Athens Trip Overview
This tour is the best way to visit numerous ancient and historical sites while also getting a taste of the Greek countryside in a single day. Famous Ancient Corinth, the incredible Acropolis of Mycenae, romantic Nafplio and unique Epidaurus will travel you in a region full of myths and history.
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Duration: 10 hours
Starts: Athens, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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This tour is the best way to visit numerous ancient and historical sites while also getting a taste of the Greek countryside in a single day. Famous Ancient Corinth, the incredible Acropolis of Mycenae, romantic Nafplio and unique Epidaurus will travel you in a region full of myths and history.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Corinth Canal, Isthmia, Loutraki 201 00 Greece
This small Peloponese tour is a good opportunity to see several major site of the peninsula just in two days.
Begining with a drive along the coast, you will get the chance to see some Greek seaside villages and the island of Salamis. Salamis is where the historical naval battle took place between the Athenians and the Persians.
Our first stop of the day, the Corinth Canal. Eventually opened in 1892 separating the Peloponnese from the rest of Greece all the while connecting the Saronic Gulf to the Corinthian Sea. Having time to walk across on a pedestrian bridge and admire the canal closer, you may go bungee jumping on some days (if you’re game).
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos), Argous 105 Ancient Korinthos village, Corinth 200 07 Greece
Archaeological and historical interest, Ancient Corinth is also one of the most popular religious destinations in Greece. It was here that the Apostle Paul preached Christianity, was judged by the tribunal in the Agora and established the best organized Christian church of the time.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Temple of Apollo, Ancient Corinth, Corinth 20007 Greece
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Akrokorinthos, Corinth 200 07 Greece
We will visit the castle of Acrocorinth,the oldest and largest castle in southern Greece, for some amazing photos.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Archaeological Site Mycenae, Mycenae 21200 Greece
Dated to the 2nd millennium B.C.E. representing what Homer wrote about, Achilles, Agamemnon and Helen of Troy. The palace of Mycenae gave its name to a whole era.
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: Lion Gate, Mycenae Greece
In the site you will see the famous Lions Gate (the oldest architectural sculpture in Europe), the cyclopean walls, the burial circle A and the remains of Agamemnon’s Palace.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Archaeological Museum of Ancient Mycenae, Mycenae Greece
Within the site there is a modern museum, exhibiting the findings of the “City Of Gold” which is also worth visiting.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Citadel and Treasury of Atreus, Mycenae Greece
Just before leaving the site we will make a small stop at the treasury of Atreus, the best preserved Tholos tomb found and one of the finest examples of the Mycenaean architecture.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Nafplio, Nafplio, Argolis Region, Peloponnese
From here we will travel through time towards a more recent history of Greece and to the city of Nafplion. Nafplion is considered the most scenic city which also functioned as the capital of Greece until 1834. It offers you an impressive combination of fortresses and castles (Palamidi, Bourtzi), an enormous port opened to the Aegean Sea and the unique architecture of the old city of Nafplion revealing Venetian, neoclassical and oriental elements.
Lunch will be at a traditional tavern by the sea.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Akronafplia Fortress, Nafplio Greece
We’ll drive up until the castle of Acronafplia for a panoramic view of Nafplio.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Epidaurus Archaeological Museum, Asklepieion, Epidavros 210 52 Greece
We will visit 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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Great Theatre of Epidaurus, Ethniki Odos Isthmou Archaias Epidavrou, Epidavros 210 52 Greece
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Athens, Athens, Attica
We will grive back to Athens by the country road croosing picturesque villages and land scapes.