DAY 1: Athens – Corinth Canal – Epidaurus – Nafplio – Mycenae
Meet your driver/guide at your hotel or Athens Airport and hop on your private vehicle from your location without wasting time picking up unknown people. Begin the drive towards the famous and mythical Peloponnese region.
We drive along the Attica coastline and quickly stop at the famous Canal of Corinth, which connects the Saronic to the Corinthian Gulf. Walk on the bridge and enjoy a view from 80m above sea level and the 6km length of the canal. The next stop is the 4th-century BC Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, famous for its acoustics. We continue to one of the most beautiful towns in Greece, Nafplio. We visit its Palamidi castle and walk the 999 steps to enjoy amazing views of the port and ‘’Bourtzi’’; a small isle that was used as a prison by the Venetians. Following our fantastic lunch & drinks (included), we head for the famous ancient town of Mycenae with its Archaeological site, the museum, the Lion Gate, the Cyclopean Walls, the Palace, and finally the tomb of Agamemnon.
You can optionally add Ancient Corinth to the itinerary of Day 1 and/or the walk down the 999 steps enjoying the most amazing views.
After leaving Mycenae behind, we will arrive at our surprise overnight location, ready to approach and explore the birthplace of the Olympic Games the next morning.
DAY 2: Ancient Olympia – Nafpaktos – Galaxidi town – Delphi (overnight)
Olympia is a small town on the west side of the Peloponnese peninsula, famous for the nearby archaeological site of the same name. Enjoy breakfast in your hotel, and then we will visit this major religious sanctuary of ancient Greece, where the ancient Olympic Games were held. The site was primarily dedicated to Zeus and drew visitors from all over the Greek world, which helped to build the identity of the ancient Greeks as a nation. Despite the name, it is nowhere near Mount Olympus in northern Greece, where the Twelve Olympians, the major deities of Ancient Greek religion, were believed to live.
The archaeological site held over 70 significant buildings, and ruins of many of these survived, although the main Temple of Zeus survives only as stones on the ground. You can walk through the impressive ruins of the area where athletes trained and ran in the ancient stadium, just as the ancient Olympians did after their victory 3,000 years ago. In front of the Temple of Hera, the Olympic Flame burns during the modern-day Olympic Games. Tour the monuments of the archaeological site, including the former gymnasium and Palaestra (where athletes practiced before competing), stadium, hotel & crypt. Let your imagination run to the times when Greece’s finest athletes strove to honor the gods through the Olympic ideal.
We depart from Olympia after lunch and will cross over the amazing bridge of Rio – Antirio to leave behind the Peloponnese region and reach Nafpaktos town for a coffee break next to the Venetian Port, depending on our timing. We will depart from Nafpaktos to reach the Delphi area in the late afternoon, giving us time to enjoy the area even before the next day’s explorations. Should you book early enough we can arrange a unique location and accommodation which is very authentic compared to the obvious hotels of Delphi!
DAY 3: Delphi – Meteora
After breakfast, we visit and explore the classical treasures, theater, museum, and ancient ruins of Delphi best known for the oracle at the sanctuary that was dedicated to Apollo. You see the Stadium, the Ancient Theatre, which can host more than 5,000 spectators, the Stadium, and of course, the Museum of Delphi, with the bronze statue of the ‘’Charioteer’’. Delphi is perhaps during the classical period. We will also visit the 2nd Delphi site of “Athina Pronaia.”
On the way to the Hosios Loukas monastery, we stop to enjoy the scenic Arachova village which is at the top of a cliff on the side of Mt Parnassus. This beautiful and peaceful monastery is located in a great location with excellent views. A 1,000-year-old monument preserved to perfection still active with its monks and also people using it for normal church services but also baptisms and weddings!
Our lunch will be determined by our time spent at each site, but we have the options open and without compromises when it comes to food & drink.
