Argolida Day Tour with Athos Luxury Travel

Duration: 8 Hours Age: No age restrictions

Enjoy a unique tour with beautiful landscapes and archaeological adventures in the area of Argolida. Meet the biblical Ancient Corinthos where St. Paul lived for almost 2 years and preached the Corinthians.

Our exploration continues to the famous Mycenae ‘Rich in Gold’, the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon and the most important and richest palatial center of the Late Bronze Age in Greece.Among the highlights are the Treasure of Atreus, the most impressive of the preserved Mycenaean tholos tombs, and the famous Lion’s Gate, the symbol of the Mycenaean rulers’ power.

Visit the picturesque port town of Nafplio which was the first capital of Greece after the Greek War of Independence in 1821 with outstanding neoclassical buildings.Take a walk around the old town and enjoy a light lunch or refreshment while visiting the fabulus Bourgi Castle.

Visit the extraordinary well preserved Ancient Theater of Epidaurus famous for its acoustic (still operated during summer).

On the way back to Athens you will have a quick stop in the famous Corinth Canal which connects the Saronic Gulf with the Corintian Gulf and separates the Peloponnese region from the rest mainland Greece.

Athens / Starting point

Your Welcome driver will pick you up from your accommodation in Athens at a convenient time of your choice.

Ancient Corinth

Ancient Corinth was a city-state on the Isthmus of Corinth, the narrow stretch of land that joins the Peloponnese to the mainland of Greece.

Mycenae

In the ancient city of Mycenae are the imposing ruins of a great city of the Mycenaean civilization, which dominated the Mediterranean world from the 15th to the 12th century B.C.

Nafplio Old Town

Nafplio is the first capital of Greece and scenic seaport town in the Peloponnese that has expanded up the hillsides near the north end of the Argolic Gulf.

Theatre of Epidaurus

The theatre of Epidaurus represents the finest and best-preserved example of a classical Greek theatre. Even by today’s standards, this monument stands out a unique artistic achievement.

Corinth Canal

The Corinth Canal is one of the world’s smallest ocean canals in the world and connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea.

Includes

• Pickup and drop-off service

• English-speaking driver (not authorized to enter into the sites and museums as per Greek Law)

• Private transportation in a Mercedes vehicle

• Mineral water

• Wet and dry tissues

• WiFi

Excludes

• Entrance fees

• Food and drinks (unless specified)

• Gratuities (optional)

Important to Know

This is a private tour

Meals are not included in the rate, but adequate time will be given for a food or coffee break

The itinerary is subject to change according to the opening/closing hours of the venues and depending on the tourist season

Please wait in the hotel lobby/outside the apartment 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time

Comfortable shoes and clothes, sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses are recommended

Smoking is not permitted inside the vehicle