• Corinth Canal - The Corinth Canal is a waterway that traverses the narrow isthmus of Corinth, connecting the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf. This canal effectively separates the Greek mainland from the Peloponnese, transforming it into an island. Although completed in the late 19th century, the canal was a dream for over 2000 years. Prior to its construction, ships in the Aegean Sea aiming to reach the Adriatic or dock in Corinth, a prosperous shipping city, had to navigate around the Peloponnese, adding an extra 185 nautical miles to their journey. It is believed that Periander, the tyrant of Corinth (602 BC), first envisioned the Corinth Canal. Due to the complexity of the project and the limited technical capabilities of the time, Periander built the diolkos, a stone road that allowed ships to be transported on wheeled platforms. The Corinth Canal links the Gulf of Corinth in the Ionian Sea with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea.

• Archaeological Site Mycenae - The archaeological site of Mycenae includes the fortified acropolis and surrounding burial and habitation sites, primarily located to its west and southwest. Most of the visible monuments date back to the site’s peak period, from 1350 to 1200 BC. The acropolis is encircled by massive Cyclopean walls and accessed from the northwest through the renowned Lion Gate, a symbol of the Mycenaean rulers’ power. The gate is named after the two opposing lions carved in relief and set into the relieving triangle, a typical feature of Mycenaean architecture, above the entrance.

• Mycenae - The fortified citadel of ancient Mycenae was the seat of the legendary and powerful King Agamemnon. This impressive and well-preserved site gave its name to an entire civilization. Visitors can admire sites such as the Tomb of Clytemnestra, the famous Lion’s Gate, and the Cyclopean walls, while learning about their storied past. In the second millennium BC, Mycenae was a major center of Greek civilization, a military stronghold that dominated much of southern Greece, Crete, the Cyclades, and parts of southwest Anatolia. The period of Greek history from about 1600 BC to about 1100 BC is referred to as Mycenaean, in reference to Mycenae. At its height in 1350 BC, the citadel and lower town had a population of 30,000 and covered an area of 32 hectares.

• Archaeological Museum of Ancient Mycenae - Known as ‘Rich in Gold’, the kingdom of the mythical Agamemnon, first celebrated by Homer in his epics, is the most significant and affluent palatial center of the Late Bronze Age in Greece. Its name was given to one of the greatest civilizations of Greek prehistory, the Mycenaean civilization, while the myths related to its history have inspired poets and writers for centuries.

• Lion Gate - The Lion Gate was the main entrance of the Bronze Age citadel of Mycenae, located in southern Greece. Constructed around 1250 BC during the 13th century BC, it is situated on the northwest side of the acropolis and is named after the relief sculpture of two lionesses or lions in a heraldic pose above the entrance. The Lion Gate is the only surviving monumental piece of Mycenaean sculpture and the largest sculpture in the prehistoric Aegean. It is the only monument of Bronze Age Greece to feature an iconographic motif that survived without being buried underground, and the only relief image described in classical antiquity literature, making it well-known before modern archaeology.

• The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus - The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus is located in the Greek city of Epidaurus, at the southeast end of the sanctuary dedicated to the ancient Greek God of medicine, Asclepius. Built on the west side of Cynortion Mountain, near modern Lygourio, it belongs to the Epidaurus Municipality. It is considered the most perfect ancient Greek theatre in terms of acoustics and aesthetics. The monument retains the characteristic tripartite structure of a Hellenistic theatre, featuring a theatron, orchestra, and skene. Unlike many Greek theatres, the theatre did not undergo modifications during Roman times.

• Citadel and Treasury of Atreus - The Treasury of Atreus, or Tomb of Agamemnon, is a large tholos or beehive tomb on Panagitsa Hill at Mycenae, constructed during the Bronze Age around 1250 BC. The stone lintel above the doorway weighs 120 tons, with approximate dimensions of 8.3 x 5.2 x 1.2m, making it the largest in the world. The tomb was used for an unknown period. Mentioned by the Roman geographer Pausanias in the 2nd century AD, it was still visible in 1879 when the German archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann discovered the shaft graves under the “agora” in the Acropolis at Mycenae.

• Epidavros - The Epidaurus amphitheatre is renowned for its classic Greek construction and remarkable acoustics. Enjoy the arts and be captivated by theatrical performances from Euripides, Sophocles, Aristophanes, and Aeschylus. Drop a pin or coin on the stage, and it will be heard even from the last seats of the theater. The Epidaurus Archaeological Museum is noted for its reconstructions of temples and its columns with inscriptions. The Asclepius is a sanctuary dedicated to the ancient Greek demi-god of medicine, Asclepius, serving as a marvelous ancient medical retreat. The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus is located in the Greek city of Epidaurus, at the southeast end of the sanctuary dedicated to the ancient Greek God of medicine, Asclepius. Built on the west side of Cynortion Mountain, near modern Lygourio, it belongs to the Epidaurus Municipality. It is considered the most perfect ancient Greek theatre in terms of acoustics and aesthetics.

