Corinth Canal, Mycenae, Nafplio and Epidaurus Private Tour from Athens

4.9 (50 reviews) Athens, Greece
Duration8h - 9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

The route begins in Athens and crosses the Corinth Canal, passing through the Gulf of Corinth to arrive at Mycenae. Here travelers will be able to relive the expedition to Troy at Mycenae, the kingdom of Agamemnon and a World Heritage UNESCO Site. Then we visit Nafplio, appreciating the Venetian architecture along its narrow streets before arriving at Epidaurus. Be captivated by the world-renowned theater, one of the most popular archaeological sites in Greece and an UNESCO’s World Heritage listed monument. This itinerary is your experience of a lifetime.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, Epidaurus Archaeological Museum
  • Archaeological Site Mycenae
  • Palamidi Castle
  • Licensed tour guide
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Athens
    1h
    Pick up from your Hotel,Airbnb appartment or Piraeus port and 1 hour drive to reach our first stop
  2. Corinth Canal
    30m
    This tour begins with a ride on the Corinth Canal, which was constructed in 1893. From high up, you can enjoy the best view of Corinth's isthmus and admire the steep limestone
    walls. 20 minutes at the Canal and 40 minutes drive to reach our next stop
  3. Archaeological Site Mycenae
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Next stop is Mycenae, where you can walk in the ruins of its citadel and feel the vibrations of the past times climbing up on top of its hill. You will visit the archaeological site, entering through the Lions Gate, see the royal palace and admire the splendid view.
  4. Citadel and Treasury of Atreus
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    The Treasury of Atreus or Tomb of Agamemnon is a large tholos or beehive tomb on Panagitsa Hill at Mycenae, constructed during the Bronze Age around 1250 BC.
  5. Palamidi Castle
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Palamidi is a fortress in the town of Nafplio in the Peloponnese region of southern Greece. Nestled on the crest of a 216-metre high hill, the fortress was built by the Venetians during their second occupation of the area (1686–1715).
  6. Nafplio
    2h
    Free time to stroll amongst the town's shops where you can buy handmade souvenirs for your family/friends and also free time for lunch. 1 hour and 30 minutes free time at Nafplio and 30 minutes drive to reach our next stop
  7. Sanctuary of Asklepios
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    The Sanctuary is the earliest organized sanatorium and is significant for its association with the history of medicine, providing evidence of the transition from belief in divine healing to the science of medicine.
  8. The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Be captivated by the world-renowned theater, one of the most popular archaeological sites in Greece and an UNESCO’s World Heritage listed monument.
  9. Epidaurus Archaeological Museum
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    The museum is noted for its reconstructions of temples and its columns. 30 minutes at the museum and about 2 hours drive to return to Athens.
  10. Athens
    2h
    We start our way back to Athens.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

In case of a hotel, your driver will be waiting for you at the hotel lobby.
In case of an airbnb apartment, your driver will be waiting for you at the entrance of the building.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Our drivers are not official tour guides, but they are knowledgeable and can provide fascinating commentary in fluent English. Although they will not enter the archaeological sites with you, they can answer all of your questions about the places you visit with this tour.

Cancellation policy

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

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