cool shore excursions®
Top activities
Top landmarks
Trip ideas
Nearby places
  • Tours by category
  • Tours by accessibility
  • Tours by feature
  • Tours by time
  • Tours by the numbers
  • Top attractions
  • Athens travel guides
  • Athens travel calendar
  • Tours in nearby places
  • Explore Greece tours
Language $Currency
Port schedule
Login / Sign up
Bookings
Bookings
Wallet
$0.00
Wishlists
Wishlists
Cool Rewards Rewards
Gift cards
Profile
Help Center
Language
Log out
Start your search
Change your search
Place or activity
Select Dates
You booked this experience
You're departing on
Google Calendar
Apple Calendar
Microsoft Outlook
Make your trip unforgettable

Kalavryta CogTrain Anci.Corinth Private Tour from Athens/Nafplio

23 Reviews 4.83 out of 5 stars Based on 23 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor |
Recommended by 96% of reviewers
96% of reviewers gave this experience a rating of 4 or higher.
| Athens, Greece
Book online or call us

from $86.10 per person

Lowest Price Guarantee
Cog Railway
Kalavryta school museum
Holocaust Museum in Kalavryta
Monastery Interior
Mega Spileon Monastery
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 22 (0) days in advance.
10 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
and 1 more
Russian
Instant confirmation

Overview

We visit Kalavryta and surrounding areas as travelers, not as tourists. We get as excited as you to travel, to enjoy the history, scenery & photography.

Schedule is flexible, but most importantly our drivers are seasoned travelers and are dedicated to helping you live the tour of your life, a combination of Nature and History.

This private tour takes you via Corinth Canal (short stop) to Peloponnese. Continue to Diakopto, from where you will take the cog railway, a unique train ride via Vouraikos Gorge to Kalavryta. From train station we drive to Agia Lavra monastery. Return to Kalavryta, explore village (visit Holocaust Museum), return in Athens by car this time. On the way we will stop at Mega Spileo Monastery (the oldest in Greece). Continue to Corinth for our last stop. Visit site/ museum

What's Included

  • Your driver provides informative books, map, audio documentary with historical details as you travel
  • Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver for the day
  • Government Fees
  • The Municipal Museum of the Kalavryta Holocaust
  • Admission fee - Ancient Corinth (Site & Museum) Summer from 1st April to 30th October 15€ . Ancient Corinth (Site & Museum) Winter from 1st November to 31st March 8€ . EUR 8.00 per person
  • Train fee 10€ (Diakopto- Kalavryta/ one way) For weekends or holidays, purchase your tickets online.
See 3 moreSee 4 more

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point
Pickup details

For Private Tours: Traveler pickup/drop off is offered from/to your hotel/apartment in/ from Athens center up to 7 km, at the arranged time of your tour departure or your tour return.We recommend that the tour starts at 07:30 am or earlier in summer time If for any reason this is not convenient, you can adjust the time according to your needs.

What To Expect

Book Online

Our secure website provides real-time availability, instant confirmation, and free, no-hassle cancellations up to 24 hours before your tour begins.
Read more

Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free

Corinth Canal

The marvelous man-made Corinth canal connecting the Aegean and Ionian seas, as well as the Peloponnese peninsula with the central part of Greece. More than 2500 workers digging 6.400m for twelve years (from 1881 to 1893). Stop for photography, walk across on a pedestrian bridge and admire the canal from 80 m high
Read more

15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Diakopto

Diakopto is a town and a former municipality in Achaea / Peloponnese. The town of Diakopto is situated on the Gulf of Corinth, near the mouth of the Vouraikos river and at the lower end of the Vouraikos Gorge. From Diakopto train station you will buy your tickets for this unique rack rail way train to Kalavryta. Train fee 10€ (Diakopto- Kalavryta/ one way) For weekends or holidays, please purchase your tickets online in prior time.
Read more

15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mouseio Odontotou

You’ll be hard-pressed to find a train journey as spectacular as that of the rack railway that links the seaside village of Diakopto to picturesque Kalavryta. Take the Diakopto–Kalavryta Railway, an historic 750 mm gauge cog railway in Greece. It runs 22 km (14 mi) through the Vouraikos Gorge, stopping on route at Zachlorou.It is one of the most beautiful natural sights plus one of the most spectacular railway rides. The little train travels through streams, climbing the majestic narrow gorge, up into the mountains, through bridges and tunnels, over waterfalls, along cliffs and through forest of pine and oak trees. When the incline gets really steep it switches form regular track to a cog system.
Read more

