From Athens: Bus Trip to Mycenae, Epidaurus and Nafplio

Itinerary
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Stop At: Archaeological Site Mycenae, Mycenae 21200 Greece

Depart Athens with a friendly escort (archaeologist) by bus from the Halandri Metro station and reach the ancient city of Mycenae. Let the Cyclopean walls take your breath, as until nowadays no explanation can be found regarding their construction. Mycenae is considered the greatest and richest kingdom of the later Bronze Age around 1350 B.C. Even the legendary author Homer was inspired by Mycenae to compose his epic poem of Iliad. Walk around the archaeological park, pass through the great Lionesses Gate, explore the Ancient Treasure of Atreus also known as King’s Agamemnon Tomb as well as the Tomb of Clytemnestra. Admire the Palace and the Gold Mask of Agamemnon.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: NAFPLIO.ORG, Argois 0, Nafplio 211 00, Greece

After Mycenae enjoy a greek traditional lunch in the beautiful seaside city of Nafplio. Naflpio used to be the capital of Greece before Athens and its architecture has venetian, byzantine, ottoman and modern greek influences. Admire the main attractions like the Castle of Bourtzi, the Acronauplia and the Castle of Palamidi built on the top of the hill as well as the various picturesque squares in the city center.

Duration: 2 hours

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

Then, visit the ancient theater of Epidaurus. Nowadays is most known as the theater with the greatest acoustic of all times and still hosts the Festival of Epidaurus every summer. Though, in the antiquity, Epidaurus was a sanatorium, connected intensively with the Asclepeion healing temples. Asclepeion was the 5* hotel of the ancient times and is considered as the origin of the medical science.

Duration: 1 hour

• Round-trip transportation from Athens
• Transfer in new, luxury air-conditioned buses
• English-speaking escort (archaeologist)
• Free WiFi on the bus
• Basic travel insurance

• Cost of lunch at the restaurant
• Personal expenses
• Guided tour inside the sites
• Entrance fee to the Ancient Epidaurus (12€ during summer season, 6€ during winter season)

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Infants must sit on laps
• Most travelers can participate
• Wear comfortable shoes to walk around the archaeological site of Mycenae
• Free of charge entrance to the archaeological site and museum is valid for youths of up to 18 years old and students inside the European Union
• Reduced entrance (-50%) is valid for European Union citizens aged over 65 and students of Higher Education Institutes outside the European Union
• In winter season (01/11-31/03) the general entrance fee to the archaeological site and museum is 6€ in Mycenae and 6€ in Epidaurus
• You should be at the departure point 10΄ before the time indicated in the schedule
• Our trip attendant-archaeologist shall have a sign of Ammon Express so that he/she will be recognisable easily once you validate your ticket before the exit of the metro station
• To enhance your Mycenae visit, we recommend securing your entrance tickets in advance. Simplify your experience by conveniently purchasing them online through the provided link: https://hhticket.gr/tap_b2c_new/english/tap.exe?PM=P1P&place=000000026
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Doukissis Plakentias 76, Chalandri 152 34, Greece

08:00 AM

Returns to original departure point

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

10 hours