greek demi-god of medicine Asclepius. A marvelous ancient medical retreat.
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2nd tour in 2 years with this company and it just keeps getting better. If u get tas or yannis as guides then u have struck gold. Everyone ive dealth with in the company is amazing. Ill always call this company when I return
Yannis was at our hotel and off we went. He was so informative with great historical details that made each stop complete. We were blessed to have him as our guide. Many thanks Yannis! Cheers!!
Excellent tour— peter was a great driver! Would def book again.
Was a great experience from the time of pickup until we got back to the hotel. Peter K. was a great tour driver. He made the experience feel more like friends going for a road trip around the Peloponnese. Peter provided a lot of interesting facts and made for good conversation all day. Having a private tour allows for customizing the day and stops where need be. Getting the fast pass admission ticket made the experience easy. Felt like I had just the right amount of time for each stop. Overall, was a highlight of the Greece trip.
Many thanks to Peter for this lovely day, from start to finish everything was perfect, he is indeed a fantastic storyteller, patiently giving us informations on the sites we visited and even on other sites of interest, not to mention a skilled driver navigating the joy of Athenian traffic. The journey was memorable for us, with a nice sunny day (no rain on the horizon, probably due to his special power over the weather!), and with a pleasant soundtrack. We won't forget his warmth and kindness, and we hope to see him again soon for another unforgettable journey.
We truly had a wonderful experience yesterday. Our driver and guide, Yannis was incredibly thoughtful, knowledgeable, and patient throughout the entire day. He shared so much interesting history in a way that was engaging and easy to follow that my daughter enjoyed a lot. His recommendations were spot on. What really stood out was his genuine care in making sure we were comfortable and enjoying every moment. Nothing felt rushed, and he was always attentive to our interests and needs. Highly recommended!
Yannis was amazing! We knew we would like this particular tour but Yannis took it to another level!!! His knowledge of the area and history of each location was priceless. We were a family of seven, that included my 90 year old father, who was in the US Navy here many years ago. He and Yannis had some wonderful conversations. I would definitely recommend this Private Tour and if Yannis is your tour guide you will have the best time! Thank you so much Yannis!!!
Our tour guide Peter Kleoufis was exceptional!! His knowledge of all of the places we went to, and drove by was wonderful. This is one of the best tours we have ever taken. We would highly recommend it and if we come back to the area, we will request him as our tour guide again.
Our driver Peter was extremely knowledgeable about Greek history and archaeology. He provided comprehensive background info for the places where we visited. He had great humor and personality. And he had gone out of his way to help my wife shop for the stuff she looked for. In short, he was gold standard for a driver/guide.
We had an absolutely amazing time touring the historical sites around Athens with Tas, Yannis, Peter, Giannis, and Eva from Ancient Greek Tours. From start to finish, everything was perfectly organised, informative, and full of personal touches that made the experiences truly unforgettable. George and his team are not only incredibly knowledgeable about Greek history and mythology, but they are also warm, engaging, and passionate about what they do. Each stop on the tour was brought to life with fascinating stories, insightful commentary, and plenty of opportunities to ask questions and explore. Yannis’s, Giannis and Eva’s deep understanding of ancient Greek history and culture, Tas and Peter’s humour and energy made every moment enjoyable. Whether it was walking through the Acropolis, marvelling at the Temple of Poseidon, or discovering hidden gems off the beaten path around Corinth, every part of the tour felt thoughtful and immersive. We never felt rushed and moved from site to site at a paced that suited us ... allowing for a much more personal and enriching experience. If you’re planning to visit Athens and want to go beyond the guidebooks, we highly recommend Ancient Greek Tours. They made our trip truly special, and we’re so grateful for the memories! Thank you, George, Tas, Yannis, Peter, Giannis, Eva, and the entire team!
Peter was an excellent guide. He took great care of us and had outstanding knowledge of the area. We really had a great time with him during our visit to Greece.
Great, comfortable tour. Yianni was fantastic always looking out for us. Wonderful scenery and ancient sites are worth seeing!
Peter was a phenomenal guide! Our experience included a private tour by car to many beautiful places and Peter was incredibly knowledgeable and added so much to our experience. We were truly treated like royalty and could not have enjoyed ourselves more. Highly recommend!!
