Argolid

The most popular excursion from the city of Athens. It includes: an abundance of historical sites, cultural and religious centers of ancient Greece, mythology, modern and ancient cities, Byzantine and Venetian fortresses. The route is accompanied by rich and impressive views of nature. A fascinating story of a qualified guide will illuminate the world of antiquity with an interesting history.

Leaving Athens in a western direction, we pass the city of Eleusis, where there is a place of worship of two of the twelve gods of Olympus, the goddess Dimeter and Persephone. In the temple of the goddesses Dimeter and Persephone, secret rituals, Eleusinian mysteries were arranged, thanks to which people learned what awaited them in the other world.

Further along the route Salominsky Bay. It is the site of historical events of 480 BC, a detailed description of which reaches our days. Continuing our journey, we pass the ancient city of Megara, famous for Prince Byzanthos. Following the predictions of the sanctuary of the god Apallon in Delphi, he founded a city on the shore of the European part of the Bosphorus Strait. The first stop is at the Corinth Canal. The canal was built in 1893, its length is 6,343 m, the canal is navigable. There is an opportunity to use the services of the nearest cafe.

After the canal, we will continue our journey through the Peloponnese. This is a land full of myths, history, gods and heroes of the ancient Hellenic. Following the picturesque embankment of the eastern part of the Peloponse peninsula, we go to Epidaurus.

Epidaurus is the hospital of the god Asclepius (Aesculapus), son of Apallon and disciple of the centaur Chiron. Asclepius is a physician. The archaeological territory of Epidaurus is rich in architectural buildings. The theatre is well preserved to this day. Theatre director Poliklit from Argos. The theater still amazes the world with its acoustics. After visiting the museum and the archaeological territory, we leave Epidaurus, following to the first capital of free Hellas (from Turkish domination) Navplion. It is one of the most beautiful cities in the Mediterranean.

The city perfectly preserved three fortresses of the Middle Ages, the first parliament of the Greek government, the square of law. The picturesque streets decorate the bukenvilia, which bloom all year round. In the Church of St. George (Navplion Cathedral) was crowned the first king of Hellas Oton (from Bavaria). After a short walk around Navplion, we will continue our journey to the ancient city of Mycenae.

A few kilometers later we meet the majestic city of Tirynth, the birthplace of Hercules, whose fortress walls still attract the eye.

We drive through the picturesque valley of Argolis, whose name is from the city of Argos. From Argos, Jason begins his campaign for the Golden Fleece. In Argolis, the richest valley with orange plantations.

The ancient city of Mycenae, the birthplace of King Agamemnon, the leader of the Hellenes during the Trojan War. Mycenae was the first organized city in European history. From a strategic point of view, its geographical location is unique. Having got acquainted with the museum, the fortress walls built in a cyclopean way, with lion varots, with the burial of kings who grew up in the 16th century BC. The excavation was done by Heinrich Schliemann. Then we go to the tomb of Atrea. It is located outside the fortress wall of Mycenae. This ends our journey and returns to Athens.

There's a lunch stop.