Mycenae Epidaurus Corinth Nafplio Private Day Tour from Athens

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• Full-day Tours
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• Day Trips
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Itinerary

1. 1

   This small Peloponese tour is a good opportunity to see seve

   This small Peloponese tour is a good opportunity to see several major site of the peninsula just in two days. Begining with a drive along the coast, you will get the chance to see some Greek seaside villages and the island of Salamis. Salamis is where the historical naval battle took place between the Athenians and the Persians. Our first stop of the day, the Corinth Canal. Eventually opened in 1892 separating the Peloponnese from the rest of Greece all the while connecting the Saronic Gulf to the Corinthian Sea. Having time to walk across on a pedestrian bridge and admire the canal closer, you may go bungee jumping on some days (if you’re game).

   15 min
2. 2

   Archaeological and historical interest, Ancient Corinth is a

   Archaeological and historical interest, Ancient Corinth is also one of the most popular religious destinations in Greece. It was here that the Apostle Paul preached Christianity, was judged by the tribunal in the Agora and established the best organized Christian church of the time.

   1hAdmission not included
3. 3

   The temple of Apollo at Corinth is one of the earliest Doric

   The temple of Apollo at Corinth is one of the earliest Doric temples in the Peloponnese and the Greek mainland. Built around 560 B.C.E., of local monolithic limestone on top of an imposing, rocky hill to the north of Acrocorinth, the Archaic temple was an emblem for the Greek city of Corinth, reflecting its growth and prosperity.

   10 minAdmission not included
4. 4

   We will visit the castle of Acrocorinth,the oldest and large

   We will visit the castle of Acrocorinth,the oldest and largest castle in southern Greece, for some amazing photos.

   20 min
5. 5

   Dated to the 2nd millennium B.C.E. representing what Homer w

   Dated to the 2nd millennium B.C.E. representing what Homer wrote about, Achilles, Agamemnon and Helen of Troy. The palace of Mycenae gave its name to a whole era.

   1 minAdmission not included
6. 6

   In the site you will see the famous Lions Gate (the oldest a

   In the site you will see the famous Lions Gate (the oldest architectural sculpture in Europe), the cyclopean walls, the burial circle A and the remains of Agamemnon’s Palace.

   10 minAdmission not included
7. 7

   Within the site there is a modern museum, exhibiting the fin

   Within the site there is a modern museum, exhibiting the findings of the “City Of Gold” which is also worth visiting.

   30 minAdmission not included
8. 8

   Just before leaving the site we will make a small stop at th

   Just before leaving the site we will make a small stop at the treasury of Atreus, the best preserved Tholos tomb found and one of the finest examples of the Mycenaean architecture.

   20 minAdmission not included
9. 9

   From here we will travel through time towards a more recent

   From here we will travel through time towards a more recent history of Greece and to the city of Nafplion. Nafplion is considered the most scenic city which also functioned as the capital of Greece until 1834. It offers you an impressive combination of fortresses and castles (Palamidi, Bourtzi), an enormous port opened to the Aegean Sea and the unique architecture of the old city of Nafplion revealing Venetian, neoclassical and oriental elements. Lunch will be at a traditional tavern by the sea.

   2h
10. 10

    We’ll drive up until the castle of Acronafplia for a panoram

    We’ll drive up until the castle of Acronafplia for a panoramic view of Nafplio.

    10 min
11. 11

    We will visit the site of Epidaurus. After just a short driv

    We will visit the site of Epidaurus. After just a short drive you will be able to visit one of the most important ancient sanctuaries dedicated to the God Asclepius, the god of healing and medicine, located in an ideal environment and spread over a hilly area.

    30 minAdmission not included
12. 12

    Its highest point is the theater of Epidaurus. The best pres

    Its highest point is the theater of Epidaurus. The best preserved ancient Greek theater dated 4th century B.C.E.It is proof of what fantastic miracles the ancient Greek minds could create. You can test the acoustics, great even today. Climb up until the upper seats just to close your eyes and dream you attended an ancient Greek tragedy.

    30 minAdmission not included
13. 13

    We will grive back to Athens by the country road croosing pi

    We will grive back to Athens by the country road croosing picturesque villages and land scapes.

    Pass by, no stop

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Cancellation policy

• More than 1 day before100% refund
• Between 0 and 1 days before0% refund

Prices by age band

• Adulto0-99 anni
  €55

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Available options

• Private Tour [Eng]

  Pickup included

• Package Offer(2 Private Tours)

  Tour 1 - Argolida Day Tour: Mycenae-Epidaurus-Corinth & Nafplio Day Tour Tickets not included Tour 1 - Athens Full Day: Lunch & Tickets Included (museum ticket not included) Pickup included