Athens - Corinth Canal - Epidaurus - Nafplion

Start the day by visiting the pearl of Greece, the ancient Acropolis. The Acropolis opens at 8 am. It is advisable to be here no later than 9 o'clock, especially in summertime, so that it is not so hot. It is better to buy entrance tickets in advance, online, so that you do not have to stand in line. You can park your car at the hotel for now, and you can reach the Acropolis by the metro (Acropolis station).

Be sure to climb the Areopagus Hill, where you can take great pictures of the Acropolis, Lycavittos Hill, the ancient Agora, and the panorama of all of Athens.

Through Plaka, the ancient district of Athens at the foot of the Acropolis, go down to Ermou Street.

The most famous street in the capital is Ermou pedestrian street. It is named after the god of trade Hermes and, as it should be expected, along with a lot of big and small shops and cafes.

Every hour on Syntagma Square, in front of the Parliament building, there is a change of guard of the Presidential Guard, composed of colorful handsome eusones. And on Sundays from 10.45 to 11.15 there is an honorary change, with a march, an orchestra, and a full guard. I advise you to arrive early to get a better seat.

Take the car from the parking lot and go to the Peloponnese peninsula.

Photo stop at the impressive Corinthian Canal connecting the Aegean and Ionian Seas. The length of the canal is 6 km and the walls are almost 80 meters high. Extreme lovers can even jump off one of the bridges, there is a bungee jumping (you should order in advance).

Lunch at a seaside tavern.

The cult of the god Asclepius was formed here in the VI-V century BC and Epidaurus became a place of pilgrimage for many suffering cures. There were wonderful buildings - the temple of Artemis, the temple of Asclepius, thermal pools and a stadium. A theater was also built here in which performances also helped the healing process. The theater is famous for its unique acoustics and still hosts theatrical performances and concerts.

Overnight stay in charming Nafplio, with its elegance reminiscent of Mediterranean Italian cities. Walk around the city in the evening, feel its special atmosphere and have dinner in one of its many restaurants. Don't forget to try the local ice cream, which is still made here according to ancient Italian recipes. The town is mostly pedestrian so you can leave your car in a large parking lot near the port.