Best Mix of Sites & Culinary Experiences: Two-Day Private Tour with a Unique Overnight Location in the Mythical Peloponnese

Price

1,460

Duration

2 days

Private Tour Type

More than 2 people?

Max #People

12

Private Tour for 1 - 2 People

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For this Food & Sightseeing private tour, we have selected some popular sites of the Peloponnese together with some under-the-radar area locations, combined with our best food places, and have created a unique private food tour.

This is a “different private food tour” combined with a mix of great sites. Skip the touristy version of “food tasting” in Athens and join us to enjoy real Greek cuisine the way locals do!

Where & What? 

Leave the big city (Athens) behind and follow us on this private tour to explore real Greece while enjoying our best dining spots. Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, wine tasting (optional), Odontotos Cog railway, Cave of Lakes, Arcadia mountain villages, Mycenae, Nafplio Venetian Town, Palamidi Fortress and the 999 steps, Epidaurus Ancient Theater, AND of course the best food places both for your lunch and dinners.

It’s a food tour while exploring UNESCO World Heritage and off-the-radar sites to create a great mix. A different experience that will add up to what you need to do, see, feel, and taste.

hydra island Food & Sightseeing Private Tour

Why this food & sightseeing private tour?

Firstly, you will visit and stay at amazing locations away from the big city of Athens and the tourist traps.

After that, you will enjoy, as a Greek would, the sights, the food, the real life, and the hospitality this country is famous for, with the help of your tour leader.

Make full use of your evening/s at very relaxed, safe, authentic, and friendly locations.

We are like locals to the people we’ll meet at every place we visit, and we have a personal connection with each area to help you blend in. Unlimited options & flexibility based on your preferences! More wine tasting or less wine tasting? less “ruins”? coastline or mountains? villages & people? evening exploring?

Furthermore, Hydra Island is an option to consider for your private Food & Sightseeing tour. (extra day)

Key Tour Facts

Duration: 2days – 1night (optionally 3days – 2nights)
Language: English
Departure: 8:00 a.m. from Athens

Finally, you can book this private food & sightseeing tour online now. The pricing shown is for 1 or 2 people (not per person).

For more pricing details & options, please see the “Pricing” tab below.

For questions or to get a quote for more than 2 people, Get In Touch.

Private Tour Plan

Details / Itinerary

This is a “different” food and culture tour away from the usual touristy “stuff.” Ideal tour for those looking to visit some amazing sites without wasting time driving in & out of Athens, but instead overnight at authentic “Greek” locations and adding the evening experience of real Greece. The tour is very flexible so if you don’t like Ouzo you won’t have Ouzo!

Day 1: Corinth Canal – Ancient Corinth – Odontotos Rack Railway – Cave of Lakes – Arcadia Mountain Villages

Starting from Athens we head toward the Mythical Peloponnese region through the Corinth Canal. The canal connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, arguably making the peninsula an island.

☼ ANCIENT CORINTH

The first main stop will be Ancient Corinth (Korinthos) which was inhabited in the Neolithic period (6500-3250 BC) but the big prosperity begins in the 8th century BC. Corinth was a city-state on the Isthmus (canal) of Corinth, the narrow stretch of land that joins the Peloponnese to the mainland of Greece, roughly halfway between Athens and Sparta.

Bible’s Acts 18 says that Apostle Paul lived and worked in Corinth for 18 months as a tent-maker while preaching and establishing a congregation of believers before the three of them continued on to Ephesus.

☼ OPTIONAL: Wine tasting

☼ ODONTOTOS RACK RAILWAY

About 120 years ago Odontotos rack railway started from the seaside town of Diakopto parallel to the river and climbed to Kalavrita through bridges and tunnels. Since then, the Vouraikos River and Odontotos go together.

The Vouraikos Gorge forms a deep and incredibly beautiful gorge. It starts between Helmos and Panachaikos mountains and it reaches the Diakopto seaside town. Vouraikos River springs from the mountains in Kalavrita and exits at the Corinthian Gulf next to the beach of Diakopto. The gorge is rich in flora and fauna and it is part of the network Natura 2000. The little train incorporated so well into the natural environment that it seemed that it had always been there. The way it was constructed did not put a strain on the ecosystem of the gorge. Using stone and wood from the area the technicians’ work is so perfect that someone may think that nature worked on its own.

