Drive along the beautiful Saronic Gulf and into the Peloponnese to the atmospheric hilltop ruins of ancient Mycenae. Today a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mycenae was once a major center of Greek civilization and a military stronghold that dominated much of southern Greece. Continue with one of the greatest monuments of Greek Antiquity, the famous Theater of Epidaurus. With a capacity of almost 14,000 spectators, the magnificent theater combines perfect acoustics with elegance and symmetrical proportions. Your journey will then take you towards the eastern Peloponnese to discover Nafplio, one of the most romantic destinations in Greece. The first capital of the newly born Greek state between 1823 and 1834, Nafplio has a combination of medieval and neoclassic characteristics. It is a lively and charming seaside town that will surely enchant you.