Greece · UNESCO Heritage Sites

8-Hour Argolis Tour from Athens with Mycenae and Epidaurus

8 Hours Round trip from Athens Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the UNESCO-listed ancient theatre of Epidaurus
02 Explore Mycenae, the legendary kingdom of Agamemnon
03 See the Cyclopean Walls, Lion's Gate, Royal Tombs, and Treasury of Atreus
04 Stop at the Corinth Canal on the scenic drive from Athens

Discover some of the most important monuments of Ancient Greece on this full-day tour through Ancient Argolis, one of the oldest city-states in Greece. Travel from Athens to see the Corinth Canal, explore UNESCO-listed Mycenae, and visit the ancient theatre of Epidaurus. Along the way, enjoy the landscapes of the Argolis region and experience sites closely tied to Greece's ancient history and mythology.

See the Cyclopean Walls, the Lion's Gate, the Royal Tombs, Agamemnon and Clytemnestra's tombs, and the Treasury of Atreus, a magnificent 14th-century B.C. structure.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Athens, Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Athens, Corinth Canal, Mycenae and Epidaurus

Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location and begin the tour.
Depart via the coastal national highway for the Corinth Canal, where you will make a short stop.
Enter the region of Argolis, the land of Homer's Golden Mycenae, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dating back to the second century B.C., Mycenae was one of the major centres of Greek civilization and a military stronghold that dominated much of southern Greece.
Visit the archaeological site, home to the kingdom of the mythical Agamemnon.
See the Cyclopean Walls, the Lion's Gate, the Royal Tombs, Agamemnon and Clytemnestra's tombs, and the Treasury of Atreus, a magnificent 14th-century B.C. structure.
Stop for lunch at a local restaurant and enjoy fresh fish and seafood with a fantastic sea view.
Continue to Epidaurus and visit the ancient theatre. This UNESCO World Heritage monument is reputed to be the birthplace of Apollo's son Asklepios.
Head back to Athens.

Where this trip takes you

Corinth Canal, Mycenae, Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Athens 4 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Pick-up and drop-off services from any address in the Athens region
Air-conditioned vehicle
WiFi on board
Private transportation
English-speaking Athens driver who guides travellers on board (not licensed to guide you inside museums and monuments)
Bottled water
Monitors on board

What's Not Included

Lunch expenses
Entrance fees for archaeological sites and museums

Know before you go

The driver-guides are not licensed guides and will not be able to guide you inside the historical monuments. They will share their historical knowledge with you on board. You will watch a short video before each archaeological area on the vehicle's monitor.
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking on board is not allowed.
The duration of the tour is approximate. The exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.

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