Athens Trip Overview
Drive towards the scenic coastal road of Athens to the magnificent structure of the Corinth Canal, the southern peninsula of Greece.
The driver will take you to Nafplio and visit Mycenae and Epidaurus on the wayWorld heritage-listed Mycenae is one of the most ancient places in Europe.
Mycenae is considered the greatest and richest kingdom of the later Bronze Age around 1350 B.C. Walk around the archaeological park, pass through the great Lionesses Gate, explore the Ancient Treasure of Atreus also known as King’s Agamemnon Tomb as well as the Tomb of Clytemnestra.
Epidaurus which was famed and revered far and wide for centuries. The theatre is perhaps the best preserved theatre of ancient Greece. Epidaurus was a sanatorium, connected intensively with the Asclepeion healing temples.
Nafplio, the town where Greece meets Italy. Built with stepped streets overhung with balconies dripping bougainvillea, handsome neoclassical buildings and enticing shops and restaurants.
Additional Info
Duration: 10 to 11 hours
Starts: Athens, Greece
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Athens, Attica, Greece
Drive towards the scenic coastal road of Athens to the magnificent structure of the Corinth Canal, the southern peninsula of Greece.
The driver will take you to Nafplio and visit Mycenae and Epidaurus on the wayWorld heritage-listed Mycenae is one of the most ancient places in Europe.
Mycenae is considered the greatest and richest kingdom of the later Bronze Age around 1350 B.C. Walk around the archaeological park, pass through the great Lionesses Gate, explore the Ancient Treasure of Atreus also known as King’s Agamemnon Tomb as well as the Tomb of Clytemnestra.
Epidaurus which was famed and revered far and wide for centuries. The theatre is perhaps the best preserved theatre of ancient Greece. Epidaurus was a sanatorium, connected intensively with the Asclepeion healing temples.
Nafplio, the town where Greece meets Italy. Built with stepped streets overhung with balconies dripping bougainvillea, handsome neoclassical buildings and enticing shops and restaurants.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Isthmus of Corinth, Greece
The Isthmus of Korinthos, a narrow trip of land (about 6km long) which unites the Saronic gulf with the Corinthian Bay.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Mycenae, Mycenae, Argolis Region, Peloponnese
One of the greatest centers of the Greek culture, which constitutes a powerful military fortress that used to dominate most of Southern Greece (world heritage site UNESCO).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Nafplio, Nafplio, Argolis Region, Peloponnese
Nafplio is the capital of Argolida and one of the most picturesque towns in Greece of unspoiled architecture and with a neoclassical character. It was the capital of Greece during the period 1828-1833. In the center of the town, we can taste traditional food in picturesque small towns.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Bourtzi, Greece
Bourtzi, a small fortress built on an islet at the port of the city
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Palamidi Castle, Eikostis Pemptis Martiou, Nafplio 211 00 Greece
Palamidi, a Venetian fortress that dominates the top of the town with 999stairs to climb.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Epidaurus Archaeological Museum, Asklepieion, Epidavros 210 52 Greece
Epidaurus, the historical town of Argolida, built at the foot of Mount Arachnoe and famous for its ancient theatre which was built in 340B.C. with a capacity of 130.000viewers. It is the most beautiful and the most well-maintained theatre with excellent acoustics, features that contributed to the creation of the festival of Epidaurus.
Duration: 2 hours
