A deeper two-day exploration
This journey allows the Peloponnese to reveal itself gradually — through its history, its coastal beauty, and its quieter moments.
Day one takes you through the Corinth Canal, Epidaurus, and into Nafplio for an overnight stay. Day two begins with Mycenae before a scenic return to Athens.
Some places deserve more than a single day.
Highlights
2 days / 1 night
Up to 4 guests
From €1,500
Up to 4 guests · Fully private
Reply within 2 hours · No obligation
Context
About the 2-day Peloponnese journey
The eastern Peloponnese — Corinth, Epidaurus, Nafplio, Mycenae — is best taken across two days rather than one. The single-day version works, but the magic of Nafplio is its evening: the harbour lit at sunset, the Bourtzi castle on its small island, the locals taking their evening walk along the waterfront. Returning to Athens before any of that is a small loss every guest feels.
The two-day private journey leaves Athens after breakfast on day one. The Corinth Canal, Epidaurus theatre, then a slow descent into Nafplio for the late afternoon. We check you into a small boutique hotel in the old town — one we've selected for character rather than rating — and the evening is yours. Most guests walk the waterfront, climb the steps to the Palamidi fortress at sunset, and have dinner at one of the small fish tavernas the driver recommends.
Day two starts unhurried, with breakfast on the hotel terrace before driving to Mycenae for the morning visit. The site is far more meaningful when it isn't packed with day-trippers, and arriving from Nafplio (twenty-five minutes) means we beat the Athens coaches by a clear hour. Lunch is in the wine country (Nemea is a short detour), or back in a coastal village. We aim to be in Athens by early evening.
From €1,500 for two days, the journey includes the private vehicle and driver throughout, one night in a curated boutique hotel with breakfast, on-board Wi-Fi and water, and a small Greek farewell gift. Site tickets, lunches and dinner are paid as we go. The journey extends naturally to Olympia and the Ionian coast as a three-day version for guests with more time.
A Day in the Life
The Itinerary
Day 1 · Morning
Athens → Corinth → Epidaurus
Scenic departure, Corinth Canal photo stop, then Epidaurus theatre.
Day 1 · Afternoon
Nafplio arrival
Check into your boutique hotel in the old town. Sunset from Bourtzi or the waterfront, dinner at a chef-led restaurant.
Day 2 · Morning
Mycenae
Early visit to the citadel and the Lion Gate — before the day-trip buses arrive. The Treasury of Atreus to follow.
Day 2 · Midday
Long lunch & Nafplio time
Relaxed seaside lunch. Free time in Nafplio for shopping, coffee, or another walk.
Day 2 · Afternoon
Scenic return to Athens
Unhurried drive back via the coastal road.
Everything Taken Care Of
What's Included
- Private luxury vehicle, exclusively for your party
- Professional English-speaking driver
- Pickup & drop-off — hotel, airport, port, bus or train station
- On-board Wi-Fi & complimentary bottled water
- A small Greek farewell gift at the end of your journey (olive oil, honey or spoon-sweet)
- Curated boutique hotel accommodation throughout the journey
- Daily breakfast at your hotel
Transparency
Not Included
- Lunch & dinner (we recommend & reserve curated options)
- Site entry tickets where applicable
- Personal expenses & incidentals
- Gratuities — at your discretion
- Anything not explicitly listed as included
Designed For
Best For
- Travelers who refuse to do Peloponnese in one day
- Couples seeking a romantic boutique-hotel night
- History lovers
- Photographers
Good to Know
Practical Information
- Best Months
- April–June, September–October
- Dress Code
- Comfortable shoes; smart casual for dinner
- Mobility
- Moderate walking at archaeological sites
- Family-Friendly
- Excellent for families with children 8+
Visual Notes
The Journey in pictures
Why Private
Private journey vs the alternatives
Private with Elysian Privé
- Just your party — up to 4 guests
- Pace and stops adjusted to you
- Door-to-door, no waiting in queues
- English-speaking host who knows the country
- Licensed operator · fully insured
Group coach tour
- 30–50 strangers on a coach
- Fixed schedule, fixed stops
- Long pickups, queues at every site
- Generic commentary on a microphone
- Lower headline price per seat
Doing it yourself
- Renting a car · navigating Greek roads
- Hours of planning · uncertain timings
- No local context at the sites
- Parking, fuel, tolls add up quickly
- Total flexibility on your own time
Booking Terms
Simple, transparent, no surprises
€0
No deposit
Reserve with a simple confirmation — nothing to pay upfront
Day one
Settle payment
Cash or card, settled at the start of your journey
7 days
Free cancellation
Cancel free up to 7 days before departure
Frequently Asked
Questions, answered
Yes, entirely. The vehicle, the driver and the schedule are reserved exclusively for your party of up to four guests. You will never share the day with strangers.
In Their Own Words
From recent guests
“We took a private trip to Delphi with Gregory. He wasn't a 'taxi' driver — he was a host to Athens and the surrounding areas. Excellent and skillful driver, knew the roads to take when there was traffic, full of knowledge of Greece. Wonderful conversations and perfect recommendations for our stops. I fully recommend him.”
Stace · United States
Private Day Trip to Delphi
“We were lucky to engage Greg at the Athens Airport after another driver refused to take us into the city. He was personable, gave us the lowdown on Athens, and got us to our Airbnb in record time through the back streets. We used him again for a trip outside the city for seven of us — flying colors. I would contact him again in a heartbeat.”
Misha · Grand Rapids, Michigan
Athens Airport & Private Day Tour
