Peloponnese Highlights Private Mercedes Tour 5 Sites

Five major archaeological sites in one day without switching vehicles or guides

A private full-day tour from Athens through the Peloponnese in a luxury Mercedes, visiting the Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, Mycenae, Nafplio and the Theatre of Epidaurus with an experienced English-speaking driver. The driver provides historical context en route. Professional licensed guides for the archaeological sites are available on request. Pickup from central Athens is included, and you choose your start time.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each3 stops

1. Corinth Canal20m
2. Mycenae1h 30m
3. Theatre of Epidaurus1h 30m

Explore Peloponnese highlights

• Meet tour driver at hotel
• Visit Corinth Canal and learn history
• Walk Ancient Corinth streets and temples
• See small museum at Ancient Corinth site
• Explore Ancient Mycenae ruins and lion's gate
• Visit Mycenae museum with artifacts
• Lunch and stroll in Nafplio port city
• Visit Sanctuary of Asklepios and Theatre of Epidaurus
• Test acoustics of Epidaurus theatre
• Return to hotel or destination

The experience

Your driver picks you up from your Athens hotel at the time you choose and drives you south toward the Peloponnese. The first stop is the Corinth Canal, finished in 1893 and one of the engineering wonders of its era. You'll see yachts passing beneath the cliff line and learn the canal's complex history from ancient times to now. After crossing into the Peloponnese, you walk through Ancient Corinth, one of Greece's most powerful city-states, where temples, markets and fountains still mark the streets the Classical Greeks and Romans once traveled. A small museum on site holds artifacts from the excavations.

The day's centerpiece is Mycenae, home to the palace of Agamemnon and the seat of the Mycenaean civilization from 1600 to 1100 BC. You pass through the 20-meter-wide city walls, enter through the famous Lion Gate, and explore the throne room and tombs: excavations have uncovered over 15 kilograms of gold and treasures now displayed in the on-site museum, including Agamemnon's death mask. The museum is worth visiting first for context before you walk the main site.

Lunch comes next in Nafplio, a historic port city with Venetian and Neoclassic architecture, narrow streets lined with local craft shops and cafes, and views across the bay to the Venetian castle of Bourtzi. You have time to wander, eat and rest before the final stop. The Theatre of Epidaurus, a UNESCO-listed site, sits within the Sanctuary of Asklepios, the ancient world's first healing center. The theatre dates from the 4th century and is famous for its acoustics: visitors routinely test them by reciting a poem or singing. A small museum on the grounds holds tablets describing the healing practices performed here thousands of years ago. Your driver returns you to your hotel as the day ends.

The Mercedes includes free WiFi, air conditioning and chilled bottled water throughout. You can add a 2-hour expert-led tour and tasting at a local olive estate or winery, in which case you'll visit up to two of the other sites instead of all five. A half-day option focusing on Ancient Corinth and the Corinth Canal is also available. Lunch can be added on request, with vegetarian options available. Let the operator know of any allergies when you book.

What’s included

• Pickup from central Athens hotels.
• private Mercedes E-Class sedan, minivan or Sprinter depending on group size.
• English-speaking driver with deep historical knowledge.
• free WiFi and chilled bottled water.
• visits to the Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, Mycenae, Nafplio and the Theatre of Epidaurus.
• entry to the museums at Mycenae and Epidaurus.
• time for lunch in Nafplio (food and drinks at your own cost unless you add the lunch package).

Options for this experience

5 options

Ancient Corinth only optionUp to 14 per booking · Guide in English · 07:30, 08:30 and 09:30Duration: 6 hours. This option focuses on Ancient Corinth with a stop at the Corinth Canal, and can also include a visit to Akrocorinth. Stylish travel in a new Standard Class Sedan for groups of 1-3, or a Mercedes Minivan for groups of 4-7. Free WiFi, air conditioning and bottled water are provided. Pickup is included.

Full-dayUp to 14 per booking · Guide in English · 07:30, 08:30 and 09:30Luxury travel in new Luxury Class Mercedes vehicles: E-Class Sedan for groups of 1-3, Minivan for groups of 4-7, Sprinter for groups of 8-19. Free WiFi, air conditioning and bottled water are provided. Typical route (can be tailored): Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, Ancient Mycenae, Nafplion, and Epidaurus with the Sanctuary of Asklepios. Pickup is included.

Full-day tour with a family discountUp to 7 per booking · Guide in English · 07:30, 08:30 and 09:30Stylish travel in a new Standard Class Sedan for groups of 1-3, or a Mercedes Minivan for groups of 4-7. Free WiFi, air conditioning and bottled water are provided. Typical route (tailorable): Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, Ancient Mycenae, Nafplion, and Epidaurus with the Sanctuary of Asklepios. Pickup is included.

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Full-day tour that includes lunchUp to 14 per booking · Guide in English · 07:30, 08:30 and 09:30Lunch: Traditional Greek cuisine at one of the best local restaurants. Vegetarian options are available (alcoholic drinks are excluded). Luxury travel in new Luxury Class Mercedes vehicles: E-Class Sedan for groups of 1-3, Minivan for groups of 4-7, Sprinter for groups of 8-19. Free WiFi, air conditioning and bottled water are provided. Typical route (can be tailored): Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, Ancient Mycenae, Nafplion, and Epidaurus with the Sanctuary of Asklepios. Pickup is included.

Olive estate or winery optionUp to 14 per booking · Guide in English · 07:30, 08:30 and 09:30Olive estate: a 2-hour olive estate tour with olive tasting, plus your choice of two from Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nafplion, or the winery tour. Or winery tour and tasting: a 2-hour expert-led winery tour with tasting, plus your choice of two from Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nafplion, or the olive estate. Duration: 8 hours. Pickup is included.

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Information

Lasts 8h–10h, runs every day at 07:30, 08:30 and 09:30, from € 311 per person, with a live guide in English, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:30, 08:30 and 09:30

GroupPrivate3 group tours ›

Live guideEnglishOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Book up to8h before

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by WARMPENGUIN

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're arriving in Athens with a full day free and want to see the major Peloponnese sites without renting a car or navigating between guides. The same driver takes you through all five stops, handles the route, and you set the start time to match your schedule. If you prefer a focused half-day or want to spend time at a winery or olive estate instead, those options are available at checkout.

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Top questions

Can I test the acoustics of the Theatre of Epidaurus myself?

Yes. The Theatre of Epidaurus is famous for its world-class acoustics, and visitors routinely stand in the theatre and recite a poem or sing to hear how the sound carries. It's one of the moments most people remember from the day.

What exactly is Mycenae and why does it matter?

Mycenae was the palace and seat of power for Agamemnon, leader of the Greeks during the Trojan War, and the center of the Mycenaean civilization from 1600 to 1100 BC: the first major widespread civilization in Europe. You walk through the Lion Gate, explore the throne room and tombs, and see gold treasures and Agamemnon's death mask in the on-site museum.

Does the driver enter the archaeological sites with me?

The driver provides historical context during the drive and can inform you en route, but cannot enter the archaeological sites themselves. Professional licensed guides for the sites are available on request for an additional cost if you want expert interpretation at each location.

Can I add lunch to this tour?

Yes, lunch can be added on request when you book or contact the operator later. Vegetarian dishes are available, and you should inform them of any allergies ahead of time.

What if I want to visit a winery or olive estate instead of all five sites?

You can choose a 2-hour expert-led tour and tasting at either a local winery or olive estate, and in that case visit up to two of the other sites (Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus or Nafplio) instead of the full five-site itinerary.

What time does the tour start?

You choose your start time when you book. The tour is flexible, so if you need a different time, contact the operator directly to arrange it.