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One or Two Day Tour
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Nafplion (One or two day tour)
Corinth Canal,
Ancient Corinth,
Nemea, Mycenae,
Tiryns, Nafplion
(overnight), Palamidi,
Epidavros.
Starting
from Athens we drive westwards along the scenic
coast , through the ancient areas of Elefsis
and Megara until we reach the Corinth
canal with its breathtaking views (short stop /
on the bridge, which is the highest point of the
canal -80 meters high and 6 kms long- which connects
the Aegean Sea to the Ionian Sea (short stop).
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reach the Ancient town of
Corinth
(visit).
Back in ancient times Corinth was one of the three
major powers in Greece, and took part in all the
battles against the Persians. It was from one of
the richest cities and this is quite evident by
its remains, including the huge Agora (market place)
and Apollo's Temple
(6th
c . B .C.)
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Nemea (41 km. from
Corinthos) is close to the limits of the state of
Argolida. This municipality is surrounded by an
abundance of grapevines, which have given Nemea
fame for the good wine they produce. Even in ancient
times Nemea was renowned as being the place in Greek
Mythology where Hercules killed the fearful lion.
In the ancient site of Nemea the most notable building
is the temple of Zeus ( 40c BC), The archaeological
digs (which are still going on ) have brought to
light baths and arenas, a stadium and foundations
of other buildings.
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drives to
Mycenae,
the Homeric city of the Atreides, the city " rich
in gold " of the ancient poets.
Visit
the Lions Gate, the Cyclopean Walls, the famous
Royal Tombs of King Agamemnon e.t.c. Depart for
ancient Tiryns, (Set on a bluff in the centre of
a plain, the fortress of Tiryns is a Cyclopean structure
dating from the 13c BC, a well preserved masterpiece
of ancient military architecture.)
You
can view our portfolio of photos at
http://www.panoramio.com/user/45649/tags/Mycenae
Continue for
Nafplion
(first capital city of Greece in modern time - time
for shopping if you wish) 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.
If you desire an
o ver
night in a traditional hotel, located on the top
of the old city just under the castle, the picturesque
town nestling at the foot of a cliff crowned by
the mighty ramparts of the
Palamidi
Fortress.
After
breakfast visit the most well preserved castle
in Greece, Palamidi.
You
can view our portfolio of photos at
http://www.panoramio.com/user/45649/tags/Nafplion
Leave for in the
hinterland of Epidavros
to visit the sanctuary of Asklepios, the most brilliant
centre of healing in the ancient world and the theatre
( 4th century B.C. ) one of the most perfect and
the best preserved of the ancient Greek theatres.
Return to Athens by the coastal road along the Saronic
Gulf ( this time from the Peloponnese side), connecting
Epidavros with the Corinth Canal.
You
can view our portfolio of photos at
http://www.panoramio.com/user/45649/tags/Epidavros
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DEPARTURE
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PRICE
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HIGHLIGHTS
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Daily
Approx.(10
Hours)
Nemea site and Mycenae site: Daily in summer,
8a.m to 7p.m (winter to 3p.m) Epidavros
site: 8a.m to 7p.m (winter to 5p.m)
Sites
are closed on Holidays:
January 1st. March 25th, May 1st, Easter
Sunday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. On
Good Friday, the sites are open 12.00 -
17.00.
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