Nauplio Mycenae Epidaurus Corinth Private Sightseeing Tour

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Itinerary

1. We depart from Athens to Corinth

   1 h

2. We stop as we cross the Isthmus to see the Corinth Canal, a magnificent engineering achievement that opened the way between the Gulf of Corinth and the Saronic Gulf. Even though the concept dates back at least to 602 BC, it wasn't completed until 1893!

   30 min

3. Leaving the Isthmus and driving to the Ancient Corinth, where St. Paul lived for almost two years making a very important missionary work. There is the church that has the 1st Letter to the Corinthians written in four languages, Greek, Arabic, French and English. Ancient Corinth was an important state city during the ancient years, the richest and most famous port of the ancient Greece. There you can visit both Greek and Roman architectures at the archaeological site and the museum.

   1 h

4. The acropolis of ancient Corinth, Acrocorinth, is a monolithic rock that overlooks the ancient city of Corinth, Greece. According to George Forrest, "it is the most impressive of mainland Greece's acropoleis." Because it commanded the Isthmus of Corinth, repelling foes from entering the Peloponnese peninsula by land, Acrocorinth's fortress was repeatedly used as a last line of defense in southern Greece. It is now one of Greece's most important medieval castle sites.

   20 min

5. The Museum of Ancient Corinth was built in 1932 to house the numerous objects brought to light by the archaeological excavations. Its construction was undertaken by the American School of Classical Studies, thanks to a donation of Ada Small Moore. The building was designed by Stuart Thompson, following the architectural model of the “Chicago school”. The west wing was added later, in 1951. Museum spaces were organized around two atriums, which give a unique character to the building. During 2007-2008, works were undertaken in order to upgrade the Museum, through funds of the 3rd CSF. The two galleries containing the prehistoric collections and the finds from the Sanctuary of Asklepios were renovated at this time. In 2015, large-scale works were completed in the east and south wing. These areas now host a new exhibition on ancient Corinth, from the Geometric Period until its destruction by the Romans, in 146 B.C. This project was funded by the 2007-2013 NSRF.

   1 h

6. The iconic Lions Gate, the earliest architectural sculpture in Europe, the cyclopean walls, burial circle A, and the ruins of Agamemnon's Palace may all be found at the location.

   10 min

7. A contemporary museum that houses the artifacts from the "City of Gold" is located on the property and is well worth seeing.

   30 min

8. Dates to the second millennium B.C.E. and depicts Achilles, Agamemnon, and Helen of Troy from Homer. An entire time period was named after the palace of Mycenae.

   30 min

9. The Treasury of Atreus, the best-preserved Tholos tomb discovered and one of the greatest examples of Mycenaean architecture, will be our final destination before we depart the site.

   20 min

10. We shall next move forward in time from this point to Nafplion, a city that has a more recent history than this one in Greece. The most picturesque city, Nafplion, which served as Greece's capital until 1834, is regarded as such. It provides you with a striking assortment of strongholds and castles (Palamidi, Bourtzi), a sizable port that is open to the Aegean Sea, and the distinctive architecture of the old city of Nafplion that reveals Venetian, Neoclassical, and Oriental characteristics. You will have lunch by the sea

    2 h

11. To get a bird's-eye perspective of Nafplio, we'll drive up to the Acronafplia fortress.

    10 min

12. You may visit one of the most significant ancient shrines to the deity Asclepius, who is the patron of medicine and healing, after only a short journey. The shrine is situated in a beautiful setting and is stretched out over a mountainous region.

    30 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Athens

• Its from-price is close to the median of the 926 day trips we list in Athens.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Athens

Athens sets the Acropolis above a sprawling modern capital, where ancient ruins, hillside lanes and long taverna evenings sit side by side.

The Parthenon crowns the Acropolis, flanked by the Erechtheion and its porch of caryatids, and the Acropolis Museum at the foot of the hill displays sculpture found on the rock. Around it, the Ancient Agora, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch and the marble Panathenaic Stadium make the classical city easy to walk through.

Top-ranked sights in Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon, Acropolis Museum.

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