1st DAY: Starting from Athens we drive westwards along the scenic coast, until we reach the Corinth Canal with its breathtaking views (Short Stop). The Corinth Canal is a junction of international sea transport and serves ships coming from the western Mediterranean and Adriatic en route to eastern Mediterranean and black sea ports and vice-versa. The Corinth Canal intersects the Isthmus of Corinth and has a length of 6.343m. The minimum width of the canal at sea level is 24.6m and bottom width of 21m at 8m depth.
Continue along the coastal road of the Saronic Gulf to Mycenae (Visit). Mycenae 'Rich in Gold', the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon, first sung by Homer in his epics, is the most important and richest palatial centre of the Late Bronze Age in Greece. Its name was given to one of the greatest civilizations of Greek prehistory, the Mycenaean civilization.
Then depart for Nauplia 1st capital of Greece in 1829 – Lunch and afternoon at leisure – Overnight in Nauplia. (L)
2nd DAY: Nauplia - Morning at leisure and then depart for Epidaurus (Visit) - On the headland called "Nesi" at Palaia Epidaurus, the theatre of the ancient city is quite well-preserved, in the shape it acquired during the latter years of its function. Apart from a few rows of seats, the cavea is made of limestone with poros staircases.
Until now, nine cunei with eighteen rows of seats have been excavated, which originally could accommodate about 2000 spectators. All the benches and thrones of the theatre carry inscriptions with the names of the donors while implying a direct relationship of the monument with the cult of Dionysus.
The theater is marveled for its exceptional acoustics, which permit almost perfect intelligibility of unamplified spoken word from the proscenium or scene to all 12,000 spectators, regardless of their seating
In the afternoon drive back to Athens (B).
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From April 16th to October 25th
Every Tuesday & Wednesday
Departure: 08:45 – Return: 19:00 (next day)
Accomodation at Hotel Amalia Nauplia (4 Stars):
Per Person in Twin/Triple : 191 € / Child rate: 134 €
Single Supplement : 37 €
Parents should hold with them a certificate or other proof documents of children's age!
This is obligatory to receive the discount price and their museum entrance ticket!
Inclusions:
- Transportation by A/C deluxe coach
- English speaking licensed guide
- Entrance fees
- Hotel accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner at the hotel
- Free wifi on the bus
- Free wifi at the hotel
• Participants on this tour will have an afternoon and morning at leisure for relax and swimming or strolling through the old town of Nauplia
• SURCHARGE: Environmental fee 7€ per room per night from 01/01/2024 will be paid directly to the hotel reception by the client
• Vegetarian meal available upon request.
• Drinks and tips are not inlcuded.