1 hour 8 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Kalavryta

Kalavryta a popular traditional mountain village. Visit Museum & town. In early December 1943, the German Army's 117th Jäger Division began a mission named Unternehmen Kalavryta (Operation Kalavryta), intending to encircle Greek Resistance fighters in the mountainous area surrounding Kalavryta. During the operation, 78 German soldiers, who had been taken prisoner by the partisans in October, were executed by their captors. In response, the commander of the German division, General Karl von Le Suire personally ordered the "severest measures" — the killing of the male population of Kalavryta — on 10 December 1943.Operation Kalavryta was mounted from six cities: Patras, Aigion, and Cornith on the Gulf of Corinth and from Argos, Pyrgos and Tripolis in central Peloponnese. All "Battle-Groups" were aimed at Kalavryta, although the divisions from Pyrgos, Argos, and Corinth returned to their bases soon after.
Read more

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Agia Lavra Monastery

Agia Lavra is a monastery near Kalavryta, Achaea, Greece. It was built in 961 AD, on Chelmos Mountain, at an altitude of 961 meters, and can be described as the symbolic birthplace of modern Greece. It stands as one of the oldest monasteries in the Peloponnese. It was burnt to the ground in 1585 by the Turks It is famously linked with the Greek War of Independence, since it was here that the call for Eleftheria 'ι Thanatos (Ελευθερία ή θάνατος) was first heard on 25 March 1821, launching the revolution against the Ottoman Empire.
Read more

20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

The Municipal Museum of the Kalavryta Holocaust

Kalavryta a popular traditional mountain village. Visit Museum (optional) and town. In early December 1943, the German Army's 117th Jäger Division began a mission named Unternehmen Kalavryta (Operation Kalavryta), intending to encircle Greek Resistance fighters in the mountainous area surrounding Kalavryta. During the operation, 78 German soldiers, who had been taken prisoner by the partisans in October, were executed by their captors. In response, the commander of the German division, General Karl von Le Suire personally ordered the "severest measures" — the killing of the male population of Kalavryta — on 10 December 1943.Operation Kalavryta was mounted from six cities: Patras, Aigion, and Cornith on the Gulf of Corinth and from Argos, Pyrgos and Tripolis in central Peloponnese. All "Battle-Groups" were aimed at Kalavryta, although the divisions from Pyrgos, Argos, and Corinth returned to their bases soon after. Holocaust Museum is closed on Mondays
Read more

30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mega Spileo Monastery

The monastery is located in a large cave in a sheer cliff, where the western slopes of Mount Chelmos drop down to the gorge of the Vouraikos river. The cave was known in antiquity, and the geographer Pausanias reports that the daughters of Proetus found refuge there during their madness. In the first Christian centuries, Christian hermits occupied the cave.According to tradition, the monastery is one of the oldest in Greece, reputedly founded in 362 by the Thessalonian brothers Symeon and Theodore, who with the help of Euphrosyne (a local shepherdess, honored as saint for her part in these events) discovered in the cave the icon of the Theotokos painted by Luke the Evangelist.Several of the monks became members of the Filiki Etaireia and took part in the Greek War of Independence. On 8 December 1943, the German 117th Jäger Division destroyed the monastery and executed 22 monks and visitors as part of reprisals that culminated a few days later with the Massacre of Kalavryta.
Read more

45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)

Here are the remains of Ancient Corinth, one of the largest cities in Ancient Greece. Walking in the ancient City of Corinth is like to walk back in time. 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.Combined ticket for Ancient Corinth is 8€ for summer or 4€ for winter (Ticket Includes Museum / Winter time closed on Tuesday)
Read more

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Athens (pass by)

Return to Athens this time by car. Tour is private, if you wish other location (up to prior request & agreement)
Read more
Show 8 more stops

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Train fee 10€ (Diakopto- Kalavryta/ one way) For weekends or holidays, purchase your tickets online in advance. Your return from Kalavryta to Athens or Nafplion, it will be by car, so will see another view of the mountain and we will have the chance to visit the Monastery of Mega Spilaeon, the oldest in Peloponnese.
  • You Have the options of 3 different Vehicles types: Sedan up to 3 adults or family of 4 (2 adults + 2 kids - up to 11 years old free) - Minivan ( from 1 to 7 persons - 2 kids/ up to 11 years old free ) - Minibus ( from 1 to 14 persons - 2 kids/ up to 11 years old free). Price varies by Group Size or Vehicle type.
  • Your tour is private & flexible and available from/ to Athens or from/ to Nafplio. However we only request to have in mind the agreement hours. But if you like to extend it, please make a fair arrangement with your tour driver/ leader. Additional charge per hour is 35€ (Sedan) - 50€ (Minivan) - 65€ (Minibus).

