Mycenae & Nafplion & Epidaurus-Exploring Greece’s Ancient Past

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10 to 11 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Venture south of Athens Region to discover highlights of the Peloponnese and visit two UNESCO sites and one Former - Capital city in a single day.

Alternatively, you should know that this experience is once in a lifetime.

What's Included

Private transportation
Lifetime experience
Driver By Law can't escort inside Archaeological Sights.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon (Taxi)
WhatsApp Contact Required
Gratuities
Entry Tickets to sites and food
Driver by law can't escort you inside Archaeological Sights

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Pick up from Athens drive towards south to Peloponnese passing Corinth canal and continue to a magnificent countryside mountainous road combined with light curves and sea level passes to end up to the valley of Argolida.
This Private Transportation Tour will take place in 10-11 hours in total.

1st Stop:
The fortified citadel of ancient Mycenae, the kingdom the mighty King Agamemnon. An impressive and well-preserved site, the city of Mycenae gave its name to an entire civilization. Admire sites such as the Tomb of Clytemnestra, the famous Lion’s Gate, the Cyclopean walls, and the learn of their past. In the second millennium BC, Mycenae was one of the major centers of Greek civilization, a military stronghold that dominated much of southern Greece, Crete, the Cyclades and parts of southwest Anatolia. The period of Greek history from about 1600 BC to about 1100 BC is called Mycenaean in reference to Mycenae.

2nd Stop: Nafplion.
a coastal city located in the Peloponnese in Greece. It is the capital of the regional unit of Argolis and an important tourist destination. Founded in antiquity, the city became an important seaport in the Middle Ages during the Frankokratia as part of the lordship of Argos and Nauplia, held initially by the de la Roche following the Fourth Crusade before coming under the Republic of Venice and, lastly, the Ottoman Empire. The city was the second capital of the First Hellenic Republic and of the Kingdom of Greece, from 1827 until 1834. There you'll have the chance to explore- eat -stroll one of the most picturesque cities in Greece if not the most beautiful.

3rd Stop:
The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus is regarded as the best preserved ancient theatre in Greece in terms of its perfect acoustics and fine structure. It was constructed in the late 4th century BC, and it was finalized in two stages. Originally, the theatre had 34 rows of seats divided into 34 blocks by stairs and walkways.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Athens Taxi Wagon

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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