Heading towards the scenic Amphissa mountain town, we aim to arrive in Meteora by 16:30 for a … reason! Before checking in to your hotel, we will visit the rocks for a complimentary evening photo shoot with the evening light and with multiple stops at selected spots. We will spend the evening relaxing at a great hotel facing the unique Meteora rock formations. You can (optionally) explore the bustling but not touristy nearby Trikala town, relaxing over dinner!
DAY 4: Meteora – Thermopylae and Athens
Meteora Unesco site is home to more than 20 rock monasteries. Originally occupied by 11th-century hermits, the monasteries became hiding places for monks when the Roman Empire started falling. We visit two (maybe 3) of the incredible monasteries depending on the available time, your rhythm, and your fitness!
Monastery of Holy Trinity and Kalabaka town
After breakfast, we approach the monasteries. Depending on the time available and your fitness, you have the option of visiting 2 or 3 monasteries, choosing from the Grand Meteora Monastery, Moni Agiou Stefanou, Holy Trinity, Rousanou, or Moni Varlaam. This visit is subject to change depending on the day of your visit since there are different opening times for each monastery.
After our last great lunch, we drive towards Athens. However, we will still stretch our legs at the famous Thermopylae battlefield of King Leonidas 300 against the 200,000 Persians. You will be dropped off directly at your hotel, Airbnb, or even cruise ship. [© Eudaimonia Nafplio Delphi Olympia Meteora Private Tour Athens Greece]
Totally private tour. No last-minute cancellations; no endless pickup and drop off of strangers. Stop anytime, anywhere; non-touristy itinerary.
☼ Private tour with a tour leader.
☼ Hotel/Airbnb/cruise ship pickup and drop-off.
☼ Non-smoking vehicle and driver.
☼ Three-night accommodation (including breakfast), all arranged at awesome stone-built guesthouses and luxurious countryside hotels. It is based on double or triple occupancy, depending on your group/family. Contact us if in doubt.
☼ Lunch & drinks are also included on all 4 days and at selected locations. You might discover that this is a food tour that is included … within the tour!
☼ Each person is allowed one normal-sized suitcase and a small carry-on bag.
☼ Complete and detailed itinerary of the trip.
☼ In-car bottled water & information booklet.
☼ Evenings out, transport only if needed.
☼ Flexible itinerary.
☼ Optional: Vegetarian lunch can be arranged in most cases. Please let us know in advance.
☼ Pickup and drop-off in areas outside of Athens or Piraeus port.
☼ Excess luggage is not allowed.
☼ Shopping stops (unless specifically requested).
☼ Entrance fees to the sites are Mycenae and Epidaurus at 20 EUR/each, Olympia 20 EUR, Delphi 202 EUR, and Meteora monasteries 5 EUR/each.
☼ During lunch: Seafood or fish is excluded due to variable pricing. Fresh fish is available to enjoy independently at waterfront locations in the evening.
☼ Dinners.
☼ PROFESSIONAL/LICENSED GUIDE (available on request).
☼ Gratuities (optional).
The pricing shown for this tour is €3,600, which is the total for 2 (two) people. It includes the sites mentioned in the itinerary, accommodation/breakfast, and lunch/drinks.
Discounted pricing: We offer alternative payment methods (family rates, solo travelers, small booking payments, pay on the day of the tour, etc.). Please get in touch with us to get the best rate based on your payment method, number of people, and age.
PS. Payments made by PayPal are subject to an additional cost of 6% (the approximate fee that PayPal charges on all transactions), and payments by Amex are subject to an additional 2.80%—3%, which the client must pay to Eudaimonia on the day of the booked tour. There is no extra charge if you pay by any other regular credit card with a typical 2.9% fee (but not business, cash back, or rewards cards, etc.).
© Eudaimonia Nafplio Delphi Olympia Meteora Private Tour Athens Greece
From your Athens hotel, Airbnb, cruise ship (Piraeus port) at an extra cost, or a pre-arranged meeting point very close to your location.
