Description
Description Summary:
Joining the “Delphi highlights small group tour” you’ll spend a day exploring one of the world’s most famous archeological sites. Pick up and drop off from your hotel or apartment will be very easy for you as it is included in our service. You will enjoy the driving through central Greece socializing with the rest of the participants as it will be maximum 11 persons in this group. Avoid all long lines as small group tours move fast without wasting time. Once you enter the archeological site, follow your official guide to hear everything about the history, mythology and even modern facts of the “navel of the world”. Small group tours guarantee flexibility, personalized service and no long queuing.
Full Description:
Description Summary:
Enjoy the small group tour, maximum 12 people, to Mycenae, Epidaurus and Nafplio. Travel by air conditioned minivan and drive through the famous Corinth Canal which divided mainland Greece from the Peloponnese. Explore the remains of ancient Mycenae, a major center of Greek civilization from 1600 to 1100 B.C and visit the Cyclopean Walls, the Lion’s Gate and the Royal Tombs. Make a short stop at the picturesque Nafplion, the first capital of the Greek state. Continue with your guide on to Epidaurus, famous for its impressive Hellenic theater, a unique UNESCO’S World Heritage Highlight and one of the best preserved classical Greek theaters still used today due to its amazing acoustics.
Full Description:
Begin your day trip with a pick-up from your Athens hotel or apartment early in the morning. In just an hour from the city of Athens, you will pass through the famous Corinth Canal (short stop) which connects the Saronic to the Corinthian Gulf and literally divides mainland Greece from the Peloponnese.
Leave behind Corinth canal and after a 1 hour drive you will enter the region of Argolis, land of Homer’s Golden Mycenae, a Unesco World Heritage site, and walk uphill to visit the archaeological site, home of the mythical king Agamemnon. Enjoy a walking tour and hear all myths and history as you pass from the Cyclopean Walls, the Lion’s Gate, the Royal Tombs of Agamemnon and his wife Clytemnestra and the Treasury of Atreus.
The next stop is picturesque Nafplion, the first capital of modern Greece, with its Venetian Palamidi fortress and the fortified islet of Bourtzi, located in the middle of the harbor. There, you will have a fun break and have an optional lunch in a traditional restaurant with Greek cuisine. Enjoy some free time and walk in the narrow streets of this beautiful town with classical buildings dating back to the 16th -17th century.
Continue on to Epidaurus and visit the breathtaking ancient theatre. Have a unique opportunity to hear all about the history of the 4th century UNESCO world heritage highlight and one of the best preserved classical Greek theaters still used today due to its amazing acoustics.
Leaving back the Peloponnese you will take the road back to Athens. This tour will end late in the afternoon with a drop off at your hotel or apartment.
Highlights:
- Drive through the Corinth Canalfpli
- Explore the remains of ancient Mycenae
- Visit the ancient theater of Epidaurus, a unique UNESCO’S world heritage highlight and one of the best preserved classical Greek theaters
- Be a part of a small group tour of 11 people maximum which guarantees personalized service and flexibility
Price includes:
- Pick up /drop off service from / to all athens hotels,
- English speaking official guide.
- Entrance fees at the archeological site of Mycenae and the Tomb of Atreus
- Entrance fees at the Epidaurus Archeological site.
Price excludes:
- Food and drinks
- Any private expenses
- Gratuities ( optional )
- Tips
Pricing:
- Adult 140 euros
Booking policy:
- For the confirmation of your reservation you can prepay an amount of the total value or ,
you can pay the full amount.
COVID 19 CANCELATION POLICY
Due to covit 19 all bookings can be canceled free of charge 24hour prior departure.
