Day 3: Corinth, Nafplion, & Mycenae Tour

May 27th - We will depart from Athens and follow the scenic coastal road to the Corinth Canal—a remarkable 6-kilometer waterway that connects the Aegean and Ionian Seas, separating the Peloponnese from mainland Greece. After a brief stop to admire the canal, we will continue through traditional villages to reach Ancient Corinth. There, we will visit the Agora, the 6th-century BC Temple of Apollo, and the museum featuring mosaic floors, Corinthian pottery, terra cotta sphinxes, statues, and the Roman head of Tyche. We will also see the podium where St. Paul was judged.
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Our journey will then take us to Mycenae, where we will explore the famous Cyclopean Walls, the Lion Gate, and the Treasury of Atreus—believed to be the tomb of Agamemnon. We will pass through Argos and arrive in Nafplion, the first capital of modern Greece. Here, we will admire the Venetian fortress of Palamidi and the small islet of Bourtzi, with time for a relaxed lunch.
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In the afternoon, we will visit the ancient theater of Epidaurus, known worldwide for its superb acoustics. Our return journey will follow the beautiful coastal road along the Saronic Gulf, and we will arrive back in Athens in the evening, having experienced a full day of Greece’s historical and cultural treasures. (B)