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- English
- French
Wander through the countryside of Argolis to discover some lesser-known attractions and feel the authentic atmosphere in places that few people know about and are not visited by tourists.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will pick you up outside Droges Pharmacy. The guide / driver will be waiting for you with a sign with his name "Giannis Karkalatos".
Itinerary
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1
The enigmatic Argos castle. Argos is one of the oldest cities in Europe and this can be seen in the castle where civilizations have built upon civilizations. The castle is Byzantine (medieval) but part of the foundations is mycenaean and ancient.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The only ancient pyramid in Europe is in the neighbouring village Elliniko and is located at a point with an unobstructed view of the sea where mountain passes from the mountains of Arcadia end up in the Argolic plain. Both its dating and use are disputed.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Myloi
At the shores of the Argolic gulf, at the village Myloi where mythical Lerna was located, the second labor of Hercules took place, the killing of the mythical monster Lernean Hydra in the marsh together with Iolaus. We will see the marsh, the mythical Alkyonia lake, and the mouth of the river along with a german Second World War military facility.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
In ancient Tiryns, in an orange grove, we will see the majestic tholos tomb. It has been looted since ancient times and there is no information about who was buried there.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
The mycenaean Kazarma bridge, the oldest in Europe and perhaps in the world. It is untouched by time and still functional to this day, it is part of the road that used to connect Mycenae with Epidaurus.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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