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Mycenae and Epidaurus Day Tour: Explore Ancient Greece from Athens
4.9
190 Ratings
Isthmia
Embark on a full-day tour from Athens to Mycenae, Epidaurus, and Nafplion. Discover ancient Greek history, visit archaeological sites, and explore picturesque towns.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Corinth Canal - The Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth in the Ionian Sea with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, arguably making the peninsula an island. The canal was dug through the isthmus at sea level and has no locks. It is 6.4 kilometres (4 mi) in length and only 21.4 metres (70 ft) wide at its base, making it impassable for many modern ships.
From high up, you can enjoy the best view of Corinth’s isthmus and admire the steep limestone walls while you observe the vessels below you navigate their way through the canal.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- Professional drivers knowledgeable in history
- Traditional Greek lunch option
- Air-conditioned vehicles
- Convenient pickup and drop-off from hotel, airport, or port
What's Not Included
- Licensed tour guide (upon request and depending on availability)
- Entry or admission fees for archaeological sites
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Travel below Athens to uncover the gems of the Peloponnese. Traverse the Corinth Canal to exit mainland Greece and delve into Mycenae, Epidaurus and Nafplion.
Starting your journey at Mycenae, one of the most significant civilizations of the ancient world, you’ll proceed to Epidaurus, home to a theatre and health centre pivotal to the growth of western civilization, before finally reaching Nafplio, regarded as Greece’s most alluring town. This route is notably significant from a historical perspective, in a country that’s deeply rooted in history.
- A day tour from Athens covering key sites in the Peloponnese
- Experience the scenic charm of the Isthmus of Corinth in all its grandeur
- Discover the archaeological remnants of Mycenae, the kingdom of the legendary King Agamemnon
- Experience the flawless acoustics at the 4th-century amphitheater of Epidaurus
- Tour the coastal village of Nafplion
- Our drivers are not official tour guides, but they are knowledgeable and can provide fascinating commentary in fluent English. Although they will not enter the archaeological sites with you, they can answer all of your questions about the places you visit with this tour.
- Third party activities and especially extreme sports are not allowed during the tour. This can be a cause for immediate cancellation of the tour.
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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Krista_s
Jun 18, 2024
Great tour - This trip was amazing! The ruins were unbelievable, so glad we picked this tour. Nafplio is so beautiful and the lunch was so delicious. We would not have been able to see all we saw without this tour. Nick was a great driver. He was so patient and helpful. Would definitely recommend this tour. Nafplio is gorgeous!
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Cindy_m
Jun 17, 2024
Awesome tour - We had such an awesome tour with George. He is a wealth of information, especially on the Greek language. We had a great day exploring the sites. The store is a definite when an Athens.
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Biren_c
Jun 13, 2024
Historical gem - Pedros (Peter) was a good driver and did not get flustered when we encountered unavoidable traffic. We were interested in ancient Greek History, so this was a good tour. Mycenae held 5000 year old ruins. Epidaurus was a little underwhelming, but it is on the way to Nafplio. Epidaurus is the birthplace of medicine/Aesclipus. Nafplio is a Venetian city that is family friendly. Be aware that the tickets to the 3 areas are not included and you pay at the time of arrival. Children are considered 6-25 years old. If you have no interest in history, skip this tour. Having a private car helped in that we could stop whenever we needed to.
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Voyager41338274615
Jun 12, 2024
Great! - The tour was super informative and very interesting, especially the tour of the Acropolis museum. Loved our tour guide as well!
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Steven_r
Jun 8, 2024
Perfect Day Trip from Athens - This is a perfect tour to see both history and some of the Peloponese. Our favorite part of the history was the tomb of Agammemnon. Napflio was great and we had an excellent lunch at Bounos. Our driver Panos was excellent and very knowledgeable about the history and Greek culture.
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Alice_m
Jun 1, 2024
Great trip. - Our driver Yannis was a great driver and was flexible re time. So we had plenty of time to see what we wanted to see.
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Bwaisman
May 18, 2024
Mycenae Epidaurus Nafplio & more - Visited archaeology sites outside of Athens made for a long enjoyable day Spero was xlnt driver giving lots of information
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Robert_b
May 16, 2024
Excellent - Notis gave us excellent tour. Really enjoyed his knowledge of the history of Greece. He timed things perfectly.
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Robert_d
May 15, 2024
So Much Beauty - Our driver Michael, was fantastic - knowledgeable, kind, and very personable! This one day outing was one of the highlights of our trip to Greece; one must travel outside the city of Athens to see the beauty of Greece!
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Tourist29077063159
May 11, 2024
Great Tour to Peloponnese - Costas was a great tour guide. He accommodated all our requests and made the drive fun. We learned a lot on the drive and enjoyed the tour.
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