World heritage-listed Mycenae is one of the most ancient places in Europe. As you walk through the 13th-century BC Lion Gate -the oldest coat of arms in the world- it's easy to sense that the ancient Greek myths have a strong connection with reality. Spend the morning visiting the archaeological site with a specialized guide and after lunch drive to Epidaurus which was famed and revered far and wide for centuries, from ancient Greece to the Roman empire, as a place for miraculous healing.
In the afternoon stroll in Nafplio, once a capital of the newly-liberated Greece, graced with attractive narrow streets and elegant Venetian architecture.
Overnight in Nafplio in a boutique hotel
Lunch and dinner included
Driving distance:
Athens center to Mycenae 120 km / 1 hr 45 min
Mycenae to Epidaurus 40 km / 45 min
Epidaurus to Nafplio 23 km / 40 min
Kayaking offers a wonderful way to explore the coastline around Nafplio, while paddling in the crystal blue waters. We will meet our sea kayak guide and after a demonstration to learn about proper kayaking and safety techniques, we get our life vest and paddles and hop in our kayak. The first site we visit is the famous fort of Bourtzi, built in 1473, on a tiny inlet right in front the town and then we paddle towards Karathonas beach, rewarded with the breathtaking views of the dominant cliffs covered in succulent vegetation with the fortress of Palamidi as its crown at the top. During the tour we will have opportunities for swimming and snorkeling and we will also stop in a secluded beach for delicacies and refreshment while we soak up the sun.
Around midday we will return back to Nafplio for a much deserved lunch and then we will drive back to Athens.
Breakfast and lunch included
Sea kayaking duration: 4 hr of total activity - 1 hr 30 min of relaxed pace paddling
Driving distance:
Nafplio to Athens 140 km / 2 hr
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