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Mycenae and Nafplion full-day guided tour from Athens

Validity: Flexible
Do this because
  • Experience the multi-natural landscape of the Peloponnese
  • Visit the ancient town of royal Mycenae and the Venetian-like Nafplion
  • Take a photo stop at the Corinth Canal and Cyclopean walls
  • Stroll around Nafplion, the first capital of the Modern Greek State
What to expect

Join this full-day guided tour for a unique road-trip to the multifaceted Argolis peninsula where you'll visit Mycenae and Nafplion. Travel around the beautiful area of Argolis and enjoy the colorful scenery with herb-scented valleys and slopes planted with pine trees, magnificent seascapes and shady gorges with lush vegetation.

Start your day from Athens, hop in your private vehicle and make your first stop at a famous engineering attraction from the 19th century. Then, head to the great Corinth Canal for a photo stop and to find out about the rivalry between the ancient Corinthians and ancient Athenians.

Your next stop will be at the royal Mycenae. Visit the archaeological site to marvel at the kingdom of the legendary Agamemnon through the storytelling from your own personal expert tour guide. Stand in awe before the Cyclopean Walls and unravel the myth behind their construction. Explore the Royal Tombs and the Treasury of Atreus to find out about the grave goods which accompanied the buried royals. Find Lion’s Gate and see for yourself an exemplary site of monumental sculpture that set the roots of European art.

Nafplion comes next in your adventure! One of the most romantic towns in Greece, “Napoli of the East”, welcomes you with its Venetian architecture, three castles and stunning sea views. Relax at the picturesque alleyways of the city and take your time to take some snaps that will make for an unforgettable visit. Argolis – an area inhabited since the Neolithic era - the land of juicy oranges, awaits you to indulge in its beauty before your return to Athens where the tour ends.

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$ 1140