Full Day tour to Argolis

A great day trip to do when you are in Athens and have an extra day.This tour includes many amazing ancient places such as Ancient Corinth, Mycenae, Nafplion, and the world's famous for its remarkable acoustics Theatre of Epidaurus.

Suggested Itinerary (about 10 Hours):

Depart from Athens for a short stop to Corinth Canal and then on to visit Ancient Corinth. Proceed to Mycenae and the tomb of Agamnenon .After lunch through the plain of Argos proceed to the elegant city of Nafplion the first capital of modern Greece ( short stop). Continue to Epidaurus and visit the ancient theatre, world famous for its oustanding acoustics. Finally, drive along the coastal road of the Saronic Gulf to Athens.

Highlights:

  • Corinth Canal ( about 80 meters high and 6,5 kms)
  • Ancient Corinth (Temple of Apollo and Roman Agora)
  • Lions Gate of Mycanae
  • Tomb Of Agamemnon
  • Nafplion (First capital of modern Greece)
  • Epidaurus theatre (the best and most preserved ancient theatre in Greece)

Tickets:

Ancient Corinth: 6 euros including the museum

Mycenae: 6 euros including the tomb of Agamemnon

Epidaurus theatre: 6 euros including the museum

Free admission days:

  • 6 March (in memory of Melina Mercouri
  • 5 June (International Enviroment Day)
  • 18 April (International Monuments Day)
  • 18 May (International Museums Day)
  • The last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days)
  • Sundays in the period between 1 November and 31 March
  • National Holidays
  • The first Sunday of every month, except for July, August and September (when the first Sunday is holiday, then the second is the free admission day.)
  • 27 September, International Tourism Day

Reduced admission for:

  • Citizens of the E.U. aged over 65
  • Students from countries outside the E.U.


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Usefull informations

All sites are open, In Winter: From Nov 1st to March31st: 08:30-15:00 In Summer: From 1st April until 31 October daily 08:00-19:30

Holidays

  • 1 January: closed
  • 6 January: 08:30 - 15:00
  • Shrove Monday: 08:30 - 15:00
  • 25 March: closed
  • Good Friday: 12:00 - 15:00
  • Holy Saturday: 08:30 - 15:00
  • 1 May: closed
  • Easter Sunday: closed
  • Easter Monday: 08:30 - 15:00
  • Holy Spirit Day: 08:30 - 15:00
  • 15 August: 08:30 - 15:00
  • 28 October: 08:30 - 15:00
  • 25 December: closed
  • 26 December: closed
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