Full Day Argolis
About This Tour
Discover some of the most important historic sites of the Argolis region on this full-day journey from Athens. Travel along the coastal road by the Saronic Gulf...
Duration: 10 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Athens, Corinth, Nafplio, Mycenae · Languages: English
Know before you go: Confirmation will be received at time of booking.; Not wheelchair accessible.; Most travelers can participate.; Pick up service is included in the activity on sharing basis and from designated pickup location in Athens city center.We serve pick up for all City centre hotels and coastline except Piraeus -Rafina-Lavrio-Lagonissi.; Dates that the tour does not operate are : National Public Holidays 1 Jan Sun New Year's Day -6 Jan Fri Epiphany -27 Feb Mon Orthodox Ash Monday-25 Mar Sat Independence Day-14 Apr Fri Orthodox Good Friday-16 Apr Sun Orthodox Easter Sunday-17 Apr Mon Orthodox Easter Monday-1 May Mon Labour Day-4 Jun Sun Orthodox Pentecost-5 Jun Mon Orthodox Whit Monday-15 Aug Tue Assumption Day-28 Oct Sat Ochi Day-25 Dec Mon Christmas Day-26 Dec Tue 2nd Day of Christmas; You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
About Athens
Athens
Aristotle, Themistocles, Pericles and Plato all wandered this great city; the birthplace of democracy and home to the mighty Parthenon. Be sure to engage a local guide to make the most of your travels through the ancient town
What's Included
- English speaking guide
- Entrance fees : Site of Mycenae
- Lunch (Appetizer, salad, main course)
- Air-conditioned Vehicle
Not Included
- Extra drinks
- Personal Expenses
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Corinth Canal The Corinth Canal is an artificial canal in Greece, that connects the Gulf of Corinth in the Ionian Sea with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, arguably making the peninsula an island. The canal was dug through the Isthmus at sea level and has no locks. It is 6.4 kilometres (4 miles) in length and only 24.6 metres (80.7 feet) wide at sea level, making it impassable for many modern ships. Mycenae The archaeological site of Mycenae is securely located between two hills and the grassy plain of Argos stretches before this ancient city. Mycenae was the most important city in the Greek peninsula during the late years of the Bronze Age and gave its name to one of the most pioneering civilizations of this era: the Mycenaean civilization. Nafplio City 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. Palamidi Fortress The fortress of Palamidi is a true architectural masterpiece. This fort was built during the Venetian occupation in the early 19th century and consists of eight bastions, each was self-contained, ensuring that if one bastion was breached the others could still be separately defended. The bastions were built one on top of the other and they all connected with one wall. The Venetians named the bastions by ancient Greek names, such as Leonidas, Miltiades, Achilles, Themistocles, to give emphasis on the strength of the castle.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Athens, GR · Tour start: Athens, GR — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
