Epidaurus, Mycenae and Nafplio Small-Group Day Trip from Athens
by Getaways Greece
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€180Overview
This small-group day trip from Athens lasts about 10 hours and includes transport by air-conditioned minivan with hotel pickup and drop-off. An English-speaking driver and a professional guide at each destination accompany the group. The tour begins with a brief photo stop at the Corinth Canal, which separates Central Greece from the Peloponnese. After this, the group travels to the archaeological site of Mycenae in the Argolis region. Visitors walk uphill to explore the site associated with King Agamemnon, including stops at the Cyclopean Walls, the Lion’s Gate, the Royal Tombs of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, and the Treasury of Atreus. The guide explains the site’s history and related myths during this two-hour visit. Next is a visit to Nafplio, the first capital of modern Greece. Here, travelers can take photos of the Venetian fortress of Palamidi and the fortified islet of Bourtzi in the harbor. There is an optional lunch break at a traditional Greek restaurant. Guests then have free time to walk through Nafplio’s narrow streets, which feature classical buildings from the 16th and 17th centuries. The final stop is the ancient theatre of Epidaurus, known for its excellent state of preservation and remarkable acoustics. The guide provides historical context for this 4th-century UNESCO World Heritage site during the two-hour visit. The tour concludes with a return trip to Athens.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Corinth Canal
Drive past the Corinth Canal, which separates Central Greece from the Peloponnese, with a brief photo stop lasting about 30 minutes.
30 min
Archaeological Site Mycenae
Enter the Argolis region to visit Mycenae, known as Homer’s Golden Mycenae and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Walk uphill to explore the archaeological area, including the Cyclopean Walls, the Lion’s Gate, the Royal Tombs of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, and the Treasury of Atreus during a two-hour guided tour.
120 min
Nafplio
Visit Nafplio, the first capital of modern Greece, and photograph the Venetian fortress of Palamidi and the fortified islet of Bourtzi in the harbor. There is an optional lunch break at a local Greek restaurant. Afterwards, enjoy about two hours of free time to walk through the town’s narrow streets and view classical buildings from the 16th and 17th centuries.
120 min
The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
Spend two hours at the ancient theatre of Epidaurus, a well-preserved 4th-century site with notable acoustics. The guide explains the history of this UNESCO World Heritage location, which is still used today for performances.
120 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Epidaurus, Mycenae and Nafplio Small-Group Day Trip from Athens
by Getaways Greece
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€180Overview
This small-group day trip from Athens lasts about 10 hours and includes transport by air-conditioned minivan with hotel pickup and drop-off. An English-speaking driver and a professional guide at each destination accompany the group. The tour begins with a brief photo stop at the Corinth Canal, which separates Central Greece from the Peloponnese. After this, the group travels to the archaeological site of Mycenae in the Argolis region. Visitors walk uphill to explore the site associated with King Agamemnon, including stops at the Cyclopean Walls, the Lion’s Gate, the Royal Tombs of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, and the Treasury of Atreus. The guide explains the site’s history and related myths during this two-hour visit. Next is a visit to Nafplio, the first capital of modern Greece. Here, travelers can take photos of the Venetian fortress of Palamidi and the fortified islet of Bourtzi in the harbor. There is an optional lunch break at a traditional Greek restaurant. Guests then have free time to walk through Nafplio’s narrow streets, which feature classical buildings from the 16th and 17th centuries. The final stop is the ancient theatre of Epidaurus, known for its excellent state of preservation and remarkable acoustics. The guide provides historical context for this 4th-century UNESCO World Heritage site during the two-hour visit. The tour concludes with a return trip to Athens.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Corinth Canal
Drive past the Corinth Canal, which separates Central Greece from the Peloponnese, with a brief photo stop lasting about 30 minutes.
30 min
Archaeological Site Mycenae
Enter the Argolis region to visit Mycenae, known as Homer’s Golden Mycenae and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Walk uphill to explore the archaeological area, including the Cyclopean Walls, the Lion’s Gate, the Royal Tombs of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, and the Treasury of Atreus during a two-hour guided tour.
120 min
Nafplio
Visit Nafplio, the first capital of modern Greece, and photograph the Venetian fortress of Palamidi and the fortified islet of Bourtzi in the harbor. There is an optional lunch break at a local Greek restaurant. Afterwards, enjoy about two hours of free time to walk through the town’s narrow streets and view classical buildings from the 16th and 17th centuries.
120 min
The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
Spend two hours at the ancient theatre of Epidaurus, a well-preserved 4th-century site with notable acoustics. The guide explains the history of this UNESCO World Heritage location, which is still used today for performances.
120 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.