Epidaurus, Mycenae and Nafplio Small-Group Tour from Athens

Enjoy the small group tour, maximum 10 people, to Mycenae, Epidaurus and Nafplio. Travel by air conditioned minivan and drive through the famous Corinth Canal which divided mainland Greece from the Peloponnese. Explore the remains of ancient Mycenae, a major center of Greek civilization from 1600 to 1100 B.C and visit the Cyclopean Walls, the Lion’s Gate and the Royal Tombs. Make a short stop at the picturesque Nafplion, the first capital of the Greek state. Continue with your guide on to Epidaurus, famous for its impressive Hellenic theater, a unique UNESCO’S World Heritage Highlight and one of the best preserved classical Greek theaters still used today due to its amazing acoustics.

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

Visit the breathtaking ancient theater of Epidaurus. Have a unique opportunity to hear all about the history of the 4th century unique UNESCO’S World Heritage Highlight and one of the best preserved classical Greek theaters, still used today due to its amazing acoustics. 

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Bourtzi, The Harbor, Nafplio Greece

Nafplion was the first capital of modern Greece.Have amazing photos of the Venetian fortress of  PALAMIDI and the fortified islet of BOURTZI located in the middle of the harbor. Have a fun break for optional lunch in a traditional restaurant with Greek cuisine. Enjoy free time to walk in the narrow streets of this beautiful town with the classical buildings dated back to the 16th -17th century.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Archaeological Site Mycenae, Mycenae 21200 Greece

Entering the region of Argolis and land of Homer’s Golden Mycenae, a UNESCO'S World Heritage site.Walk uphill to visit  the archaeological site, home of the mythical king Agamemnon. Enjoy a walking tour and hear all of the myths and history as you pass from the Cyclopean Walls, the Lion’s Gate and the Royal Tombs of Agamemnon and his wife Clytemnestra and the Treasury of Atreus.

Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Palamidi Castle, Eikostis Pemptis Martiou, Nafplio 211 00 Greece

Transfer to Palamidi castle is not included. You can visit the castle on your own.

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

Walk by the Corint Canal which seperates Central Greece for the Peloponese

Duration: 30 minutes