Heraklion
Morning – Mycenae Guided Tour
You will depart in the morning to reach Mycenae. There, you will enjoy a guided tour of the site and museum, and get to admire the monumental remains that beautifully blend with the surrounding landscape. Your guide will offer interesting information about the history of one of the most important civilizations and insights into the way of life of the Myceneans at the location where everything took place.
Ancient Epidaurus Visit
After a scenic drive, you will reach the world heritage-listed archeological site of Epidaurus and stunningly preserved ancient theatre of Epidaurus constructed in the 4th century BC and still prized today for its amazing acoustics.
Believed by ancient Greeks to be the birthplace of Apollo’s son Asklepios, you will not miss to visit and admire the sanctuary of Asklepios, a remarkable testament to the healing cults of the Ancient World and witness to the emergence of scientific medicine.
Visit Ancient Corinth and Corinth Canal
On the way back to the airport, you will reach the Ancient City of Corinth. Ancient Corinth was once more flourishing by the 1st century CE and became an important administrative and trade center. The Doric-style Temple of Apollo dominates the site! The temple was built in 530 BC, consisting of 2 rooms, and now has seven remaining Doric columns that stand in a prominent position overlooking the ancient Agora. Capture its glory from all angles!
End your tour visiting the Church of Apostle Paul, the patron saint of the who spent 2 years in Corinth, and in his honor, they built him an impressive church. Also witness the ‘Bema’, a large elevated rostrum where according to tradition it was where Paul’s trial was held. Although Apostle Paul was not one of the original twelve disciples, he certainly spread the word of Christianity all over the ancient world and wrote the famous Epistles addressed to the Corinthians that are part of the New Testament. One of his major stops was Greece where he traveled extensively to win the people over from their current religion into the Kingdom of God. At the time, the Greeks were polytheistic and worshiped such deities as Athena, Poseidon, and Zeus. 15 minutes away, it’s the Corinth Canal, a narrow neck of land that connects the Peloponnese peninsula with mainland Greece. 2600 years ago, the ruler of Corinth—Periander—proposed digging a canal to connect the central Mediterranean Sea to the Aegean Sea. The goal was to save ships from the dangerous 700-kilometer voyage around the coastline of the peninsula. In modern times, its development started in 1882 with a formal inauguration in the presence of King George I of Greece and was completed by 1893. It is 6.4 kilometers long and very narrow, making many ships too wide for it.
Private transfers & domestic Flight from Athens to Heraklion
After you visit Corinth, your driver will take you to Athens Airport. A short flight and you will find yourselves on the majestic island of Crete!
Upon arrival, your driver will hold a sign with your name and take you to your hotel.
Evening – enjoy Heraklion at leisure
After you take in the breathtaking views over the Old Port, you can discover the historic center of the city, and the most remarkable attractions of Heraklion, or visit some of the most important museums. The liveliest shopping, dining, nightlife venues in Heraklion and the freshest and creative Cretan cuisine! Everything is within the reach!