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Private tour in Athens Chris P
Corinth with its Canal and Epidaurus Extended Full Day Tour from Athens (Argolis Tour)
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9 hours
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Private tour for 1-7 people
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9 hours
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Chris P.
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I was born in central Greece in 1972. I live in Athens since 1993 and I have been a licensed professional taxi driver ever since. I have been an exclusive taxi driver up to 1998 when I started cooperating with Athenian Travel Agencies, working under strict schedules and deadlines. In the Olympic Games of 2004, I served as the personal driver of the famous NBC journalist Brian Williams. Since then, I have been cooperating with many other tour sites and agencies, making guided tours in Athens and all around Greece mainland. Regarding my driving, I believe that safety comes first and I make sure that passengers feel comfortable, relaxed and enjoy a tour that can always be adjusted to their needs. As I always like to offer high-quality services, to evolve, and share my expertise with other people, I continuously enrich my knowledge of Greek history that I like so much. I am a friendly, pleasant personality and can discuss with my customers' aspects of contemporary life in Greece, traditions, and habits, to enhance a better understanding of Greek culture. I joined ToursByLocals to offer Athens tours and Greece tours at the mainland. I can guarantee you a memorable lifetime experience during your visit in Athens and Greece overall! I ensure you that after taking the tour, you will love Athens and Greece as much as I do! I am a professional licensed taxi driver for over 25 years in Athens city. I am a professional tour operator and travel agent in Athens-Greece authorized by the national Greek tourism organization. I had been trained by the American Embassy and was a private security driver for NBC American TV channel personnel at the Athens Olympic Games of 2004. I am not a licensed guide and will not be able to guide you inside the historical monuments and museums. I will share with you my knowledge of history, and show you pictures of what you are about to see before you enter each site/museum.
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Join me in this day trip to South Peloponnese from Athens
Overview of your Athens tour
I started doing this tour because there are many people who have seen the highlights of Attica region or they wish to make a tour at Greek countryside by not too far though, and visit the famous Argolis with Corinth Canal and Epidaurus Theater. The tour begins driving west along the National Highway, until we reach the Corinth Canal. Then the Ruins of the city of Ancient Corinth, the Temple of Apollo (6th c. B. C. -restored 1st c. AD) and the Bema where Saint Paul preached. Then we visit Mycenae, the famous Lion Gate The "Treasure of Atreus (Agamemnon)" to reach Nafplion a seaport city of the Argolic Gulf. We will see Acronafplia , Palamidi Castle with 999 steps to climb and Bourtzi, which is located in the middle of the harbor. We have lunch in a nice traditional restaurant. Continuing our tour we reach Argolid Epidaurus, known for its sanctuary, the most celebrated healing center of the Classical world and the theater of Epidaurus worldwide known for its perfect acoustics to all 15. 000 spectators.
Recent Reviews
Jay B.United States
Chris was absolutely amazing! He communicated with us prior to us even being in Greece by answering all of concerns. As a middle school teacher of Ancient Greece, Chris’s expertise with each of the sites will contribute to my classes. Chris was personable, polite, caring, and just plain easy to be around. He answered all of our questions about not only Greece’s ancient history, but general questions we had about Greece’s current economy and challenges. We both had a farming upbringing so I could relate very well to him! Chris exceeded all of my expectations! I cannot recommend him enough! If you are considering a tour with Chris, do not hesitate! You will not be disappointed! Thank you so much, Chris, for the perfect day!
Jeff H.United States
What a wonderful trip. We hired Chris for two days and he excelled in both tours. He provided.us with a lot of information and he answered all questions we threw at him. The tours combined history with culture. We would highly recommend Chris to anyone looking to experience the richness that Greece has to offer.
Amy G.United States
We had a great time in Athens. Chris was very informative and a great driver. He made suggestions throughout the day that just made everything even better. We will definitely look him up when we go back. Thanks Chris!
Renee C.United States
Chris was our driver and guide for Corinth, anncient Corinth, Mycenae and Epidaurus Extended Full Day Tour from Athens (Argolis Tour). He was outside our hotel earlier than our departure time, drove carefully, and seemed to be as interested in us as we were in him and the tour. The tour was both fun and educational. We already were conversing about our next tour of Greece, when we hope to use Chris as our driver and guide for an extended tour of 7 or 8 days. Highly recommended!
David P.United States
Chris did an excellent job of providing transport and information on our Argolis tour. I wouldn't recommend more than 3 large adults in Chris' sedan. It worked great for us. We're a close family of four adults, luckily two of us are small. So many amazing places to explore on this tour. Views, very ancient sites, museums, a fortress, a theater, + more, with a break for some great Greek food... Chris was able to give us the background of each location, and then set us free to explore at our own pace.
Your Athens tour itinerary
During our tour we will visit: - Corinth Canal - Ancient Corinth & Museum - Mycenae, - Nafplion - Lunch by the sea - Theater of Epidaurus Tour ending point (suggested by traveler): Cruise Ship Port, Hotel, Apartment, Address or Intersection. ** Lunch at a traditional Greek restaurant All above mentioned places are visitable plus you can make stops along the way whenever you feel like it, to take a bite, restroom or take photos. I will be guiding you regarding time and itinerary; you will be relaxed enjoying your tour. Note that this tour is private and therefore subject to changes according to your wish and preferences, so do not hesitate to contact me for a customized tour.
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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan
Vehicle: Fully air conditioned, non smoking, Luxury, Mercedes Vito Tourer Minivan.
What's included
Other: - English speaking licensed tour driver.Kindly note that as an English-speaking professional driver, I am not a licensed tour guide and therefore not allowed by law to accompany you into the archaeological sites and museums. However, I will be giving you all history, info of what you are about to see and showing you pictures before you enter by yourselves and visit each site/museum. You will have more than enough time at your disposal. I will then be picking you up again to move you to the next site.
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What's not included
Other: Admission fee for archaeological sites
Food Drinks Snacks
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Meeting location
Athens, Greece
Pick up point can be from: Airport, Cruise ship port, hotel / accommodation, bus station, train station. If pickup is from the port or bus, train station, airport, then you will meet me after you collect your luggage, I will be holding a sign with your name written on it.
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Day Trip
History
Museums
Tour reference number
379753
Languages
English
GreekActivity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Traveller reviews
5.0
FAQs
Who is this private tour in Athens best suited for?
This private tour is perfect for travellers who have already explored the highlights of the Attica region or those who wish to experience the Greek countryside without venturing too far from Athens. It's also ideal for those interested in historical sites, as it includes visits to the Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, Mycenae, Nafplion, and the Theatre of Epidaurus. Families with children will find it suitable due to its kid-friendly nature.
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9 hours
Private transportation
Private tour for 1-7 people
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Tour date
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