Mycenae-Nafplio-Epidaurus Private Tour: Uncover Ancient Greek History with a Flavorful Lunch
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23 Ratings
Isthmia
Uncover ancient Greek history on a private tour of Mycenae, Nafplio, and Epidaurus. Explore archaeological sites, taste local cuisine, and enjoy a scenic drive along the Saronic Gulf coast.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Corinth Canal - Just about 1 hour outside of Athens, we will reach the Corinth Canal with its breathtaking views, where you can take unique photos. Maybe even bungee jump!
- Archaeological site of Mycenae - After around 1:20 hours after our departure from Athens, arrive at the ancient hilltop city of Mycenae and enjoy a walking tour of the ruins of this once powerful, fortified settlement. Hear by a tour guide how the city was, in Greek myth, ruled by King Agamemnon, and view highlights such as the Palace, Tomb of Agamemnon and Lion’s Gate.
- The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus - Start with exploring Ancient Epidaurus, the mythological birthplace of Asklepios, the Greek god of healing. Tour the spectacular relics, including the UNESCO-listed Sanctuary of Asklepios, with its crumbled buildings.
Then, ogle the breathtaking ancient theatre of Epidaurus. Built in the 4th century BC, the colossal theater is considered one of the world’s most beautiful and still boasts fabulous acoustics.
- Nafplio - Arriving at Nafplio, the town was the capital of the First Hellenic Republic and of the Kingdom of Greece, from the start of the Greek Revolution in 1821 until 1834. Follow a dream trail to discover Náfplio’s precious gems starting from the medieval Old Town, the narrow cobblestone alleys, the neoclassical well preserved mansions with the Bougainvillea trees adorning their yards and balconies and the Turkish fountains. Afterward, stop in the pretty seaport of Nafplio. Stroll in a private mode and taste delightful Greek dishes in a tavern recommended by locals.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Culinary Welcome Gift
- Lunch
- Private transportation by executive car or mini van
- Professional driver with deep Local knowledge (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
What's Not Included
- Admission in Archaeological sites (Mycenae is 12€ p.p / Theater i is 12€ p.p.)
- Certified Tour Guide In Archaeological sites (Available upon request with extra cost)
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Join a full-day expedition to the ancient sites of Mycenae and Epidaurus from Athens, retracing the steps of the ancient Greeks. Enjoy the comfort of private travel in a top-notch executive car or minivan as your course takes you through the Peloponnese to the historical remnants of Mycenae, a fortified settlement dating back to the second millennium BC. Experience firsthand the iconic Lion’s Gate, the Tomb of Agamemnon, and Palace. Later, indulge in delectable Greek cuisine at the beautiful Nafplio. Proceed thereafter to another age-old treasure, Epidaurus. Explore the UNESCO protected Sanctuary of Askeplios and marvel at the timeless theater, a feat of ancient design.
Benefits of the tour include private viewing of magnificent archaeological monuments.
Fully customized tour. No predefined itinerary.
Savor local food while learning stories related to the places you visit.
Stroll around one of Greece’s most charming and scenic cities.
Explore Epidaurus, the birthplace of Apollo’s son and an ancient healing center.
Take pleasure in an enchanting private drive along the coastline of the Saronic Gulf.
Location
Corinth Canal
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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La98be
Feb 26, 2024
Recommended! 💯 - Absolutely worth it. We visited very beautiful sights like Epidaurus, Nafplion and Mycenae. They were invaluable in the history of Ancient Greece and I was grateful to be able to see and explore them with my own eyes.
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Giampietrof26maggio
Jan 6, 2024
Amazing tour, fantastic experience - These sites are absolutely worth seeing to complete your knowledge of Greek civilization. In particular, Chirinth Canal is a marvel, the ancient theater of Epidauro is amazing and walking in Nafplio, by the sea, is fantastic and relaxing.
We enjoyed this tour a lot also thanks to the professionalism of the driver Alex, who was an excellent and very kind guide and recommended us a very nice and quiet restaurant near Mycene!
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Fearless04714725910
Oct 19, 2023
Great trip and excellent driver and company! - What a wonderful trip! Our driver was George, a senior travel advisor, and he was great. He was personable, knowledgeable, and flexible based on what we wanted to see. He was so familiar with the sites and shared so much information about them. It was so interesting and we all (5 adult family) really enjoyed the trip. I would definitely recommend him and the company. Great interaction when we booked to make sure they know what we wanted from the excursion. Highly recommend!!
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Gailandnorm
Oct 7, 2023
Great driver, great day - The entire day was simply wonderful . Ioannis is a gifted guide and driver. his knowledge of the area and of the myths connected with the areas made the trip very interesting . We are elderly and have mobility problems but he was most sympatheitic and sensitive to our needs and limitations. The day was exceptional . We loved every minute of it.
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Chula_h
Sep 24, 2023
A delightful travel experience - We were picked up sharp at 8 AM which was the agreed time. We had a comfortable limo driven by a very affable gentleman called Harry who had a good knowledge of Greek history and mythology and was a wonderful travel companion. He described in length the tales and history of every site we were due to go to. We visited the Corinth Canal, Mycenae, Nafplion, and Epidaurus and we completely enjoyed each visit. On the whole, it was a delightful travel experience.
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Richbc2870pq
Jun 21, 2023
Best way to see Greece, hands down! - Our driver & guide Ioannis made our whole holiday. This was the second tour of the Athens area that we took with him because the first was so memorable. Our 10 year-old son loved Ioannis as well and asks if we can have him as our guide each time because he was so friendly and knowledgeable. Can’t recommend highly enough.
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Caroline
May 13, 2023
Great day trip - My daughter and I had a great day trip to Mycenae and a couple of other stops. Harry, our driver, made the day very pleasant for us and we had a great time chatting with him on the drive. Visiting the archeological site at Mycenae was the highlight of the trip for us and lunch in Nafplio was very nice. It’s such a pretty town. Overall it was a great day and I would recommend it as a day trip to anyone who is visiting Athens.
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Stephaniejentgenmack
May 10, 2023
Great Private Full Day Peloponnese Experience - Ioannis was a fantastic tour leader and made this day trip one of our favorites. He shared so many interesting details about each site we visited, offered wonderful suggestions and was an A+ driver! Plan on using him and his company again any time we are in the Athens region. Highly recommend!
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191sjaakb
Apr 26, 2023
Just do it! - Ionnis, being our driver proved to be prompt, informative and entertaining. He knows facts/myths and shares them in an entertaining way. We ended touching upon all kinds of Greek life in the now & then, making our day fly by!
The sites visited were quite interesting and you get a good idea of all that went on through the millenia.
Taking a private beats being on a bus and worth of the extra monies spent.
Highly recommended!
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Erica
Mar 16, 2023
Amazing day tour from Athens - I really enjoyed this one day tour. The car (a Mercedes sedan) was very comfortable. Our chofer Giorgos was very profesional and kind. He explained us in detail all the tour stops, and was very knowledgeable on Greek history. We were able to enjoy the day at our own pace. This tour is ideal if you enjoy landscapes, history and archeological sites. The theatre of Epidaurus was my favorite!
Lunch was delicious. We went to a tavern in Nafplios and tried local Greek food. I strongly recommend the cheese pie!
Wear comfortable shoes, and bring sunscreen!
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