Nafplio: Mycenae - Epidavros

Overview

Discover two of the most important archaeological sites in Greece on this tour. After getting picked up in Nafplion, head to your first stop, Mycenae. Travel to the mythical Kingdom of Agamemnon and learn more about one of the most brilliant cultures in prehistoric Greece, the Mycenaean civilization. During the 2nd millennium BC, Mycenae was one of the largest Greek civilizations, with powerful military fortresses that dominated southern Greece.

Next head to the Lions Gate, the monumental palace entrance. See the Cyclopean walls around the Acropolis and the tombs of Atreus and Clytemnestra, a must for ancient history lovers.

Continuing on the tour, visit the famous archaeological site of Epidaurus, you will visit the Sanctuary dedicated to the god Apollo which was founded at around 800BC. Next, you will visit The Asclepieion of Epidaurus, dedicated to the gods with healing powers and the healing temple of serious diseases in ancient Greece. This site attracts a large number of pilgrims and patients.

Next, explore the ancient theatre, located within the archaeological site of the Sanctuary of Asklepios. Built at the end of the classical Era (330 BC) and famous for its elegance, perfect acoustics and unique design. It had a capacity of about 13,000 spectators. In 1988, the theater was incorporated, along with the entire Asclepius, into the Unesco World Heritage List.

What You Can Expect