Argolida. Legacy of the Peloponnese

Perhaps, of all the offered day trips in Greece, the trip to Argolis is the most intense in terms of the number of visited sites. The tour takes place on the territory of the Peloponnese peninsula - the birthplace of the famous Crete-Mycenaean civilization, the birthplace of the Olympic flame, the legendary Sparta, laconic speech and much more. Argolis is called the area of the Peloponnese, located in its northeastern part.

An hour after leaving Athens, you will see the famous Corinth Canal, created by human hands more than 100 years ago. This creation is always surprising with the amount of work invested, the height of engineering thought and the relevance of use at the present time. The canal artificially connects the bays of the Aegean and Ionian seas and makes the Peloponnese essentially an island.

Moving along the picturesque road of the Argolis region, you arrive at the sanctuary of the healer god Asclepius (Aesculapius), the place of the first medical center in the history of antiquity. The sanctuary is located in a beautiful wooded area and gives the visitor the opportunity to feel peace and inner comfort during his visit. It is here that the famous amphitheater is located, whose acoustics are rightfully considered the best among all theaters of antiquity. Tourists are given a unique opportunity to hear the range and acoustic vibrations of their own voice while on stage.

Nafplio is the birthplace of the Greek statehood of the modern period. By the will of history, this city will become the first capital of the Greek state liberated from the Ottoman yoke. Its historical part has preserved the architecture of the 19th century, and the hallmark is a medieval fortress, the defensive walls of which rise above the city.

Stay in Nafplio, if desired, can be combined with lunch in a fish or meat tavern.

Less than an hour drive separates the first capital of the Greek state from one of the centers of the ancient world - the legendary Mycenae. The traveler is transferred to the period of the 15th century BC. e. the era of the birth of the Hellenic civilization. The monumentality of the construction of the Cyclopean walls, the famous Lion’s Gate, the tomb of King Atreus amaze the visitor’s consciousness with their greatness, which has come down to us through the prism of history. The Mycenaean Museum has exhibits of global importance, telling about the degree of height of culture and life of Mycenaean civilization.

After visiting Mycenae, the journey to Athens takes 1.5-2 hours, which completes the time cycle of the excursion to Argolis.

Dear guest! I want to note that the proposed trip always generates a lot of positive impressions and emotions, the tour is not "tense" in terms of physical fatigue and leaves pleasant memories forever!

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