Epidaurus Mycenae Nafplio tour: Athens small group private

Three UNESCO sites in one day: Mycenae, Epidaurus, and Nafplio without arranging the logistics yourself

A 10-hour guided tour from Athens visits Mycenae (a UNESCO World Heritage site where you walk the Lion's Gate and Royal Tombs), the Theatre of Epidaurus (a 4th-century classical theater still used today), and Nafplio (the first capital of modern Greece), with stops at the Corinth Canal and time to explore Nafplio's 16th-century streets. The tour includes hotel pickup, an English-speaking driver, and a professional guide at each destination. You choose between a small group or private option at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each3 stops

1. Corinth Canal30m
2. Mycenae2h
3. Theatre of Epidaurus2h

Visit Corinth Canal, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nafplio

• Walk by Corinth Canal
• Tour Mycenae archaeological site
• Visit Epidaurus ancient theater
• Explore Nafplio town and fortress

The experience

Ten hours is enough to move through three separate eras of Greek history without rushing the stops themselves. The day starts with a photo break at the Corinth Canal, which cuts between Central Greece and the Peloponnese, then climbs into Mycenae: a UNESCO World Heritage site and the legendary home of King Agamemnon. A guide walks you through the Cyclopean Walls, the Lion's Gate (the most recognizable entrance to any ancient Greek site), and the Royal Tombs where Agamemnon and his wife Clytemnestra were buried, plus the Treasury of Atreus. The myths and the stones are woven together as you move through them.

From Mycenae, the route descends to Nafplio, the first capital of modern Greece after independence. The town sits on a harbor with two Venetian fortresses (the Palamidi on the hillside and the Bourtzi islet in the water) both visible from the waterfront. You get free time to walk the narrow streets lined with classical buildings from the 16th and 17th centuries, and there's an optional lunch at a traditional restaurant if you want to eat. The pace here is yours. The group does not move as one.

The Theatre of Epidaurus closes the day. It is a 4th-century classical theater, still in use for performances, and one of the best-preserved Greek theaters in existence. The acoustics are so precise that a whisper from the stage carries to the back row without amplification. A fact the guide will demonstrate. The site is a UNESCO World Heritage highlight, and the engineering that made it possible is visible in the stone itself. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, as is the air-conditioned minivan and the English-speaking driver. The exact pickup time and location arrive by email at least 24 hours before departure.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Athens.
• transport by air-conditioned minivan.
• an English-speaking driver for the full day.
• a professional guide at Mycenae, Epidaurus, and Nafplio.
• a photo stop at the Corinth Canal.
• free time to explore Nafplio's old town and optional lunch at a traditional restaurant.

Options for this experience

2 options

Small Group TourGuide in English · 08:30Group tour for up to 15 people per group, lasting 10 hours, in an air-conditioned minivan with an English-speaking guide at the location and a driver; pickup is included.

Private TourGuide in English · 08:30Lasts 10 hours, in an air-conditioned minivan with an English-speaking guide at the destination and a driver; pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Information

Lasts 10h, runs every day at 08:30, from € 90 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 15 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30Another time? ›

GroupUp to 155 private ›

Live guideEnglishOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (13 to 75 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by GETAWAYS GREECE

Is this one for you?Book the small group tour if you are comfortable meeting other travelers and want to share the cost. Book the private tour if you prefer your own vehicle, your own pace, and the option of airport pickup on arrival.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Lion's Gate at Mycenae?

The Lion's Gate is the entrance to the ancient citadel of Mycenae, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is the most recognizable gateway to any ancient Greek archaeological site, carved with two lions facing each other above the lintel, and you walk through it as part of the guided tour of the ruins.

How does the Theatre of Epidaurus still have such perfect acoustics after 2,400 years?

The Theatre of Epidaurus was built in the 4th century with engineering precision that has survived intact. The stone construction and the slope of the seating create acoustics so accurate that sound from the stage reaches the back rows without any loss of clarity. It is still used for performances today because of this design.

What is there to do in Nafplio besides looking at the fortresses?

Nafplio has free time built into the tour for walking the narrow streets of the old town, which are lined with classical buildings from the 16th and 17th centuries. There is an optional lunch at a traditional Greek restaurant, and the Venetian fortresses of Palamidi and Bourtzi can be photographed from the waterfront.

Do I need to be fit to walk around Mycenae and Epidaurus?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Mycenae does involve walking uphill to the archaeological site, and Epidaurus has uneven ground, but the pace is set by the group and the guide. You should be able to carry a backpack. If you have larger luggage, inform the operator in advance so they can arrange an appropriate vehicle.

What is included in the tour price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, transport in an air-conditioned minivan, an English-speaking driver, and a professional guide at each destination are included. Food, drinks, and gratuities are not included. Entry to the Theatre of Epidaurus and the Archaeological Site of Mycenae are also separate.

Can I book this as a private tour instead of joining a small group?

Yes, you choose between a small group tour or a private tour at checkout. The private option includes airport or port pickup if you need it. The small group tour includes hotel pickup only. Both options follow the same route and include the same guide and driver services.