From Athens, Corinth Canal, Mycenae, and Nafplion Stop with Swimming
per person
🕘 08:15– Departure from Athens
Meet your guide and depart from Athens in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Enjoy a scenic drive along the coastal road of the Saronic Gulf, taking in the breathtaking views.
🕙 09:15 – Corinth Canal Stop
Arrive at the famous Corinth Canal, an engineering marvel connecting the Aegean and Ionian Seas. Take some time for photos and learn about its fascinating history before continuing towards Mycenae.
🕚 10:00 – Ancient Mycenae Exploration
Step back in time as you visit Mycenae, the legendary kingdom of Agamemnon. Explore the imposing Lions’ Gate, the Cyclopean Walls, the Royal Tombs, and the Treasury of Atreus, while your guide shares insights into one of Greece’s most influential civilizations.
10 hours
- Destination
- Departure4 different departure points in Athens city center
- Departure Time8:15
- Return Time18:30
- IncludedFrom Athens, Corinth Canal, Mycenae, and Nafplion Stop with SwimmingRoundtrip transportationPickup and drop-off from central locationsMultilingual commentaryEntrance tickets to the Archaeological area when option selected
- Not IncludedLicensed guide inside the TempleFood- Lunch when option selectedLunch and transfer to the port
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HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights:
- See the Corinth Canal and marvel at the engineering
- Admire the kingdom of Ancient Mycenae
- Stroll around the picturesque alleys of Nafplion
- Enjoy a full day of Greek history and culture
- Relive the Ancient World with our Virtual Reality device and the Audioguide in 9 languages
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DEPARTURE
Departure and meetings points:
- Plaka / Melina Mercouri Monument: 08:15 am
- The Greek Parliament 08:20 am
- Omonoia Square 08: 30
- Karaiskaki Square 08:40 am
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MYCENAE
Continue towards Mycenae, one of the most important cities of ancient Greece. Visit the Mycenaean Acropolis, the tomb of Agamemnon, and the ruins of the Cyclopean walls that protected this mighty city. You can also visit the Archaeological Museum of Mycenae.
TOUR LOCATION
ADDITIONAL INFO
Embrark in our aircondironed modern bus from 4 central meeting points and travel for 1-hour to the area of Peloponnese. On the way to Mycenae, see the famous Corinth Canal and make a quick stop to admire this engineering marvel that connects the Aegean and Ionian seas.Continue towards Mycenae, one of the most important cities of ancient Greece. Visit the Mycenaean Acropolis, the tomb of Agamemnon, and the ruins of the Cyclopean walls that protected this mighty city. You can also visit the Archaeological Museum of Mycenae.Enjoy an audio-guided tour of the archaeological sites in 9 languages, explore the ancient world with our Virtual Reality Device..Next we make a stop in the picturesque city of Nafplion, which was the first capital of Greece after Independence and has been a major port since the Bronze Age. Its position was so strategic that the city has 3 fortresses: the massive fortress of Palamidi, the smaller Akronafplia, and the water castle Bourtzi on an islet west of the old town. Stroll through the attractive narrow streets, and admire the elegant Venetian houses, neoclassical mansions, and quayside cafes.Take the opportunity to go shopping, eat in a traditional restaurant, chill out at the cafes in the picturesque port, or when in summer take a swim in the crystal waters at Arvanitia beach. After a full day of exploring the area of Argolis-Peloponnese, filled with unforgetable memories of history and culture return to your preferred drop off point.- Plaka / Melina Mercouri Monument: 08:15 am
- The Greek Parliament: 08:20 am
- Omonoia Square: 08:30 am
- Karaiskaki Square: 08:40 am