Epidaurus Mycenae Nafplio tour: Athens small group private

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Duration10h

GroupUp to 15

LanguagesEN

PickupAt your hotel

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.

10h

Step-by-step itinerary

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.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic 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.