Mycenae and Epidaurus Guided Tour, Athens
Take a family guided tour of the Acropolis of Mycenae and the Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus archaeological sites
Overview
With your certified guide, you will visit the impressive Mycenae, a massive monument built before 1100 BCE. Enter the Treasury of Atreus, where you'll find the Tholos Tomb assumed to belong to King Agamemnon. Step through the Lion Gate and visit the ruins of the palace and the castle. Along the perimeter, look up and admire the Cyclopean walls surrounding the triangular-shaped Acropolis. Marvel at the spectacular views from the top of the hill and head to the Archeological Museum of Mycenae to explore the various artifacts revealing the Mycenae civilization's everyday life.
In a 45-min drive, you will have the chance to discover the unique history and significance of the Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus. The remarkable ruins at this UNESCO World Heritage site are known as the world's starting point of medical healing. The site includes several major monuments, and as you wander around the site you will have a knowledgeable guide on hand to explain everything about what you see. You will visit iconic buildings like the Temple of Asklepios, the Temple of Artemis, the Tholos, the Ceremonial Hall, the Stadium, the Greek Baths, the Stoa and the Ancient Theater of Epidaurus, known for its perfect acoustics.
The order of your visits will be arranged at the optimum time taking into account various considerations, such as your overall schedule, operating hours, crowds and heat. Please let your travel specialist know in advance, if you have any specific constraints.
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4.5 hours
All ages
Private
What's included
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