What to do and see in Peloponnese, Greece: The Best Bus Tours

April 8, 2022 Giuseppe Pratt

The Peloponnese (/ˈpɛləpəˌniːz/) or Peloponnesus (/ˌpɛləpəˈniːsəs/; Greek: Πελοπόννησος, Pelopónnēsos) is a peninsula and geographic region in southern Greece. It is separated from the central part of the country by the Isthmus and Gulf of Corinth. During the late Middle Ages and the Ottoman era, the peninsula was known as the Morea (Greek: Μωρέας), a name still in colloquial use in its demotic form (Μωριάς).
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1. Private Day Tour of Mycenae - Nafplio - Epidaurus from Nafplio plus Great Lunch

Eudaimonia Private Tours
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Discover the wonders of Ancient Greece on this really PRIVATE, self-guided tour. Meet your driver in Nafplio port/accommodation and embark on an authentic trip to Mycenae, Epidaurus and Nafplio itself, where you’ll be able to explore the historic sights at your own pace. Also, drive and visit the Venetian fortress of Palamidi at the top of the town and option to walk down 999 steps enjoying amazing views of the old town and port of Nafplio. Groups between 1-7 RELATED ONLY people are welcome to book this experience which will enfold effortlessly, efficiently & joyfully. You will quickly feel the safety of your wonderfully pleasant, amiable and most accommodating nature of your very knowledgeable driver/guide. In between the sites, let your driver/guide treat you to a GREAT traditional Greek lunch with drinks, coffee & homemade dessert in a non-touristy location surrounded by locals. Opt-in and take full advantage the driver's suggestions.

Inclusions: Private tour for only 1-8 related people, Brand new 2018-2019 vehicles only, Pickup and drop-off, Non smoking vehicle and driver, Traditional Greek afternoon lunch & drinks and local dessert, In-car information booklet and bottled water, Flexible itinerary, Lunch, Optional: Vegetarian lunch can be arranged in most cases. Please let us know in advance.

Exclusions: Pickup and drop-off in areas outside of Nafplio town/port (subject to additional costs), Entrance fees: Mycenae site & museum at €12, Palamidi fortress at €8 and Epidaurus at €12 (half price during off season: 1 Nov - 31 Mar), Oversized or excess luggage is not permitted, Professional guide (optional but can be arranged if required), No touristy (shopping, pottery, etc) stops unless specifically required by yourselves but with no extra cost, Gratuities

Reviewed By Cx5morgan

I had a terrific trip touring Mystras, Sparta, Delphi, Meteora, and Thermopylae with my guide Nikos! Nikos put together a custom itinerary with places in Greece that I had not yet visited. The highlight of my trip was visiting the clifftop monasteries at Meteora. We had marvelous weather for picture taking, and Nikos, knew where the best spots were. Hiking up several of the monasteries was also a unique experiences, and Nikos knew the best ones suitable for me. An AWESOME trip!!

2. Loutraki Private Tour from Corinth

Korinthos Taxi Transfers
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Hop aboard a thoroughly contemporary taxi for a private 6-hour excursion to the highlights of Loutraki. See the vertiginous Corinth Canal, explore the seaside resort of Loutraki, take a dip in Vouliagmeni's Blue Lake, visit the sanctuary of Hera at Perachora, and admire the Saint Patapios Monastery, now a convent. Your air-conditioned vehicle includes Wi-Fi. 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.

Inclusions: Local taxes, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Our drivers are not tour guides, so they cannot tour the archaelogical sites and museums with you.

Reviewed By 307bethn

Not as advertised. I contacted the tour operator - Kostas of Korinthos Taxi Company - about a private tour of the historical sights in Corinth. A driver picked me up, and a few minutes into the drive to the Canal, I immediately knew I had been duped. He was driving very fast, and offered no explanation whatsoever about where we were going or any information about the Canal. After probing him, he informed me that his was not a 'tour guide' but a taxi driver hired to take me from one stop to the next. Regretfully, I decided to cancel any further engagement with this driver. After speaking to the owner, I paid the driver 10 euros for dropping me at the Canal, and sent him on his merry way. This so-called tour is NOT worth the 60 or so euros advertised. You are better off renting your own car from Athens and driving yourself, taking as much time as you need at each location. I was fortunate to meet a local woman at the Canal, who, along with her husband, voluntarily gave me the most fabulous tour of Ancient Corinth, and took me to lunch at a local restaurant in Loutraki, complete with a stop to enjoy authentic Greek desserts! Korinthos Taxi Services serves an injustice to travelers to Corinth. They have an opportunity to promote and share the great history of this city, but instead, leave visitors to fend for themselves. The best thing he could do, he said, was give me a guidebook to read - ha! That's what the internet is for. Not all visitors are interested in 30-minute photo ops; we want to understand, appreciate, and connect with the rich history of this amazing country. I would never recommend or patronize this business again.

