Greece · Archaeology

Full Day Argolis

10 Hours Round trip from Athens Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Travel from Athens along the scenic Saronic Gulf coast
  • 02 Stop at the famous Corinth Canal
  • 03 Visit the archaeological site of Mycenae
  • 04 See the Lion's Gate, Cyclopean Walls and Royal Tombs
  • 05 Enjoy lunch in Mycenae
  • 06 Explore picturesque Nafplio
  • 07 Photo stop at Palamidi Fortress
  • 08 English-speaking guide included

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, stop at the Corinth Canal, and continue to Mycenae, one of the great centres of the Bronze Age Greek world.

Explore highlights including the Lion's Gate, the Cyclopean Walls and the Royal Tombs, then enjoy lunch before heading through the fertile plain of Argolis to Nafplio, one of Greece’s most charming and romantic towns. A short photo stop at Palamidi Fortress completes the day.

Explore highlights including the Lion's Gate, the Cyclopean Walls and the Royal Tombs, then enjoy lunch before heading through the fertile plain of Argolis to Nafplio, one of Greece’s most charming and romantic towns.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

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

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 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.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Athens 4 cities · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English speaking guide
  • Entrance fees : Site of Mycenae
  • Lunch (Appetizer, salad, main course)
  • Air-conditioned Vehicle

What's Not Included

  • Extra drinks
  • Personal Expenses

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.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Athens, GR
Tour start
Athens, GR
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 hours finish where they began, in Athens.

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