Top Corinth Day Trips

Follow in the footsteps of St. Paul, who spent time living in Corinth and wrote two letters to the Corinthians, on this private tour of biblical Corinth and the Corinth Canal, with pickup and drop-off from Athens or Corinth. See the marketplace where St. Paul addressed the Corinthians from the podium, visit a church with a mosaic depicting his conversion, and stop at Kechries where Paul had his hair shorn.

Discover the wine & food culture of Nemea. Savor a unique lunch in the winery with typical dishes of the region, enjoy the breath-taking landscapes and delight yourself with the best wines in 3 renowned wineries. In each winery you will be introduced to its history, visit the production facilities and barrel rooms and taste at least 4 premium wines which will be selected according to your personal taste. For lunch, you will be served a delicious traditional lunch served in one of the wineries. If you want a wonderful day in Nemea, this tour is for you. Our team will take care of everything. You just have to sit back and enjoy the day.

Explore the ancient wonders of Mycenae and Epidaurus on a 6-hour tour with a local guide. Departing from Nafplio, wind through the picturesque scenery of the Argolis region to Mycenae, home to the UNESCO-protected hilltop ruins of a city dating from the 2nd millennium BC. After seeing highlights including the Lion’s Gate and vaulted tombs, journey to Epidaurus, a sacred ancient Greek center of healing. Here, admire the incredible theater, built in the 4th century BC as part of the healing center of Asklepios, before your return to Nafplio.

Discover the wine culture of Nemea. With altitudes ranging from 300m up to 1000m, the Nemean terroir offers a vast diversity of wines. From light white wines and sparkling wines, up to the most age-worthy reds. Book now this tour and enjoy the best of the Nemea wine tourism by visiting 3 wine producers. In each winery you will be introduced to its history, visit the production facilities and barrel rooms and taste at least 4 wines, which will be chosen according to your personal preferences. The lunch will be in the form of a comprehensive platter of local products such as cheeses and cold cuts, spinach pie with feta cheese, stuffed grape leaves with rice and herbs, cherry tomatoes with cucumber and olives, olive oil, bread etc. At the end of the tasting a semi-sweet dessert wine is accompanied by dark chocolate and raisins.

Our day begins by meeting with you and traveling towards the area of Nemea, where we begin our tour at the ancient stadium of Nemea, built in the 4th century BC, next to the temple of Zeus. Next, we will visit two award-winning wineries in the area, where we will learn about the vintage process, the wine-making stages and see the way wine is produced. We will share with you all the secrets of wine, through tasting some of the various local varieties. Our tour ends with a return trip to our pick up destination.

Step back in time on a tour showcasing the ancient Greek sights of Mycenae, Epidaurus, and Nafplio. Because it’s a private tour, you’ll have plenty of time to explore highlights like the Venetian fortress of Palamidi and the ancient theater of Epidaurus. Included lunch, round-trip transportation from your Nafplio hotel or the cruise port, and a choice of departure times add extra value.

Get more out of your time in Corinth by going on an action-packed private excursion. A benefit of a private tour is that you can choose your departure time, and you won’t have to wait around for other travelers. Take advantage of free Wi-Fi en route, and stop off at remote sites that would be hard-to-reach by public transport. Highlights include Corinth Canal, Loutraki, St. Patapios Monastery, the Heraion of Perachora, and Blue Lake.

Visit four of the Peloponnese’s historical highlights on this private, full-day tour from Nafplio. Travel deep into the Peloponnese, one of the crucibles of ancient Greek history and mythology, in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Explore UNESCO-listed Mycenae, a hilltop city from the 2nd millennium BC. See the Lion’s Gate and other highlights, and then view the Corinth Canal and Ancient Corinth, a crumbled Greco-Roman city. Lastly, take in the ruins of Epidaurus, an ancient healing center notable for the UNESCO-listed Sanctuary of Asklepios and a spectacular classical theatre.

