WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE ARGOLIDA TOUR FROM ATHENS – APPROX. 8 HOURS

About this Wheelchair Accessible Argolida Tour from Athens

On this private wheelchair accessible Argolida tour from Athens, you will visit three of the most important historical sites in Greece: Mycenae, Nafplio and Epidaurus. Your private driver and guide pick you up from your Athens accommodation or the cruise port in a private adapted vehicle and together you will explore one of the most remarkable corners of Greece. The journey to the Argolida region is a panoramic drive through the Greek countryside.

Mycenae

Your first stop is Mycenae. This ancient city was the most powerful centre of the Late Bronze Age in Greece. This visit includes both the Archaeological Museum and the archaeological site.

The museum is fully accessible for wheelchair and scooter users. Inside, you will find around 2,500 objects including gold jewellery, weapons, ceramic vases, and a copy of the famous golden mask of Agamemnon.

The archaeological site is partially accessible via a clearly marked route that covers the main highlights. The terrain off this route is rocky and uneven, with steep sections that are not suitable for wheelchair or scooter users. The marked route involves a fair amount of pushing, so a companion to assist is strongly recommended for manual wheelchair users.

Nafplio

Next, the tour continues to Nafplio, this town has a long history stretching back to the Neolithic period. During Venetian rule it became one of the most important cities in the region, and after Greek independence it briefly served as the country’s first capital.

The waterfront promenade along Bouboulinas Avenue is flat and paved throughout, making it easily accessible for wheelchair and scooter users. From here you have open views across the Argolic Gulf, with Bourtzi fortress on its small island straight ahead and the Palamidi castle rising above the town.

The Old Town streets are cobblestone with slopes. Time for lunch is scheduled in Nafplio. Lunch is to be paid on the day.

Epidaurus

The last stop of this tour is Epidaurus. This ancient sanctuary was dedicated to Asklepios, the God of medicine, and used to be the most famous healing centre in the ancient world. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is considered the birthplace of medicine.

The site is almost fully accessible for wheelchair and scooter users. Dedicated routes cover the main monuments, and the signs are placed at wheelchair height. The stage level of the ancient theatre is accessible by wheelchair. It is one of the best preserved theatres in the world, with seating for 14,000 people and acoustics so precise that a whisper on stage can be heard in the back row.

Note: Entrance fees for Mycenae and Epidaurus are not included in the tour and have to be paid on the day. Free entry for visitors with a valid disability certificate 67% or more and one companion. Want to know how disability discounts in Europe work? Here you van read our blog about it!

Return to Athens

After your visit to Epidaurus, your driver and guide will take you back to Athens, marking the end of a memorable historical day.