Explore the ruins of the ancient city of Mycenae, the Asklipio
and the ancient Theatre of Epidaurus,and the picturesque town of Nauplio
in a Land Rover Day Trip Safari. Stop off at the picturesque town of Nauplia before arriving in
Epidaurus. 
Enjoy a day trip through the ancient trails of Mycenae civilization
passing historical archaeological monuments "off the beaten track"
using our Land Rovers which is a safe and hassle free way of witnessing
places that most people only see in the brochures or from an armchair.Travel outside your normal day-to-day experience can sometimes be confronting, challenging and frustrating, but can also provide the best insight into a distinct culture and people – a surefire way to make you love every minute you're away from home!
Our Land Rover Safari Tours has many stops throughout the day with excellent photographic locations opportunities, so do not forget your camera.
Highlights
- Visit the Palace and the Lionesses Gate of Mycenae.
- Crossing (offroad) the ancient tracks of Agamemnon.
- Walking in the cobblestone paths of Nafplion.
- Visit Asklipio and the ancient Theatre of Epidauros.
- Dinner near the sea at Greek Tavern
The Program
Athens- Mycenae Duration: ~ 1.5 hours | 100 % on-road | distance covered: ~120 km
After taking a scenic drive along the coastal road of the Saronic
Gulf, you will come to the ancient city of Mycenae home of the kingdom
of mythical Agamemnon. Right in the middle of a dream-like but
nevertheless wild landscape, which softens as we heads down south
towards the Argolic bay, reigns the mythical Mycenean Acropolis which
has the absolute control over the valley of Argos.
The Ionic hillock of Mycenae, with the deep, abrupt and steep gorges that surround it, enchants the visitors with its dominating character. The scenery, with its huge cliffs and rocks designed by the masterful hand of nature, seems as the most appropriate setting for the unraveling of the tragic family of Atreus. We visit the tomb of Agamemnon, the Palace and the Lionesses Gate.
Mycenae–Epidauros Duration: ~1.5 hours |20 % on-road, 80 % off-road | distance covered:~50 km
Crossing the ancient (offroad) tracks of Agamemnon we arrive to
Epidaurus. The world heritage listed city is reputed to be the
birthplace of Apollo's son Asklepios, the healer and was the most
celebrated healing center of the classical world. Epidaurus is most
famous for its theatre, one of the best preserved classical Greek
buildings and still used today due to its amazing acoustics.
We visit Asklipio of Epidauros, the birthplace of medicine, which was practiced as power and was given to humans as knowledge of God.
Epidauros-Moni Augou Duration: ~1 hour |50 % on-road, 50 % off-road |distance covered:~30 km
We drive "off the beaten track" using our Land Rovers, following the
dirt track that leads to the quite mysterious and relatively young
monastery of Avgo, which is built into the rock during the 17th century.
Due to its location, was used as a fortress by the Greeks during the years of the Turkish domination.
We enjoy the unique views down to the valley of Argolida and have a light snack before we continue to Nauplio.
Moni Augou-Nauplio Duration: ~ 1 hour | 70 % on-road, 30 % off-road | distance covered: ~40 km
With its breathtaking views of Akronauplia, Nauplio will be our last stop before we return back to Athens.
Nauplio – Athens Duration: ~ 2 hours| 100 % on-road | distance covered: ~140 km
We leave Nauplio in the afternoon heading to Athens and return to the departure point around 21:00-22:00
After taking a scenic drive along the coastal road of the Saronic
Gulf, you will come to the ancient city of Mycenae home of the kingdom
of mythical Agamemnon. Right in the middle of a dream-like but
nevertheless wild landscape, which softens as we heads down south
towards the Argolic bay, reigns the mythical Mycenean Acropolis which
has the absolute control over the valley of Argos. The Ionic hillock of Mycenae, with the deep, abrupt and steep gorges that surround it, enchants the visitors with its dominating character. The scenery, with its huge cliffs and rocks designed by the masterful hand of nature, seems as the most appropriate setting for the unraveling of the tragic family of Atreus. We visit the tomb of Agamemnon, the Palace and the Lionesses Gate.
Mycenae–Epidauros Duration: ~1.5 hours |20 % on-road, 80 % off-road | distance covered:~50 km
Crossing the ancient (offroad) tracks of Agamemnon we arrive to
Epidaurus. The world heritage listed city is reputed to be the
birthplace of Apollo's son Asklepios, the healer and was the most
celebrated healing center of the classical world. Epidaurus is most
famous for its theatre, one of the best preserved classical Greek
buildings and still used today due to its amazing acoustics. We visit Asklipio of Epidauros, the birthplace of medicine, which was practiced as power and was given to humans as knowledge of God.
Epidauros-Moni Augou Duration: ~1 hour |50 % on-road, 50 % off-road |distance covered:~30 km
We drive "off the beaten track" using our Land Rovers, following the
dirt track that leads to the quite mysterious and relatively young
monastery of Avgo, which is built into the rock during the 17th century. Due to its location, was used as a fortress by the Greeks during the years of the Turkish domination.
We enjoy the unique views down to the valley of Argolida and have a light snack before we continue to Nauplio.
Moni Augou-Nauplio Duration: ~ 1 hour | 70 % on-road, 30 % off-road | distance covered: ~40 km
With its breathtaking views of Akronauplia, Nauplio will be our last stop before we return back to Athens.
The old city with its numerous tile-roofs interrupted here and
there by perennial trees' tops, the churches' belfries with the unique
Bourdzi standing like a stationary ship amidst the waters of the serene
harbor.
Full of fig trees hanging from the rocks- the stunningly beautiful
view of the Nauplio Gulf and the beach of Arvanitia, hides under the
dominant presence of Palamidi.
We will enjoy a leisurely walk in the cobblestone paths of Nafplion, and have a nice dinner near the sea at Greek Taverna.
We will enjoy a leisurely walk in the cobblestone paths of Nafplion, and have a nice dinner near the sea at Greek Taverna.
Nauplio – Athens Duration: ~ 2 hours| 100 % on-road | distance covered: ~140 km
We leave Nauplio in the afternoon heading to Athens and return to the departure point around 21:00-22:00
Total Duration: ~ 12 Hours | Total Distance Covered: ~ 380 km