Explore Greece beyond Nafplion with a small-group sightseeing tour focused on history and archaeology. Begin with a visit to the archaeological site at Mycenae and learn about the mythical kingdom of Agamemnon. Continue on to see the Corinth Canal and Ancient Corinth with the Temple of Apollo. Finish with a visit to Ancient Epidaurus including its theater, a popular archaeological monument.

Mix Greek wine, mythology, and history on a tour to Nemea from Nafplio. Travel to picturesque Nemea, the Peloponnese’s major wine-growing region, with a local guide. Learn how the mythical Hercules killed a lion here as one of his 12 tasks, and explore ancient Nemea; the site of the Nemean Games between the 6th and 2nd centuries BC. See the ruins of the Stadium of Nemea and continue to two wineries. Discover the winemaking process and taste some top-notch Nemean wines such as Agiorgitiko reds and whites.

We’ll get on the car and first drive to the famous Corinth Canal. I will give you information about its history and take a lot of photos. Second stop will be the ancient Theater of Epidaurus. This construction is known to be the most perfect sample of an ancient theater in Greece and one of the most amazing ones in the world, from a symmetry and perfect acoustics point of view. we will do an acoustic experiment and explain the connection of theater to medical science in the ancient years. Next stop will be the picturesque and seaside city of Nafplio, the first capital of modern Greece. We will explore together the old city and discover its hidden beauties, talking at the same time about its history. We will see the historic buildings, the squares and Palamidi, the castle above the city. Then there is the possibility of lunch in the old town. Finally we will visit the archaeological site of Mycenae where we will admire the tombs of the Kings, the great Walls and the museum.

One of the oldest cities in Greece, Corinth, extends from the Canal and beyond. Passing through the current city of Corinth you can see the ancient city built on a hill and on top of that hill its castle, Acrocorinth. By walking through the city you can get to know its long history, from the ancient times (Temple of Apollo) to the Roman times (roofed passages, public baths) and the Christian times, during which Apostle Pavlos (Saul) taught at its market. In the archaeological museum of the city will have the chance to admire interesting findings. The tour continues in Nemea, known since the ancient years for organizing the great local games “Nemean”, but also known by a famous fable, according to which Nemea was the place where Hercules killed the terrifying lion, that had been devouring the state, and thus completed his first task. Furthermore Nemea is known for the production of red wine, which is one of a kind.

This whistlestop adventure from Corinth is perfect for independent travelers who’d like the luxury of private transport between attractions. Take the stress out of navigating public transport by having private taxi pickup, drop-off, and transfers included. You’ll travel with ease between dispersed sights, with air-conditioning and Wi-Fi. Attractions you’ll visit include the Ancient Epidaurus Theater, the Archaeological Museum of Epidaurus, and the Canal of Corinth.

Experience a private taxi excursion in Ancient Nemea from Corinth. This 5-hour self-guided excursion will take you to visit the Ancient Nemea archaeological site and museum, the ancient stadium. Visit an hospitable winery in Nemea and enjoy a wine tasting tour. This tour is serviced by professional, insured, non-smoking drivers with all appropriate licensing. All the vehicles used are in perfect condition and of course clean and tidy. They offer all the modern comforts such as air-conditioning, WiFi, digital TV, and DVD. PLEASE NOTE: OUR DRIVERS ARE NOT TOUR GUIDES and they cannot enter the archaeological sites or museums with you. If you are loooking for a guided tour, please search for an Licensed Tourist Guide from EOT (Greek Ministry of Tourism). We can serve you ONLY for your transportation to and from the points of interest.

We’ll visit the town of Nemea (30mins drive) and we’ll visit two wineries. Nemea is a town where Hercules, according to Mythology killed the vicious monster that lived there. But it’s also know for the extreme high quality red wine. The vineyards that lay on the mountains, in a beautifully green landscape produce an A class wine which you’ll have the chance to taste. We just love making wine. We’d really like to share these stories with you!