Top Athens activities
Top Athens landmarks
Beyond Athens
Athens trip ideas

Corinth, Cave of Lakes, Odontotos Railway Private Tour with Greek Lunch Included

133 Reviews4.98 out of 5 stars Based on 133 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor |
Badge of Excellence |Badge of Excellence This experience is highly rated by travelers and has met our top quality standards.
Athens, Greece

Loading Options

10 hours (Approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile Ticket

Overview

Our tours are about people and we have always been good with people! We skip the obvious places and we do not compromise the quality of the tour for any reason.
Let's visit some amazing locations that most people miss out on, with a full-day private day trip.
With your private group, see the off-the-beaten-track sites with your driver and guide. Journey to the Cave of Lakes; Odontotos Rack Railway, passing through Vouraikos Gorge; the Corinth Canal; and a choice of Ancient Corinth or the Mega Spilaio Monastery. Wine tasting is an option too!
Let your fully qualified private driver/tour leader treat you -and join you- to an authentic Greek experience, complete with an amazing "farm to table" lunch at a remote top of the mountains town. An experience for foodies! No fixed or touristy menu!
It's a unique & very authentic tour, away from the luxury offerings, all in the peaceful natural environment and beautiful scenery at the central planes of the Mythical Peloponnese.

What's Included

  • One of the HIGHLIGHTS of this tour; traditional Greek lunch & drinks with NOT A FIXED/touristy menu
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off with no touristy stops (pottery, souivenirs, etc)!
  • In-car bottled water & INFORMATION BOOKLET for all tour activities and sites.
  • Tickets to the sites: Cave of Lakes at €9/person, Odontotos Railway at €9.50, Corinth at €8.
  • Touristy stops at souvenir, pottery, etc shops; unless specifically requested by yourselves!
  • PROFESSIONAL/LICENSED GUIDE (optional)
  • Gratuites (optional)
See 2 moreSee 3 more

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point
Pickup details

Any Athens hotel or Airbnb, the Athens airport, Piraeus, and Nafplio port. There will be a possible extra cost for some locations not around the center of Athens.

Start Time • 8:30 AM

What To Expect

Corinth Canal

The Corinth 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.
Read more

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)

Ancient Corinth was inhabited in the Neolithic period (6500-3250 BC) but the big prosperity began in the 8th century. Corinth was a city-state and for Christians, Corinth is well known from the two letters of Saint Paul in the New Testament, First and Second Corinthians. Corinth is also mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles as part of the Paul the Apostle's missionary travels.
Read more

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Acrocorinth

OPTIONAL: Acrocorinth, "Upper Corinth", the acropolis of ancient Corinth, is a monolithic rock overseeing the ancient city of Corinth and the Corinthian Gulf. It is the most impressive of the acropolis of mainland Greece. With its secure water supply, Acrocorinth's fortress was repeatedly used as a last line of defense in southern Greece because it commanded the Isthmus of Corinth, repelling foes from entry by land into the Peloponnese peninsula.
Read more

35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cooperative Winery of Nemea

OPTIONAL wine tasting: Nemea is famous for the ancient site with the stunning Temple of Zeus, but it is also a well-known wine-producing region (a small Napa valley!) with the biggest vineyards in the Balkans. If you take this option you will need an earlier pick up at 7:30 am instead of 8:30.
Read more

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Kalavrita

Kalavrita and the surrounding area are a resort for all seasons. This is your lunch place! We explore the center of the town on foot before or after lunch. This beautiful town lies at the foot of Mt. Chelmos and it is a must-visit for the Athenians during the cold months of the year because of its ski center but not only!. Kalavrita is a dreamlike setting with stone-built houses, small squares, charming alleys, picturesque cafés and tavernas right next to the huge shady plane trees.:An ideal destination ideal for those aiming to combine their love for nature with their romantic mood.
Read more

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kastria Cave of the Lakes

The Mythical 'CAVE OF THE LAKES' has something exclusively unique that does not exist in other well-known caves. A rare creation of nature with mysterious galleries and strange stalactite formations. THE MYTHICAL 'CAVE OF THE LAKES' has something exclusively unique that does not exist in other well-known caves. A rare creation of nature with mysterious galleries and strange stalactite formations. A unique natural creation featuring 13 cascading lakes of various sizes and shapes, three different levels, and a steady year-round temperature of 16-17°C. Around 1980 meters of the cave have been explored, though at present only 500 meters are open to visitors. Fossilized bones of various animals have been found here, as well as important archaeological and anthropological finds (including pottery and tools) dating from Neolithic, Early Helladic and Middle Helladic times.
Read more

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Mega Spileo Monastery

OPTIONAL or alternative to Ancient Corinth (for visitors that have already visited Corinth): A cliff-hanging monastery with amazing views of the gorge through which your train will pass.
Read more

35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.The little train incorporated so well to the natural environment that it seems 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 the nature worked on its own.
Read more

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Athens

Back to Athens and to your base/accommodation. You can optionally be dropped off at your cruise ship or even the airport. Do remember that you can combine this tour with several other unique sites of the Peloponnese with our most popular being the 5-Day Peloponnese tour.
Read more

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Show 7 more stops

Additional Info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operated by a business

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

Still have questions?

We’re here to help.
Live Chat, Text, Call, or Email our friendly customer support with your questions.

Activity code: C-22041P15

Reviews

4.98
133 reviews

Average 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 133 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and partner sites such as Trustpilot, Viator, and TripAdvisor

5 stars
130
4 stars
3
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 star
0

Similar Tours & Activities

Private Greek Food Tour in Athens
Likely to Sell Out

Private Greek Food Tour in Athens

 3 hours 30 minutes  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation
from
US$96.52

Private Transfer from Athens To Porto Heli

Private Transfer from Athens To Porto Heli

New To The Site!
 2 to 3 hours  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
US$549.14

Historical Private Tour of Acropolis & Acropolis Museum

Historical Private Tour of Acropolis & Acropolis Museum

New To The Site!
 3 hours 40 minutes  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
US$99.47

Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought

Athens Bike Tour: E-Bike or Regular Bike+Optional Acropolis Visit
Likely to Sell Out

Athens Bike Tour: E-Bike or Regular Bike+Optional Acropolis Visit

 2 hours 30 minutes  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
US$32.17

Sail the Athenian Coastline on a Catamaran
Likely to Sell Out

Sail the Athenian Coastline on a Catamaran

 5 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
US$149.77

Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon Guided Tour, optional Tickets
Likely to Sell Out

Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon Guided Tour, optional Tickets

 2 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
US$38.83

Language & Country

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Cool

Help Center

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket