Private Day Trip to Argolis from Athens (Mycenae, Epidaurus and Nafplion)

Meet with our Tour Leader at your requested time in your hotel and depart immediately for Argolis, with our air-conditioned Minivan. Drive along the coastal national highway, hearing tales about the ancient Greek Mythology, Homer’s epic poem Iliad, King Agamemnon and find yourself being immersed in the myths and monuments of ancient Greece.

Our first shortstop is the Corinth Canal, which connects the Aegean Sea with the Corinthian Gulf and has great strategic importance for Greece. Enrich your photo portfolio by taking amazing shots with a breathtaking view over the canal. 

Continue your journey with a visit to the ancient theatre of Epidaurus, one of the best-preserved classical theatres all over Greece, which is still being used today for performances and plays due to its amazing acoustics. Visit the Asklepion of Epidaurus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the birthplace of the healing and philanthropist God Asklepios, protector of human health and son of God Apollo and immerse yourself in the myths and tales of the area.

Arrive at Mycenae and explore its Acropolis, the archaeological site and its museum. Mycenae was one of the major centers of Greek civilization, home to the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon, a military stronghold that dominated much of southern Greece, Crete, the Cyclades and parts of southwest Anatolia. The period from about 1600 BC to about 1100 BC is called Mycenean in reference to Mycenae. Marvel at the Royal Tombs, the Cyclopean Walls, the Lion’s Gate and the Treasury of Atreus, a unique beehive tomb structure, built around 1250 BC. Ask for an offer to book your own private guided tour on the site accompanied by a certified tour guide. 

Our final stop of the tour is the picturesque city of Nafplion, the first capital of modern Greece. Here you can enjoy your lunch, in one of the many traditional restaurants and then take a walk around the old city, admiring the Venetian fortress of Palamidi and the fortified islet of Bourtzi. Be astonished by the unique architecture of the old town, hearing stories about Greece’s modern history. Return to Athens late in the evening.