Two Days Trip From Athens To Argolis And Ancied Olympia

Day 1

1. 1

   Corinth Canal

   Our first stop will be at the Corinth Canal, which divides Peloponnese from the mainland of Greece

   20 min
2. 2

   Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)

   we will visit the archaeological site and the museum of ancient Corinth, which stands at the shadow of Acrocorinth. Before wander around ancient Corinth, the small but significant museum will give a taste of the city’s advanced civilization. The art, such as mosaics as long as ritual and everyday items show a very refined culture for you to discover. Then the art will come alive as you will walk among great architectural structures such as the temple of Apollo, and Bema, the place where St. Paul stood and talked to the people about the new religion

   120 minAdmission not included
3. 3

   Mycenae

   Next stop is the acropolis of Mycenae. There you will witness one of the greatest civilizations in Europe that has its roots in the Neolithic Era. The tombs of the kings, and the remains of the walls along with the famous Gate of the Lions, stand there and amaze us for centuries

   60 min
4. 4

   Nafplio

   Next is Nafplion where you will be able to enjoy your meal before wander around the town. Nafplion’s contribution to Greek history is that became the first capital of modern Greece. You will admire the neoclassical architecture and the Castles surround the town

   60 min
5. 5

   The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus

   The ancient theatre of Epidaurus located in the sacred Askleipieion astonishes the visitors with its acoustics but it also shows the Greek’s level of knowledge of the human soul

   60 minAdmission not included

Day 2

1. 6

   Olympia

   At Olympia you will wonder around the place that the first Olympic Games were taking place at first as a religious celebration and then till today as a celebration of the human body and spirit

   180 min
2. 7

   Archaeological Site of Olympia

   the site that was sacred and dedicated to Zeus, the father of all gods and all men. Among the various buildings you will see the temple of Zeus where his famous statue was standing and the stadium of the Olympic Games that could fit 45.000 people along with the buildings where the athletes were staying and practicing. The museum is full of treasures ready for you to enjoy them to the fullest

   1 minAdmission not included