Corinnt Canal, Epidaurus, Nafplio and Mycenae, Private Day Tour

Athens, Greece
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A great suggestion if you have an extra day in Athens!

This full day private tour of Argolis is a trip to some of the most important archaeological sites of Greece! In the most characteristic Greek-Mediterranean scenery of Peloponesse!

Description

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Corinth Canal, Isthmia, Loutraki 201 00 Greece

The Corinth Canal is one of the oldest man-made canals in the world and a very important navigational route in Greece, connecting the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf.

The canal’s position, thereby also separates the peninsula of Peloponnese – conveniently converting it into an island – with the Greek mainland. And, while the Greece canal is quite narrow, it is a fact that the canal is a vital lifeline for ships wanting to enter the Aegean Sea.

Spanning a distance of 6.3 kilometres, the Corinth Canal has a depth of 26 feet and its width alters between a minimum of 69 feet and a maximum of 82 feet at the bottom and at the surface respectively. Surrounded by walls standing at a height of 170 feet, the canal helps a ship to save a journey of 185 nautical miles.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, Epidavros 210 52 Greece

UNESCO World Heritage List
The theatre of Epidaurus represents the finest and best-preserved example of a classical Greek theatre. It was built in 330-20 BC and enlarged in the mid-2nd century AD. The overall 55 rows of seats rest on a natural slope and face the stage area set against a backdrop of lush landscape. The theatre is famous for its fantastic acoustics. Any sound on the open-air stage, whether a stentorian voice or a whisper, a deep breath or the sound of a match struck is perfectly audible to all spectators, even in the topmost row of seats, that is, nearly 60 m away!!

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Sanctuary of Asklepios, Epidavros 210 52 Greece

UNESCO World Heritage List
In the peaceful hinterland of Epidaurus, with its mild climate and abundant mineral springs, is the sanctuary of the god-physician Asklepios, the most famous healing centre of the Greek and Roman world. The sanctuary belonged to the small coastal town of Epidaurus, but its fame and recognition quickly spread beyond the limits of the Argolid. It is considered the birthplace of medicine and is thought to have had more than two hundred dependent spas in the eastern Mediterranean. Its monuments, true masterpieces of ancient Greek art, are a precious testimony to the practice of medicine in antiquity. Indeed they illustrate the development of medicine from the time when healing depended solely on the god until systematic description of cases and the gradual accumulation of knowledge and experience turned it into a science.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Epidaurus Archaeological Museum, Asklepieion, Epidavros 210 52 Greece

The museum is located in the archaeological site of the sanctuary of Asclepius. It hosts architectural parts from the temple and the buildings of the shrine, as well as inscribed columns and pedestals, altars, bronze medical equipment, sculpted votive offerings and tablets, representations of the Asclepius temple (4th c. BC), and sections of the Tholos.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Nafplio, Nafplio, Argolis Region, Peloponnese

One of the most beautiful towns in the area of Argolis (in eastern Peloponnese) as well as one of the most romantic cities all over Greece, Nafplio was the first capital of the newly born Greek state between 1823 and 1834.

According to mythology, the town was founded by Nafplios, the son of god Poseidon and the daughter of Danaus (Danaida)

Ancient walls, medieval castles, monuments and statues, Ottoman fountains and Venetian or neoclassical buildings mesmerize the visitor with their unique architecture and beauty!

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Archaeological Site Mycenae, Mycenae 21200 Greece

Mycenae, the legendary kingdom of the Atreides, is situated upon a small hill-top on the road leading from the Argolic Gulf to the north (Corinth, Athens, etc.). The site was inhabited since the Neolithic times (about 4000 BC) but reached its peak during the Late Bronze Age (1350-1200 BC), giving its name to a civilization which spread throughout the Greek world.

During that period, the acropolis was surrounded by massive "cyclopean walls", built in three stages (ca.1350, 1250 and 1225 BC), with the exception of the SE flank where a steep ravine provided natural defense. A palace was built on the summit of the hill, while towards the Argolic plain lay the wall-painted "Cult Center", the main gate or "Lion Gate" and the "Grave Circle A", the burial ground of the Mycenaean royalty. On the NE side, a tunnel leading to a subterranean fountain was built in "cyclopean" masonry in around 1225 BC.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Citadel and Treasury of Atreus, Mycenae Greece

The Treasury of Atreus or Tomb of Agamemnon is a large tholos or beehive tomb on Panagitsa Hill at Mycenae, Greece, constructed during the Bronze Age around 1250 BC. The stone lintel above the doorway weighs 120 tons, with approximate dimensions 8.3 x 5.2 x 1.2m, the largest in the world.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Archaeological Museum of Ancient Mycenae, Mycenae Greece

The Museum is actually built in the archaeological site of Mycenae and can be easily visited after a tour of the archaeological site.

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions

  • Flexible pick up time on request
  • Private tour. Personalized service adjusted to your needs and wishes.
  • Athens & Piraeus Hotels / residence or Piraeus cruise port pickup & return
  • Luxurious transportation: sedan Mercedes E-Class car or taxi, Mercedes minivan or Mercedes minibus.
  • All vehicles are fully A/C
  • Child seats available upon request
  • Service animals allowed
  • Skip the line service to purchase the tickets
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY For family groups our tours can be modified to cater to the needs of the children
  • Chiled bottled water
  • Experienced, knowledgeable, professional English speaking driver.

Exclusions

  • Entrance fees (Epidaurus 12 Euros including the museum)
  • Entrance fees (Mycenae 12 Euros including the museum & theTreasure of Atreus)
  • Local licensed tour guide in Epidaurus & Mycenae, on request/availability (Additional cost 300€)
  • Food and drinks unless specified

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Our company complies with all the health instructions of the World Health Organization about COVID-19.
  • Please note that your personal professional driver, will provide commentary in fluent English, en-route but cannot enter the archaeological sites. We can arrange for you to have a private licensed guide to escort you in the sites, at an extra cost, depending always on the availability. You may contact us on the phone number or by the email provided by Viator and we will confirm accordingly.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • The proposed itinerary may need to be adjusted in case of emergencies or special circumstances that are out of our control (e.g. extreme weather conditions, police instructions, safety reasons etc).
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • REQUIRED FOR ENTRANCE TO ALL SITES: Vaccination certificate OR negative Covid 19 PCR test within the last 72 hours OR negative antigen (Rapid) test within the last 48 hours.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability

Ticket delivery

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Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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