Highlights / General details
Leave by the coastal road along the Saronic Gulf to the Corinth Canal, which connects the Aegean Sea with the Ionian Sea (short stop). Drive to Mycenae, the Homeric city of Atreides, the city “rich in gold”. Visit the Lion's Gate, the Cyclopean Walls and the Royal Tombs. Lunch-break in Mycenae. Depart for Nafplio through the fertile plain of Argolis, the picturesque town nestling at the foot of a cliff crowned by the mighty ramparts of the Palamidi Fortress (short photo stop), then leave for Epidaurus to visit the Theatre (4th century B.C.) famous for its astonishing acoustics. Return back to Athens by the coastal road connecting Epidaurus with Corinth.
Inclusion
Hotel pickup; Lunch option available.
Exclusion
Gratuity.
Hours of operation
Available Tuesday and Saturday from November to March and Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday from April to October, departing at 8:45am.
Does not operate on Ash Monday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Whit Monday, Greek National Day.
Duration
Approximately 10 hours, 15 minutes.
Location
Departure/return times from the last pick-up point (center of Athens).
Participant restrictions
Children 0-3 years old free of charge provided no bed or seat in the bus is occupied or meals offered.
Policies
Clients staying at the coast will depart for their hotels from G.O.TOURS terminal around 7:30pm.
Pick-up time is according to clients’ request for private tours & according to hotel for organized tours.
Cancellation: 1 day prior 100% penalty. No show 100% penalty.
Complete information including local telephone numbers and specific hotel pick up time will be included in your voucher.
**All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation**
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