Top Peloponnese Archaeology Tours

Imagine the energy and excitement of the original Olympic Games with a private, full-day tour from Costa Navarino to ancient Olympia. Travel to the Western Peloponnese and back in time to 776 BC, when ancient Greeks first began the celebrated sporting tradition that continues to captivate the world every four years. Tour the major monuments of the archaeological site, including the former gymnasium, stadium, hotel, crypt, and Temple of Zeus, and explore history and artifacts of the early games at the renowned Olympia Museum.

The mountaintop city of Mystras is a UNESCO World Heritage site and among the most impressive Byzantine ruins in Greece. This private full-day tour from Costa Navarino offers ample time to explore the ruins, including the Kástro, Ayía Sofía church, and the Despots’ Palace. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Leave the beach behind and spend a day getting to know the Greek capital on this full-day tour from Costa Navarino. Explore the UNESCO-listed Acropolis, including the Parthenon, the Propylaea, and the Temple of Athena Nike; visit the Acropolis Museum, and explore the traditional Plaka district. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Explore one of Greece’s most important archaeological sites on a private day trip to ancient Messene from Costa Navarino. Journey to the well-preserved Greek city, spread over an open hillside, and explore the ruins independently, seeing the city gate, theater, sanctuaries, stadium, and more. Plus, visit the museum and nearby Mavromati village, and break for coffee and lunch (both own expense). Private transport, plus hotel pickup and drop-off included. Entrance fees not included.

Koroni, Pylos, and Foinikounta are among the most popular seaside resorts of the Peloponnese coast, and this private full-day tour from Costa Navarino visits all three in one day. Enjoy views over Navarino Bay in picturesque Pylos, take a walking tour of historic Foinikouda, and explore the Venetian castle of Koroni. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Experience the history and culture of Mycenae on this guided excursion. After downloading the app on your phone, enjoy a self-guided audio tour of this ancient Aegean archaeological site. Explore top attractions like the spot where the Mask of Agamemnon and the Treasury of Atreus while learning about the site’s history.

Starting from Monemvasia, passing through vast olive, orange and lemon groves next to the riverbank of the mythical Evrotas river, smelling the summer aromas of the area, you will see on the foot of Taygetos Mountain a hill on which the Byzantine Town of Mystras is located. Mystras is an exceptional example of a well preserved fortified Byzantine city, a World Cultural Heritage Monument protected by Unesco since 1989. Take a guided tour, which lasts approximately two hours, of the town and learn about the history of the castle-town. Visit the churches and the monastery of Pantanassa, the only place that is inhabited nowadays. The palace and the fortresses are typical examples of Byzantine architecture. Admire the breathtaking view of Evrotas plain and Sparta from the upper town. Mystras is the place that the Present meets the Past. After your visit to Mystras enjoy a meal of local traditional cuisine in a restaurant in Parori.

History becomes reality during this 3 day tour in the comfort of your private luxurious vehicle! Amazing heritage and beauty will make it unforgettable once you visit Delphi and Olympia! The picturesque Nafplio with the colourful narrow streets will utterly impress you!

A 2 day private tour which offers beauty and historically important places! Ancient Corinth, Mycenae will impress you with their history and wealth! Epidaurus theatre will amaze you with its worldwide famous accoustics still considered the best! Nafplio with the colorfoul narrow streets is the best for relaxation and great photos! It will be a unique experience to visit the Ancient Olympia where the Ancient Olympic Games were "born" and walk through the places where the athletes actually competed!

Visit the birthplace of the Olympic Games, Olympia and feel part of the history! Nafplio is a picturesque town where you can stroll around the colorfoul narrow streets and admire its beauty! Corinth and Myceane display great history and wealth!

Travel in comfort to places offered with unique history, architecture and religious importance! Meet romantic Nafplio, the first capital of modern Greece and walk through the picturesque narrow streets!

A tour for travellers with limited available time who wish to visit an historically important place close to Athens!

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.

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.

The visit of the 3 unique islands Afrodite ,Daskalio and Koronisi islands ,the landscape the cristal green and deep blue water .The amazing beauty of the islnads,escape from the beldings and the noise

Explore Katakolon and Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, and skip the long queues on this privately-guided excursion. Take in the stunning Grecian coastline, and walk roads once frequented by classical-era athletes and statesmen. Choose between a trip to a local honey producer - topped off by delicious pancakes with homemade honey - or take a guided tour of an olive farm followed by a cooling beach swim.

