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Itinerary
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Stop At: Corinth Canal, Isthmia, Corinth 201 00 Greece

Depart from our terminal for one day tour via the coastal National highway for the Corinth canal (short stop).

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Archaeological Site Mycenae, Mycenae 21200 Greece

After the Corinth Canal, you enter the region of Argolis, land of Homer’s Golden Mycenae, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Dating back to the second century B.C., Mycenae was one of the major centers of Greek civilization and a military stronghold which dominated much of southern Greece . Visit the archaeological site, home to the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon. You will see the Cyclopean Walls, the Lion’s Gate, the Royal Tombs, including Agamemnon Clytemnestra's, and the Treasury of Atreus, a magnificent 14th-century B.C. structure. In Mycenae you will have the chance for an optional stop in a pottery factory.

Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes

Stop At: Παλιά Πόλη του Ναυπλίου, Nafplion 211 00, Greece

Then, proceed to Nauplion the first capital of modern Greece with its Venetian fortress of PALAMIDI and the fortified islet of BOURTZI. It was named after Nafplios, son of Poseidon, and it is home of Palamidis, the local hero of the Trojan war and supposedly the inventor of weights and measures, lighthouses, the first Greek alphabet and the father of the Sophists. After a walking tour of the city, you will have lunch in a restaurant beside the sea with amazing views of Bourtzi islet in the middle of the Port. Those who have selected the option without lunch, will have the time to explore further the city or relax having a nice coffee.

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Stop At: The Great Theatre of Epidaurus, Ethniki Odos Isthmou Archaias Epidavrou, Epidavros 210 52 Greece

Continue on to Epidaurus and visit the ancient theatre. The UNESCO’S world heritage listed monument is reputed to be the birthplace of Apollo's son Asklepios, the healer and was the most celebrated healing center of the classical world. Epidaurus is probably most famous for its theatre, one of the best preserved classical Greek buildings and still used today due to its amazing acoustics. The Argolis (Mycenae - Epidaurus) day tour returns to Athens in the late afternoon.

Duration: 1 hour

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Included

Transport by luxury A/C bus
Professional and licensed guide
Hotel pick-up and drop-off (selected hotels)
Free WiFi on tour coaches
Lunch (if option selected)
Entrance fees
Entry/Admission - Archaeological Site Mycenae
Entry/Admission - The Great Theatre of Epidaurus

Not included

Gratuities (optional)
Drinks

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate

Features

Tourism

95%

Cultural

75%

Reviews

4.2

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Helmut B

5 | 2019-07-03

Evan our guide was fantastic. After a rather mixed up start with people being late to the tour, we got underway. The Corinth Canal was our first stop and a good photo opportunity. We then went to Epidaurus and saw a well preserved Theatre and other sites. Lunch was then at Nafplio. Nafplio was a beautiful town and it would have been good to have has a bit of extra time there. Finally we went to Mycenae which was fantastic. Our guide made the tour better with his knowledge and mythical Greek stories. It’s a long day but well worth it.

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SAKKAPOL V

3 | 2018-09-04

beautiful sights but issues with timing, coach, overly unnecessary explanations and itinerary

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Robert I

5 | 2017-08-27

Fantastic time, and great guide. The pick up at the hotels was a little chaotic, but it worked out.

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Sarah C

4 | 2017-06-26

Tour group should change the order of events. Go to Mycenae first bc it is an uphill walk in the heat! Save epudarius for the end. Also need more time in Nafplio.

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