Piraeus to Mycenae and Nafplio: Private day trip

Made famous in Homer’s Iliad, Mycenae is the historic stronghold of the mythological king, Agamemnon.

 

Main attractions

• The massive, imposing gates and walls of the fortress, remarkably well preserved and featuring mythological elements

• Treasury of Atreus, the impressive tomb of King Agamemnon 

• Archaeological finds that reveal significant portions of Mycenae’s lasting cultural impact

Take note 

• HOURS: 8:00 to 20:00 daily, with specific sites such as the Lion Gate closing earlier at 15:30

• Entry costs 23 USD (20 EUR), more info available online: http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/eh352.jsp?obj_id=2573 

Explore a fortress, stroll the historic Old Town, or swim and sunbathe at the beach in Nafplio. 

Main attractions

• The imposing 18th-century Palamidi Fortress, where a trek up offering panoramic views across the city and water below

• Mysterious Bourtzi Castle, standing watch on an islet across the harbor (accessible by boat only!)

• Arvanitia Beach, which you can walk to just below the Palamidi Fortress 

Take note

• Entry to the fortress costs 20 EUR, and the hours vary seasonally (typically 8:30 to 15:30 in the winter and 8:00 to 20:00 in the summer)

• Palamidi Fortress is accessible either by climbing the 999 steps to the top, or by driving to the upper entrance