Mycenae, the legendary kingdom of the Atreides, is situated upon a small hill-top on the road leading from the Argolic Gulf to the north (Corinth, Athens, etc.). The site was inhabited since the Neolithic times (about 4000 BC) but reached its peak during the Late Bronze Age (1350-1200 BC), giving its name to a civilization which spread throughout the Greek world.
After you will travel west along the scenic coast until we reach the Corinth Canal, where we will stop briefly to take in the magnificent views. A short drive will bring us to the ancient town of Corinth, which was once one of the richest cities in the known world. Here, we will have the chance to visit the large Agora and Apollo's Temple. After exploring the city, we will make a brief stop in the ancient port of Kechreai before returning to Athens, where the tour will come to an end in time for lunch.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Tour guide upon request (extra charge)
✔ All taxes, fees and handling charges
✔ Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
✔ Round-trip private transfer
✔ Surcharges on fuel
✔ Transport by air-conditioned minivan
✔ Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
✖ Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
✖ Food and drinks
Pickup Locations
1. Foivos Hotel Athens
2. Alter Athens Hotel
3. Zenith Hotel
4. Athens City Plaza
5. Wyndham Athens Residence
6. Apollo Hotel
7. Titania Hotel
8. Athens Zafolia Hotel
9. Philippos Hotel
10. The Editor Athens Hotel
11. Anixis
12. Crowne Plaza Athens - City Centre, an IHG hotel
13. Novotel Athenes
14. Hotel Tier Collection
15. Hotel Bryon
16. Bob W. Eolou Athens
17. Ambrosia Suites
18. Exarchion Hotel
19. Hotel Carolina
20. Brazil Hotel
Additional Info: We pick you up from your desired location
Itinerary
1
Mycenae is an archaeological site near Mykines in Argolis, north-eastern Peloponnese,Mycenae was one of the major centres of Greek civilization, a military stronghold which dominated much of southern Greece. A very prosperous town in the ancient times, Mycenae Greece gave its name to an entire civilization, the Mycenaean civilization, that flourished from about 1,600 to 1,000 BC. Although this civilization was expanded in the entire country, the center and most powerful town was Mycenae, the kingdom of the legendary king Agamemnon, ruler of the Greeks in the Trojan War. The ancient town was surrounded by gigantic walls, while the most famous spot is the Lion Gate, the entrance to the town with two female stone lions above.
Duration: 4 hours
2
Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)
Heading to Ancient Corinth admiring the scenery as you travel along the coast.
Stop to see the Corinth Canal, the narrow, 19th-century canal that links the Saronic Gulf of the Aegean Sea with Ionian Sea.
photographs here are a must and then continue to the archaeological site of Ancient Corinth, an important trading city in Greek and Roman times that stood at the meeting point of southern and northern Greece. Here, enjoy and explore the ruined temples, bathhouse, forum and theater, and see the bema — a stone platform where it’s believed St Paul once stood in front of gathered judges. As you stroll around the relics, stop to see the wonderful views over the Saronic Gulf in the distance.
Afterward, return to your minivan and enjoy a short stop at the seaside town of Kehreai.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
