Argolis private tour from Athens

Overview

With this tour you will get to know Argolis and all its secrets and history.Starting from Athens, the first stop is at Corinth Canal before continuing towards the destination. After that you will reach Mycenae, which was an important ancient city of Argolis near Tritos mountain and across the Argolic Gulf. The archaeological site of Mycenae is located about 90 kilometers southwest of Athens, in the northeastern Peloponnese. It is the most charming town in the Peloponnese and one of the favorite destinations for the weekend all year round.In the captivating old town of Nafplion, with its preserved architectural character and the two castles, Acronafplia and Palamidi, the aura of the first capital of the Greek state is mesmerizing. YOu can admire the city from high up by climbing almost 999 steps leading to the imposing castle of Palamidi (Palamidi is the fortress in Nafplion which was built in 1687 by the Venetians). After enjoying the beautiful atmosphere of Nafplion you will have time to try some Greek food in the local restaurants.If time permits, you will visit an idyllic place 7 kilometers away from Nafplio with wonderful crystal-clear waters and a unique landscape view. Then the journey continues to the ancient theater of Epidaurus which is considered the finest ancient Greek theater in terms of acoustics and aesthetics. The ancient theater was built by the architect Polykleitos the Younger according to Pausanias. Pausanias praises the theater for its symmetry and beauty. With a maximum capacity of 13000-14000 spectators, it housed musicians, singers and dramatic contests which included the cult of Asclepius. Also used as a means of treatment for patients, as it was believed that the viewing of dramatic performances has beneficial effects on the mental and physical health of patients.After that you will be driven back to your accommodation.

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