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Where does ship dock ?: Cruise ships dock at the Port of Piraeus, about seven miles from Athens. An important port since antiquity, it's actually made up of three harbors: Megas Limani, where cruise ships come in; Zea Limani, where most of the ferries and hydrofoils come in from the islands; and Mikrolimano for the yatchs.

Getting Around : Most cruise travelers will be taking full - day tours to Athens, Acropolis, Cape Sounion, Ancient Delphi Corinth Canal, Archaeology Museum.

Athens Tour 5 Details

Athens Tour 5   Tour Code : COR1

  Itinerary :  Ancient Corinth -Argolis (Epidavros - Mycenae)-Nafplio

  Port : Piraeus

  Duration : 11 hours

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Tour Plan :

           Depart from Piraeus and drive trough -Skisto -Skaramaga. You will take the panoramic road from the "Kakia skala" that has a beautiful view of the blue shining sea. You will make a stop at the Corinth Canal in order to take pictures. Continuing this wonderful excursion, you will visit Ancient Corinth. View the impressive Acrocorinth fortifications from a distance. Leave your coach for a guided walking tour of the ruins, which are mainly Roman. The Doric temple of Apollo stands on a knoll to the north of the Agora. Visit the Archaeological museum; admire the mosaic floors, Mycenaean and Corinthian pottery, statues of two supernatural beings and many other interesting objects.
           Next, take the highway again and drive to Mycenae. Arriving in Argolis, drive through the beautiful orange and lemon groves. On arrival, walk up the ramp of ancient Mycenae and through the Lion's Gate, enter in to Mycenae's magical acropolis! - Today in ruins. Everything here reminds us of Homer's Iliad as you see the Grave Circle, in which the famous golden as you marvel at the Cyclopean Walls, the foundations of the Palace, where once Agamemnon lived, the Postern Gate, the entrance to the Underground Cistern and the famous vaulted tomb.
           Afterwards, enjoy a typical Greek lunch, accompanied with local red & white wine form the famous groves of "Tegea", in a traditional restaurant located in the modern village of Mycenae.
           After lunch, drive to Epidaurus. Walk through the beautiful groves to arrive at the famous Theatre, one of the best preserved monuments of antiquity in the world. The Theatre is outstanding in its perfection and is able to house 14,000 people. Continue on and follow your guide to the local museum where you will view its unique exhibits. After visiting Epidaurus, drive to sea side Nafplio, the first capital of modern Greece. There, you will have free time on your own in the town of Nafplion.
           Return to the bus and drive back to Piraeus and your ship.

Included :

	• Transfer from port and back
	• Transportation by a comfortable AC non smoking Luxurious car / Van with professional driver.
	• Professional and experienced licensed guide during the tours.
	• Entry fees to the museums and sites.
	• Parking fees.