For other starting locations, please contact us.
If you are looking into exploring more great sites, mix with less touristy but authentic locations and stay out of Athens as much as possible, take a moment to consider these tours:
☼ The 5-Day Peloponnese: Corinth, Mycenae, Nafplio, Epidavros, Monemvasia, Mani, Sparta, Mystras, Olympia, Arcadia tour
☼ The Ultimate Greek Experience: 7-Day Tour to Real Greece of the Mythical Peloponnese, Unique Locations, Food & Drink, plus Delphi and Meteora
Both are very popular tours that include a great mix for well-traveled visitors.
Please contact us for more details or if you have questions to ask.
These are reminders and additions to things you have already read in other sections.
All our tours include lunch and drinks, and all multi-day tours include quality accommodation. Professional guide, dinner (on multi-day tours), and all kinds of tickets (sites, trains, boats, etc) are not included. You can read more about “What is included & excluded in our tours and why!” from our FAQs-not-4-DUMMIES.
☼ To keep our vehicles fresh and comfortable, we ask that guests avoid eating or drinking (except water). Water is always available, and we’ll stop along the way as needed if you need to snack.
☼ Fish and seafood are not included in our budget, as their costs cannot be estimated with sufficient accuracy in advance. Pescatarian guests are invited to enjoy our delicious vegetarian cuisine during the tour. In the evenings, we’ll recommend the best spots for fresh seafood so you can experience it at your leisure. Got allergies, several restrictions, or foods you don’t enjoy? Tell us in advance, and we’ll do our best to please you!
☼ After you book, we will ask for some of the following: any food allergies, a single passport number (required by local authorities), names of all passengers, luggage details, pickup/drop-off locations, and a WhatsApp number, which is very helpful during the tour.
☼ Luggage is typically not included on day tours. In other situations (multi-day tours or transfers), we expect a maximum of one checked bag per person [65x40x25 cm or 26x16x10 inches] and a carry-on or backpack. We do not allow luggage on the vehicle’s seats or in your laps to protect both our passengers and our vehicles. If you have additional luggage, please let us know in advance. We can arrange for a larger vehicle or help you store part of it. We may have to cancel if you … surprise us!
☼ If you are too tall or heavy, we need to know in advance! If we have advance notice, we can arrange the appropriate vehicle. Please use 225 lbs (105 Kg) as the maximum weight you need to inform us of. If in doubt, please let us know your weight and height before you book, and we’ll get back to you. It’s not a personal question, but for your own comfort! We can use a larger vehicle if we have advance notice.
☼ An adult must always accompany children (minimum age is 8 years). Please let us know if anyone gets car sick! Greece is not flat!
☼ Due to uneven surfaces, most tours are not suitable for people with mobility impairments or wheelchair users. We apologize for this, but if the sites don’t or can’t accommodate people with mobility issues, we can’t help.
☼ We are flexible on tour duration, so there is no rush during the tour. We also expect you to be reasonable and respect your driver/tour leader’s efforts. Sometimes there are specific restrictions (like not missing the sites’ closing times during the off-season or catching a train, boat, etc.) which will “dictate” our itinerary/timing and require your full cooperation!
‘Eudaimonia’ is the trading name of Eudaimonia Private Tours of Greece, a tour provider officially registered under the Greek National Tourism Organization with business license number 1245E70000044101. The ‘client’ or ‘customer’ is the person or persons who have made a confirmed booking with Eudaimonia.
CANCELLATION POLICY FOR TOURS, TRANSFERS AND SERVICES
(a) Cancellation Policy for day tours, half-day tours, and transfers:
☼ Cancellations made greater than 60 days before the scheduled tour date will be fully refunded minus service fees, as mentioned below.
☼ Cancellations made between 60 to 30 days before the scheduled tour date will be refunded 75% of the agreed total tour fee minus service fees.
