Markos V. Provided us with a great first day of our trip. Our full day tour took our group out of the city to see the Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, Temple of Apollo. Walking through the site was extremely exciting and the Archaeological site does an excellent job of describing what you are viewing with QR codes and large informative boards. Our second site in Mycenae took us to another acropolis and the Tomb of Atreus, Lions Gate and the Cyclopean walls around that acropolis. Markos is very knowledgeable of Greece and its history. He also provided us with current day policies/tribulations that the Greek people face. The road trip also included a great lunch at a wonderful location in Nafplion. This islet was spectacular with all the beautiful buildings and the water was a spectacular blue. Markos is an excellent tour guide and we all felt safe as he was driving us around in a clean comfortable vehicle. 5 STARS and you will enjoy your time with any tour you join Markos on.
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Argolis Extended Full Day Trip from Athens - Visit Ancient Corinth, Corinth Canal, Mycenae, Nafplion, and Epidaurus
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Hello from beautiful Greece! My name is Markos! I will be more than happy to drive you through my Country's History and Civilization in my Licensed, Smoke-Free, air-conditioned, latest-model Mercedes Minivan or brand-new Mercedes Minibus! About 10 years ago, I decided to follow my passion and get involved in the tourism industry. More specifically, to share my passion and knowledge of my country, with people from all over the world. Ever since I was a child, I remember myself walking around the streets of my birthplace, Athens. While I was growing up, I started learning little by little, about my country's amazing history. It was at that time, as a child, that I realized the glory of Ancient Greek Civilization. I realized the global importance of Ancient Greek Characters, and I also realized the magnitude of the cultural and scientific wealth that Ancient Greece spread all around the world. My Studies are in the field of Healthcare and Management. I have a Bachelor's degree in Healthcare and Social Units Administration from the Technological Educational Institute of Athens. I also have a Master's degree in Health Management from the University of Piraeus. Furthermore, I have a Certificate of Proficiency in English from the University of Michigan. My writing and speaking skills in English are excellent. Other than my professional occupation, I am a guitarist at a professional level and a Marathon runner. Being a Private Tour Driver Guide is more than a job for me. It is a great opportunity, to introduce my country's history and culture, through its sites and monuments. It's not just a job for me, it is a way to meet people from all over the world and share my passion with them. I love my country and I really love my city. I practically know Athens like the palm of my hand. I know many amazing things that a traveller would love to experience in Athens, that regular sightseeing cannot offer. There are many ways by which a city can surprise you, but it is sometimes very difficult for a traveller to find them on their own. A local person, however, like me, can provide the full experience! Ever since I started following this profession, and until this very day, I can only feel blessed by the travellers' feedback. I was so honoured that one of my recent reviews was listed in the video with the Top 12 Favorite ToursByLocals Reviews of 2019. My target is to continue, evolving, learning, and taking my tours to a higher level. Above all, I wish to be myself and start with a single tour experience with each of my amazing customers, to create a friendly relationship that will last for a long time. I want not only to offer my services but to inspire you to come back to Greece in the future and when you do, to search for me again! This is my ultimate wish! To offer you an experience that will last for a lifetime! Professional Licensed Tour Driver and Tour Operator, Certified by the Greek National Tourism Organization. I am not a licensed guide and I will not be able to come with you inside the historical sites, but I will share with you my personal knowledge about all the sites we are going to visit.
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Discover the Greek Countryside, History and Mythology through a Fantastic Road Trip!
Overview of your Athens tour
This is the Ultimate Full Day Trip from Athens. You will visit the five most popular around Peloponnese in a single day. I will introduce you every different location in the best possible way. I am using informative videos inside my vehicle, maps and guidebooks that you can use inside the historical monuments and of course I will share with you my personal knowledge as a Greek. This day trip will give you the opportunity to see as much as possible in a single day. It combines Greek Countryside, Historical Monuments, Amazing Picture Views, Local food and will give you a Complete Experience about this Region of Greece. This tour is the best option for travellers that want to make the most out of their precious time! During the tour I will make you suggestions and you can decide about small functional changes. My target is Always for you to have an amazing time and an Unforgettable Experience!
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Markos is professional and has a terrific command of the history of ancient Greece and modern Athens. He shared so much information with us and made excellent recommendations for dining. Plus, he took us to out-of-the-way places for breathtaking views of the sea. At the end of a full day of touring, Markos extended our tour and took us to several sites in Athens that we were scheduled to see the following day but would be unable to visit due to last minute street closures in the city center . The tour exceeded our expectations. Highly recommended by two satisfied travelers.
Markos is a fabulous tour guide! He is very friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. Corinth, Nafplio, Mycenae, and Epidaurus are amazing sites. Markos provided us with very interesting information and stories about each site before we visited. He is an excellent driver, and his van is very comfortable. Look no further--Markos is the perfect guide!
Markos was a delightful, knowledgeable, and fun guide for the whole family. His van was clean, comfortable and decked out with a tv on which he shared short informational bits ahead of each stop. This was helpful in keeping the teenagers engaged. I highly recommend Markos as a guide and would book him again and again for all of his tours!
Markos was right on time to our arranged meeting place in his immaculate, comfortable van. He was well dressed and articulate. He explained what we were going to see and do on our day trip from Athens to Napflion. Boy did we get an archeology lesson. He was very passionate about his country's history and was so knowledgeable about each site we visited including the mythology and lore of the ruins. I would recommend Markos as a tour guide, he is friendly and easy to converse with.
Markos Thank you for a truly lovely day. Your knowledge of the area was great and your passion for your country showed. The lunch choice was awesome and the fish was so good. It was a very long day, but we never felt rushed, you let us enjoy everything. Thank You! Book a tour with Markos, it is a must-do.
Your Athens tour itinerary
We will start our tour from Athens, we will head west, along with the beautiful scenic coastal, until we reach the CORINTH CANAL (60 min). We will make a short stop and then, in about 15-20 minutes we will reach the ANCIENT CORINTH. You will visit the Archaeological site, including the TEMPLE OF APOLLO, the ANCIENT AGORA, and the Local Museum (75 min). In Ancient Corinth, you also have the option to visit a Ceramic Workshop. Afterward, we will drive through vineyards and olive trees, all the way to MYCENAE (25 min). At this point, you will visit the second Archaeological site of the day, including the LION GATE, the CYCLOPEAN WALLS around the ACROPOLIS of Mycenae, and the Tomb of king ATREUS (75 min). We continue by visiting the beautiful NAFPLION with the fortified islet of BOURTZI. This is where you will have lunch at one of the best places in Greece! (90 min) Finally, on our way back we will visit the ancient Theater of EPIDAURUS (45 min). The itinerary is flexible!
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan
• Luxury Mercedes Vehicle • Fully Licensed and Insured for Commercial Passenger Transport • Non-smoking and Climate-Controlled interior • Immaculately maintained with wi-fi available upon request • Certified for Tourist Use by the Greek Authorities "Different rates apply for groups of 7 to 10 passengers. Please message me for Pricing on Mercedes Minibuses."
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Punctuality is essential! Here's where we'll be waiting for you: • Airbnb or Hotel: Right outside your accommodation. • Cruise Ship: Just outside the nearest arrival hall. Please look for the driver holding a sign with your name. To guarantee a smooth pickup, kindly be on time as parking restrictions are in place. If you require a pickup outside Athens or the airport, please notify us during the booking process.
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