4. Corinth, Argolis, Olympia, Delphi

Itinerary Description

Corinth Canal: was dug through at sea level and has no locks. Was started in 1882 and completed in 1893 It is 6.4 kilometres in length and at 24.6 metres wide at sea level and connects the Aegean Sea with the Ionian Sea.
Ancient Corinth: Peirene Fountain, Temple of Appollo [6th c. BC with 1st c. AD restorations], Bema of St Paul Roman Forum, Odeon, Amphitheater, “Glauke Fountain“, Long Walls that begin at the summit of Acro-Corinth and descend all the way to Lechaion.
Mycenae: The Mycenaean civilization 1350 and 1200 BC. One of the most impressive historical sites you can visit.  “Cyclopean Walls, “Grave Circle A with 6 royal tombs, courtiers’ houses, sanctuaries, Grave Circle B with 14 royal tombs and 12 tombs of private citizens, Treasure of Atreus also known as the beehive tomb of Agamemnon, and Lions Gate.
Nafplion: The first Capitol of Greece. Where you will climb up the 999 steps to the Venetian fortress of Palamidi crowning the city, wander around the battlements of Acronafplia.
Ancient Olympia: Temple of Zeus [472 BC], Heraion, Bouleuterion, Prytaneion where ceremonies honoring the winners took place, Ancient Stadium, “Ancient Gymnasium“, Palaestra“, Leonidaion“, Philippeio“, “Museum of the Olympic Games.
Sanctuary of Delphi: Temple of Apollo where the statues and other offerings to the god were kept, Treasury of the Athenians contained trophies from important Athenian victories, Polygonal Wall, Stoa, Ancient Theater, “Ancient Gymnasium, Castalian Fountain, Ancient Stadium, Tholos of Athina Pronea

Breakdown of Tour Time

• Day 1. Canal, Ancient Corinth, Mycenae, Nafplion (Overnight in Olympia)
• Day 2. Ancient Olympia (Overnight in Delphi)
• Day 3. Delphi, drive to Athens