2 Days Private Tour: Mycenae - Epidaurus - Nafplio - Nemea & Ancient Corinth

Day 1

1. 1

   Corinth Canal

   The tour opens with a seaside drive. On the way passing coastal villages and the island of Salamis (set of the historical naval battle between the Athenians and Persians). Our first pause the Corinth Canal. Finally opened in 1892 separating the Peloponnese Peninsula from the rest of Greece while connecting the Saronic Gulf to the Corinthian Sea. You’ll have time to streach your legs, walk across on a pedestrian bridge and admire the canal closer (if you’re game) on some days bungee jumping is an option.

   15 min
2. 2

   Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)

   Ancient Corinth, located at the foot of the hill includes the Roman Agora of Corinth, the temple of God Apollo and a small museum. Apart from its archaeological and historical interest though the site is also one of the most popular religious destinations in Greece. In this amazing place the Apostle Paul preached Christianity, was judged by the tribunal in the Agora and established the best organized Christian church of that period.

   60 minAdmission not included
3. 3

   Temple of Apollo

   We will visit the Temple of Apollo which is located in the in the Ancient city of Corinth. The temple of Apollo at Corinth is one of the earliest Doric temples in the Peloponnese and the Greek mainland. Built around 560 B.C.E., of local monolithic limestone on top of an imposing, rocky hill to the north of Acrocorinth, the Archaic temple was an emblem for the Greek city of Corinth, reflecting its growth and prosperity.

   10 minAdmission not included
4. 4

   Archaeological Museum of Nemea

   Continuing our next stop will be the site of Ancient Nemea. Nemea is mainly known for the Nemean Games, its ancient Greek stadium and the Temple Of Zeus but it is also famous for its vineyards. Nemea has the most wineries in Greece as grape growing has been a tradition here since ancient times. Back at the site apart from the museum and the sanctuary, the stadium makes the difference. Nemea has one of the best preserved stadiums found so far and it is located on a higher level. Of special interest are the tunnels through which the athletes entered the stadium.

   60 minAdmission not included
5. 5

   Archaeological Site Mycenae

   Next we will visit one of the Unesco protected monuments. Mycenae (dated to the 2nd millennium B.C.E) represents the era of Achilles, Agamemnon and Helen of Troy, You will visit the cyclopean walls, the burial circle A and the remains of Agamemnon’s Palace.Dated to the 2nd millennium B.C.E., this citadel gave its name to a whole era!

   60 minAdmission not included
6. 6

   Lion Gate

   In the site, you will see the renowned Lions Gate, the oldest architectural sculpture in Europe.

   10 minAdmission not included
7. 7

   Archaeological Museum of Ancient Mycenae

   Worth visiting there is also a modern museum exhibiting the findings of the “City Of Gold".

   30 minAdmission not included
8. 8

   Citadel and Treasury of Atreus

   Before setting off again we will make a small stop at the treasury of Atreus, the best preserved Tholos tomb, one of the finest examples of the Mycenaean architecture.

   10 minAdmission not included
9. 9

   Nafplio

   We will move towards a more recent history of Greece and the city of Nafplion. Considered as the most scenic city, Nafplion functioned as the capital of Greece until 1834. This romantic city offers you a outstanding combination of fortresses and castles (Palamidi, Bourtzi), a huge harbour open to the Aegean Sea and the unique architecture of the old city of Nafplion revealing Venetian, neoclassical and oriental elements. After walking around the picturesque old city we will stop for lunch at a traditional tavern by the sea.

   120 min
10. 10

    Bourtzi

    Pass by

    Bourtzi is a little islet with a fortress in a huge port opened to the Aegean Sea.
11. 11

    Akronafplia Fortress

    We will drive up to the castle of Acronafplia for a panoramic view of Nafplion.

    20 min

Day 2

1. 12

   Sanctuary of Asklepios

   The last stop will be the site of Epidaurus. After just a short drive you will be able to visit one of the most important ancient sanctuaries dedicated to the God Asclepius, the god of healing and medicine, located in an ideal environment and spread over a hilly area.

   30 minAdmission not included
2. 13

   The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus

   Its highest point is the theater of Epidaurus. The best preserved ancient Greek theater dated 4th century B.C.E.It is proof of what fantastic miracles the ancient Greek minds could create. You can test the acoustics, great even today. Climb up until the upper seats just to close your eyes and dream you attended an ancient Greek tragedy.

   30 minAdmission not included
3. 14

   Athens

   Pass by

   And after that we will drive back to Athens.