Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio Full-Day V.R audio guided Tour
Description
Explore several highlights of ancient Greek history and culture in the Peloponnese area during a full-day tour from Athens. Visit the Corinth Canal, Mycenae, the ancient theatre of Epidaurus, and the picturesque city of Nafplion.
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Itinerary
Embark in our air-conditioned modern bus from 4 central meeting points and travel for 1-hour to the area of Peloponnese. On the way to Mycenae, see the famous Corinth Canal and make a quick stop to admire this engineering marvel that connects the Aegean and Ionian seas. From Athens center we need 60 min to reach the Corinth Canal
Continue towards Mycenae, one of the most important cities of ancient Greece. Visit the Mycenaean Acropolis, the tomb of Agamemnon, and the ruins of the Cyclopean walls that protected this mighty city. You can also visit the Archaeological Museum of Mycenae. entrance November to March 12 euros entrance April to October 6 euros
Continue on to the Ancient Theater of Epidaurus, a 4th-century theatre which is one of the best-preserved Classical Greek structures in existence. It is renowned for its amazing acoustics; a coin dropped in the theatre's center can be heard from the highest seat. The theatre seats up to 14,000 people and its entrance is flanked by restored Corinthian pilasters. It's now used for performances of Ancient Greek drama during the annual Hellenic Festival. entrance November to March 12 euros entrance April to October 6 euros
Last but no least , make a stop in the picturesque city of Nafplion, which was the first capital of Greece after Independence and has been a major port since the Bronze Age. Its position was so strategic that the city has 3 fortresses: the massive fortress of Palamidi, the smaller Akronafplia, and the water castle Bourtzi on an islet west of the old town. Stroll through the attractive narrow streets, and admire the elegant Venetian houses, neoclassical mansions, and quayside cafes. Take the opportunity to go shopping, eat in a traditional restaurant, chill out at the cafes in the picturesque port, or when in summer take a swim in the crystal waters at Arvanitia beach. Then we head back to Athens in a 2 hours drive throught the countryside
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(267)
I am very late leaving this review on TripAdvisor but was quick to leave one on Google. The trip, the transportation, and the guide were top notch. I feel like this is a must do activity when you visit Athens. The sites are spectacular, no photos or videos can properly capture the feelings of walking these ancient locations.
A very nice family day. With beautiful discoveries about Greece. We appreciated The appetizers are an additional disappointment I recommend+++
A tour where the travel is as good as the destination: Ruins Mycenas is breathtaking, Napfilus is charming and Epidarus is the temple of Asclepio is wonderful. SUPER I RECOMMEND and already buy the tickets to enter the spaces, otherwise don't even make the trip. Tickets are very expensive! But that's it, either you come in and know the places or you don't.
We enjoyed Nafplio, found Epidauro very interesting.
It was informative and interesting. I think the guide was Mikhaila and she managed the trip well. The organization was very nice and helpful since I missed the bus, they together with viator support arranged for me to get on another bus to reconnect with the trip so thank you.
A trip that combines two historical sites, with Epidauro being the richest, along with a charming coastal city.
I mainly took this trip to see Napflio because there is no easy way to get there on your own. This trip takes you to many different archeological sites in addition to Napflio.I wasn't impressed with these sites, there is not much to see other then stone remains. I wish we spent more time in Napflio but I think it all comes to money because Napflio is free to explore but two sites cost 20 euro each per person which i believe is expensive considering there is nothing much to see. It is long day with some walking under sun on uneven rocks so make sure you are able to do that. Some information provided on the bus about places but not much. Smartphones wirh the App about places provided and that helps somewhat. Overall I was satisfied because I was able to visit Napfio but if you can get there on your own, that would be the best option.
Best experience I ever had, the tour guid was awesome so was the staff, everything was smooth and they shared a lot of information about every place we visited . Thank you for the unforgettable experience
Very informative with some interesting insights by our guide Alexandra. A great day at some great places
I have spent a wonderful time on this tour and it was a wise choice to spend some time outside of Athena. I liked all the information that was spoken by our guide Alexandra, she is a good story teller and takes us to wonderful places for me Nafplio City was the best but also the entire experience was great. I recommend this tour to all the persons who want to see archeological places or want to know about the history of this places. Great trip!
