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Nafplion (One or two days tour)
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Corinth Canal,
Ancient Corinth,
Nemea, Mycenae,
Tiryns, Nafplion (overnight), Palamidi, Epidavros. |
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Attention: Cruise ship
passengers arriving in Nafplion of Peloponnesus, could have a day tour proxy 5 to 8 hours. 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).
You can view our portfolio
of photos at
http://www.panoramio.com/user/45649/tags/Isthmos-Canal
Shortly after we arrive at 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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 Visit
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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Then drive on 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
Tyrins 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
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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 over 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 my portfolio
of photos at
http://www.panoramio.com/user/45649/tags/Nafplion
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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
All the information & photos on this website is updated
continuously.
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DEPARTURE |
PRICE |
HIGHLIGHTS |
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Daily:
One or Two day tour
Corinth's site:
Daily, 8a.m to 7p.m (winter 5p.m). Entrance fee 6
Euro, including the museum.
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)
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Corinth
Canal
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Ancient Corinth
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Nemea -
Lion Gate of
Mycenae
- Tomb of
Agamemnon
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Ancient Tiryns
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Nafplion
- Ancient theatre of
Epidavros
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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