Epidaurus & Mycenae One Day Tour from Athens

Take this Epidaurus & Mycenae One Day Tour from Athens and explore two Unesco World Heritage sites with a professional guide and optional lunch.

Itinerary
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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



Informacion Adicional
"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"



Horário de Início: 08:30 AM
Duração: 10 Hours
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour. Note: if you are booking within 24 hours of the tour/activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick-up. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements.

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• 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

Não Incluído

• Gratuities (optional)
• Drinks and beverages

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