Explore with this guided one full day trip from Athens the remains
of the ancient city of Mycenae a major center of Greek civilization from 1600BC to 1100BC and a world heritage monument.
Depart from our terminal for one day tour via the coastal National highway for the Corinth canal (short stop) due to see the stanning view of the separation of Central Greece with the Peloponnese peninsula.
Continue on to Epidaurus and visit the ancient theatre. The UNESCO'S
world heritage listed monument is reputed to be the birthplace of Apollo's
son Asklepios, the healer and was the most celebrated healing center of
the classical world. Epidaurus is probably most famous for its theatre, one
of the best preserved classical Greek buildings and still used today due to
its amazing acoustics.
After you will visit Mycenae, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Mycenae was
one of the major centers of Greek civilization and a military stronghold which
dominated much of southern Greece. Visit the archaeological site, home to
the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon. You will see the Cyclopean Walls,
the Lion's Gate, the Royal Tombs, including Agamemnon Clytemnestra's,
and the Treasury of Atreus, a magnificent 14th-century B.C. structure.
On your way back to Athens, you will have a short stop to the picturesque
and romantic town of Nafplio, the first capital of modern Greece with
its Venetian fortress of PALAMIDI, the narrow streets and the fortified islet
of BOURTZI.
