Nafplio & Mycenae

Experience a rich full-day journey through the historic province of Argolis.

Depart Athens along the coastal road for a short stop at the Corinth Canal — a remarkable 19th-century engineering achievement that links the Ionian and Aegean Seas.

Continue to Nafplio (Napoli di Romania), one of Greece’s most beautiful cities and its first capital.

Stroll through its charming alleys, admire the local architecture, and take in the imposing Venetian fortress of Palamidi, the island stronghold of Bourtzi, and the cathedral of Saint George. After the guided walking tour, enjoy free time to explore the town at your own pace.

Next, visit Mycenae, the citadel of one of the oldest pre-historic civilizations and the legendary setting of the Trojan War. This is where the Greeks set sail for Troy to reclaim Helen, and where the famous golden mask of Agamemnon was discovered. Explore the monumental Lion’s Gate, the massive Cyclopean Walls, and the Treasury of Atreus — the impressive beehive tomb of the king.

A lunch break is included at Mycenae.

In the afternoon, return to Athens carrying vivid images and lasting impressions of the day’s journey.