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Athens: Mycenae and Epidaurus Theater Tour with Nafplio Stop

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Athens: Mycenae and Epidaurus Theater Tour with Nafplio Stop
Certified by GetYourGuide
4.4  / 5227 reviews

Join a guided tour from Athens to explore the remains of ancient Mycenae. Stop in the coastal city of Nafplio and discover the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus with a guide.

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Duration 10 hours
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Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Bruce – Australia

The transport was excellent with AC. The Mycenae part of the tour was outstanding and fulfilled a life time desire to visit. l thoroughly recommend this tour. our guide and driver were excellent.

B
Bruce – Australia
G
Gary L – United States

The guide (joy) was quite knowledgeable and friendly

G
Gary L – United States

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    Hotel Amalia Athens

  • Bus/coach

    (75 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    View point

    Photo stop (20 hours)

  • Bus/coach

    (1 hour)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Tomb of Agamemnon

    Guided tour (20 hours)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Archaeological Site of Mycenae

    Guided tour (1 hour)

  • Bus/coach

    (40 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Nafplio

    Lunch, Guided tour, Sightseeing (2.5 hours)

    Extra fee

  • Bus/coach

    (2 hours)

  • Arrive back at:

    Hotel Amalia Athens

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Discover the historical treasures of Mycenaen civilaztions
  • Visit the ruins of Agamemnon Palace and his tumb and the Lions Gate
  • You will have a short stop at small town of Nauplia
  • Visit the unique Ancient theater of Epidaurus
  • Admire the Corinth Canal and the views of Saronic gulf

Full description

Drive along the coastal road of the Saronic gulf, reach the Corinth canal (short stop) and continue to Mycenae, visit the remains of the ancient city, including the Lions Gate, the tomb of Agamenmon and the Palace. Then drive through Argos to Nauplia . After lunch, short stop in Nauplia , free time to walk and stroll in the old city (first Capital of Greece 1830s) . Then we continue our tour by visiting Ancient Epidaurus and its theater, famous for its remarkable acoustics plus the museum. Return to Athens via the Epidaurus-Corinth road.

Includes

  • Bus transportation
  • Live professional guide
  • Entrance fee to the Archaeological site of Mycenae including the Lion Gate and the Tomb of Agamemnon
  • Entrance fee to Ancient Epidaurus site and theater
  • Lunch (if prepaid)
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities and personal expenses

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • People with claustrophobia
  • Wheelchair users
  • People with epilepsy

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

Meet your guide at the Hotel Amalia Athens to begin your tour. On Syntagma square, opposite of National Garden. Metro Station: Syntagma

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Important information

What to bring

  • Sun hat
  • Hat
  • Water
  • Passport or ID card for children

Not allowed

  • Oversize luggage
  • Mobility scooters
  • Smoking in the vehicle
  • Food in the vehicle
  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Video recording
  • Food and drinks in the vehicle

Know before you go

  • New itinerary from April 1st 2025
  • Depart from Athens to Peloponnese . Brief stop next by the Canal of Corinth,
  • remarkable engineering of late 19th c.
  • Continue and visit Mycenae, the cradle of Greek civilization. By far the largest settlement, Greeks had established in Bronze age (c.2000-1000 BC) the home of Legendry Agamemnon. After the guided tour at the site, lunch break.
  • We continue to Nafplion , walking tour at the charmy town at the seaside, was still is the port of the region ever since the Bronze Age. Capital of Greece after the declaration of independence and till 1834. We will see and discuss , among others, the obelisque of France, the vencecian loggia , the “White house’c”, the impressive old and new castles, we walk the marble paved way to the new town and we discuss the political history of Greece in between the statues of Ioannis Kapodistrias and King Otto,
  • Return back to Athens.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 227 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.5/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Service
    4.4/5
  • Organization
    4.1/5

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Bruce – AustraliaAugust 23, 2024  – Verified booking
The transport was excellent with AC. The Mycenae part of the tour was outstanding and fulfilled a life time desire to visit. l thoroughly recommend this tour. our guide and driver were excellent.
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Gary L – United StatesApril 23, 2024  – Verified booking
The guide (joy) was quite knowledgeable and friendly
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Brianna – FranceNovember 24, 2023  – Verified booking
The tour guide was phenomenal and we were whisked away to each location with just enough time to appreciate the history and sight seeing.
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Product ID: 1141

Activity provider:CHAT TOURS

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