8-Hour Argolis Tour from Athens with Mycenae and Epidaurus
About This Tour
Discover some of the most important monuments of Ancient Greece on this full-day tour through Ancient Argolis, one of the oldest city-states in Greece. Travel f...
Duration: 8 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Athens, Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus · Languages: English
Know before you go: The driver-guides are not licensed guides and will not be able to guide you inside the historical monuments. They will share their historical knowledge with you on board. You will watch a short video before each archaeological area on the vehicle's monitor.; Pets are not allowed.; Smoking on board is not allowed.; The duration of the tour is approximate. The exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
About Corinth
Corinth
On the edge of the deep blue Gulf of Corinth, this city in the shadow of an ancient acropolis offers fresh seafood and salt-sprayed bars. Engage a local guide to help navigate the history and food.
What's Included
- Pick-up and drop-off services from any address in the Athens region
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- WiFi on board
- Private transportation
- English-speaking Athens driver who guides travellers on board (not licensed to guide you inside museums and monuments)
- Bottled water
- Monitors on board
Not Included
- Lunch expenses
- Entrance fees for archaeological sites and museums
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Athens, Corinth Canal, Mycenae and Epidaurus
Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location and begin the tour. Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location and begin the tour. Depart via the coastal national highway for the Corinth Canal, where you will make a short stop. Depart via the coastal national highway for the Corinth Canal, where you will make a short stop. Enter the region of Argolis, the 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 centres of Greek civilization and a military stronghold that dominated much of southern Greece. Enter the region of Argolis, the 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 centres of Greek civilization and a military stronghold that dominated much of southern Greece. Visit the archaeological site, home to the kingdom of the mythical Agamemnon. Visit the archaeological site, home to the kingdom of the mythical Agamemnon. See the Cyclopean Walls, the Lion's Gate, the Royal Tombs, Agamemnon and Clytemnestra's tombs, and the Treasury of Atreus, a magnificent 14th-century B.C. structure. See the Cyclopean Walls, the Lion's Gate, the Royal Tombs, Agamemnon and Clytemnestra's tombs, and the Treasury of Atreus, a magnificent 14th-century B.C. structure. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant and enjoy fresh fish and seafood with a fantastic sea view. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant and enjoy fresh fish and seafood with a fantastic sea view. Continue to Epidaurus and visit the ancient theatre. This UNESCO World Heritage monument is reputed to be the birthplace of Apollo's son Asklepios. Continue to Epidaurus and visit the ancient theatre. This UNESCO World Heritage monument is reputed to be the birthplace of Apollo's son Asklepios. Head back to Athens. Head back to Athens.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Athens, Greece · Tour start: Athens, Greece — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
