Day trip

From Athens: Bus Trip to Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio

4.8  / 52036 reviews
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Day trip
From Athens: Bus Trip to Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio
4.8  / 52036 reviews

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the ancient Mycenae. Admire the most famous ancient theater of Epidaurus and add a modern element to your day with a short stop to the coastal city of Nafplio.

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Duration 10 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Frankie – Israel

Awesome trip! Theodor was excellent, he was able to share a ton of information while staying engaging. He had an interesting answer to every question and it was really fun listening to his breakdowns and side notes about history and culture. Note that the guide doesn't go into the sites, but provide a lot of context. It could be even better if the guide could prepare us for the archeological site with even more direction though, for highlights not to miss. The car we had had one issue though, only for me since we were the last ones to sit (we were early but didn't realize some people already sat in the car). The front middle seat is very uncomfortable for the duration of the ride, there is no place to put your legs and since you're just next to the driver, his explanations will be very loud in your ear since he is talking loud enough to reach the back seat. Partially on us for sitting last but also I don't think this trip works as well for whoever needs to sit in that specific seat.

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Frankie – Israel
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Tiara – United Kingdom

My husband and I totally enjoyed the tour. Our tour leader was very knowledgeable about everything related to the sites and the tour

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Tiara – United Kingdom

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    ΣΤ. ΧΑΛΑΝΔΡΙ

  • Bus/coach

    (1 hour)

  • Isthmus of Corinth

    Break time, Photo stop, Coffee (15 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (45 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Archaeological Site of Mycenae

    Free time, Sightseeing, Self-guided tour (105 minutes)

    Extra fee

  • Bus/coach

    (25 minutes)

  • Nafplio

    Lunch (1 hour)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Nafplio

    Free time, Sightseeing (1 hour)

  • Bus/coach

    (25 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Epidaurus

    Self-guided tour (75 minutes)

    Extra fee

  • Bus/coach

    (2 hours)

  • Arrive back at:

    ΣΤ. ΧΑΛΑΝΔΡΙ

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Take photos from the Isthmus of Corinth
  • Explore the Kingdom of Agamemnon and marvel at the Mask
  • Choose from either a shared or private guided experience
  • Step on the ancient theatre of Epidaurus
  • Visit the coastal city of Nafplio

Full description

Depart Athens with your friendly guide (archaeologist) by bus from the Halandri Metro station and reach the ancient city of Mycenae. Let the Cyclopean walls take your breath, and learn about the mysterious origins of this fantastic structure. Mycenae is considered the greatest and richest kingdom of the later Bronze Age around 1350 B.C. Walk around the archaeological park, pass through the great Lionesses Gate, explore the Ancient Treasure of Atreus also known as King’s Agamemnon Tomb as well as the Tomb of Clytemnestra. Admire the Palace and the Gold Mask of Agamemnon. After Mycenae enjoy a traditional Greek lunch in the beautiful seaside city of Nafplio. Naflpio used to be the capital of Greece before Athens and its architecture has Venetian, Byzantine, Ottoman and, Modern Greek influences. Admire the main attractions like the Castle of Bourtzi, the Acronauplia and the Castle of Palamidi built on the top of the hill as well as the various picturesque squares in the city center. Finish your day with a visit to the ancient theater of Epidaurus. This site is well known as the theater with the greatest acoustics and still hosts the Festival of Epidaurus every summer.

Includes

  • English-speaking guide (archaeologist)
  • Free Wi-Fi on the bus
  • Basic travel insurance
  • Free of charge entrance to the archaeological site and museum is valid for youths of up to 18 years old and students inside the European Union
  • Reduced entrance (-50%) is valid for European Union citizens aged over 65 and students of Higher Education Institutes outside the European Union
  • Archaeological site and museum of Mycenae entry fee (€12 during summer season, €6 during winter season)
  • Ancient Epidaurus entry fee (€12 during summer season, €6 during winter season)
  • Entry to the Castle of Bourtzi, the Acronauplia, and the Castle of Palamidi
  • Lunch
  • Guided tour inside archaeological sites
  • Tips

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

Meet outside the Halandri Metro Station (Blue Line), which is a 20-minute ride from Athens Syntagma. Once you are at Halandri Metro Station, follow the exit “To Vrilissia” and meet your trip attendant outside the station.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

  • April 1st - October 31st: We start from Epidaurus, move on to Nafplio, and complete the tour at Mycenae.
  • November 1st - March 31st: We start from Mycenae, continue to Nafplio, and end at Epidaurus.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 2036 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Frankie – IsraelNovember 16, 2024  – Verified booking
Awesome trip! Theodor was excellent, he was able to share a ton of information while staying engaging. He had an interesting answer to every question and it was really fun listening to his breakdowns and side notes about history and culture. Note that the guide doesn't go into the sites, but provide a lot of context. It could be even better if the guide could prepare us for the archeological site with even more direction though, for highlights not to miss. The car we had had one issue though, only for me since we were the last ones to sit (we were early but didn't realize some people already sat in the car). The front middle seat is very uncomfortable for the duration of the ride, there is no place to put your legs and since you're just next to the driver, his explanations will be very loud in your ear since he is talking loud enough to reach the back seat. Partially on us for sitting last but also I don't think this trip works as well for whoever needs to sit in that specific seat.
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Tiara – United KingdomNovember 27, 2024  – Verified booking
My husband and I totally enjoyed the tour. Our tour leader was very knowledgeable about everything related to the sites and the tour
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Ryan – United KingdomNovember 19, 2024  – Verified booking
We took some time deciding on a day trip to do from Athens but we're really glad we chose this one. We thought it was excellent value for money to be able to see three such beautiful and historic places in one day. Our guide Vasilis was super knowledgeable and passionate, giving us insight into the history and mythology of the sites on the journey, which made the time fly by. We would 100% recommend this trip.
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Product ID: 212898

Activity provider:Ammon Express

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