Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio Small-Group Day Trip from Athens
by Ammon Express
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This small-group day trip lasts about 10 hours and includes roundtrip transportation by air-conditioned bus from Athens. The day begins with a visit to the archaeological site of Mycenae, where participants have two hours to see the Cyclopean walls, the Lionesses Gate, the Ancient Treasure of Atreus (King Agamemnon's Tomb), the Tomb of Clytemnestra, the palace, and the gold Mask of Agamemnon. Next, the tour stops in the coastal city of Nafplio for a two-hour break with free time for a traditional Greek lunch (not included). Nafplio was once Greece’s capital and features Venetian, Byzantine, Ottoman, and modern Greek architecture. Visitors can see landmarks such as the Castle of Bourtzi, the Acronauplia, and the Castle of Palamidi on the hillside, as well as stroll through the city’s central squares. The final stop is a one-hour visit to the ancient theater of Epidaurus, famous for its exceptional acoustics and its role in the annual Festival of Epidaurus. Epidaurus was also known as a healing center connected to the Asclepeion temples, regarded as the foundation of medical science. The trip includes an expert archaeologist attendant who provides insights along the way, an exclusive audio guide app, free WiFi onboard, and basic travel insurance. Admission fees, lunch, tips, and guided tours inside the archaeological sites are not included.
Highlights
What's included
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Itinerary
Archaeological Site Mycenae
The visit to Mycenae lasts two hours and begins at the meeting point in Platia Karaiskaki. The site features massive Cyclopean walls, built with large limestone boulders whose construction remains unexplained. Mycenae was a prominent Bronze Age kingdom around 1350 B.C., inspiring Homer’s Iliad. Walk through the archaeological park, passing the Lionesses Gate, and see the Ancient Treasure of Atreus (King Agamemnon’s Tomb), the Tomb of Clytemnestra, the palace, and the gold Mask of Agamemnon.
120 min
Nafplio Lunch Break
The tour pauses for two hours in Nafplio, a seaside city that was Greece’s first capital. Visitors have free time to eat a traditional Greek lunch on their own. Nafplio features a mix of Venetian, Byzantine, Ottoman, and modern Greek architecture. Main sights include the Castle of Bourtzi, the Acronauplia fortress, the Castle of Palamidi on the hill, and several central squares.
120 min
The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
The last stop is a one-hour visit to the ancient theater of Epidaurus, renowned for its outstanding acoustics. The theater still hosts the annual Festival of Epidaurus. In ancient times, Epidaurus functioned as a healing center linked to the Asclepeion temples, which are considered the origin of medical science.
60 min
Meeting point
Meet outside Metaxourghio metro station (red line), which is 8 minutes from Syntagma Square by metro. Once you arrive at Metaxourghio metro station, follow the exit to Karaiskaki Square and go up the stairs. Turn right and walk toward the metro station sign.
End point
Meet outside Metaxourghio metro station (red line), which is 8 minutes from Syntagma Square by metro. Once you arrive at Metaxourghio metro station, follow the exit to Karaiskaki Square and go up the stairs. Turn right and walk toward the metro station sign.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio Small-Group Day Trip from Athens
by Ammon Express
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.€78.20Overview
This small-group day trip lasts about 10 hours and includes roundtrip transportation by air-conditioned bus from Athens. The day begins with a visit to the archaeological site of Mycenae, where participants have two hours to see the Cyclopean walls, the Lionesses Gate, the Ancient Treasure of Atreus (King Agamemnon's Tomb), the Tomb of Clytemnestra, the palace, and the gold Mask of Agamemnon. Next, the tour stops in the coastal city of Nafplio for a two-hour break with free time for a traditional Greek lunch (not included). Nafplio was once Greece’s capital and features Venetian, Byzantine, Ottoman, and modern Greek architecture. Visitors can see landmarks such as the Castle of Bourtzi, the Acronauplia, and the Castle of Palamidi on the hillside, as well as stroll through the city’s central squares. The final stop is a one-hour visit to the ancient theater of Epidaurus, famous for its exceptional acoustics and its role in the annual Festival of Epidaurus. Epidaurus was also known as a healing center connected to the Asclepeion temples, regarded as the foundation of medical science. The trip includes an expert archaeologist attendant who provides insights along the way, an exclusive audio guide app, free WiFi onboard, and basic travel insurance. Admission fees, lunch, tips, and guided tours inside the archaeological sites are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Archaeological Site Mycenae
The visit to Mycenae lasts two hours and begins at the meeting point in Platia Karaiskaki. The site features massive Cyclopean walls, built with large limestone boulders whose construction remains unexplained. Mycenae was a prominent Bronze Age kingdom around 1350 B.C., inspiring Homer’s Iliad. Walk through the archaeological park, passing the Lionesses Gate, and see the Ancient Treasure of Atreus (King Agamemnon’s Tomb), the Tomb of Clytemnestra, the palace, and the gold Mask of Agamemnon.
120 min
Nafplio Lunch Break
The tour pauses for two hours in Nafplio, a seaside city that was Greece’s first capital. Visitors have free time to eat a traditional Greek lunch on their own. Nafplio features a mix of Venetian, Byzantine, Ottoman, and modern Greek architecture. Main sights include the Castle of Bourtzi, the Acronauplia fortress, the Castle of Palamidi on the hill, and several central squares.
120 min
The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
The last stop is a one-hour visit to the ancient theater of Epidaurus, renowned for its outstanding acoustics. The theater still hosts the annual Festival of Epidaurus. In ancient times, Epidaurus functioned as a healing center linked to the Asclepeion temples, which are considered the origin of medical science.
60 min
Meeting point
Meet outside Metaxourghio metro station (red line), which is 8 minutes from Syntagma Square by metro. Once you arrive at Metaxourghio metro station, follow the exit to Karaiskaki Square and go up the stairs. Turn right and walk toward the metro station sign.
End point
Meet outside Metaxourghio metro station (red line), which is 8 minutes from Syntagma Square by metro. Once you arrive at Metaxourghio metro station, follow the exit to Karaiskaki Square and go up the stairs. Turn right and walk toward the metro station sign.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.