Odontotos is not just a train. Vouraikos gorge and Odontotos rack railway from Diakopto to Kalavrita is a unique attraction in Greece. In an area full of towns, villages, hospitable inhabitants, a unique environment, and the scent of Greek life. In order to write the history of this place, we need volumes of books but a trip on the train will give you a real taste. Odontotos is waiting for you.
You will board the train in Kalavrita or Zachlorou village and enjoy a great 55 minutes experience going down the mountain following an amazing route.

Your driver/guide will be waiting for you at the other end of the train route to continue the tour.

☼ KALAVRITA MOUNTAIN VILLAGE

This is a very popular ski center during the winter months.

☼ LUNCH: This will be your first food & drink experience with more to follow.

☼ CAVE OF LAKES

In the rhythm of the music of water small and larger lakes follow one another. The Cave of Lakes, at an altitude of 827 meters, combines in an admirable way, ageless natural beauty, with the remains of habitation and myth. The myth says that Lysippe, Ifinoe, and Ifianassa, the daughters of the king of Tiryns, found refuge in the cave when they were obsessed with madness. The Cave of the Lakes is a rare creation of nature with mysterious galleries and stalactite formations.

In the caves, there are archaeological findings like fossilized human and animal bones, including a hippopotamus. The site is a stone forest full of surprises. It has something exclusively unique that does not exist in other well-known caves.

We will be overnighting in a beautiful guesthouse at one of the stone-built villages of Arcadia.

☼ DINNER/optional: Another great location and a food & drink experience to enjoy on your own but still under our guidance at a pre-arranged restaurant. The evening walk to explore the amazing location/village is a must!

Day 2: Mycenae, Nafplio, Wine Tasting, Palamidi Fortress & 999 Steps, Epidaurus Ancient Theater

☼ MYCENAE

This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to some of Greece’s most famous ancient ruins. Wander around the archaeological site and accompanying museum.

☼ WINE TASTING OPTION: Wine tasting at one of the many wineries of the Nemea area in Corinth; the Greek Napa Valley!

☼ NAFPLIO’S PALAMIDI FORTRESS & 999 STEPS.

Nafplio, the first capital of Greece, is famous for its Old Town with its narrow streets, beautiful alleyways, neoclassical mansions, and stunning Venetian houses. An all-year-round destination for visiting the famous Venetian fortress of Palamidi in Nafplio and optionally, walking down the 999 steps enjoying the most amazing views.

☼ OUZO (OPTIONAL): The Greeks’ pre-lunch aperitif. Not at any time of the day but at the right time of the day and the right location.

☼ LUNCH: One of our favorite food & drink places on this tour.

☼ ANCIENT THEATER OF EPIDAURUS

Epidaurus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to an ancient, beautifully preserved theater. Discover the landmark at your leisure.

OPTIONAL Day 3: Hydra Island

After breakfast, we head for the Cosmopolitan Hydra Island. Hydra is a very short boat ride (20-30 minutes) from the mainland. There are no cars on Hydra Island but many donkeys which we suggest you do not ride them. They do enough work carrying the goods for the locals and the shops!

Hydra is a trendy and cosmopolitan island that at the same time maintains its magic and peacefulness due to the all-year-round presence of the locals and the absence of any kind of vehicle! We love the island because Hydra is also one of our three bases, so we consider it as “home” to our agency.

After enjoying lunch on Hydra Island you will get the boat to cross back to the mainland. Depending on the available time and before departing for Athens we visit the beautiful Ermioni village for a quick coffee/drink next to the water.