3. The gulf of Navarino

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Just 50 minutes away from the city of Kalamata  is located the  most important jewel of south Greece! The gulf of Navarino, the most important site of the Greek modern history. Hike to the top of the hill and admire the breathtaking view of the legendary gulf, the wetland of Yalova with the rare species of animals and the old Navarino castle. Enjoy your fresh fruits while the experienced guide will inform you about the historical interests of the area. Swim at one of the most famous beaches of Peloponnese. Afterwards wonderful dishes will be served to you in a Greek elegant tavern right next to the sea coast.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Local guide, Dinner, Snacks, Photos, Bottled water, Backpacks, Walking poles (if option selected), Liability insurance, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected), All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: Anything not mentioned above

Reviewed By magdalenamariakomar

We spend amazing time with George, my totally dream climbing days in Leonidio. He is a great, patient and creative teacher, who will help you to collect a very ground climbing knowledge. Recommend with all my heart!

4. Nemea - Wine Tasting from Nafplion

Nafplion, Greece Unique Greek Tours
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Our day begins by meeting with you and traveling towards the area of Nemea, where we begin our tour at the ancient stadium of Nemea, built in the 4th century BC, next to the temple of Zeus. Next, we will visit two award-winning wineries in the area, where we will learn about the vintage process, the wine-making stages and see the way wine is produced. We will share with you all the secrets of wine, through tasting some of the various local varieties. Our tour ends with a return trip to our pick up destination.

Inclusions: Taxes, Entrance into two wineries , Wine tasting , Tickets into the archaeological sites, Pick up from your hotel or our meeting point, Return private transportation from Nafplion, English-speaking Tour Leader

Exclusions: Guided tour of archaeological site

Reviewed By Beth H

We had a wonderful morning in Nafplion with Kosta showing us the sights. He gave a great tour of Nafplion talking about the history and pointing out local shops and areas to explore. We loved the view of the city from Bourtzi Castle and the boat ride.

5. Argolis, Trip to Culture (Nafplio, Epidaurus, Mycenae)

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We’ll get on the car and first drive to the famous Corinth Canal. I will give you information about its history and take a lot of photos. Second stop will be the ancient Theater of Epidaurus. This construction is known to be the most perfect sample of an ancient theater in Greece and one of the most amazing ones in the world, from a symmetry and perfect acoustics point of view. we will do an acoustic experiment and explain the connection of theater to medical science in the ancient years. Next stop will be the picturesque and seaside city of Nafplio, the first capital of modern Greece. We will explore together the old city and discover its hidden beauties, talking at the same time about its history. We will see the historic buildings, the squares and Palamidi, the castle above the city. Finally we will visit the archaeological site of Mycenae where we will admire the tombs of the Kings, the great Walls and the museum.

Inclusions: Transportation, English Speaking Escort, Refreshments, Hotel Pick Up, Visit Ancient Theater of Epidaurus, Free time in Nafplio, Visit Mycenae site, Visit Corinth Canal

Exclusions: Admission Fees to the archaeological sites, Certificated Guide, Lunch, Personal Expenses

Reviewed By FrequentFlier101377

Everything was perfect! Many thanks to Dimitris and his wife Irene who guided us all day. She was really sweet and her comments were really helpful. My family and I will definitevely recommend it. Thanks again!

6. Olive Tour & Tasting

Ben Olive Mill - Μπενακόπουλος Ελαιοτριβείο, Οιχαλία, Parapougki 240 08, Greece Olive Tour & Tasting
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Includes a tour in the olive groves, a visit in an olive mill, a tasting seminar. All by the experts! Taste Greece!

