Two Days Trip From Athens At Argolis And Ancient Olympia

Day 1

1. 1

   Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)

   Our first stop will be at the Corinth Canal, which divides Peloponnese from the mainland of Greece. The attempts of the opening go back in the ancient times but it was realised in 1893, proving that Greece was a modern country, capable to sustain projects like this.

   60 minAdmission not included
2. 2

   The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus

   he theatre astonishes the visitors with its acoustics but it also shows the Greek’s level of knowledge of the human soul. The site that it is located in was dedicated to Asclepius the god of the doctors and was also used as a hospital and a research’s center. Scriptures indicate that ancient science was more advanced than we can imagine.

   60 min
3. 3

   such as Palamide

   Nafplion’s contribution to Greek history starts in ancient times when it was a port and reaches its peak when it became the first capital of modern Greece. You will admire the neoclassical architecture and the Castles surround the town such as Palamide, Bourzi and Akronaflplia

   120 min
4. 4

   Corinth Canal

   Our first stop will be at the Corinth Canal, which divides Peloponnese from the mainland of Greece. The attempts of the opening go back in the ancient times but it was realized in 1893, proving that Greece was a modern country, capable to sustain projects like this.

   30 min
5. 5

   Olympia

   we will head to Olympia where we will spend the night

   600 min

Day 2

1. 6

   Market of Ancient Olympia

   At Olympia you will wonder around the place that the first Olympic Games were taking place at first as a religious celebration and then till today as a celebration of the human body and spirit. The next day you will visit the site that was sacred and dedicated to Zeus, the father of all gods and all men. Among the various buildings you will see the temple of Zeus where his famous statue was standing and the stadium of the Olympic Games that could fit 45.000 people along with the buildings where the athletes were staying and practicing. The museum is full of treasures ready for you to enjoy them to the fullest. .The beautiful statues will astonish you not only with their details but also with the philosophy behind them

   180 minAdmission not included
2. 7

   Athens

   The visit follows a meal at a local traditional restaurant and then we will drive back to Athens

   240 min