4. Argolis, Corinth & Nemea

The Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, Acro-Corinth, Theater of Epidaurus, Nafplion, Mycenae, Ancient Nemea (Overnight stay in Nafplion).
The Corinth Canal: The canal was dug through at sea level and has no locks. Was started in 1882 and completed in 1893 It is 6.4 kilometres in length and at 24.6 metres wide at sea level and connects the Aegean Sea with the Ionian Sea.
Ancient Corinth: The museum, Peirene Fountain, Temple of Appollo [6th c. BC with 1st c. AD restorations], Bema of St Paul Roman Forum, Odeon, Amphitheater, “Glauke Fountain“, Long Walls that begin at the summit of Acro-Corinth and descend all the way to Lechaion.
Acro-Corinth: the fortress Acropolis of Ancient Corinth and Medieval Corinth, being on a steep of a rocky hill 575 meters high at its highest peak, with uninterrupted views across the Corinthian and Saronic Gulfs.
The Theater of Epidaurus: which is marbeled for its exceptional acoustics, which permit almost perfect intelligibility of unamplified spoken word from the proscenium or skene to all 15,000 spectators, regardless of their seating.
Nafplion: The first capitol of Greece, where you will climb up the 999 steps to the Venetian fortress of Palamidi crowning the city, wander around the battlements of Acronafplia.
Mycenae: The Mycenaean civilization 1350 and 1200 BC. One of the most impressive historical sites you can visit.  “Cyclopean Walls, “Grave Circle A with 6 royal tombs, courtiers’ houses, sanctuaries, Grave Circle B with 14 royal tombs and 12 tombs of private citizens, Treasure of Atreus also known as the beehive tomb of Agamemnon, and Lions Gate.
Ancient Nemea: The archaeological site of Nemea is emblematic due to the organisation of the Nemean Games in antiquity. The site includes the sport roots of Europe and the ideals of classical sports as an element for the comprehensive education of young people. The first Panhellenic Nemean games took place in 573 BC on a two years basis. In mythology, Hercules’s victory against the lion of Nemea, often found in ancient Greek art and literature, inextricably connects the hero with the site. The Archaeological Site of Nemea is a complex of well-preserved and exhibited archaeological remains, emblematic due to Nemean Sports Games.
Nemea: where you can taste some of the best wines made in the region [Agiorgitiko: Saint George].

Breakdown of Tour Time

• Day 1. The Canal. Ancient Corinth, The Theater of Epidaurus, Nafplion-Overnight in Nafplion
• Day 2. Palamidi, Mycenae, Nemea (Archaeological site, Wine tasting-Drop off in Athens