Highlights

• Visit the ancient city of Mycenae and the ancient theatre of Epidaurus!

Tour details

Inclusions:

• Guide
• Transfers
• Entrance tickets
• Lunch (If you select the 'With lunch' option under 'Book Now')   

Exclusions: 

• Gratuities (optional)
• Drinks

This is a third party activity so please read the THIRD PARTY ACTIVITY TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Route to Argolis and Itinerary

You 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 to the ancient city of Mycenae home to the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon. You will visit the Treasury of Atreus (Tomb of Agamemnon), 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 outskirts from the picturesque town of Nafplio where you make a short stop to admire the Palamidi and Acronauplia Hills as well as the Bourtzi island in the middle of the port (During April 1 to October 31, departures ONLY on Mondays/Thursdays/Saturdays, the optional lunch will be provided at Nafplion and you will have the opportunity to explore this marvelous small town).

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.

Meeting point

There is pick-up service from most centrally located hotels.

If you require pick-up service please advise us at the comments section of your reservation and you will receive directions and pick-up time by email.

Entrance fees included

Entrance fees are included in the price!

Discounts and Offers

• Discount Code for Second Tour (SNDT): 5% discount for booking a second tour
• Discount Code for Families & Groups (FMD): 5% discount to families/groups with 4 or more paying members
• Discount Code for Groups with Second Tour (SNDT+4): 10% discount to families or groups (4 or more paying members) booking more than one tours
• For more information on discounts and special rates please read the FAQ ABOUT AWT.

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, March 25th (Greek Independence Day), May 1st (Labour Day), May 5th (Greek Orthodox Easter Sunday)
• Our tours take place in all weather, rain or shine.

TIMETABLE FOR GROUP TOUR 

• From January 2nd, 2024, to March 30th, 2024: every Thursday, Saturday.
• From April 1st, 2024, to October 31st, 2024: every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday.
• Departure 8:30 am (approximately)
• Return 7:00 pm (approximately)