Tour the ruins of Olympia with an archeologist & get the inside scoop on ancient life. Also, you'll visit the place where the Olympic Flame is ignited every four years for the modern Olympic Games and you will walk in the world’s first stadium and let this place come to life with real stories

Ancient Olympia, the archaeological site of the first Olympic Games, in 776 B.C., lies in the lush valley formed by the Alfios river. There is a temple of Zeus which in antiquity was housing one of the 7 wonders of the Ancient world, the gold and ivory statue of Zeus, which Phedias had created.

Experience some of ancient Greece’s top attractions on this half-day guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, visit landmark sites like the Temple of Zeus, the Altar of Hera, the Shrine of Pelops, and the Olympic gymnasium and stadium. Stop by the site’s archaeological museum and marvel at amazing ancient sculptures and artifacts.

Immerse yourself in the magic of Ancient Olympia with a fascinating audio tour on your smartphone and discover the secrets of an archaeological site tied with the birth and evolution of the Olympic Games! Start your tour from the Ancient Gymnasium and enjoy an unforgettable stroll through the ruins of a Unesco World Heritage Site wrapped up in myth and legend. Having enjoyed a complete tour covering the highlights of the archaeological site, you will end your walk in front of the ruins of the Prytaneion, where joyous celebrations were once held for the winners of the games at the heart of the fertile valley of Alpheios. This tour, combining an immersive audio tour with a detailed map of the site, is your perfect companion for an unforgettable visit to one of the most potent landmarks of Greece. * Ticket/entrance fee to the archaeological site is not included. ** The tour is designed to cover the archaeological site of Olympia but doesn't include stories for the site museum.

Experience the archaeological site of Ancient Olympia from the comfort of your home with an engaging self-guided virtual tour, narrated in English, from your PC or smartphone browser. It’s so simple! You will receive an email with the tour link with instructions and, in a couple of minutes, you will travel back in time and enjoy a virtual journey from the comfort of your couch! Through the power of storytelling combined with street and satellite views, you will learn not only about historical facts but also discover unknown stories and tales of ancient and modern times that will amaze your family and friends. The tour’s content is the result of in-depth research, squeezed into brief intriguing stories that will make your virtual visit both engaging and informative. The tour is only available online and you can access it repeatedly and anytime. This is an unmissable opportunity to gain valuable insights into the birthplace of the Olympic Games!

When you’re in port in Katakolon, visit Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, on this private shore excursion. With a private guide, travel to this famous archaeological site and explore the ruined ancient stadium, athletes’ training areas, and other monuments associated with the games, first held in 776 BC, as well as relics such as the Temple of Zeus. Hear about the games’ history; visit the Archaeological Museum to see the statues and artifacts excavated here; and enjoy free time in modern Olympia before your return to Katakolon.

Embark your special vehicle and start your driving to Ancient Olympia. Now that Athens has hosted the 2004 Olympic Games, join us in reliving the wonder and thrill of the original Olympic Games, which were held from 776 BC to 393 AD as you explore the ruins of the great monuments. Enter the famous archeological site of Olympia and marvel at the Temple of Zeus, which once housed the Golden and Ivory statue of Zeus (one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World) and the original Stadium and Bouleuterion, unique in history, where once competitors swore an oath to confirm to the rules. Follow your guide and walk a short distance in order to visit the world famous Archeological Museum of Olympia where you can admire, amongst many priceless exhibits, the marble statues of the Temple of Zeus and the unique statue of Hermes, carved by the ancient Greek sculptor Praxiteles. Afterwards, enjoy a short stop at the town of Olympia where free time will be given before returning back to the ship.

Experience the birthplace of the Olympics on this half-day private excursion. After a convenient port pickup, cruise through the Peloponnesian countryside and admire vineyards, olive groves, and the region’s gorgeous coastline. Learn about the ancient Olympic archaeological site from an informative guide as you explore the Temples of Zeus and Hera, the Gymnasium, Stadium, and Archaeological Museum of Olympia.

Maximize your limited time on dry land with a private 4-hour tour of the Peloponnese Coast. Private transportation picks you up from the Port of Katakolon at your chosen time. Travel comfortably along the scenic coast to Olympia, where you enjoy a guided visit and free time to explore. Stop at the nearby archeology museum, then take a tour of the 17th-century city of Pyrgos. Return to the port with time to spare before you disembark.

Visit with us the highlights of this historical place, such as the archaeological site, including the original ancient Olympic games stadium and the unique archaeological museum . After your tour enjoy some free time in the town of Katakolon.

