Argolis is a peninsula in the Peloponnese where myth, legend and ancient historic sites weave a bewitching tapestry and claim to receive over 3000 hours of sunshine per year. Meet kings and heroes from Homer’s epics, the Iliad and the Odyssey: Agamemnon, Menelaus and others.

Includes a visit to the following sites:

• Corinth Canal
• Ancient Corinth (Temple of Apollo and Roman Agora)
• Epidaurus Theater (the best and most preserved ancient theatre in Greece)
• Mycenae (Lions Gate and Treasury of Atreus)
• Nafplion (short stop)

Description:

After meeting your driver you will depart Athens and drive along the coast. You will access the  peninsula by crossing the awe-inspiring Corinth Canal. You will realize the enormity of the achievement as you will have the opportunity to photograph it en route. After the Corinth Canal,you will continue to Ancient Corinth.

Ancient Corinth lies at the foot of the Acrocorinth citadel and dates back to 5000 B.C. Owing to its strategic geographical position, Corinth was a strong  trading link between the East and West. Excavations at Ancient Corinth have revealed ample remains of the Classical Greek period and also that of the Romans. Visit the Temple of Apollo (dating back to the 6th century B.C.), the fountain of Pinene, the market place, theater and Odeon, and several Roman buildings. A museum on the site is also of immense interest.

Now you are on to Mycenae (a UNESCO World Heritage site),the fortified royal residence of King Agamemnon, leader of the Trojian War. The mighty citadel is surrounded by huge Cyclopean walls. Entrance to its Acropolis is through the famous Lions Gate, which symbolize the power of the kings of Mycenae, «a city rich in gold» according to Homer. Beyond the Lions Gate is the stairway leading to the Palace complex, the grave circle with six  royal tombs, the courtier’s houses, sanctuaries, and other important buildings. Outside the walls are the beehive tombs, the largest of which is the so-called «Treasury of Athens,» ruins of private houses and a grave circle with 14 royal tombs and 12 tombs of private citizens.

After lunch ,your next (short) stop is  Nafplion, the first capital of Greece after the 1821 Greek revolution. Afterwards, you will continue on to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Epidaurus. In antiquity, Epidaurus was the center of the Greek medical world and birthplace of Asklepios, patron god of medicine. Psychotherapy, hydrotherapy and brain surgery were some of the treatments performed here. You will see the principal monuments, particularly the temple of Asklepios, the Tholos and the 4th century theater which is considered one of the purest masterpieces of Greek architecture. Its acoustics are still almost perfect today. After your visit, you will begin your drive back to Athens.

Activity level:Moderate/Difficult

Tour Type: Historical, Scenic

Duration:10.5Hours

Price: Depending on number of people

*Note: The itinerary may vary according to local conditions.

*Note: The itinerary may vary according to local conditions.

**Special Notes: All rates stated are in Euro funds. Our quotes include all taxes, vehicle and English speaking driver, highway tolls, car fuel, and parking and exclude lunch, entrance tickets and guides in sites unless stated otherwise on this page. Payments are to be made in cash (Dollars or Euros) at the end of the services or prepayment by paypal (4% extra) and credit card (3% extra).

**Special Notes: All rates stated are in Euro funds. Our quotes include all taxes, vehicle and English speaking driver, highway tolls, car fuel, and parking and exclude lunch, entrance tickets and guides in sites unless stated otherwise on this page. Payments are to be made in cash (Dollars or Euros) at the end of the services or prepayment by paypal (4% extra) and credit card (3% extra).

***Important Note: The driver will wait maximum 30 minutes after the indicated pick up time for your  group, please be on time otherwise you will be charged for «Non Show» fee and miss the tour.

Restrictions: Please note that on this tour, your driver is not licensed to accompany you inside any site or museum.If you want a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you can hire one at extra cost.

Tips: Suggested starting time for this tour between 7:30am-8:30am.

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