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Athens: Full-Day Trip to Nafplio and Epidaurus

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Day trip

Athens: Full-Day Trip to Nafplio and Epidaurus

Activity provider:Ammon Express
4.8  / 5
328 reviews
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Discover the picturesque Greek town of Nafplio and the impressive Theater of Epidaurus on a day trip from Athens with an archaeologist guide. Go for a swim at Arvanitia Beach during the summer months.

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Duration 10 hours
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Experience

Itinerary
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    Starting location:

    ΣΤ.ΜΕΤΡΟ ΧΑΛΑΝΔΡΙ

  • Bus / coach

    (1 hour)

  • Isthmus of Corinth

    Break time, Photo stop, Coffee (15 minutes)

  • Bus / coach

    (1 hour)

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    Epidaurus

    Sightseeing (75 minutes)

  • Bus / coach

    (30 minutes)

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    Palamidi Fortress

    Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (50 minutes)

    Extra fee

  • Bus / coach

    Παραλία Αρβανιτιάς

    Free time, Swimming (2 hours)

    Optional

  • Bus / coach

    (15 minutes)

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    Nafplio

    Sightseeing (1 hour)

  • Bus / coach

    (2 hours)

  • Arrive back at:

    ΣΤ.ΜΕΤΡΟ ΧΑΛΑΝΔΡΙ

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For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights
  • Take sweeping photos of the view during a stop at the Corinth Canal
  • Admire the Baroque architecture of the Palamidi Castle atop a rocky hill
  • Visit the Acropolis of Nafplio with an archaeologist guide leading the way
  • Swim in the Aegean Sea at Arvanitia Beach, during the summer months
  • Step back in time to Ancient Greece at the famous Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
Full description
Meet your archaeologist/historian trip attendant at Halandri metro station and discover the southeastern part of Greece’s mainland. During the trip, you will be able to see and learn things about Greece’s history from the ancient times to today. We make a stop to the canal of Corinth, one of the few man-made canals of the world, constructed in 1894 where you can take photos and see the impressive view. We, then, continue our trip to ancient Epidaurus, the site of Asklepius, god of healing. The site offers the visitor an unexplainable calmness, and it is said that this is the reason it was used as a healing center in the ancient years. In addition, the theatre of Epidaurus is also located in the site, and it is considered the most important of Greece. Make sure you check the acoustics! We, next arrive at Nafplio, a beautiful town and the first capital of Greece. Explore the Venetian castle of Palamidi and admire the astonishing view. Visit the acropolis of Nafplio and discover the town of Nafplio with your archaeologist/historian trip attendant. Of course, during the summer Greece is very hot and luckily the area of Argolis where Nafplio is located, has one of the most famous beaches of Greece, Arvanitia. During the summer months you can swim in the Aegean Sea and taste the local cuisine and seafood. If you're looking to explore more of what our destination has to offer beyond the beach, we've got you covered. Experience the local culture and indulge in a wine tasting tour, sampling the unique flavors of the region. Or, take a relaxing boat cruise around Burgi fort for a scenic and peaceful journey. For a more active adventure, explore the charming medieval alleys of Nafplio and hike up to the Acropolis for spectacular views. And, of course, make sure to take a break and refuel with a delicious lunch, coffee, or drink at one of the many cozy cafes or restaurants. With a variety of activities available, there's something for everyone in our town. Return to Halandri after a full day of history, charming view sites, swimming and hundreds of photos!
Includes
  • Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned bus with Wi-Fi
  • Archaeologist guide
  • Swimming (optional)
  • Tour inside sites
  • Ancient Epidaurus entry fee (12€ summer season/6€ winter season)
  • Optional Palamidi entry fee (8€)
  • Cost of lunch

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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. Please bear in mind that you should be at the departure point 10 minutes before the time indicated in the schedule.

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Know before you go

  • This tour has one meeting point at the Halandri Metro Station, which is easily reachable by the Blue Metro Line from Athens downtown. In this way you save time (up to 2 hours), instead of sitting on the bus, in traffic, waiting for all hotel pickups to finish. Make sure to arrive 10 minutes prior to the time indicated in the schedule.
  • Wear comfortable shoes to walk and please bring money for the entrance fees to the sites you will choose to visit
  • Swimming takes place during the summer months
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Overall rating

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based on 328 reviews

Review summary

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  • Transportation
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  • Service
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GetYourGuide traveler – United Arab EmiratesOctober 15, 2023 – Verified booking
Vasilissis was amazing. So passionate about the country, the history and making customers happy. At a stop, he left a late couple and returned back to them later which was excellent. The van had WiFi which was excellent. The only thing is that the tours were good but not great and not worth the 4 hours on the road. No fault of guide or tour, but there just isn’t much to see.
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Jordana – AustraliaOctober 8, 2023 – Verified booking
Highly recommend! Theo was a great guide who provided a lot of historical information about Epidaurus and Nafplio as well as general information on Greece during the bus trip which made time fly! Fortress of Palamidi was incredible and I had a great time exploring Nafplio. Make sure you bring your bathers, you don't want to miss out on a swim! I only wish we could have explored the sites for longer however the timeframes were understandable given how many sites we visited.
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Mary – United KingdomOctober 6, 2023 – Verified booking
The meeting place was easy to find, the guide, Dammi, spoke excellent English and gave us an informative summary of Greek history, she welcomed many and varied questions. All the segments of the trip were interesting - I would highly recommend this trip!
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