Start your journey from Athens, heading west along a scenic coastal route to the iconic Corinth Canal. Gaze upon this engineering marvel, which links the western Mediterranean and Adriatic Seas to the eastern Mediterranean and Black Sea ports. Stretching 6,343 meters long, the canal cuts through the Isthmus of Corinth, with a minimum width of 24.6 meters at sea level and 21 meters at the bottom. This remarkable junction is a testament to both natural beauty and human ingenuity (short stop for photos and views).
Continue your journey along the picturesque coastline of the Saronic Gulf to the legendary Mycenae, the "Rich in Gold" kingdom of Agamemnon, immortalized in Homer’s epics. As the most significant centre of the Late Bronze Age, Mycenae gave its name to the flourishing Mycenaean civilisation. Explore the archaeological site, including the renowned Lion Gate, Royal Tombs, and the Palace, where history and mythology intertwine.
Arrive in Nafplio, check in at your hotel, enjoy dinner, and relax overnight in this enchanting seaside town the first capital of modern Greece after independence in 1829.
Overnight stay in Nafplio at Amalia Hotel Nafplio or similar.
Mycenae