Outstanding tour! Our guide was Yannis, who was very knowledgeable and accommodating the entire time. He gave us a generous box of Greek pastries! The tour was great, we especially loved seeing the fort in nafplio and the Mycenaean acropolis. The books he lent us on the tour for reference were very useful and interesting! Despite it being cold and rainy in the later part of the day, we had a great time. Definitely recommend.
This was our first day in Greece. In addition to helping us make great memories, Peter, our tour guide, helped our two week cruise to get off to an outstanding start. From providing us with an endless supply of bottled water, a box of delicious bakery cookies, stopping at his favorite coffee shop to buy me a cold cappuccino and constantly taking pictures during the day and sending them to us after dropping us off at our hotel, Peter anticipated our every wish in order to help us have an incredible experience. Peter is pleasant, knowledgeable, professional and clear and concise in presenting the historical information of the area. His driving is excellent and being a local helped him to truly be an expert in the sites we visited. He consistently provided us with suggestions on how to visit each site, and then he allowed US to determine how to visit the sites and how long to stay at each. His sense of humor helped to keep the conversations flowing easily. Ancient Greece Tours and Transfers was a delight to work with! Their commination was excellent, their prices were reasonable and they made good on every promise. They truly cared about us, and they are honest and reliable! This company and tour guy has our highest recommendation!
My sister and I booked a tour through Ancient Greek Tours ( with GEORGE, who is so accommodating and pleasant to deal with) . My sister is a mythologist so I asked GEORGE to provide a tour guide with a deep knowledge of ancient Greek history and mythology. We were assigned to Yannis who was just incredible! I could not give him a better review. From the moment he picked us up in Glyfada, (with fresh Greek pastries and ice cold water)and throughout our tour, he could not have been more informative in deep historical Greek roots. He was courteous and generous with his time and accommodations to us. He gave us plenty of time to explore on our own couple this with extensive knowledge of each stop prior. He arranged for a delicious lunch at a traditional Greek taverna in Nafplio-which had a good amount of vegetarian options. It was truly a wonderful memorable day of the best tours we’ve ever had!!! I highly recommend Ancient Greek tours and if you can get him, Yanni!!!! PS many times I tour alone- And I would feel completely comfortable, taking tours through Ancient Greek tours and traveling with Yanni.
Despite having our tour on the hottest day of the heat wave, our tour guide, Tas, was amazing! Not only was he extremely informative, punctual, helpful, courteous, funny, entertaining, customer oriented, and generous with his time, he was also extremely knowledgeable of the history and even current events for the region, which was fun to listen to while engaging with our son who is a history major. He kept us hydrated with tons of water bottles. engaged, and equipped us with relevant as well as surprising tidbits at each site that we weren’t able to gain on our own by reading online or in books. We finished our day in Nafplio at a delicious restaurant and then the best ice cream shop before driving us home. If you want to really learn about the history of these spots, while having a fun time along with engaging conversations throughout the day, you must take a tour with Tas!
Despite having our tour on the hottest day of the heatwave, our tour guide, Tas was amazing! Not only was he extremely informative, punctual, helpful, courteous, funny, entertaining, customer oriented, and generous with his time, he was also extremely knowledgeable of his history and even current events for the region which was fun to listen to while engaging with our son who is a history major. He kept us hydrated, engaged, and equipped us with relevant as well as surprising tidbits at each site that we weren’t able to gain on our own by reading online or in books. We finished our day in Nafplio at a delicious restaurant and then the best ice cream shop before driving us home. If you want to really learn about the history of these spots while having a fun and engaging conversation throughout the day, you must take a tour with Tas!
This was a wonderful tour, all of the sites we saw were fantastic and such beautiful scenery. While they were all great Nafplio was our favorite, we could easily spend a few days in that village. Our tour guide George was terrific, he was friendly and open to working with our schedule to give us more time or less time at each site as we wanted. We would absolutely do this tour again.
