Nafplion, tour to Palamidi Castle, Epidaurus & Mycenae

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9 hours

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book this full day shore excursion and discover the highlights of the region: Epidaurus Ancient Theatre and Museum, Mycenae archaeological site and Museum and Palamidi castle offering stunning views

Depart the port and drive a short distance in order to reach Palamidi Castle, which dominates the whole town and the Gulf of Argolis. The Castle, dating back to the 18th Century, originally had only one access- 890 steps- but today, motor coaches are able to drive you right up to the gate. Visit to the castle and enjoy, after your tour some free time outside in order to marvel the view and take pictures. From here, continue on to Epidaurus and walk through the beautiful groves to arrive at the famous Theatre, one of the best preserved monuments of antiquity in the world. The Theatre is outstanding in its perfection and is able to house 14,000 people. Continue on and follow your guide to the local museum where you will view its unique exhibits. Next, drive to Mycenae, through the beautiful orange and lemon groves of Argolis. On arrival, enjoy a typical Greek lunch, accompanied with local wine, in a traditional restaurant located in the modern village of Mycenae. After lunch, walk up the ramp of ancient Mycenae and through the Lion’s Gate, enter in to Mycenae’s magical acropolis! – Today in ruins. Everything here reminds us of Homer’s Iliad as you see the Grave Circle, in which the famous golden as you marvel at the Cyclopean Walls, the foundations of the Palace, where once Agamemnon lived, the Postern Gate, the entrance to the Underground Cistern and the famous vaulted tomb. Complete the discovery of the marvelous Mycenaean civilization by visiting the archaeological museum. The Mycenae Archaeological Museum has a splendid model of the site in Mycenae, so that the visitor can get a general grasp of what the place used to be in the past and they can relate what they will see to this model for a better understanding .The museum shows more than two thousand objects from Mycenae and its surroundings. It is possible to understand how the people of Mycenae lived, and how life in Mycenae had developed until its fall in about 2000 BC.Afterwards, you will have free time on your own in the town of Nafplion before returning directly to the ship.

Inclusions

-         transportation by deluxe, air-conditioned vehicle, late-model

(bus, minibus or taxi, based on your group’s size)

-         professional driver

-         insurance cover during transfers by vehicle

-         licensed English-speaking guide * (concerns “with guide" rate only)

-         all taxes

-         identification sign with your name on it

-         mobile contact number for any emergency, available 24/7

 

* guides in other languages available, upon request

 

Exclusions

-         entrance fees

-         lunch

Step 1

Your tour stars from the port of Nafplion 

Step 2

Visit of the Palamidi Castle

Step 3

Visit of Epidaurus and its Museum

Step 4

Visit of Mycenae archaeological site and lunch. Then visit the archaeological museum in Mycenae

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