Mycenae, Nafplion & Corinth Canal Day Trip with Official guide

4.3 (507 reviews) Athens, Greece
Duration10h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French
Group sizeUp to 28 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore the remains of the ancient city of Mycenae a major centre of Greek civilization from 1600BC to 1100BC .
Perfect because is not just a transportation but a real experience with licensed Official guide and entrance tickets for easy access without surprises!
After Mycenae guided tour we continue to Nafplion , walking tour at the charmy town at the seaside, was still is the port of the region ever since the Bronze Age. Capital of Greece after the declaration of independence and till 1834. We will see and discuss , among others, the obelisque of France, the vencecian loggia , the “White house’c”, the impressive old and new castles, we walk the marble paved way to the new town and we discuss the political history of Greece in between the statues of Ioannis Kapodistrias and King Otto,
Return back to Athens.

Our itineraries may occasionally operate in reverse order.

Options

Tour without lunch

Tour with tickets: Tour with Official English speaking guide, transportation, hotel pickup & entrance tickets. Lunch is excluded from the price
Pickup included

English/French Bilingual Tour

Tour without lunch: tour with a bilingual English & French live guide. Transport and tickets included.
Lunch is excluded from the price.
Pickup included

Tour with lunch

Tour with Official English speaking guide including entrance tickets, lunch, transportation and hotel pick up.
Pickup included

Transportation and guide only

No tickets & no lunch: Tour with an Official English speaking guide without tickets and without lunch. Hotel pickup is not included.

What's included

  • Lunch (if option selected)
  • Entrance tickets to Mycenae(if option selected) including the Lion Gate & Tomb of Agamemnon
  • WiFi on board
  • Photo stop at Corinth Canal
  • Guided walking tour of Nafplion
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional English speaking guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Pick up from Piraeus port, airport, airbnb and apartments

What to expect

  1. Citadel and Treasury of Atreus
    20m · Admission ticket included
    tumb of Agamemnon
  2. Archaeological Site Mycenae
    1h · Admission ticket included
    part of Cyclopean walls, Lions Gate, Palace of Agamemnon.
    visit the legendary Mycenae, a cradle of Greek civilization and one of the most important settlements of the Bronze Age (c. 2000–1000 BC). Home to the famed King Agamemnon, this ancient city is steeped in myth and history. Explore its archaeological treasures, including the famous Lion Gate, Royal Tombs, and the Palace, with a guided tour offering deeper insights.
  3. Corinth Canal
    20m
    Corinth Canal, an impressive engineering feat from the late 19th century that connects the Saronic and the Corinth gulfs. Pause to marvel at this narrow but remarkable waterway.
  4. Nafplio
    2h
    Guided walking of Nafplio city and free time to explore: the picturesque town of Nafplion, a seaside gem rich in history and charm. Enjoy a guided walking tour through the town’s marble-paved streets, where your guide will reveal the stories behind its blend of Venetian, Ottoman, and Greek influences. Admire landmarks such as the French Obelisk, the Venetian Loggia, and the historic “White House.” See the town’s old and new castles and delve into Greece’s political history as you encounter statues of Ioannis Kapodistrias, Greece’s first governor, and King Otto, its first modern king.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Syntagma square, opposite the National Garden

End point

Syntagma square, opposite the National Garden

Pickup details

Pick up service commence 07:30 to 08:15.
08:30 is the departure time of the tour from departure point.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Very important: Children aged up to 18 years old must hold passport or ID in order to get the discounted price. Otherwise they will pay entrance ticket to the Archaelogical sites or Museums.
  • No tours on Christmas Day, New Years Day and Orthodox Easter
  • Your guide will give you your entry tickets to the sites and museums
  • May be operated by a bilingual guide on Tuesdays (English/French)
  • Pickup from port , airport or private apartment (air BNB) are not available
  • Our itineraries may occasionally operate in reverse order. This is because we must coordinate entry time slots at archaeological sites such as Mycenae, which depend on daily availability and group flow. For this reason, the visit to Nafplio can take place either in the morning or the afternoon. Both experiences are included in full, though the sequence may change.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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