This without a doubt was the best tour I’ve ever had, and I have traveled for years throughout the world. I recommend ancient Greece tours more highly. Then any other tour group I have worked with. Yannis was our tour guide . he is the most compassionate and passionate man about his work and his country and to let you know the important things about what you are visiting My friend was ill and he made it possible for her to stretch out in the van and enjoy most of the day. He made us so comfortable. We started the day out by stopping and picked up coffee and pastries for us to eat and drink along the way, it was the best treat ever to start the morning . We went to the canal and looked over and watched bungee jumpers. Then we continued to Mycenae acropolis. Each place we went he gave us the briefing on what we were going to be seeing and what we were going to be doing. He knows this country so well and he loves what he does. You cannot go wrong with this company and requesting YANNIS as your tour guide. We really enjoyed seeing nafplio and having lunch there and walking along the marina. Just go with all of his suggestions, and you will have a very successful enjoyable day and so memorable! Our pick up point was confusing and he called me and said he would come to exactly where we were and made it so easy. What a perfect day. Thank you to Ancient Greek tours
It was a wonderful learning experience and the area was beautiful. Our guide Yannis took extra time with us and made it one of our best experiences in Europe. I would recommend this trip to anyone that wants to get away from the busy large cities in Europe.
Eirini was a great driver and guide throughout the day - she tailored our experience to our preferences (I opted to go to acrocorinth instead of Corinth canal which was incredible if a steep climb) and never rushed us. The car was very nice and she had water and a snack waiting. A very pleasant way to go see a busy Argolis itinerary without the stress of renting and driving yourselves. Since it is not a guide who accompanies you to the sites, I suggest reading up on the sites or listening to a podcast during the drive but she had information to share as well.
Our lovely tour guide ειρηνη (Irini) drove us around all day, while sharing helpful information about the sites we visited. She even helped us with the itinerary to make the best use of our time. The car was stocked with snacks, water and juice. Highly recommend this tour.
We had an amazing time. Our guide was very friendly and very knowledgeable aboutbthe sites we visitied. This was the best activity we did on this trip and that was thanks to our guide. We have no issues recommending this tour to other visitors.
It was a great day tour out of Athens, especially for a Monday where the town of Nafplio is especially quiet and nice to stroll around and the view from Palamidi is breathtaking！ Our driver and guide, George, is an excellent guide! He comprehensively answers all our questions, from history, culture, economics, geography, food, to even politics! And his excellent English makes it easy for up to interact. George is also very nice and patient with our kids. All in all, a great value for money experience!
We had a great full day. Our guide Manos was very knowledgeable. The van was very comfortable. We really enjoyed all of the sights, the ruins at Mycenae and museum were very interesting, Epidaurus was really cool and we loved the town of Nafplio. Manos brought us to a great restaurant there and ice cream and a amazing little church. I highly recommend!
Communication before the trip was very good. I had a couple of questions regarding pick up location and times and we got an answer very fast. On the day of the tour we were picked up from our hotel and we were on our way promptly. Our guide, Tas, welcomed us with traditional (delicious) sweets (I had mentioned we were celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary) and took us out of Athens. The ride was smooth in the city traffic and on the highway. The car is luxurious, comfortable and clean. We made some changes to the scheduled trip so that we would see the sights before stopping for a relaxing late lunch in the beautiful city of Nafplio. This flexibility to be able to change plans on the spot was very welcome. Before each visited site Tas would talk about the history behind the ruins and monuments in a very engaging and informative way. He also seemed prepared for everything, providing umbrelas when it menaced rain, and bottles of cold water when we returned from a long walk. In the charming city of Napflio we had a wonderful traditional meal in one of the places Tas recommended. Small details that make for a great experience. We were never hurried, we choose our own pace. During the trip we either engaged on some nice conversation or just relaxed to the sound of music. Tas is a wonderful host. In restrospect the only thing we missed is time. I wish we had more days to book a longer trip. Highly recommended.
We enjoyed our tour that day. It was very informative, fun, and stress free. The scenery was great and the places visited were worth the visit. Our guide made the day very enjoyable. He picked us up from the cruise port and returned us later in the day at our hotel in Athens center. It was a special request and they accommodated it. We liked Nafplio and the canal the best. We stopped for lunch at a place he knew and it was very good. The day require some walking and climbing but we were just fine with it.
Tas treated us like family. Not only did he explain everything, shared his experiences, treated us with coffee and ice cream,but also took detours so we get a full experience. We had the most magical lunch overlooking unique scenery. The day was absolutely perfect! Thanks Tas!
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