Route to Argolis and ItineraryYou leave Athens westwards and you take a scenic drive, along the coastal road of the Saronic Gulf. In about one hour and twenty minutes you reach the Corinth Canal where you make a short stop for refreshments and also to admire the Canal which connects the two Greek Seas -The Aegean and the Ionian Sea.
In about one hour drive you will come come to the ancient city of Mycenae home to the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon. You will visit the Atreus Tomb, the Mycenaean citadel with the Cyclopean Walls and the Lionesses Gate.
After lunch a scenic drive through the fertile Argolic valley of orange and lemon groves will bring you to the picturesque town of Nauplia where you make a short stop to admire the Palamidi and Acronauplia Hills as well as the Bourzi island in the middle of the port.
In about 40 minutes drive you reach Epidaurus; This world heritage listed city 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.
You depart for Athens which is a good two and a half hour drive including a refreshments’ stop on the way. You arrive to Athens in the late afternoon.
TIMETABLE FOR GROUP TOUR
From Apri 1 to Oct 31 every Monday, Tuesday, Wedneday, Thursday, Saturday
From Nov 1 to Mar 31, 2011 every Tue Sat
Departure: 08:30 AM (approximately) Return: 19:00 PM (approximately)
Group Tour
There is a pick up service from most centrally located hotels.
If you require a pick up service please advise us at the comments section of your reservation and you will receive directions and pick up time by email.
Private Transfer
A luxury, air conditioned TAXI OR mini-bus will pick up your group from a pre-designated destination.
Group Tour 92 € for adults without lunch
46€ Children (4-12) without lunch
You can have lunch with 10 € for adults and 5 € for children
Inclusions: Guide, Transfers, Entrance fees
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities (optional), Drinks
This is a
third party activity so please read the
THIRD PARTY ACTIVITY TERMS AND CONDITIONS
.............................................................................................................Private Transfer only
286 € for a taxi trasnfer (for up to 4 people)
398 € for a mini bus transfer (for up to 19 people)
528 € for a bus transfer (for up to 50 people)
Inclusions: Transfers
Exclusions: Gratuities (optional), Food and drinks
............................................................................................................. Private Trasnfer and Licensed Guide - View prices (indicative price list)
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Contact us for an actual price quote
Inclusions: Licensed Guide, Transfers
Exclusions: Gratuities (optional), Food and drinks, Entrance fees
............................................................................................................. Additional Info:
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- The tours do not take place on the public Holidays: 25 & 26 December, New Year's Day, Good Friday (before 12:00), Easter Day, May 1st and March 25, the Greek Independence Day.
- Our tours take place in all weather, rain or shine.
If you choose a group tour entrance fees are included in the price.
Archaeological Site of Mycenae entrance fees.
General admission: 8 €
Reduced admission: 4 €
Epidaurus Museum and Theatre entrance fees
General admission: 8 €
Reduced admission: 4 €