Private Luxury Mycenae & Nemean Wine Tour From Athens!
Discover the Bronze Age and explore King Agamemnon's fortified kingdom, Mycenae. Enter the fortress through the dramatic Gate and gaze upon a civilization rich in gold while reliving the first labor of Hercules against the vicious Nemean lion. Also, explore the Nemean Wine Valley, complete with the famous Agiorgitiko grape variety resulting in highly fragrant and aromatic wines.
What to expect?
Mycenae , the kingdom of Agamemnon is a World Heritage UNESCO Site discovered by H. Schliemann. According to the epics of Homer, the expedition to Troy started from here.
Mycenae was the capital of the ancient Mycenaean Civilization one of the oldest civilizations in the world and the kingdom of the well-known Agamemnon and it was at its peak from 1600 to 1100 BC. It was a military stronghold which dominated the biggest part of southern Greece and it was the most important and wealthiest center of the era.
During this tour we will visit the archaeological site, you will see the Cyclopean Walls, the Lion’s Gate, the Royal Tombs and the Treasury of Atreus (Tomb of Agamemnon).
Arguably Greece's most important red wine appellation located in the Peloponnese is Nemea. A mythical land where the legendary Agiorgitiko wine is born. Live a unique experience tasting wines in some of the most well known Greek wineries reminding you of the Napa valley of California.
The Best Wineries to visit:
- Palivou Estate
- Lafazanis Winery
- Gaia Winery
- Lafkioti Winery
- Papaioannou Estate
- Themeli Winery
What is included?
- Transportation
- Private tour
- Transport by private vehicle
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- English-speaking guides
Is this experience for me?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
What do I need to bring?
- Comfortable shoes
- Spending money
- Camera
- Layered clothing
Additional information
- Voucher: You will receive a secure voucher to either print out or present on your mobile phone.
- Cancellation Policy: For a full refund, please cancel at least 24 hours prior to the start date of the experience.
- Quality Assurance: Travelade only works with selected local partners we trust to provide high quality service.
Meeting Point
This tour includes pick-up from the following locations:
- Athens International Airport
- Center of Athens
- Piraeus port
- Corinth Suburban Train Station (Proastiakos)
- Corinth
- Loutraki
- Nafplio
- All hotels, AirBnbs, and apartments from the regions listed above