We head back to Athens to be dropped off at your hotel or optionally at the airport or cruise ship. [© Eudaimonia Private Tours Athens Greece]

Inclusions
  • Private tour with your private driver/tour leader.
  • Hotel/Airbnb/cruise ship pickup and drop-off.
  • Non-smoking vehicle and driver.
  • One-night accommodation (including breakfast), arranged at a great location, and accommodation at a stonebuilt canyon-overlooking guesthouse. It is based on double occupancy. Get In Touch with us if in doubt.
  • Lunch is included on both days and at selected locations.
  • Dinners are not included.
  • Each person is allowed one normal-size suitcase and a small carry-on bag.
  • Full and detailed itinerary of the trip.
  • In-car bottled water & information booklet.
  • Flexible itinerary.
Exclusions
  • Excess luggage is not allowed.
  • Entrance to the sites.
  • Your dinners are not included but we will “guide” you to the best places.
  • During lunch: Seafood or fish is excluded due to variable pricing.
  • Professional guide for the archeological sites (optional).
  • Shopping/touristy stops unless specifically required.
  • Gratuities (optional).
Pricing

The pricing shown for this tour is €1,460, which is the total for 2 (two) people and includes the sites mentioned in the itinerary plus accommodation/breakfast and lunch/drinks.

Discounted pricing: We have alternative ways of payment (family rates, solo travelers, small booking payments, pay on the day of the tour, etc). Please, contact us to get the best rate depending on your payment method, number of people, and ages.

PS. Payments made by PayPal are subject to an additional cost of 5%-6% (the approximate fee that PayPal charges on all transactions), and prices 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 credit card.

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Pick up & Drop off

From your Athens hotel, airbnb, or cruise ship (Piraeus port), Nafplio or a pre-arranged meeting point very near to your location. For other starting locations please contact us.

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NAFPLIO OLD TOWN & PALAMIDI FORTRESS (999 STEPS)

Tour Options

[1] You can arrange to include a second wine-tasting experience at a different winery.

[2] Also, you can visit Acrocorinth: the “acropolis” of ancient Corinth at the top of the mountain west of the site

[3] Add Hydra Island to the tour with an extra day/night to remember. The most cosmopolitan, upscale, and relaxing island!

Please contact us for details and pricing. Not all add-ons can be included in all tours either because of time limitations (daylight time, closing times of sites) or because of the time of the year, etc. Some add-ons require an earlier starting time than the typical 8:00 a.m. pick-up.

Need to Know

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 & Experiences Private Company (IKE), a tour provider officially registered under the Greek National Tourism Organization (G.N.T.O.) with number/MH.T.E: 1245Ε70000034300, and Business Registry License Number (EUID): ELGEMI.181573613000.

The ‘client’ is the person or persons who have made a confirmed booking with “Eudaimonia Private Tours & Experiences Private Company“.

CANCELLATION POLICY FOR TOURS, TRANSFERS, AND SERVICES

(a) Cancellation Policy for day tours, half-day tours, and transfers:

☼ Cancellations made more than 60 days before the scheduled tour date will be fully refunded, minus service fees, as outlined below.

☼ Cancellations made between 60 and 30 days before the scheduled tour date will be refunded 75% of the agreed total tour fee minus service fees.

☼ Cancellations made between 30 and 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: Additionally to the above but only after the 60-day whole 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 more than 90 days before the scheduled tour date will be fully refunded, minus expenses and service fees as outlined below.

☼ Cancellations made between 90 and 60 days before the scheduled tour date will be refunded 75% of the agreed total tour fee minus expenses and service fees.

☼ Cancellations made between 60 and 30 days before the scheduled tour date will be refunded 50% of the agreed total tour fee minus costs and service 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 whole refund period, all of Eudaimonia’s expenses agreed upon through the email exchange of communication concerning or are part of any multi-day 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 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 take precedence over any interpretations of 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 penalty, except by 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 unavailable or unacceptable, 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 complete- 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 serve the client better, if 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 may use the booking under any circumstances.

The client will be asked to provide a valid photo and/or passport number for identification, which is required both for our documentation and for local authorities during random police checks.

(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”, medical, etc. Disputing credit card or other means of payment is not permitted. Eudaimonia strongly recommends that the client purchase travel insurance.

