Private Tour Epidaurus,Mycenae and Nafplio from Athens
Explore the archaeology and mythology of ancient Greece on this private full-day tour. Following pickup at your Athens address, visit the archaeological sites of Epidaurus and Mycenae plus the historic port town of Nafplio. Along the way, discover 2,300-year-old amphitheaters, spectacular countryside scenery, and ancient ruins, and listen as your driver introduces mythical figures like King Agamemnon. Venture from Athens to discover highlights of the Peloponnese and visit two UNESCO sites in a single day. Enter the mythical kingdom of Agamemnon at the ancient ruins of Mycenae. Explore the historic harbor town of Nafplion, and step inside the classical Greek theater at Epidaurus, a 4th-century venue still prized for its acoustics.Enjoy regional cuisine with an optional lunch stop at a restaurant.
Options
Private Tour Without Tickes
Pickup included
What's included in Private Tour Epidaurus,Mycenae and Nafplio from Athens
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
MycenaePass-by Only
The fortified citadel of ancient Mycenae, the seat of the mythical and mighty King Agamemnon. An impressive and well-preserved site, the city of Mycenae gave its name to an entire civilization. Admire sites such as the Tomb of Clytemnestra, the infamous Lion’s Gate, the Cyclopean walls and learn of their blood-stained past. In the second millennium BC, Mycenae was one of the major centres of Greek civilization, a military stronghold which dominated much of southern Greece, Crete, the Cyclades and parts of southwest Anatolia. The period of Greek history from about 1600 BC to about 1100 BC is called Mycenaean in reference to Mycenae. At its peak in 1350 BC, the citadel and lower town had a population of 30,000 and an area of 32 hectares.
Archaeological Site Mycenae
The archaeological site of Mycenae comprises the fortified acropolis and surrounding funerary and habitation sites, which are located mainly to its west and southwest. Most of the visible monuments date to the centre's great floruit, from 1350 to 1200 BC. Great Cyclopean walls surround the almost triangular acropolis, which is accessed from the northwest through the famous Lion Gate, the symbol of the Mycenaean rulers' power. The gate was named after the two opposing lions carved in relief and set into the relieving triangle, a typical feature of Mycenaean architecture, over the door.
Lion Gate
The Lion Gate was the main entrance of the Bronze Age citadel of Mycenae, southern Greece. It was erected during the 13th century BC, around 1250 BC, in the northwest side of the acropolis and is named after the relief sculpture of two lionesses or lions in a heraldic pose that stands above the entrance. The Lion Gate is the sole surviving monumental piece of Mycenaean sculpture, as well as the largest sculpture in the prehistoric Aegean. It is the only monument of Bronze Age Greece to bear an iconographic motif that survived without being buried underground, and the only relief image which was described in the literature of classical antiquity, such that it was well known prior to modern archaeology.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Entrance tickets .Only if you select the option: Private Transfer with Tickets
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Transportation with MiniVan or Mercedes Benz or Scoda Fabia(2023)
- Hotel/ airport/ port / Airbnb pickup and drop-off
- The guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you at any site/museum.
- Entrance tickets not included if you not select the option: Private transfer with tickets
- Archaeological Museum of Ancient Mycenae
- Epidaurus Archaeological Museum
- Palamidi Castle
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a private tour/activity
- Most travelers can participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travel time from Athens to Nafplio is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes
- Free of charge entrance to the archaeological site and museum is valid for youths of up to 25 years old and students inside the European Union
- Reduced entrance (-50%) is valid for European Union citizens aged over 65 and students of Higher Education Institutes outside the European Union
- Entry tickets price includes to Ancient Mycenaes & Epidaurus Theater
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Meeting / End Points
- McDonald's Ermou 2 Suntagma Athens: Our driver will wait you in front of the entry of McDonald's with a signboard with the name of the tour.
