Mycenae & Corinth Canal Half Day Private Tour From Athens

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5 to 6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Your trip begins from Athens. After 1 hour driving you will arrive at the magnificent structure of the Corinth Canal, which is in Peloponnese. Walk across a pedestrian bridge, admire the canal up close and take memorable photos from breathtaking viewpoints. Continue, through the scenic and beautiful landscape of the Peloponnese we arrive at Mycenae, one of the ancient world’s most noteworthy cultures, home of the mythical King Agamemnon.
Explore the Mycenaean Acropolis the palace atop the citadel with its throne room, the underground water cistern with its ornate stairs and the beehive tombs (“tholos”) and the tomb of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra.
Admire the Great Cyclopean walls surround the almost triangular acropolis, which is accessed from the northwest through the famous Lion Gate, a remarkable example of Mycenaean sculpture and symbol of the Mycenaean rulers' power.
Finally you can visit the Archaeological Museum of Mycenae.

What's Included

Pick-up & drop-off services: Athens Hotel/ Airbnb residence/Piraeus Port
Expert English-speaking Tour Drivers with extensive historical knowledge (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
Groups of 1-3 people are transported in luxurious sedan vehicles.
Corinth Canal
This is a private tour, you can customize the program according to your needs
Entrance Tickets (If you choose the option Admission tickets included)
Groups of 4-7 people are transported by a spacious Minivans.
All vehicles with WiFi, A/C, Bottled Water
Mycenae & Archaeological Museum of Mycenae & Treasury of Atreus (Must be purchased and paid directly on site on the day of the tour)
Kindly note that gratuities and tips are not included in the price and are left to your discretion.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

For a seamless, comfortable, and punctual start to your private tour, please carefully review the following information:

Where We Meet You
Hotel Lobby: If you are staying at a hotel, please wait in the main lobby a few minutes before your scheduled pickup time.

Apartment/Airbnb: If staying in a private residence, please wait just outside the main entrance or building gate at the scheduled time.

Piraeus Port: The driver will meet you directly at the arrival pier where your ferry docks.

For Cruise Ship Passengers: The driver will be waiting at the cruise terminal exit, immediately after security/customs.

Look for Your Name Sign: The driver will hold a sign displaying the lead traveler’s name for easy identification.

Keep Your Phone On: Ensure the mobile number provided during booking is active and your phone is switched on around the pickup time. The driver may need to contact you if there are delays or if you cannot be located immediately.

Local Contact Number: An emergency local contact number is included in your booking confirmation voucher. Please call this number immediately for any issues or last-minute changes.

- Athens city center Pick up & Drop off (Without extra charge)
- Port Piraeus Pick up & Drop off (Without extra charge)
- Rafina Port/Laurio Port Pick up & Drop Off (additional cost depending on vehicle type).
- Airport Pick-Up & Drop-Off (additional cost depending on vehicle type).

Itinerary

Duration: 5 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Corinth Canal

    The Corinth Canal, one of the most important infrastructure works of the modern Greek State, was inaugurated on July 25, 1893. Many believe that the canal changed maritime activity forever. It connects the Ionian and Aegean seas, making cargo and passenger ships between the two seas much faster.The first attempt to take advantage of the proximity of the two gulfs was over 26 centuries ago. The tyrant Periander proposed the project at the end of the 7th century BC. Due to various reasons- the technical challenge, the expense, and perhaps not least the potential danger of jeopardizing Corinth’s dominance in trade by making it too easy to simply sail past, he scrapped the project. Instead, he built the diolkos- a paved trackway for boats to be moved overland from one gulf to the other. Traces of the original diolkos remain.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Mycenae

    Ancient Mycenae is one of the most impressive archaeological sites in Greece. It is located in Peloponnese, in mainland Greece. Dating from the Late Bronze Era, this was the kingdom of the legendary king Agamemnon, leader of the Greeks in the Trojan War. It was an influential center of that time and it gave its name to an entire civilization, the Mycenaen civilization.This place was also the setting of many myths in ancient Greek tragedies, especially the tragedies connected to Agamemnon and his family.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Archaeological Museum of Ancient Mycenae

    The Archaeological Museum of Mycenae is located in the northern part of the Acropolis of Mycenae, located within the archaeological site. The collection reveals various aspects of the everyday life of the Mycenaeans, as well as their beliefs about the afterlife and death. The Museum offers valuable insights into the remarkable achievements of the Mycenaean civilization that forever shaped and determined the ancient Greek world.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Archaeological Site Mycenae

    Located in eastern Peloponnese, the archaeological site of Mycenae is among the most important places in mainland Greece. The Mycenaean civilization dates from 1,600 BC to 1,100 BC approximately, reaching its peak between 1,400 BC and 1,200 BC. History testifies that the Mycenaeans were great warriors and followed a severe social scale, with the king on top. The citadel of Mycenae was constructed on the slopes of a hill overlooking the valley of Argos. It was protected by Cyclopean walls that are actually high walls made of huge stones.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Lion Gate

    The Lion Gate marks the entrance to the fortified citadel of Mycenae. The entire gate is about 10 feet wide and high and two lions under a triangle are inscribed on a stone above the entrance gate. The lions in the inscription are believed to have had heads of metal but these were plundered a long time ago. Further, the lions are depicted as resting their feet on an altar and they flank the sides of a pillar, which was probably a symbol of power.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Citadel and Treasury of Atreus

    The Treasury of Atreus is a prime example of a Mycenaean tholos, or beehive tomb—a circular burial chamber built into a hillside and topped with a corbelled stone dome. Once covered by earth to form a mound, it features a dramatic entrance passage (dromos) and a towering interior, both engineered with striking precision. It’s one of the largest and best-preserved of its kind in the entire Aegean world.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • All excluded entrance fees must be purchased and paid directly on site on the day of the tour
Supplied by Transfer To Athens

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Cancellation Policy

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

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