"2Day Tour from Mycenae & Picturesque Nafplio to Ancient Olympia"

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Nafplio
9 stops
1
Isthmus of Corinth
The Isthmus of Corinth is a narrow strip of land that connects Central Greece with the Peloponnese , while the canal that has been opened in it connects the Saronic Gulf with the Gulf of Corinth . It is about 6 kilometers long and the narrowest point is where the Corinth Canal was built (1880-1893). It was a strategic point and for this reason a wall had already been built since ancient times (end of the 5th century BC), which had been preserved until the Byzantines ( Hexamilion ).
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Archaeological site of Mycenae
Mycenae 'Rich in Gold', the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon—first sung by Homer in his epics—is the most important and richest palatial centre of the Late Bronze Age in Greece.At the foot of the acropolis is situated the Archaeological Museum of Mycenae, a modern masterpiece for the area and an attraction point for thousands of tourists, who come to this sacred place to admire part of the findings of "Atrides’ treasure". The exhibits (almost 2,500) are dated from the Middle Bronze Age to the Hellenistic Period and come from Mycenae and its surrounding area. Τhe ticket for Archaeological site of Mycenae is 12.00€.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
3
Nafplio
The romantic city of Nafplio, which became the first capital of the Greek state in 1827 after the Greek revolution against Ottomans. You will discover the medieval old town with the narrow cobblestone alleys & the neoclassical historic buildings. You will visit the Palamidi Castle (climbing its 999 steps) in Acronafplia & you will finally enjoy your dinner in a Greek traditional tavern by the sea while attending the marvelous Bourtzi, a small Venetian fortress located in the Agioi Theodoroi small rocky island. You will finally spend the night in one of the families run hotels in the town.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
4
Bourtzi
Bourtzi is a castle located on the islet of Agios Theodoros in the middle of the port in Nafplio, about 400 meters from the pier. The name that has prevailed is "Bourtzi", it comes from the Turkish-Arabic language and means "island-fortress" where it is the registered trademark together with the castle of Palamidi for Nafplio. Its oldest name from the Venetians was "Castello dello soglio" and for the port "Porto di cadena", port of the chain, because every night five brothers reached from the rampart to Akronafplia until Bourji a chain and closed the port for security, while the Turks later surrounded it with the "porpela", an underwater barrier of stones so that it was not possible to approach by large ships. To visit Bourtzi you should use the small boats located in the port of Nafplion. The distance from the port with them is only 10 minutes and you get 20 minutes of browsing time. The ticket price is 4€.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
5
Palamidi Castle
Palamidi is a fortress to the east of the Acronauplia in the town of Nafplio in the Peloponnese region of southern Greece. Nestled on the crest of a 216-metre high hill, the fortress was built by the Venetians during their second occupation of the area (1686–1715). The fortress was a very large and ambitious project, but was finished within a relatively short period from 1711 until 1714. It is a typical baroque fortress based on the plans of Venetian engineer Antonio Giancix and built by French military engineer Pierre de la Salle. In 1715 it was captured by the Ottomans and remained under their control until 1822, when it was captured by the Greeks. The ticket price is 8.00€
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
6
Epidaurus
Epidaurus, the historical town of Argolida, built at the foot of Mount Arachnoe and famous for its ancient theatre which was built in 340B.C. with a capacity of 130.000viewers. It is the most beautiful and the most well-maintained theatre with excellent acoustics, features that contributed to the creation of the festival of Epidaurus.
Admission ticket free
7
Archaeological Museum of the Asclepieion of Epidaurus
The Archaeological Museum of the Asclepieion of Epidaurus is a small museum located inside a splendid Venetian building. It showcases the social development of Argolis, from ancient hunter-gatherers to more recent times. The museum houses findings from the surrounding sites, including the spectacular ruins of an enormous theater that is still in use today. This marvel of ancient engineering can hold up to 14,000 people and is renowned for its almost perfect acoustics.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
8
The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
The Theater of Asclepius of Epidaurus was built on the western side of Mount Kynorti, at the end of the Classical era. This unique monument, the most perfect and famous ancient Greek Theatre, which combines elegance with perfect acoustics, is according to Pausanias, the work of Polykleitos (the Younger), the creator of the Dome in the same sanctuary.
Admission ticket free
9
The sanctuary of Asclepius in Epidaurus was the largest healing center of antiquity. Τhe processional road led the Temple of the god, the Dome, one of the most elegant architectures of the classical era, a circular building, , the a place where patients were treated through their meeting with the god in their sleep. Near these buildings are the large building for the focus of the faithful after the sacrifice during the holidays and the also large hostel, in which the patients and their attendants resided. At the southern end of the sanctuary was built the famous ancient theater already in antiquity for its unsurpassed beauty and harmony and today the best preserved ancient theater, which now hosts modern performances. Recent restorations have made the form and function of the ancient sanctuary easily readable even by the non-expert.
Admission ticket free
Day 2
Ancient Olympia
8 stops
10
Olympia
Olympia, is a small town in Elis on the Peloponnese peninsula in Greece, famous for the nearby archaeological site of the same name. This site was a major Panhellenic religious sanctuary of ancient Greece, where the ancient Olympic Games were held every four years throughout Classical antiquity, from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD. They were restored on a global basis in 1894 in honor of the ideal of peaceful international contention for excellence.
Admission ticket free
11
Archaeological Site of Olympia
In the western Peloponnese, in the beautiful valley of the Alpheios river, lies the most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece. Dedicated to Zeus, the father of the gods, it lies on the southwest foot of Mount Kronios, at the confluence of the Alpheios and the Kladeos rivers, in a lush green landscape. Although secluded near the west coast of the Peloponnese, Olympia became the most important religious and athletic centre in Greece. Its fame rests upon the Olympic Games, the greatest national festival and a highly prestigious one world-wide, which was held every four years to honour Zeus. According to UNESCO’s World Heritage website, there is probably no ancient archaeological site anywhere in the world more relevant in today’s world than Olympia. The stadium of Olympia, where the ancient Olympic Games were held, and the massive temple of Zeus, the largest temple in the Peloponnese, are the site’s most significant attractions. The ticket price is 12.00€.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
12
Stadium at Olympia
This is the stadium where most Olympic Games used to take place in the antiquity. The racetrack is over 200 meters long and nearly 30 to 34 meters wide.
Admission ticket free
13
Statue Of Zeus At Olympia
Located close to the stadium, the Temple of Zeus was built in the 5th century BC by a local architect. The temple was made of limestone and marble. Historical records narrate that a giant golden statue of Zeus was found inside this temple.
Admission ticket free
14
Temple of Hera
One of the oldest temples in Greece, this temple to goddess Hera was constructed in the 7th century BC according to the Dorian style. Today this is the altar where the Olympic flame is lit before the games.
Admission ticket free
15
Philippeion
The Philippieion, the only circular building inside the Altis, is one of the finest examples of ancient Greek architecture. Located west of the temple of Hera, it was dedicated to Zeus by Philip II of Macedon.
Admission ticket free
16
Ancient Gymnasium
The palaestra is situated west of the Altis enclosure, near the Kladeos river. Built in the third century BC as part of the gymnasium complex, it was used to practice boxing, wrestling and jumping.
Admission ticket free
17
Museum of the History of the Olympic Games of antiquity
The Museum of the History of the Olympic Games is housed in the old archaeological museum in Ancient Olympia. It houses findings from the entire area that are related to the ancient games. Entrance to the Museum of the History of the Olympic Games is made using the ticket you have already issued for entry to the Αrchaeological Site of Ancient Olympia.
40 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

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