Private Mycenae, Anc Nemea & Nemean Winery Experience from Athens
During this tour we will visit the archaeological site of Mycenae, you will see the Cyclopean Walls, the Lion’s Gate, the Royal Tombs and the Treasury of Atreus (Tomb of Agamemnon).
Combining mythology, ancient temples, an ancient stadium and an incredible museum, Nemea is not to be missed.
Live a unique experience tasting wines in some of the most well known Greek wineries reminding you of the Napa valley of California.
Treat yourself to an authentic “village style” lunch on a magnificent terrace overlooking ancient Corinth’s archaeological site and the temple of Apollo.
The Best Wineries to visit:
Palivou Estate
Lafazanis Winery
Gaia Winery
Lafkioti Winery
Papaioannou Estate
Themeli Winery
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Athens, Athens, Attica
Pickup from your chosen Hotel, Airbnb or apartment in Athens
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Corinth Canal, Isthmia, Loutraki 201 00 Greece
Visit the Isthmus Canal, the gateway to the Peloponnesus. One of the most important projects of the 19th century, an Austrian Hungarian engineering masterpiece, playing a catalytic role for Mediterranean trade.
Visit the Information Centre at the Isthmus canal where you are introduced to 'Mythical Peloponnese'.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Archaeological Museum of Ancient Mycenae, Mycenae Greece
The Mycenaean Archaeological Museum:
The most important Mycenaean artifacts from the late Bronze Age are exhibited here. You will be dazzled by the gold, grave goods, burial masks, jewellery, bronze weapons, worship idols and frescoes fragments.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Archaeological Site Mycenae, Mycenae 21200 Greece
Visit Mycenae Rich in Gold! King Agamemnon's mythical kingdom sung in Homer's epics. It is the most important and richest center of the late Bronze Age.
The Lions Gate: The main entrance of the Bronze age citadel of Mycenae erected during the 13th century BC is truly breathtaking
Grave Circles A and B: Royal cemeteries situated to the south of the Lions Gate and outside the Bronze Age citadel.
The Cyclopean Walls: The main characteristic of the Mycenaean walls is that they are made of huge limestone boulders. Only the mythical Cyclopes had the strength to move the enormous boulders that made up the walls of Mycenae and Tiryns.
The Royal Palace: Consisting of domestic apartments, the Throne Room Suite, the Grand Staircase, a collection of rooms for officers or palace officials and the Forecourt.
The tomb of Klytemnistra, the wife of King Agamemnon and leader of the Greeks during the Trojan War is a Mycenaean tholos (beehive) tomb that is truly remarkable.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Citadel and Treasury of Atreus, Mycenae Greece
The Treasury of Atreus: Also known as the tomb of Agamemnon is an elaborate large tholos or beehive tomb constructed during the late Bronze Age around 1250 BC. Truly remarkable!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Nemea, Nemea, Corinthia Region, Peloponnese
A beautiful land of soft hills with endless vineyards and great wines.The 'California Napa Valley' of the Peloponnese is a popular day trip from Athens for every lover of antiquity. It is here where Hercules completed his first of 12 labours slaying the Nemean lion.Fewer places in Greece combine ancient Greek temples with what feels a lot like the Napa Valley of California. Nemea should be on the itinerary of every traveler to the Peloponnese.The Temple of Zeus / Jupiter: Dating around the 4th century BC, the center piece of the Macedonian building program was the temple of Nemean Zeus. Three columns of which have always stood since the time of the original construction are captivating . Zeus in Nemea is the god of shepherds reflecting the remarkable valley.
The Ancient baths: The Nemean baths are an athletic bathing house at the Panhellenic sanctuary of Nemea.
Returning to Athens we stop at Ancient Corinth for lunch
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ancient Nemea, Nemea 205 00 Greece
The ancient stadium at Nemea constructed around 330BC has a track of 178 metres long with a stone water channel bordering it. The seating capacity was for approximately 40 000 visitors.
1.The Apodyterium: The Apodyterium is where athletes got undressed, oiled their skin and prepared for the games. The Ancient Stadium Crypt: Over 36 m. in length and for the most part in very good condition it is the entrance tunnel that makes the Nemean games unique. It is the passage through the tunnel, clad in chiton and with bare feet that effects the transformation of the participant from a modern to an ancient. The tunnel thus plays the critical role in the accomplishment of our goal to provide an opportunity for anyone and everyone to become an ancient Greek athlete. It is here we see ancient athletes names engraved on the walls together with dedications to the goddess of Victory, ΝΊΚΗ NIKE.
The stadium track and starting grid characterized by toe grooves cut into the stone block.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ktima Palivou, Eo Sidirodromikou Stathmou Nemeas, Nemea 20500 Greece
The Wine Roads: Nemea a mythical land where Agiorgitiko wine is born.
Palivou winery: A certified organic winery, a multi generational wine making family with wines recognised amongst the best in Greece that can be found on wine lists throughout the country.
Here you can enjoy a fabulous wine tour and taste the award winning wines equal to what the ancients called 'Nectar for the Gods'
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos), Argous 105 Ancient Korinthos village, Corinth 200 07 Greece
Treat yourself to an authentic "village style" lunch on a magnificent terrace overlooking ancient Corinth's archaeological site and the temple of Apollo.
Ambrosia for the Gods!
A complimentary bonus provided by Ancient Greece Tours and a fabulous way to end the day.
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Stop At: Athens, Athens, Attica
Return to your Hotel, Airbnb or apartment in Athens.
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Animals or pets allowed"
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
"Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking"
"Service animals allowed"
"Infant seats available"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"Surfaces are wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duración: 8 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
Your personal tour driver will pick you up and return you to your hotel in Athens, meeting you at the lobby.
In the case of an AirBnb apartment, he/she will contact you upon arrival so you can meet at the entrance of the building.
For Airport and Port pick-up, your driver will meet you at the arrivals area holding a signboard with the guest's name.
Ports- Port of Piraeus, 10, Akti Miaouli str, Pireas 185 38, Greece
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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