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: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, Greek

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

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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

Entrance fee to the archaeological site and museum of Mycenae (12€ during summer season, 6€ during winter season)
Entrance fee to the Ancient Epidaurus (12€ during summer season, 6€ during winter season)
Lunch
Personal expenses
Guided tour inside archaeological sites

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Meeting point

At 8:30 AM, 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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What to bring

Comfortable shoes

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4.7 /5

based on 223 reviews

Review summary

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

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Good tour if you're looking to understand more about Greek history. Epidaurus in particular is set in beautiful and tranquil surroundings. Transport to the sites was comfortable, part of a small group in a minivan. Our tour guide, Dim, was delightfully enthusiastic about his job and vary knowledgeable, he was more than happy to answer questions on pretty much anything you asked. Good value for money for transport to these three sites.

May 14, 2022

The trip was the best to do and the guide and archeologist were SUPER informative about the sites and even about everything we pass on the way. They explained everything about the locations and once we reach you can explore by yourself. The time they gave us at each site is very reasonable to see all of it and see the museums. The bus was very comfortable and clean. I really enjoyed it.

May 11, 2022

This was an incredible trip. Everything was planned and organised in a relaxing yet efficient way. Vasilis is the best tour guide in the world ( trust me) he is extremely kind, friendly and knowledgeable. Every question asked (or not) gets answered in great detail ( even if off topic). I had the most wonderful day in a friendly, fun, relaxing yet very educational way! Recommend 100%

April 19, 2022

From Athens: Bus Trip to Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio

From Athens: Bus Trip to Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio

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