2-Day Best Mix of Sites & Culinary Experiences - Unique Overnight

Day 1 Corinth Canal – Ancient Corinth – Odontotos Rack Railway – Cave of Lakes – Arcadia Mountain Villages

1. 1

   Corinth Canal

   15 min

   The Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, arguably making the peninsula an island.
   With the overnights at our selected locations, you will realize that you have been ... wasting your evenings in Athens if you stayed longer than two nights in the big city!

2. 2

   Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)

   45 min Admission ticket not included

   Ancient Corinth was inhabited in the Neolithic period (6500-3250 BC) but the big prosperity begins in the 8th century.
   Corinth was a city-state on the Isthmus (canal) of Corinth, the narrow stretch of land that joins the Peloponnese to the mainland of Greece, roughly halfway between Athens and Sparta.

3. 3

   Cooperative Winery of Nemea

   1 hour Admission ticket not included

   OPTIONAL: Wine tasting at one of the many wineries of Nemea; the Greek Napa Valley!

4. 4

   1 hour Admission ticket not included

   OPTIONAL: Acrocorinth, "Upper Corinth", the acropolis of ancient Corinth, is a monolithic rock overseeing the ancient city of Corinth and the Corinthian gulf. It is the most impressive of the acropolis of mainland Greece. With its secure water supply, Acrocorinth's fortress was repeatedly used as a last line of defense in southern Greece because it commanded the Isthmus of Corinth, repelling foes from entry by land into the Peloponnese peninsula.

5. 5

   1 hour Admission ticket not included

   About 120 years ago Odontotos rack railway started from the seaside town of Diakopto parallel to the river and climbed to Kalavrita through bridges and tunnels.
   The little train incorporated so well to the natural environment that it seems that it had always been there. The way it was constructed did not put a strain on the ecosystem of the gorge. Using stone and wood from the area the technicians' work is so perfect that someone may think that the nature worked on its own.

6. 6

   Kalavrita

   1 hour

   LUNCH: This will be your first food & drink experience with more to follow.
   Kalavrita and the surrounding area are a resort for all seasons. This is your lunch place! We explore the center of the town on foot before or after lunch.
   This beautiful town lies at the foot of Mt. Chelmos and it is a must-visit for the Athenians during the cold months of the year because of its ski center but not only!.
   Kalavrita is a dreamlike setting with stone-built houses, small squares, charming alleys, picturesque cafés, and tavernas right next to the huge shady plane trees.:An ideal destination ideal for those aiming to combine their love for nature with their romantic mood.

7. 7

   Kastria Cave of the Lakes

   1 hour Admission ticket not included

   The Mythical 'CAVE OF THE LAKES' has something exclusively unique that does not exist in other well-known caves. A rare creation of nature with mysterious galleries and strange stalactite formations.
   THE MYTHICAL 'CAVE OF THE LAKES' has something exclusively unique that does not exist in other well-known caves. A rare creation of nature with mysterious galleries and strange stalactite formations.
   A unique natural creation featuring 13 cascading lakes of various sizes and shapes, three different levels, and a steady year-round temperature of 16-17°C. Around 1980 meters of the cave have been explored, though at present only 500 meters are open to visitors. Fossilized bones of various animals have been found here, as well as important archaeological and anthropological finds (including pottery and tools) dating from Neolithic, Early Helladic and Middle Helladic times.

8. 8

   Dimitsana

   1 hour

   We will be spending the night in a beautiful guesthouse at one of the stone-built villages of Arcadia.
   ☼ DINNER/optional: Another great location and a food & drink experience to enjoy on your own but still under our guidance at a pre-arranged restaurant. Afterward, walking to explore the amazing location/village is a must!

9. 9

   Dimitsana

   1 hour 15 min

   Dinner out at your own expense but under our "guidance"

10. 10

    Mega Spileo Monastery

    30 min

    OPTIONAL or alternative to Ancient Corinth: A cliff-hanging monastery with amazing views of the gorge through which your train will pass.

Day 2 Mycenae, Nafplio, Palamidi Fortress & 999 Steps, Epidaurus Ancient Theater

1. 1

   Archaeological Site Mycenae

   1 hour 30 min Admission ticket not included

   The home of King Agamemnon and the Mycenean civilization.
   Mycenae 'Rich in Gold', the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon, first sung by Homer in his epics, is the most important and richest palatial center of the Late Bronze Age in Greece.

2. 2

   Nafplio

   1 hour

   One of the most beautiful towns in the area of Argolis (Eastern Peloponnese) as well as one of the most romantic cities all over Greece.

3. 3

   Palamidi Castle

   45 min Admission ticket not included

   OPTIONAL: Walk down the 999 steps and enjoy the amazing views of the water.

4. 4

   Nafplio

   1 hour

   Lunch & drinks where the Greeks eat out.

5. 5

   The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus

   1 hour 10 min Admission ticket not included

   The theatre of Epidaurus (built in 330-20 BC) represents the finest and best-preserved example of classical Greek theatre. Even by today's standards, this monument stands out as a unique artistic achievement through its admirable integration into the landscape and above all the perfection of its proportions and incomparable acoustics.

6. 6

   Athens

   2 hours

   Return to your base in Athens and drop off at your hotel.

7. 7

   Hydra

   6 hours

   OPTIONAL: An extra day in the beautiful Nafplio town will allow you & us to visit Hydra Island on the 3rd day before heading back to Athens. The most cosmopolitan and upscale island with no cars but only donkeys! Explore on foot and enjoy amazing blue water all over.