Athens Trip Overview
Mycenae the most ancient civilization ever!The Bronze Era
Corinth, the Peacemakers between the Athenians and the Spartans. Visit the Apostle’s Paul Bema
Nafplio the most picturesque city in the Greek Mainland
The most passionate drivers offers you a time lapse into the Ancient Greek History
Trust the locals
We specialize in leisure and business trips. A team of responsible drivers corresponds your needs. Our luxurious cars are equipped with all amenities such as, CLIMA, LEATHER SEATS,GPS NAVIGATOR and WIFI. We would be happy to offer our services and fulfill all your needs. All our drivers are fluent English and upon request French and German speakers
The training and the knowledge of our drivers is unique, ready to offer their services,satisfying all your demands
All identification details and personal requirements of our staff is available to you, upon request, at any time. Our aim is to provide the best quality services and make your stay in Greece more pleasant and successful
Additional Info
Duration: 10 hours
Starts: Athens, Greece
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
Explore Athens Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Athens, Attica, Greece
Mycenae the most ancient civilization ever!The Bronze Era
Corinth, the Peacemakers between the Athenians and the Spartans. Visit the Apostle’s Paul Bema
Nafplio the most picturesque city in the Greek Mainland
The most passionate drivers offers you a time lapse into the Ancient Greek History
Trust the locals
We specialize in leisure and business trips. A team of responsible drivers corresponds your needs. Our luxurious cars are equipped with all amenities such as, CLIMA, LEATHER SEATS,GPS NAVIGATOR and WIFI. We would be happy to offer our services and fulfill all your needs. All our drivers are fluent English and upon request French and German speakers
The training and the knowledge of our drivers is unique, ready to offer their services,satisfying all your demands
All identification details and personal requirements of our staff is available to you, upon request, at any time. Our aim is to provide the best quality services and make your stay in Greece more pleasant and successful
Itinerary
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Stop At: Corinth Canal, Isthmia, Loutraki 201 00 Greece
Tour of Corinth Canal
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos), Argous 105 Ancient Korinthos village, Corinth 200 07 Greece
The Corinth Canal is a waterway that crosses the narrow isthmus of Corinth to link the Gulf of Corinth to the Saronic Gulf. As such, the canal separates the Greek mainland from the Peloponnese, turning it into an island
The canal, though executed in the late 19th century, has been a 2000-year-old dream. Before its construction, ships in the Aegean Sea that wanted to cross to the Adriatic or anchor in Corinth, a rich shipping city, had to circle the Peloponnese, which would prolong their journey an extra 185 nautical miles.
It is believed that Periander, the tyrant of Corinth (602 BC), was the first to conceive of the idea of digging the Corinth Canal. As the project was too complicated given the limited technical capabilities of the times, Periander constructed the diolkos, a stone road which allowed ships to be transferred on wheeled platforms.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Akrokorinthos, Corinth 200 07 Greece
Tour of Akrokorinthos
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Archaeological Museum of Ancient Mycenae, Mycenae Greece
‘Rich in Gold’, the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon, first sung by Homer in his epics, is the most important and richest palatial centre of the Late Bronze Age in Greece. Its name was given to one of the greatest civilizations of Greek prehistory, the Mycenaean civilization, while the myths related to its history have inspired poets and writers over many centuries, from the Homeric epics and the great tragedies of the Classical period to contemporary literary and artistic creation. Perseus, son of Zeus and Dana?, daughter of Akrisios, king of Argos and descendant of Danaos, is traditionally considered as its mythical founder. Pausanias (2, 16, 3) reports that Perseus named the new city Mycenae after the pommel (mykes) of his sword, which fell there, or after the Perseia spring, discovered there under the root of a mushroom (mykes). According to the myth, Perseus’s descendants reigned at Mycenae for three generations. After the last of them, Eurystheas, died childless, the Mycenaeans chose Atreus, son of Pelops, father of Agamemnon and Menelaos, as their king.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Citadel and Treasury of Atreus, Mycenae Greece
Tour of Atreus Tomb
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Palamidi Castle, Eikostis Pemptis Martiou, Nafplio 211 00 Greece
Tour of the castle of Palamidi
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Limani Nafpliou, Nafplion 211 00, Greece
One of the most beautiful towns in the area of Argolis (in eastern Peloponnese) as well as one of the most romantic cities all over Greece, Nafplio was the first capital of the newly born Greek state between 1823 and 1834.
According to mythology, the town was founded by Nafplios, the son of god Poseidon and the daughter of Danaus (Danaida) Anymone. The town’s history traces back to the prehistoric era when soldiers from here participated in the Argonautic expedition and the Trojan War alike. The town declined during the Roman times and flourished again during the Byzantine times. Frankish, Venetian and Turkish conquerors left their mark in the town and strongly influenced its culture, architecture and traditions during the centuries. Ancient walls, medieval castles, monuments and statues, Ottoman fountains and Venetian or neoclassical buildings mesmerize the visitor with their unique architecture and beauty.
Walk the old city of Nafplio and eat lunch
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: The Great Theatre of Epidaurus, Ethniki Odos Isthmou Archaias Epidavrou, Epidavros 210 52 Greece
The Epidaurus amphitheater: Famous for its classic Greek construction and astounding acoustics. Enjoy the arts! Be captivated by the theatrical performances from Euripides, Sophocles, Aristophanes and Aeschylus. Drop a pin or coin on the stage… it will be heard even if you are sitting at the last seats of the theater.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Epidaurus Archaeological Museum, Asklepieion, Epidavros 210 52 Greece
The Epidaurus Archaeological Museum is noted for its reconstructions of temples and its columns with inscriptions.
We will also visit the sanctuary dedicated to the ancient Greek demi-god of medicine Asclepius.
A marvelous ancient medical retreat.
Duration: 40 minutes