• Epidaurus Archaeological Museum - The Archaeological Museum of Epidaurus is located in Epidaurus, in Argolis on the Peloponnese peninsula, Greece. Established in 1902 and opened in 1909, the museum is noted for its reconstructions of temples, columns, and inscriptions. It displays artifacts unearthed in the ancient site of Epidaurus and the surrounding area. Situated in the archaeological site of the sanctuary of Asclepius, it hosts architectural parts from the temple and buildings of the shrine, as well as inscribed columns and pedestals, altars, bronze medical equipment, sculpted votive offerings, and tablets. The museum was built by P. Kavadias between 1902-1909, with additional wings constructed over time to house sculptures, pottery, and a collection of inscriptions discovered during excavations.

• Sanctuary of Asklepios - The Temple of Asclepius was a sanctuary in Epidaurus dedicated to Asclepius. It was the main holy site of Asclepius and rivaled major cult sites such as the Sanctuary of Zeus at Olympia and Apollo at Delphi. The temple was built in the early 4th century BC. If still in use by the 4th century AD, the temple would have been closed during the persecution of pagans in the late Roman Empire, when Christian Emperors issued edicts prohibiting non-Christian worship.

• Nafplio - Enjoy free time for lunch, coffee, and shopping. Nafplio is a seaport town in the Peloponnese in Greece, expanded up the hillsides near the north end of the Argolic Gulf. The town was an important seaport held under a succession of royal houses in the Middle Ages as part of the lordship of Argos and Nauplia. It was the capital of the First Hellenic Republic and the Kingdom of Greece from the start of the Greek Revolution. The Lion of the Bavarians is an impressive, large sculpture carved into the rock above Michael Iatrou Street, with a small park beneath it. Created by German sculptor Christian Ziegel, it was commissioned by King Louis, father of Otto, in memory of the Bavarian soldiers of Otto’s dynasty who died in Nafplio in 1833 from a typhoid epidemic. Locals, however, claim that the soldiers died from consuming too many bitter foods, hence the monument’s unofficial name (echm) Agouroon.

• Palamidi Castle - One of the most well-preserved castles in Greece, Palamidi offers spectacular views of the city from its loopholes, wonderful routes inside, and the daunting terrain of the Kolokotronis prison hole. Palamidi is a fortress to the east of the Acronauplia in the town of Nafplio in the Peloponnese region of southern Greece. Perched on a 216-meter high hill, the fortress was built by the Venetians during their second occupation of the area (1686–1715). The fortress commands an impressive view over the Argolic Gulf, the city of Náfplio, and the surrounding countryside. There are 913 steps in the winding stair from the town to the fortress. However, to reach the top of the fortress, there are over one thousand steps, while locals in Nafplion claim there are 999 steps to the top of the castle.

• Akronafplia Fortress - The Akronafplia is the oldest part of the city of Nafplio in Greece. Until the thirteenth century, it was a town on its own. The arrival of the Venetians and the Franks transformed it into part of the town’s fortifications. Later, part of it was used as a prison until the Greek government decided that the view from its location would benefit local tourism.

• Bourtzi - Enjoy the view of the water castle of Bourtzi, a Venetian castle located in the middle of the harbor of Nafplio, and take fascinating photos from the harbor side.

• Nafplio - Enjoy free time for shopping and lunch in Nafplio.

• The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus - The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus is located in the Greek city of Epidaurus, at the southeast end of the sanctuary dedicated to the ancient Greek God of medicine, Asclepius. Built on the west side of Cynortion Mountain, near modern Lygourio, it belongs to the Epidaurus Municipality. It is considered the most perfect ancient Greek theatre in terms of acoustics and aesthetics. The monument retains the characteristic tripartite structure of a Hellenistic theatre, featuring a theatron, orchestra, and skene. Unlike many Greek theatres, the theatre did not undergo modifications during Roman times.

• Pick-up and drop-off service: Athens Hotel, Airbnb residence or Port
• Groups of 1-3 people are transported in luxurious sedan vehicles.
• This is a private tour, you can customize the program according to your needs
• Car Seats: Book in advance if you require infant or child seats.
• Transportation via modern, first-class private vehicle
• Expert English-speaking Tour Drivers with extensive historical knowledge
• All vehicles with WiFi, A/C, Bottled Water
• Groups of 4-7 people are transported in comfortable mini vans.
• Private Transportation

• Entry or admission fees for archaeological sites
• Entry/Admission - Archaeological Site Mycenae
• Entry/Admission - Archaeological Museum of Ancient Mycenae
• Entry/Admission - Epidaurus Archaeological Museum
• Entry/Admission - The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
• Entry/Admission - Palamidi Castle
• Licensed guide to accompany you into archaeological sites
• Optional airport pick-up, available at an additional cost.
• Kindly note that gratuities and tips are not included in the price and are left to your discretion.
• Meal in Nafplio - Lunch stops are scheduled, but meal costs are not included.

Embark on an enchanting journey through Greece’s storied history with this fascinating tour of the Corinth Canal, Mycenae, Epidaurus, and Nafplio!

Start at the Corinth Canal, an engineering wonder where the Aegean and Ionian Seas almost converge. Then, delve into Mycenae, the powerful realm of Agamemnon, where you can stroll among ancient Cyclopean walls and the iconic Lion Gate.

Next, marvel at Epidaurus, home to the renowned ancient theater with impeccable acoustics—still in use today! Finally, meander through the romantic streets of Nafplio, Greece’s first capital, featuring its Venetian fortress, coastal allure, and lively cafes.

This full-day tour seamlessly combines mythology, history, and stunning landscapes into one unforgettable adventure. Ideal for history enthusiasts, culture aficionados, and photographers alike!

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.