Private Tour To Mycenae, Nauplio and Epidaurus (Argolis)

[TOUR CODE #P12]

This is an 8 hour private tour!
Historical Information In Details About This Private Tour!

Argolis is the region where are located Mycenae with Cyclopean walls and the Palace of King Agamemnon is one of the must visit important places. The picturesque town of Nauplion the first capital of Greece on the 19th century. The Theatre of Epidaurus world famous for its excellent acoustics, are the most visited places from Athens. Let us show you why… while you are listening to our expert licensed guide explaining all the historical and monumental sites, travelling in our luxury air-conditioned coach.

Nauplion City

Travel at your own pace.
This tour includes a private guide and vehicle, just for you. Enjoy the world’s known destinations with itineraries taliored to feed your needs.

You will be meet by our personnel and start your private tour passing by Daphne Monastery (with unique byzantine 11th century splendid mosaics), continue by Eleusis (birth place of Agriculture where the ancient divine drama was performed every September in the presence of thousands of people attending the famous Eleusinian mysteries), the Corinth Canal and Isthmia and pass by the Fortress of Acrocorinth.

We will visit the famous bee-hive Tomb of King Agamemnon and the Lion’s Gate part of the awesome cyclopean wall.

Mycenae Archaeological Site

Then arrive at Mycenae, the legendary home of the Atreids that gave its name to the earliest sophisticated civilization on the mainland in 2nd millennium B.C.

Mycenae was the powerful centre of the second half of Bronze Age (1600-1100 BC), with its awesome Cyclopean walls, its unique lion’s gate, and the ruins of Agamemnon’s palace where series of most tragic dramas took place. Legend has it that Mycenae was founded by Perseus, and the entire culture of mainland Greece during the Bronze Age was named Mycenaean during the late Helladic period. With its legends, art, and ideas, Mycenaean culture reached its zenith from 1300 BCE until 1100 BCE.

Mycenaean culture is the source of ancient epics and legends such as the dynasty of Atreids, the labours of Hercules, the Trojan War, the Thyestian Feast, and Agamemnon’s tragic life and death. The surrounding area of Argolis was dominated by many different citadels similar to Mycenae like Tirynth the birth place of Hercules and during the Bronze Age they took advantage of the important geopolitically location to accumulate considerable wealth and poser.

Corinth Canal

Leaving Mycenae we continue to Nauplio, an old seaside extremely picturesque town preserving all its old charm that has expanded up the hillsides in modern times near the north end of the Argolic Gulf. The town was chosen to be the first capital of modern Greece on 19th century. Nauplion is now the capital of the prefecture of Argolis and the province of Nauplion.

We will continue to visit the Sanctuary of Asklepios or else known as the Theatre of Epidaurus, world famous for its acoustics. The theater was designed by Polykleitos the Younger in the 4th century BC. The original 34 rows were extended in Roman times by another 21 rows. As is usual for Greek theatres (and as opposed to Roman ones), the view on a lush landscape behind the scene is an integral part of the theatre itself and is not to be obscured. It seats up to 15,000 people.

Afterwards we will drive you back to your original pick up point.

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Prices per Group	Prices in Euro
Group up to 2 persons:	680.00
Group up to 16 persons:	770.00
Group up to 49 persons:	820.00
The above group prices do not include: Entrance fee to Mycenae archaeological site and museum 14.00
For the final cost please calculate the group price + (participants X 14.00) = TOTAL COST
The above group prices include: Professional English – speaking licensed guide, Transportation by air-conditioned – non smoking coach, Local taxes

Do you prefer to include Lunch in this tour?
In order to organize Lunch (3 course menu-without drinks) in a typical Greek restaurant you have to add 1½ hours more on the duration of this tour and 20.00 Euros per person on any of the above prices.

How to book
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Or call us at +30 210 4285500

Highlights
Mycenae archaeological site, Mycenae Museum, Lion’s Gate, Cyclopean Walls, The tomb of Agamemnon, Theater of Epidaurus, Nauplio City, Corinth Canal

Schedule Details
This tour is private and is available from Athens or Piraeus port or Athens Airport
Recommended Departure Time: 9:00am
Duration: 8-9 hours (approx.)
Return details: to original departure point (at your hotel or Piraeus port or Athens Airport)

Additional Information
All prices in this website are in Euro
Other languages are available upon request with additional price
Licensed guide = approved from the Greek government

Personal – No groups
Enjoy your own guide and vehicle, set your own pace.

Flexible - No preset times
Start when you want. Change what you want.

What to bring
Comfortable footwear, Sunblock, Hat, Camera

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