Once in Olympia, the highlights to visit are the Archeological Museum also called the New Museum and the Archeological site. In the archeological site, among several other remains of important buildings, you will see the gymnasium and the palaestra, the round Philipeion, the workshop of Phidias where the gold and ivory statue of Zeus was built, the temples of Zeus and Hera, the altar where the Olympic torch is being lit in the modern days and the ancient Olympic stadium. In the archeological museum are housed all finds that were excavated from the archeological site. Bronze and clay offerings (tripods and figurines), armor, vases, the tools and cup from Phidias's workshop, the gorgeous Hermes by Praxiteles, the Nike by Paeonios and the very impressive and very well preserved classical statues from the pediments of the temple of Zeus etc.

Once in Olympia, the highlight to visit is the Archeological site. In the archeological site, among several other remains of important buildings, you will see the gymnasium and the palaestra, the round Philipeion, the workshop of Phidias where the gold and ivory statue of Zeus was built, the temples of Zeus and Hera, the altar where the Olympic torch is being lit in the modern days and the ancient Olympic stadium.

This tour is designed to serve the several individual travelers who will be visiting Olympia between July 1st and September 30th. This tour is available either in English or in French. It won't be a bilingual tour but we will be using different guides each time for each language from the hand picked team of qualified guides that we work with. Our goal is to offer you a complete historical experience off-the-beaten track. The tour is designed for those of you that want to have an insight of the history and masterpieces of Olympia that only a licensed tour guide can present to you the best way, on a value for money tour.

Departing from the port with your private vehicle and driver you will travel through the rich countryside to Olympia, where you will embark a guided tour of the archaeological site and museum. In the archeological site, among several other remains of important buildings, you will see the gymnasium and the palaestra, the round Philipeion, the workshop of Phidias where the gold and ivory statue of Zeus was built, the temples of Zeus and Hera, the altar where the Olympic torch is being lit in the modern days and the ancient Olympic stadium. In the archeological museum are housed finds things were excavated from the archeological site. Bronze and clay offerings, armor, vases, the tools and cup of Phidias, the gorgeous Hermes by Praxiteles, the Nike by Paeonios and the very impressive classical statues from the pediments of the temple of Zeus etc. After all that you can have a short break in the modern town of Olympia for coffee or shopping and then you will be returned back to the port.

This relaxing 4 hour tour gives you the opportunity to small groups or families to visit the birthplace of the ancient Olympic games.

This relaxing 4 hour tour gives you the opportunity to visit the birthplace of the ancient Olympic games.

The Isthmus of Corinth is the narrow land bridge which connects the Peloponnese peninsula with the rest of the mainland of Greece, near the city of Corinth. The word "isthmus" comes from the Ancient Greek word for "neck" and refers to the narrowness of the land. The Isthmus was known in the ancient world as the landmark separating the Peloponnese from mainland Greece. To the west of the Isthmus is the Gulf of Corinth, to the east the Saronic Gulf. Since 1893 the Corinth Canal has run through the 6.3 km wide isthmus, effectively making the Peloponnese an island. Today, two road bridges, two railway bridges and two submersible bridges at both ends of the canal connect the mainland side of the isthmus with the Peloponnese side. Also a military emergency bridge is located at the west end of the canal.

The Virtual Reality glasses will make you feel like you transported back to Ancient Olympia. Small and interesting stories will start automatically as you approach every monument. You visit any monument at your own pace. A virtual map will help you see your current location and the location of every monument. This is perfect also for families. Kids love the experience and it is a great way to learn about Ancient Olympia.

Adapted to the kids ages our story teller introduces the myths of Hercules and the long history of Nemea. The kids participate in a cooking class preparing traditional dishes. We enjoy a rich picnic in the vineyard with the prepared dishes and other delicacies

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.

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.

Explore Corinth by chauffeured car with this convenient tour though the region’s ancient monuments. Visit the Canal of Corinth, the Acrocorinth castle, Ancient Diolkos, and other significant sites in a comfortable, modern, climate-controlled vehicle equipped with WiFi and digital TV. Avoid the stress and hassle of renting a car and let a professional, licensed, non-smoking driver shuttle you from site to site with sufficient time to explore at each stop.

We start from Athens and drive for about an hour along the beautiful seaside highway to Corinth. We stop at the impressive Corinth Canal, one of the biggest man made canals in the world, constructed in the 19th century. Then, we head to Ancient Corinth to see the well preserved ruins of the immensly significant Roman town. Its most famous attractions include the Temple of Apollo (one of the oldest in Greece), the Step ("Vima") of Apostle Paul and the Archaeological Museum of Corinth.