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Epidaurus & Mycenae One Day Tour from Athens

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Location: Athens, Greece
Duration: 10 hours
Product code: 103214P19


Overview
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Corinth Canal, Isthmia, Loutraki 201 00 GreeceDepart from Athens via the coastal National highway for the strategically important Corinth canal (short stop).Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Archaeological site of Mycenae, Mykines 212 00, GreeceAfter the Corinth Canal, you enter the region of Argolis, land of Homer’s Golden Mycenae, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Dated back to the 2nd century B.C., Mycenae was one of the major centers of Greek civilization and a military stronghold which dominated much of southern Greece. Avoid and skip the lines of 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. Time will then be taken for a traditional Greek optional lunch at a nearby restaurant.Duration: 3 hoursStop At: Citadel and Treasury of Atreus, Mycenae GreeceAfter the Corinth Canal, you enter the region of Argolis, land of Homer’s Golden Mycenae, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Dating back to the second century B.C., 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.Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Nafplio, Nafplio, Argolis Region, PeloponneseAfterwards, stop in the beautiful sea port of Nauplion, the first capital of modern Greece with its Venetian fortress of Palamidi and the fortified islet of Bourtzi (short stop). Duration: 15 minutesStop At: The Great Theatre of Epidaurus, Ethniki Odos Isthmou Archaias Epidavrou, Epidavros 210 52 GreeceContinue 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. Your day trip ends back to Athens late in the afternoon.Duration: 1 hour
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Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Not wheelchair accessible,Near public transportation,English: All Departures,Italian Language: Every Tuesday (02/06-05/09),French Language: Winter: Every Saturday - Summer: Thursday & Saturday,Spanish: Inverno: Jueves - Verano: Juev - Sab,Most travelers can participate,This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers,Face masks required for travelers in public areas,Face masks required for guides in public areas,Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff,Social distancing enforced throughout experience,Gear/equipment sanitized between use,Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized,Regular temperature checks for staff,Bus Tours will not consist of more than 25 people per group. Audio devices are given to keep social distance inside archaeological sites and museums Whispers are sanitized both from our staff but also inside the charging cases with UVC lights sanitizer.
Inclusions:
Transport by luxury A/C bus,Professional and licensed guide,Entrance fees,Hotel Pick up / drop off service,Free WiFi on coaches,All Fees and Taxes,Lunch (if option is selected),Entry/Admission - Archaeological site of Mycenae,Entry/Admission - Citadel and Treasury of Atreus,Entry/Admission - The Great Theatre of Epidaurus
Exclusions:
Gratuities (optional),Drinks and beverages
Traveler Reviews

The trip was amazing. The tourguide told us a lot about the spots. And we had enough time to discover them alone. Highly recommended

I would recommend this tour as it is a great way to see some real-world ancient history of Greece. The guide was great and everything was well organized. I was here on my honeymoon and we would honestly probably give this a 4/5, but I believe any negative feelings are based on the fact that we did a 14 hour train tour the day before this and it was beginning to feel redundant, but that is our fault, not the tours. The final destination at the palace and tomb of Mycenae offers amazing hilltop views of the local area. It made for some really amazing photos.

What a terrific day trip out of Athens! There were just 17 on our tour and Marianna (our guide) was terrific. Marianna provided fantastic, detailed information, not only about the specific sites but also the cities along the way. We originally thought about taking the bus to Nafplio but this was a MUCH better choice. I'd book this tour again in a second. THANKS!

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