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Kalavryta CogTrain Anci.Corinth Private Tour from Athens/Nafplio?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET). Read more Apr 2025

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.
Activity code: C-123525P21

Traveler Photos

Reviews

4.83
23 reviews

Average 4.83 out of 5 stars based on 23 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

5 stars
20
4 stars
2
3 stars
1
2 stars
0
1 star
0
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 22 (0) days in advance.
Athens Tours
Attractions
Guides
Calendar
View more

Similar Tours & Activities

Ancient Olympia Greece Tour
4.8 (4)

Ancient Olympia Greece Tour

A private fully personalized day trip to the birthplace of modern Olympics and to one of the most beautiful areas in Greece, Ancient Olympia. In...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (4)
from
$91
Mercedes Private Tour to Classical Athens
4.9 (20)

Mercedes Private Tour to Classical Athens

Discover the heart of ancient Greece on a refined private journey through Classical Athens, where history, philosophy, and art shaped the foundations of Western civilization....

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (20)
from
$86
All Inclusive Day Cruise to 3 Islands

All Inclusive Day Cruise to 3 Islands

Explore 3 Breathtaking Islands Sail through the Saronic Gulf and visit Aegina, Moni, and Agistri — each offering its own charm. From cultural treasures to...

8 hours
from
$2,625
Argolis, Trip to Culture (Nafplio, Epidaurus, Mycenae) from Athens
4.0 (2)

Argolis, Trip to Culture (Nafplio, Epidaurus, Mycenae) from Athens

We’ll get on the car and first drive to the famous Corinth Canal. I will give you information about its history and take a lot...

9 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.0 (2)
from
$102
Ancient Olympia Greece Tour

A private fully personalized day trip to the birthplace of modern Olympics and to one of the most beautiful areas in Greece, Ancient Olympia. In …More

4.8 (4)

Ancient Olympia Greece Tour

4.8 (4)

A private fully personalized day trip to the birthplace of modern Olympics and to one of the most beautiful areas in Greece, Ancient Olympia. In...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (4)
from
$91
Mercedes Private Tour to Classical Athens

Discover the heart of ancient Greece on a refined private journey through Classical Athens, where history, philosophy, and art shaped the foundations of Western civilization. …More

4.9 (20)

Mercedes Private Tour to Classical Athens

4.9 (20)

Discover the heart of ancient Greece on a refined private journey through Classical Athens, where history, philosophy, and art shaped the foundations of Western civilization....

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (20)
from
$86
All Inclusive Day Cruise to 3 Islands

Explore 3 Breathtaking Islands Sail through the Saronic Gulf and visit Aegina, Moni, and Agistri — each offering its own charm. From cultural treasures to …More

All Inclusive Day Cruise to 3 Islands

Explore 3 Breathtaking Islands Sail through the Saronic Gulf and visit Aegina, Moni, and Agistri — each offering its own charm. From cultural treasures to...

8 hours
from
$2,625
Argolis, Trip to Culture (Nafplio, Epidaurus, Mycenae) from Athens

We’ll get on the car and first drive to the famous Corinth Canal. I will give you information about its history and take a lot …More

4.0 (2)

Argolis, Trip to Culture (Nafplio, Epidaurus, Mycenae) from Athens

4.0 (2)

We’ll get on the car and first drive to the famous Corinth Canal. I will give you information about its history and take a lot...

9 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.0 (2)
from
$102

Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought

Athens Scenic Bike Tour with Regular or Electric Bike + Acropolis
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
5.0 (3,504)

Athens Scenic Bike Tour with Regular or Electric Bike + Acropolis

See the sights of Athens in this fun and easy 9km journey by regular or electric bike. During this 2.5 hour relaxed pace tour on...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (3,504)
from
$40
Athens Acropolis and Parthenon Walking Tour
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
4.7 (1,363)

Athens Acropolis and Parthenon Walking Tour

Please note that there are several options available for this tour. You can upgrade your experience by selecting an option that includes the entrance fees,...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (1,363)
from
$39
Acropolis of Athens and Acropolis Museum Tour
4.8 (911)

Acropolis of Athens and Acropolis Museum Tour

Delve into the fascinating world of Ancient Greece on a 3-hour walking tour of the Acropolis of Athens and the New Acropolis Museum. With an...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (911)
from
$53
Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens
4.7 (3,572)

Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens

Experience the beauty of Greece with our Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon tour, available in both morning and sunset options. Each tour offers a...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (3,572)
from
$40
Athens Scenic Bike Tour with Regular or Electric Bike + Acropolis

See the sights of Athens in this fun and easy 9km journey by regular or electric bike. During this 2.5 hour relaxed pace tour on …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
5.0 (3,504)

Athens Scenic Bike Tour with Regular or Electric Bike + Acropolis

5.0 (3,504)

See the sights of Athens in this fun and easy 9km journey by regular or electric bike. During this 2.5 hour relaxed pace tour on...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (3,504)
from
$40
Athens Acropolis and Parthenon Walking Tour

Please note that there are several options available for this tour. You can upgrade your experience by selecting an option that includes the entrance fees, …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
4.7 (1,363)

Athens Acropolis and Parthenon Walking Tour

4.7 (1,363)

Please note that there are several options available for this tour. You can upgrade your experience by selecting an option that includes the entrance fees,...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (1,363)
from
$39
Acropolis of Athens and Acropolis Museum Tour

Delve into the fascinating world of Ancient Greece on a 3-hour walking tour of the Acropolis of Athens and the New Acropolis Museum. With an …More

4.8 (911)

Acropolis of Athens and Acropolis Museum Tour

4.8 (911)

Delve into the fascinating world of Ancient Greece on a 3-hour walking tour of the Acropolis of Athens and the New Acropolis Museum. With an...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (911)
from
$53
Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens

Experience the beauty of Greece with our Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon tour, available in both morning and sunset options. Each tour offers a …More

4.7 (3,572)

Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens

4.7 (3,572)

Experience the beauty of Greece with our Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon tour, available in both morning and sunset options. Each tour offers a...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (3,572)
from
$40

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Activity name

The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.

Filter by:

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Kalavryta CogTrain Anci.Corinth Private Tour from Athens/Nafplio?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Your driver provides informative books, map, audio documentary with historical details as you travel.
  • Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver for the day.
  • Government Fees.
  • Pick up / Drop off, from/to your hotel/apartment in Athens, or request another location.
  • Private Transportation & includes: (Fuels, Toll Roads, Parking Fees).
The following is NOT included:
  • The Municipal Museum of the Kalavryta Holocaust.
  • Admission fee - Ancient Corinth (Site & Museum) Summer from 1st April to 30th October 15€ . Ancient Corinth (Site & Museum) Winter from 1st November to 31st March 8€ . EUR 8.00 per person.
  • Train fee 10€ (Diakopto- Kalavryta/ one way) For weekends or holidays, purchase your tickets online.
  • Tips are at your descretion.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Kalavryta CogTrain Anci.Corinth Private Tour from Athens/Nafplio is as follows:

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Kalavryta CogTrain Anci.Corinth Private Tour from Athens/Nafplio will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

Activity name

  • Your driver provides informative books, map, audio documentary with historical details as you travel
  • Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver for the day
  • Government Fees
  • Pick up / Drop off, from/to your hotel/apartment in Athens, or request another location
  • Private Transportation & includes: (Fuels, Toll Roads, Parking Fees)
  • The Municipal Museum of the Kalavryta Holocaust
  • Admission fee - Ancient Corinth (Site & Museum) Summer from 1st April to 30th October 15€ . Ancient Corinth (Site & Museum) Winter from 1st November to 31st March 8€ . EUR 8.00 per person
  • Train fee 10€ (Diakopto- Kalavryta/ one way) For weekends or holidays, purchase your tickets online.
  • Tips are at your descretion

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Train fee 10€ (Diakopto- Kalavryta/ one way) For weekends or holidays, purchase your tickets online in advance. Your return from Kalavryta to Athens or Nafplion, it will be by car, so will see another view of the mountain and we will have the chance to visit the Monastery of Mega Spilaeon, the oldest in Peloponnese.
  • You Have the options of 3 different Vehicles types: Sedan up to 3 adults or family of 4 (2 adults + 2 kids - up to 11 years old free) - Minivan ( from 1 to 7 persons - 2 kids/ up to 11 years old free ) - Minibus ( from 1 to 14 persons - 2 kids/ up to 11 years old free). Price varies by Group Size or Vehicle type.
  • Your tour is private & flexible and available from/ to Athens or from/ to Nafplio. However we only request to have in mind the agreement hours. But if you like to extend it, please make a fair arrangement with your tour driver/ leader. Additional charge per hour is 35€ (Sedan) - 50€ (Minivan) - 65€ (Minibus).

Report Product Issue

Activity name