Epidaurus & Mycenae One Day Tour from Athens
Overview
Inclusions
- Transport by luxury A/C bus
- Professional and licensed guide
- Entrance fees
- Hotel Pick up / drop off service
- Free WiFi on coaches
- All Fees and Taxes
- Lunch (if option is selected)
- Entry/Admission - Archaeological site of Mycenae
- Entry/Admission - The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
- Entry/Admission - Citadel and Treasury of Atreus
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Corinth Canal, Isthmia, Loutraki 201 00 Greece
Depart from Athens via the coastal National highway for the strategically important Corinth canal (short stop).
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Archaeological site of Mycenae, Mykines 212 00, Greece
After the Corinth Canal, you enter the region of Argolis, land of Homer’s Golden Mycenae, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Dated back to the 2nd century B.C., Mycenae was one of the major centers of Greek civilization and a military stronghold which dominated much of southern Greece. Avoid and skip the lines of 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.
Time will then be taken for a traditional Greek optional lunch at a nearby restaurant.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Citadel and Treasury of Atreus, Mycenae 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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Nafplio, Nafplio, Argolis Region, Peloponnese
Afterwards, stop in the beautiful sea port of Nauplion, the first capital of modern Greece with its Venetian fortress of Palamidi and the fortified islet of Bourtzi (short stop).
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, 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.
Your day trip ends back to Athens late in the afternoon.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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This was an absolutely excellent tour. Our guide was outstanding. She shared her vast knowledge with us, kept us on track, and made it a delightful trip. I highly recommend this trip. It does involve a good amount of walking so wear our comfy shoes.
This was an absolutely excellent tour. Our guide was outstanding. She shared her vast knowledge with us, kept us on track, and made it a delightful trip. I highly recommend this trip. It does involve a good amount of walking so wear our comfy shoes.The experience was phenomenal! Visited many sites in one day, and the included lunch was great. I recommend this tour.
The experience was phenomenal! Visited many sites in one day, and the included lunch was great. I recommend this tour.The whole trip was relaxed and enjoyable. Our guide Evi was just right with the amount of given information. We could easily follow her stories. Our driver was excellent, and we were able to enjoy the whole trip. Scenery is breathtaking (sea, olive trees, ancient spots, orange trees). Corinth ca...
The whole trip was relaxed and enjoyable. Our guide Evi was just right with the amount of given information. We could easily follow her stories. Our driver was excellent, and we were able to enjoy the whole trip. Scenery is breathtaking (sea, olive trees, ancient spots, orange trees). Corinth canal and walk over the bridge is memorable! Epidaurus is something that has impressed me the most. Mycenae was somehow still and quit, but you could feel the energy of that old acropolis. Also, the old school of craftworkers with their ceramics, ornaments and jewellery at the end of the journey were interesting to see!Great and knowledgeable guide. Good value for money. I wished however, they had provided 30 minutes longer for the Epidaurus theatre.
Great and knowledgeable guide. Good value for money. I wished however, they had provided 30 minutes longer for the Epidaurus theatre.We had a great day in Peloponnese exploring the Mycenaean remains and civilization. The tour ended at the Lion's gate and we returned to Athens by 6:30pm. Our tour was very well managed with comfortable bus and drive. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and shared a wealth of information about ...
We had a great day in Peloponnese exploring the Mycenaean remains and civilization. The tour ended at the Lion's gate and we returned to Athens by 6:30pm. Our tour was very well managed with comfortable bus and drive. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and shared a wealth of information about mythology, history, and the ancient art and architecture. The driver was excellent and made the trip safe and enjoyable. I recommend this one day tour of the Greek history to anyone interested in the ancient culture, history, and beautiful countryside scenery.The trip was amazing. The tourguide told us a lot about the spots. And we had enough time to discover them alone. Highly recommended
The trip was amazing. The tourguide told us a lot about the spots. And we had enough time to discover them alone. Highly recommended