Discover the different aspects of Peloponnese with a 1-day tour of Mycenae and Nafplion.
- Entrance fees to the archaeological sites
- 1 lunch
- Porfessional guide
- Transport by luxury air-conditioned coach
- Pick up / drop off service from most of the hotels in Athens
- All taxes
Not included:
- Your international airfare
- Personal expenses, beverages at lunch and / or dinner
- Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts
The iconic Lion Gate in Mycenae
View of Nafplion from the top of Palamidi
Aerical view of the complex in Mycenae
The fortress of Bourtzi at night
Picturesque street in Nafplion
Aerial view of the Corinth Canal
The Fortress of Palamidi in Nafplion
Nafplion of a fine summer's day
The Bronze Age Citadel in Mycenae
Syntagma Square in Nafplion
Charming street in Nafplion
Panoramic view of Nafplion
Crossing the Corinth Canal
Inside the Tomb of Agamemnon
We will depart in the morning from Athens and cross over to Peloponnese by the Corinth Canal. The 'Suez of Greece' is a testament to engineering and well worth a photograph or two. We will continue driving through stunning Peloponnesian scenery to reach Mycenae, one of the major centers of ancient Greek civilization during the second millennium BCE. The Bronze Age citadel of the Archaeological Site contains the Tomb of Atreus, the iconic Lion Gate, of Tomb of Clytemnestra and the Cyclopean Walls. Once our guided tour to the site ends, we will stop for a traditional lunch.
The second part of tour aims to show you a more modern side of Greece with a visit to Naflpion, the country's first modern capital and arguably one of its most charming towns. Heavily influenced by Venetians, Nafplion is surrounded by fortresses like Palamidi, Akronafplia and of course Bourtzi - on a small islet just off the town's coast. A refuge for artists, Nafplion is full of galleries, sprouting on picturesque cul-de-sacs or cobble-stoned alleys. We will take a short walking tour but you will also have time to explore the town at your own pace. make sure to sample some gelato and make your way to Syntagma Square (not to be confused with the homonymous Athenian counterpart), located near the port. In the afternoon, we will hop back on our transport and take the same route back to Athens.
Enjoy a full day tour of Delphi visiting the Oracle, the Temple of Apollo and the archaeological museum among many other sites!
- Entrance fees in Archeological sites
- Professional Guide
- 1 lunch
- Transport by luxury air-conditioned coach
- Pick up / drop off service from most of the hotels in Athens
- All taxes
Not included:
- Your international airfare
- Personal expenses, beverages at lunch and / or dinner
- Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts
The archaeological site in Delphi
Ruins of the Stadium where the Pythian Games took place
The Sifnian Treasury in Delphi
The Temple dedicated to Apollo in Delphi was a center of mysticism
The Delphi archaeological site on Mount Parnassus
The Ancient Theater in Delphi
Ancient Greek script in Delphi
Take a day to explore the ancient oracle of Delphi, a sacred place for all of ancient Greece, and one dubbed 'the navel of the world'. Starting from Athens, we will take the scenic route through the plains of Beotia before arriving near the charming town of Delphi, where the ruins of the Oracle still stand to this day. Although the main site the Temple of Apollo, the famous sanctuary that housed the oracle which was consulted before every major war campaign, there are other points of interest scattered through the complex. Various treasuries, such as the ones built by the Athenians and the Sifnians exist in the site and were erected to host the offering of city-states around Greece. The Altar of the Chians, Stoa of the Athenians and Roman Agora are worth your attention, as is of course the Stadium which housed the Pythian Games. Finally, you can't help but admire in awe the Ancient Theater which offers a spectacular view of the valley below the site.
After we leave the archaeological site, we will proceed to visit the Delphi Archaeological Museum, which is situated close by and is home to a cornucopia of exhibits discovered in the area. Important exhibits include the Cylix of Apollo, the Kouroi of Delphi and the Daedalic Figurine. However, undoubtedly the most famous one of all is the Charioteer, a bronze statue set up to commemorate the victories of Polyzalus of Gela. After we tour the museum we will have lunch in the town of Delphi and start our return to Athens. A quick stop to the picturesque village of Arachova will give you a chance to snap some beautiful pictures and even pick up some souvenirs for your friend back home.
Enjoy a full day Athens & Cape Sounion tour with lunch & visit the most famous attractions, including Acropolis Hill & Museum, Olympic Stadium & much more.
- Entrance fees to the Archaeological sites and Museum
- Pick up / drop off service from most of the hotels in Athens
- Professional guide
- Transport by luxury air-conditioned coach
- 1 lunch
- All taxes
Not included:
- Your international airfare
- Personal expenses, beverages at lunch and / or dinner
- Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts
The Acropolis stands proud over the city of Athens
Zappeion Hall near the National Gardens
The Panathenaic Stadium is know to locals as Kalimarmaro (beautiful marble)
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens
The Erechtheum, one of the buildings at the Acropolis Hill of Athens
Evzones in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Greek Parliament building in Athens
Ancient ruins in Plaka area of Athens
View of the Acropolis Hill from Monastiraki square in Athens
Picturesque alley in Plaka area of Athens
Parthenon temple in the Acropolis Hill of Athens
The National Library building in Athens
The frieze of the Acropolis exhibited in the Museum
The exterior of the Acropolis Museum
Exhibits in the Acropolis Museum
Monastiraki square in the heart of Athens
Statue of Lord Byron in the National Gardens in Athens
View of Acropolis from the nearby hill of Pnyx
Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian's Arch in Athens
The National Academy of Athens is fine example of neoclassical architecture
Depiction of the Olympian Gods at the Athens National Academy
The Greek Parliament near Syntagma Square
In the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel in Athens or a nearby location and begin our tour in the heart of the city! With the help of expert guides you will visit the most important sites in Athens in the morning, starting with the Panathenaic Stadium, the only stadium in the world constructed entirely out of marble and home to the first modern Olympic Games! You will then proceed through the heart of Athens, passing by the former Royal Palace which has been converted to the Prime Minister's residence and see the Evzones guards in their traditional uniform. On your way to the historical Acropolis you will see important monuments such as the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian's Arch, the Parliament and the Tomb to the Unknown Soldier. You will marvel at the neoclassical architecture of the Academy of Athens, the University and the National Library which grants an elegant touch in the midst of the metropolis. The main course for this part of the tour can be none other than Acropolis itself, one of the world's most recognized buildings and a symbol of democracy! Your guide will take you to the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and of course the Parthenon where millennia oh history come to life right before your eyes! Speaking of history, a visit to the modern Acropolis Museum, with its nearly 4,000 exhibits of Hellenism -including the original Karyatides- will shed more light into the inner workings and customs of ancient Athens.
After lunch at a traditional tavern you will take the coastal road out of Athens, enjoying stunning views of the Saronic Gulf along the way, and drive will you reach the very edge of the Attican peninsula, Sounion. There stands the Temple of Poseidon, which served as an observatory for approaching enemies. Alongside the Acropolis and the Temple of Aphaia in Aegina, it formed a triangle that kept ancient Athenians safe and solidified the naval prowess of the city-state. The Temple also features prominently in various stories of Greek mythology, with perhaps the most well-known being the tragic death of Aegeus, father of Theseus, who hoisted himself into the sea once he saw his son's ship approach with a black sail on its mast, wrongfully indicating that Theseus had been killed. You will tour the grounds, get vital information on the Temple's history and enjoy indescribable views offered by the vantage point before returning to Athens via the same route.
Departure at approximately 08:45 - Return at approximately 19:00
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