Tour Description
Follow in the footsteps of the ancient Greeks on a fascinating full-day trip to Mycenae and Epidaurus from Athens. Traveling by air-conditioned coach, you’ll drive along the beautiful Saronic Gulf and into the Peloponnese to the atmospheric hilltop ruins of Mycenae, a fortified city from the second millennium BC. See the famous Lion’s Gate, Tomb of Agamemnon and Palace, and after a stop in pretty Nauplia, continue to another archaeological treasure, Epidaurus. Pick your way around the UNESCO-listed Sanctuary of Askeplios and ogle the age-old theater, a wonder of ancient architecture.
Highlights
- Day trip from Athens to Mycenae and Epidaurus
- See ancient Greek remains and the tomb of Agamemnon in Mycenae
- Enjoy a scenic drive along the Saronic Gulf coast
- Visit Epidaurus, birthplace of Apollo's son and an ancient place of healing
- Stop at the town of Nauplia