☼ Cancellations made between 30 to 7 days before the scheduled tour date will be refunded 50% of the agreed total tour fee minus service fees.
☼ Cancellations made 7 days or less before the scheduled tour date will incur a 100% charge.
EXPENSES: In addition to the above, but only after the 60-day full refund period, all of Eudaimonia’s expenses agreed upon through the email exchange of communication concerning or are part of the day or half-day tours or transfers, such as site tickets, train/boat tickets, or any other bookings for the client (wine tasting, restaurants, etc.), will be deducted from the amount to be refunded.
SERVICE FEE: Finally, a service fee of 9% (of the total amount agreed) will also be deducted from any refundable amount, including the 60-day full refund case. This corresponds to the time spent on the client’s booking.
(b) Cancellation Policy for multi-day tours (at least one night stay/overnight or more):
☼ Cancellations made greater than 90 days before the scheduled tour date will be fully refunded minus expenses and services fees, as mentioned below.
☼ Cancellations made between 90 to 60 days before the scheduled tour date will be refunded 75% of the agreed total tour fee minus expenses and services fees.
☼ Cancellations made between 60 to 30 days before the scheduled tour date will be refunded 50% of the agreed total tour fee minus expenses and services fees.
☼ Cancellations made 30 days before the scheduled tour date will incur a 100% charge.
EXPENSES: Additionally to the above, but only after the 90-day full refund period, all of Eudaimonia’s expenses agreed upon through the email exchange of communication concerning or are part of any multiday tour, such as site tickets, train/boat tickets, hotels booked for the client, or any other bookings (wine tasting, restaurants, etc), will be deducted from any amount to be refunded. This will be an amount of approximately 25%-30% of the total tour cost.
SERVICE FEE: Finally, a service fee of 18% of the total amount agreed will also be deducted from any refundable amount including the 90-day full refund case. This corresponds to the time spent on the client’s booking.
(c) Special client-specific arrangements/agreements & cancellation policy:
There may be client-specific payments & bookings (full or partial) agreed upon through e-mail communication mentioned -for example- as “non-refundable” or different from the main cancellation policy “refund dates”. Then, these client-specific agreements will precede any other interpretations made from this main cancellation policy. Therefore, it is the specific written (email) agreement between each client and Eudaimonia that can only precede this main cancellation policy -if it is different- and determines the cancellation policy for each client.
(d) Other issues:
Eudaimonia reserves the right to make subtle changes to tour itineraries. Eudaimonia reserves the right to substitute vehicles and/or drivers should they arise. Eudaimonia reserves the right to change or cancel your booking without any penalties beyond offering a full refund. Should change and/or cancellation prove necessary we will give you -if possible- reasonable notice & where available, offer you a comparable alternative. If an alternative is not available or acceptable you will be entitled to a full refund.
Eudaimonia encourages all clients to communicate as early as possible concerning cancellation issues which could allow the agency to offer a better refund – partial or full- to a client despite the standard cancellation policy described in this document. This is a decision not to be discussed with or disputed by the client and will be made entirely by Eudaimonia to better serve the client if it is possible.
Eudaimonia itineraries are flexible, and if possible, the requirements of clients will be facilitated. Eudaimonia reserves the right to vary, modify, or cancel any itinerary, either partly or wholly. Itineraries published are sample itineraries only and may be amended without notice. Eudaimonia also reserves the right to use alternative vehicles to those advertised.
Eudaimonia is not responsible for the costs of any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations or rescheduling of any tour departure.
Bookings can only be used by the client/s to whom the booking was initially arranged; no other person can use the booking in any circumstances.
The client will be asked to produce a valid photo and/or passport number identification.
(e) Force Majeure
It is only at Eudaimonia’s discretion to refund fully, partly, or not at all if a customer cancels under certain conditions including even “Force Majeure”. Eudaimonia strongly recommends that the client purchase travel insurance.
The Client agrees to all the above when booking any of Eudaimonia’s tours and services.