Responsibility Clause
Eudaimonia Private Tours, shall not be or become liable or responsible for any loss, injury, or damage to person, property or otherwise in connection with any accommodation, transportation, or other services resulting directly or indirectly, from acts of God, danger, incident to the sea, fire breakdown in machinery or equipment, acts of Government or other authorities, de jure or de facto, wars, thither declared or not, strikes, riots, customs regulations, delays or cancellations, or change of itinerary of schedules.

Baggage is at the owner’s (client’s) risk throughout the tour. Small articles, coats, wraps, cameras, phones, and other hand baggage are entirely under the passenger’s care, who is cautioned about the risk of leaving them in conveyances.

Clients wishing to join a tour or transfer are requested to arrive at the agreed departure point no later than 5 minutes before the scheduled departure time. This applies to all tours and transfers.

The client accepts that certain activities and aspects of Eudaimonia tours are weather-dependent and that under no circumstances can Eudaimonia be held responsible for weather conditions. The client will be informed by email of any potential weather issues and will be asked to decide, in agreement with Eudaimonia, whether to proceed with the tour. In this case, if the tour is completed or attempted, the client will not claim a refund. Rain or even snow is not considered a reason to cancel. Strikes can be grounds for cancellation if they really prevent the tour’s route. Windy weather and port authorities not allowing a boat to run are also reasons to cancel a day tour (but only in the case of a day tour), which is 100% dependent on the boat. A multi-day tour that includes a boat tour will not result in the cancellation of the whole tour, but only in an adjustment or an alternative option to replace the boat tour.

Passport Number
A valid passport must be carried by at least one client when traveling with us. This should be the lead traveler or the person who made the booking/communication, or payment.

Special Requirements and Conditions
At the time of booking, it is the customer’s responsibility to advise us of any special requests and circumstances, such as the need for a child car seat, mobility requirements, passengers who are much taller or heavier than average, food issues, car/boat sickness, excess luggage, etc. Then, we will notify the client in advance if we can accommodate their needs (larger vehicle, alternative options, etc.) and any possible extra costs.

Luggage is not allowed inside the vehicle; it must be stored in the trunk. Even backpacks need to be in the trunk, and it is the passengers’ responsibility to hold them on their laps and avoid scratches to the vehicle’s interior. We ask passengers to “keep their feet on the car’s mats” and not make a mess of the interior, which is kept in excellent condition, as you will see at the start of the tour.

For safety and a comfortable experience, we ask that you let us know in advance the approximate weights/heights of all passengers, as well as the corresponding luggage. This information is used only for vehicle allocation and will remain confidential. Failing to let us know can be grounds for canceling a tour, even when we meet.

Client Behavior
Eudaimonia reserves the right to terminate the transfer if a client’s behavior or conduct is disruptive towards the driver or any of our service providers (hotels, restaurants, etc).

Our drivers/tour leaders are carefully selected individuals who are genuinely polite and well educated. We expect you to treat them with respect. They will be there for you even after their typical 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., but please do not take advantage of our “under-promising but over-delivering” attitude. They need their personal time and rest, plus some reporting to us and planning for the following days.

Passengers are forbidden to consume food or any drinks (except water) in our vehicles. Any costs incurred by you or your party due to damages on a tour or transfer must be paid by you (the passenger) or your party at your destination, and we or the supplier will not be liable for these costs.

Eudaimonia operates a strict no-smoking policy on all its vehicles and tours.

Liability
Eudaimonia has no liability for any tour or transfer arrangements, and in particular, for any illness, personal injury, death, or loss of any kind, unless caused by our negligence. Any claim for damages for injury, illness, or death arising from your use of the transfer services must be brought against the operator of the transfer services and will be under the jurisdiction of Greek Law. Eudaimonia operates under a Civil Liability insurance policy as required by Greek Law.

Validity & Disputes

Any disputes will be resolved by the Greek legal system and its laws without the need for any arbitration. If a client is unsuccessful in any legal action instituted against us, the client agrees to pay all our costs, including, but not limited to, legal fees.

The Client agrees to all the above when booking any of Eudaimonia’s tours, transfers, or services.

As of December 1st, 2025
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