Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the ancient Mycenae. Admire the most famous ancient theater of Epidaurus. Give a modern aspect to your day with a short stop at the coastal city of Nafplio.

Take photos from the Isthmus of Corinth connecting the Corinthian with the Saronic Gulf

Explore the Kingdom of Agamemnon, the great Cyclopean Walls and the ancient site of Mycenae

Watch closely the gold Mask of Agamemnon, leader of the Trojan War

Step on the ancient theatre of Epidaurus known for its perfectly balanced acoustic

Visit the coastal city of Nafplio
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔  Free WiFi on the bus
✔  Transfer in new, luxury air-conditioned buses
✔  English-speaking escort (archaeologist)
✔  Basic travel insurance
✔  Round-trip transportation from Athens
✖  Cost of lunch at the restaurant
✖  Personal expenses
✖  Guided tour inside the sites
✖  Entrance fee to the Ancient Epidaurus (12€ during summer season, 6€ during winter season)
✖  Tips
Departure & Return
Departure:  ,

Once you are at HALANDRI METRO Station, follow the exit “To Vrilissia” and meet our trip attendant outside the station.
*Please bear in mind that you should be at the departure point 10΄ before the time indicated in the schedule.

Return: End right where it started.
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Itinerary
1
Archaeological Site Mycenae Depart Athens with a friendly escort (archaeologist) by bus from the Halandri Metro station and reach the ancient city of Mycenae. Let the Cyclopean walls take your breath, as until nowadays no explanation can be found regarding their construction. Mycenae is considered the greatest and richest kingdom of the later Bronze Age around 1350 B.C. Even the legendary author Homer was inspired by Mycenae to compose his epic poem of Iliad. Walk around the archaeological park, pass through the great Lionesses Gate, explore the Ancient Treasure of Atreus also known as King’s Agamemnon Tomb as well as the Tomb of Clytemnestra. Admire the Palace and the Gold Mask of Agamemnon.

Duration:  2 hours

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After Mycenae enjoy a greek traditional lunch in the beautiful seaside city of Nafplio. Naflpio used to be the capital of Greece before Athens and its architecture has venetian, byzantine, ottoman and modern greek influences. Admire the main attractions like the Castle of Bourtzi, the Acronauplia and the Castle of Palamidi built on the top of the hill as well as the various picturesque squares in the city center.

Duration:  2 hours

3
The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus Then, visit the ancient theater of Epidaurus. Nowadays is most known as the theater with the greatest acoustic of all times and still hosts the Festival of Epidaurus every summer. Though, in the antiquity, Epidaurus was a sanatorium, connected intensively with the Asclepeion healing temples. Asclepeion was the 5* hotel of the ancient times and is considered as the origin of the medical science.

Duration:  60 minutes

Additional info
•  Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
•  Suitable for all physical fitness levels
•  Wear comfortable shoes to walk around the archaeological site of Mycenae
•  Free of charge entrance to the archaeological site and museum is valid for youths of up to 18 years old and students inside the European Union
•  Reduced entrance (-50%) is valid for European Union citizens aged over 65 and students of Higher Education Institutes outside the European Union
•  In winter season (01/11-31/03) the general entrance fee to the archaeological site and museum is 6€ in Mycenae and 6€ in Epidaurus
•  You should be at the departure point 10΄ before the time indicated in the schedule
•  Our trip attendant-archaeologist shall have a sign of Ammon Express so that he/she will be recognisable easily once you validate your ticket before the exit of the metro station
•  April 1st - October 31st: We start from Epidaurus, move on to Nafplio, and complete the tour at Mycenae. November 1st - March 31st: We start from Mycenae, continue to Nafplio, and end at Epidaurus.
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