Mycenae Archaeological Site & Agamemnon Tomb Skip-the-Line Ticket
Skip-the-Line access to one of the most importanct archaeological sites of Greece and a UNESCO world heritage site.
The Mycenaeans were very strategic and were always choosing the places to built their citadels having always in mind the defensive advantage over the attacks by their enemies.
Therefore Mycenae was built at the one side of the lush valley, where most of the inhabitants of it would be occupied with farming, with the very steep and rocky mountains on the other side. There was only one way to reach the citadel and that was extremely well fortified, even more than what they really needed.
The cyclopean walls, consisted by huge conglomerate blocks of local stone, still make us wonder how they managed to move them all the way up there. Cannons, guns and similar weapons did not exist at the time, which makes us think that these walls were mostly there to scare off the enemy and to show off how wealthy and powerful they were.
Visit: Archaeological Site Mycenae, Mycenae 21200 Greece
According to the myth, Mycenae was founded by Perseus, son of Zeus and Danae, who brought here from Asia the Cyclops, the legendary creatures who built the fortification walls of Mycenae, the famous 'Cyclopean walls'. The total length of the fortification walls is 900 m., surrounding an area of 30000 square metres. They were constructed in three different building phases, from 1350 BC until 1200 BC. During the second building phase (1250 BC) the Lion Gate with the monumental relief was constructed. On the top of the fortified hill lies the Palace complex, the seat of the Mycenaean ruler, consisted of a columned porch (aithousa), a vestibule (prodomos) and the main chamber (domos), where the ruler received his subjects and formal foreign visitors. Here lay his throne in front of a round hearth for ceremonial rituals. The palace was surrounded by workshops and storerooms, to its service. The remaining area of the acropolis is covered with houses, cult areas and storerooms.
Duration: 1 hour
Visit: "Treasury of Atreus" or "Tomb of Agamemnon", EO Mikinon Fichtion, Mykines 212 00, Greece
The Beehive tomb of Agamemnon, as most of the locals call it, although the official name of it is the treasure of Atreus. Very much influenced by the Egyptians, with whom they had a great connection and commerce going on, the ancient Mycenaeans gave very big importance to their funerary customs and to where the royal family's last residence would be. The beehive tombs were being built many years before the death of whoever was supposed to be buried in them, impressing the people and giving additional honor to the "owner" of the tomb. There were at least nine monumental beehive tombs around the Acropolis of Mycenae, but this one is the largest and most impressive, which at the same time is also very well preserved.
If the assumptions of the archaeologists are correct and this was the tomb of Agamemnon, try to imagine the amount of gold and jewels that must have been placed there, in order for him to take with to the afterlife.
Duration: 1 hour
Visit: Lion Gate, Mycenae Greece
The legendary Lions' Gate, the one and only official entrance to the citadel that still bears the emblem over the gate that represents a column protected by two lions.
Duration: 10 minutes
Visit: Archaeological Museum of Ancient Mycenae, Mycenae Greece
The Archaeological Museum of Mycenae is located in the northern part of the Acropolis of Mycenae, located within the archaeological site. The collection reveals various aspects of the everyday life of the Mycenaeans, as well as their beliefs about the afterlife and death. The Museum offers valuable insights into the remarkable achievements of the Mycenaean civilization that forever shaped and determined the ancient Greek world.
Duration: 40 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"The individual ticket can be used on any date within the applicable visit period Apr-Oct or Nov-Mar."
"Children up to the age of 5, from non-European Union countries, upon presentation of their passport for verification of their age and country of origin are entitled to free admission."
"Children and young people up to the age of 25, from EU member-states, upon presentation of their ID card or passport for verification of their age and country of origin are entitled to free admission."
"If you accompany free admission beneficiaries, buy your general admission tickets online and gain direct access to one of the Acropolis fast-lane ticket offices to obtain the free admission tickets quickly and easily, upon proof of eligibility."
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
Mycenae Archaeological Site & Agamemnon Tomb Skip-the-Line Ticket
4/1/2024 - 10/31/2024| Monday - Sunday : | 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM |
11/1/2024 - 3/31/2025| Monday - Sunday : | 08:30 AM - 03:30 PM |
Duration: 3 Hours
Cancellations and refunds:
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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