Athens Trip Overview
Enjoy a truly unique experience at the steps of the ancient Greek world. From the best theatre of the world in Epidaurus, in honor of Asclepius, the father of Medicine to Mycenae and the ancient King Agamemnon!
Begin your day trip with a pickup of our luxurious car or Mini Van/Bus, at your Athens hotel or from a central location. Admire the scenery as you trace the coast of the Saronic Gulf into the Peloponnese.
After around 1.5 hours, arrive at the ancient hilltop city of Mycenae and enjoy a walking of the ruins of this once powerful settlement. Walk around the ruins of the city that was ruled by King Agamemnon, and view highlights such as the Palace, Tomb of Agamemnon and Lion’s Gate.
From Mycenae we will go to Nafplio for lunch.
After your lunch we will start our trip to the Sanctuary of Asclepius and Theater of Epidaurus, one of the most visited ancient sites in Greece. The theater date from the 4th century and feature masterpieces of classical Greek architecture.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Athens, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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Enjoy a truly unique experience at the steps of the ancient Greek world. From the best theatre of the world in Epidaurus, in honor of Asclepius, the father of Medicine to Mycenae and the ancient King Agamemnon!
Begin your day trip with a pickup of our luxurious car or Mini Van/Bus, at your Athens hotel or from a central location. Admire the scenery as you trace the coast of the Saronic Gulf into the Peloponnese.
After around 1.5 hours, arrive at the ancient hilltop city of Mycenae and enjoy a walking of the ruins of this once powerful settlement. Walk around the ruins of the city that was ruled by King Agamemnon, and view highlights such as the Palace, Tomb of Agamemnon and Lion’s Gate.
From Mycenae we will go to Nafplio for lunch.
After your lunch we will start our trip to the Sanctuary of Asclepius and Theater of Epidaurus, one of the most visited ancient sites in Greece. The theater date from the 4th century and feature masterpieces of classical Greek architecture.
Itinerary
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Stop At: The Great Theatre of Epidaurus, Ethniki Odos Isthmou Archaias Epidavrou, Epidavros 210 52 Greece
The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus is a theatre in the Greek city of Epidaurus, located on the southeast end of the sanctuary dedicated to the ancient Greek God of medicine, Asclepius.
It is built on the west side of Cynortion Mountain, near modern Lygourio, and belongs to the Epidaurus Municipality. It is considered to be the most perfect ancient Greek theatre with regard to acoustics and aesthetics.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Archaeological Site Mycenae, Mycenae 21200 Greece
Visit the ancient hilltop city of Mycenae and enjoy a walking tour of the ruins of this once powerful, fortified settlement. Hear how the city was, in Greek myth, ruled by King Agamemnon, and view highlights such as the Palace, Tomb of Agamemnon and Lion’s Gate.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Nafplio Port, PORT, Nafplio 211 00, Greece
We will stop in the pretty seaport of Nauplia for lunch
Duration: 1 hour
