• Mycenae - The fortified citadel of ancient Mycenae was the seat of the legendary King Agamemnon. This remarkable and well-preserved site lent its name to an entire civilization. Visitors can marvel at the Tomb of Clytemnestra, the renowned 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 known as the Mycenaean era, named after 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 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 center’s peak period, from 1350 to 1200 BC. The nearly triangular acropolis is encircled by great Cyclopean walls and accessed from the northwest through the iconic Lion Gate, a symbol of the Mycenaean rulers’ power. The gate is named for the two opposing lions carved in relief and set into the relieving triangle, a typical feature of Mycenaean architecture, above the door.
• Lion Gate - The Lion Gate served as the main entrance to the Bronze Age citadel of Mycenae in southern Greece. Constructed in the 13th century BC, around 1250 BC, on the northwest side of the acropolis, it is named for 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 sole monument of Bronze Age Greece to feature an iconographic motif that remained above ground, and the only relief image described in classical antiquity literature, making it well-known before modern archaeology.
• Archaeological Museum of Ancient Mycenae - The Archaeological Museum of Mycenae is located at the entrance of the ancient site, just a short distance before the Lion Gate.
• 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, built during the Bronze Age around 1250 BC. The stone lintel above the doorway weighs 120 tons, with dimensions of approximately 8.3 x 5.2 x 1.2m, making it the largest in the world. The tomb was used for an unknown duration. Mentioned by the Roman geographer Pausanias in the 2nd century AD, it was still visible in 1879 when German archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann discovered the shaft graves under the “agora” in the Acropolis at Mycenae.
• Epidaurus Archaeological Museum - The Archaeological Museum of Epidaurus is located in Epidaurus, Argolis, on the Peloponnese peninsula, Greece. The museum, renowned for its reconstructions of temples, columns, and inscriptions, was established in 1902 and opened in 1909 to showcase artifacts unearthed in the ancient site of Epidaurus and the surrounding area.
• The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus - The Archaeological Museum of Epidaurus is situated in Epidaurus, Argolis, on the Peloponnese peninsula, Greece. The museum, noted for its reconstructions of temples, columns, and inscriptions, was established in 1902 and opened in 1909 to display artifacts unearthed in the ancient site of Epidaurus and the surrounding area.
• Sanctuary of Asklepios - The Temple of Asclepius was a sanctuary in Epidaurus dedicated to Asclepius. It was the main sacred site of Asclepius. The sanctuary at Epidaurus rivaled major cult sites like the Sanctuary of Zeus at Olympia and Apollo at Delphi. The temple was constructed 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, or shopping in the ‘Naples of the East,’ rich in Venetian architecture, cobbled squares, and towering castles with stunning views of the Argolic Gulf. Afterwards, relax by the harbor or explore the colorful back streets of the most elegant town in mainland Greece. Nafplio is a seaport town in the Peloponnese, Greece, that has expanded up the hillsides near the north end of the Argolic Gulf. The town was an important seaport held by various royal houses in the Middle Ages as part of the lordship of Argos and Nauplia, initially held by the de la Roche after the Fourth Crusade, before coming under the Republic of Venice and, finally, the Ottoman Empire. The town was the capital of the First Hellenic Republic and the Kingdom of Greece, from the start of the Greek Revolution in 1821 until 1834. Nafplio is now the capital of the regional unit of Argolis.
• Bourtzi - Delight in the view of the water castle of Bourtzi, a Venetian castle located in the middle of the harbor of Nafplio, and capture stunning photos from the harbor side.
• Acronauplia - The Acronauplia is the oldest part of the city of Nafplion 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 and built a hotel complex, which still stands there today.
• Palamidi Castle - Optional (Visitors can choose to visit the castle or spend more time exploring the beautiful city of Nafplio). Palamidi is a fortress to the east of the Acronauplia in the town of Nafplio in the Peloponnese region of southern Greece. Situated on the crest of a 216-meter high hill, the fortress was built by the Venetians during their second occupation of the area (1686–1715). The fortress offers 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 the town of Nafplion claim there are 999 steps to the top of the castle.

• Private transportation
• Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
• On-board WiFi
• Bottled water
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Transportation with MiniVan or Mercedes Benz or Scoda Fabia(2023)
• Hotel/ airport/ port / Airbnb pickup and drop-off

• The guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you at any site/museum.
• Entrance tickets not included if you not select the option: Private transfer with tickets
• Entrance fees
• Entrance fees
• Entrance fees

Delve into the archaeology and mythology of ancient Greece with this exclusive full-day tour. After being picked up from your Athens location, explore the archaeological wonders of Epidaurus and Mycenae, as well as the historic port town of Nafplio. Experience 2,300-year-old amphitheaters, breathtaking countryside views, and ancient ruins, while your driver shares stories of legendary figures like King Agamemnon. Journey from Athens to uncover the treasures of the Peloponnese and visit two UNESCO World Heritage sites in one day. Enter the legendary realm of Agamemnon at the ancient ruins of Mycenae. Discover the historic harbor town of Nafplio, and visit the classical Greek theater at Epidaurus, a 4th-century marvel renowned for its acoustics. Savor regional dishes with an optional lunch at a local restaurant.

• This is a private tour/activity
• Most travelers can participate
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Travel time from Athens to Nafplio is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes
• Free of charge entrance to the archaeological site and museum is valid for youths of up to 25 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
• Entry tickets price includes to Ancient Mycenaes & Epidaurus Theater

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