Mycenae and Epidaurus Full Day Trip from Athens with Walking Tour in Nafplio

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Duration:10 hours (approx.)
Location: Athens, Greece

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Explore with this guided one full day trip from Athens to Nafplio area the remains of the ancient city of Mycenae, the unique Epidaurus theater and enjoy Nafplio, one of the most beautiful cities of Greece.

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1. Corinth Canal
Depart from our terminal for one day tour via the coastal National highway for the Corinth canal (short stop).
2. Archaeological Site Mycenae
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.
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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.
4. The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
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.

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Posted By : Hazel_R
Enjoyed the tour, especially Epidaurus. Long hot day, maybe could have kept some of the archaeological visits shorter due to heat and had more time in Nafplio.
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Posted On : 2024-06-13 04:42:39

Posted By : vanithar235
We had a great time during the trip. Nafplio is a beautiful town with old buildings and a square looking out to the sea. We went on a guided tour with Key Tours and our guide was very knowledgeable and informative.
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Posted On : 2024-06-12 08:20:54

Posted By : Karen_H
Overall the tour was interesting and worth doing. The bus pick up was at a different hotel and it wasn’t a problem. We arrived on time and the bus came within five minutes. I would suggest skipping the lunch as it wasn’t that good. The variety was limited and the service was rushed. Some people left before receiving the dessert. Its better to spend the time looking around Nafplio. By taking the lunch option, there was no time to look around the city. The other sites were interesting, and it was nice to be out of the centre of Athens to see the surrounding area.
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Posted On : 2024-06-05 08:15:58

Posted By : Stanislaus_G
A long day but well worth it. Three great stops and an excellent lunch at Nafplio. The Lions Gate and royal tomb at Mycenea are the top vote getters!
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Posted On : 2024-05-07 21:28:27

Posted By : matilde_m
This tour was awesome
The guide and the bus driver were outstanding .
An excellent day was had and we learnt a great deal.
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Posted On : 2024-04-12 15:23:39

Posted By : Frank_B
The guide was very good she was very knowledgeable and friendly. The drive was smooth and felt very quick.
The food was delicious with a very funny host
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Posted On : 2024-03-18 09:19:32

Posted By : Brian_C
The tour was great and our guide was awesome! She kept it fun and interesting and was able to to give us extra time to view the sites.
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Posted On : 2024-03-10 14:27:32

Posted By : Hedy_L
Tour guide was very good and informative. Went the extra mile. We enjoyed the day. Corinth Canal stop very impressive. Disappointed only with the chicken and fries lunch.
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Posted On : 2024-01-29 14:53:22

Posted By : Alina_M
It's been such a beautiful trip! An amazing site of ancient Mycenae with its ruins, tunnels and tumbs. Huge Epidaurus theatre...wow! Amazing Corinth canal. And Nafplio is such a beautiful town, great lunch! Dimitris was a wonderful guide and told us so many interesting facts and lots of great legends and myths during the journey. Definitely worth seeing all these sites when in Greece, highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-01-09 09:27:52

Posted By : Linda_T
Especially enjoyed our guide’s details of the amphitheater and the hospital site. Geography and her stories made for easier imagination of how life must have been at the time. Highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2023-12-26 14:19:10