From Athens: Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplion Full-Day Tour
Embark on a full-day guided tour from Athens to the historic Nafplio region and beyond. Explore the ancient city of Mycenae, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its Lion Gate, Cyclopean walls, and the Tomb of Agamemnon. Visit the iconic Epidaurus Theater, celebrated for its extraordinary acoustics and rich cultural history. Enjoy a stop in Nafplio, one of Greece’s most beautiful towns, known for its romantic atmosphere, Venetian architecture, and scenic charm. This tour offers a perfect mix of archaeological wonders, cultural exploration, and breathtaking landscapes before returning to Athens.
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Tour including lunch
Including lunch: 3-course lunch included
What's included in From Athens: Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplion Full-Day Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Corinth Canal
Depart from our terminal for one day tour via the coastal National highway for the Corinth canal (short stop).
Archaeological Site Mycenae
After the Corinth Canal, you enter the region of Argolis, land of Homer’s Golden Mycenae, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Dating back to the second century B.C., Mycenae was one of the major centers of Greek civilization and a military stronghold which dominated much of southern Greece . Visit the archaeological site, home to the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon. You will see the Cyclopean Walls, the Lion’s Gate, the Royal Tombs, including Agamemnon Clytemnestra's, and the Treasury of Atreus, a magnificent 14th-century B.C. structure. In Mycenae you will have the chance for an optional stop in a pottery factory.
Nafplio
Then, proceed to Nafplio the first capital of modern Greece, a town steeped in history and charm. Enjoy a guided walking tour through the old town and then have free time to stroll through the town at your own pace, exploring its picturesque streets, elegant neoclassical buildings, and vibrant squares. Take in the views of Bourtzi, the iconic fortified islet in the port, before having lunch at a traditional restaurant.
Inclusions
- Admission to Mycenae, the Tomb of Agamemnon (if selected)
- Walking tour in Nafplio
- Optional traditional lunch in the charming town of Nafplion.
- Headsets to hear the guide better
- Guided tour inside archaeological site and museum (if option selected)
- Professional tour guide for detailed insights and storytelling.
- Round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned bus with onboard Wi-Fi
- Personal Expenses
- Drinks & Beverages
- Pickup service
- Admission to Epidaurus Theater
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Our office is located 3 min walk from Acropolis metro station, beside Royal Olympic hotel. We offer free pick up service from selected Athens centrally located hotels. Please call +302109233166 at least 24 hours before your travel date in order to confirm your pick up time.
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Ticket Redemption
If you have booked the option without the entrance tickets, you will need to purchase the tickets before the activity at the time slot 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM for the Mycenae archaeological site, to ensure that you will be able to enter the site with your group. If you decide to enter the Epidaurus archaeological site with your guide and wish to purchase your tickets in advance, please ensure you select the 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM time slot. Alternatively, you may buy your tickets on-site.
