Travelling to Nafplion via Mycenae

Visiting Mycenae felt like stepping straight into the pages of ancient legend. Perched on a rocky hill overlooking the Argolid plain, this Bronze Age citadel was once the heart of the mighty Mycenaean civilization — the world of Agamemnon, hero of the Trojan War. Walking through the famous Lion Gate, we were awed by the sheer scale of the stone walls, built over 3,000 years ago with blocks so massive they’re said to have been placed by giants. The sophistication of the site is astonishing — from the beehive-shaped Treasury of Atreus to the intricate burial tombs and palace remains that once bustled with life and trade. It’s incredible to imagine that this powerful kingdom flourished long before classical Greece even began. Standing there, surrounded by myth and history, we couldn’t help but marvel at how advanced and ambitious these early Greeks truly were.Read more