Inclusions: Ben Olive Mill will host the visitors inside of the traditional factory building., Local traditional snacks such as olives, homemade bread, oregano, olive oil, figs, etc., Olive+oil tasting funny lesson, WI-FI internet connection, Bottled water

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages

7. Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, Myceae, Nafplio Private Sightseeing

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Travel in comfort and visit multi-photographed, world-wide famous places, enjoy history and beauty !

Inclusions: English speaking tour driver, best-mannered, fully aware of the Greek history & culture, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Private transportation

Exclusions: Entrance fees, Licensed tour guide, only upon request and extra charge

Reviewed By A1540RIchristinac

We have used the vip transfer service twice and was excellent in both instances. Firstly we were picked up from the airport. Our driver was there promptly and waited for us. Kindly offered to pick our luggages and walk us to the parking area were the fully air conditioned, spacious and crystal clean Mercedes mini bus was waiting for us. He drove us to a designers outlet nearby and patiently waited for us for 2 hours. He then drove us to Rafina port were was our last stop. On our second picked up he drove us from Lavrio port to the airport offering complimentary information about the areas were passing by on our way and we really enjoyed our chat with him and his really friendly attitude. Definitely recommended. We will use this service with great pleasure in the future. Thanks for everything.

8. Half day tour in Mycenae and Epidaurus from Nafplio

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For monument lovers Argolis is a unique place and it is considered to be one of the most famous destinations in Greece and the ideal place for travelers who would like to visit priceless ancient monuments. The famous Mycenae and the Ancient theatre of Epidaurus are waiting for us to recount their rich history and to step us back in time on a history tour.

Inclusions: Hotel / Port pickup and drop-off from/to Nafplio, All road transports, English speaking driver - escort, Liability insurance, Local taxes

Exclusions: Licensed Guide for the tour inside the archaeological sites (provided with extra charge), Personal expenses, Pick up / drop off out of Nafplio, Epidaurus entrance fees 12.00€ per person, Mycenae entrance fees 12.00€ per person

Reviewed By Sagg111

Probably the best city tournwe ever had. Great sightseeing, wonderful guide, price included a full dinner and more tastings that anybody could ever eat. Highlight of our holiday

9. Winery Day Trip from Costa Navarino with Food and Wine Tastings

MTM DMC Ltd - Greece

The winery tour will take you through the production area and acquaint you with the process of grape collection and vinification, the bottling area and finally our impressive cellar enabling you to explore the wine maturation process. The tour offers our guests the opportunity to taste a selection of our award-winning wines in our cellar or our expansive tasting hall paired with a selection of local cheeses, as well as country-style rusks, breadsticks and crackers.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Food and drinks

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By 706kristinaf

We were 4 but the guide only had two on her paper so first they drive off and later they came back and realiser it was us they were waiting for. Everything else was super.

10. Ancient Nemea and Wine Tasting Private Tour from Corinth

Korinthos Taxi Transfers

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.

Inclusions: Local taxes, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Port pickup and drop-off, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Entrance fees in archaeological sites, Food and drinks, Our drivers are not tour guides, so they cannot tour the archaelogical sites and museums with you.

Reviewed By 307bethn

Not as advertised. I contacted the tour operator - Kostas of Korinthos Taxi Company - about a private tour of the historical sights in Corinth. A driver picked me up, and a few minutes into the drive to the Canal, I immediately knew I had been duped. He was driving very fast, and offered no explanation whatsoever about where we were going or any information about the Canal. After probing him, he informed me that his was not a 'tour guide' but a taxi driver hired to take me from one stop to the next. Regretfully, I decided to cancel any further engagement with this driver. After speaking to the owner, I paid the driver 10 euros for dropping me at the Canal, and sent him on his merry way. This so-called tour is NOT worth the 60 or so euros advertised. You are better off renting your own car from Athens and driving yourself, taking as much time as you need at each location. I was fortunate to meet a local woman at the Canal, who, along with her husband, voluntarily gave me the most fabulous tour of Ancient Corinth, and took me to lunch at a local restaurant in Loutraki, complete with a stop to enjoy authentic Greek desserts! Korinthos Taxi Services serves an injustice to travelers to Corinth. They have an opportunity to promote and share the great history of this city, but instead, leave visitors to fend for themselves. The best thing he could do, he said, was give me a guidebook to read - ha! That's what the internet is for. Not all visitors are interested in 30-minute photo ops; we want to understand, appreciate, and connect with the rich history of this amazing country. I would never recommend or patronize this business again.

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