Mycenae, Corinth Canal & Epidaurus Theatre from Nafplio

Walk through the Lion Gate and stand in an ancient theatre built for perfect sound.

This eight-hour tour from Nafplio visits four major archaeological sites: Mycenae with its iconic Lion Gate and 120-ton tomb lintel, the Corinth Canal cutting 80 meters deep between two gulfs, Ancient Corinth's Temple of Apollo and marketplace, and the Theatre of Epidaurus, a UNESCO sanctuary renowned for its acoustics. An English-speaking driver provides hotel pickup and drop-off, air-conditioned transport, and bottled water. Entrance fees are paid on-site at each location, and the driver does not guide inside the sites themselves.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Mycenae1h 40m
2. Corinth Canal30m
3. Theatre of Epidaurus1h 30m

Explore Mycenae, Corinth, Canal, Epidaurus

• Visit Mycenae archaeological site
• See Lion Gate and Treasury of Atreus
• Explore Ancient Corinth ruins
• View Corinth Canal
• Visit Theatre of Epidaurus

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your hotel and heads to Mycenae, where the Bronze Age acropolis sits ringed by massive Cyclopean walls. The Lion Gate (two carved lions in relief above the entrance) marks the threshold to the fortified palace complex. Inside, the Treasury of Atreus (also called the Tomb of Agamemnon) holds a stone lintel weighing 120 tons, the largest ever placed above a doorway, constructed around 1250 BC. You explore the site at your own pace. The driver waits while you walk the acropolis and the surrounding burial areas.

The route then passes the Corinth Canal, a narrow waterway 6.4 kilometers long that separates the Peloponnese from mainland Greece. Carved through rock to a depth of 80 meters, it was built in 1893 and saves ships roughly 200 nautical miles by avoiding the route around the peninsula. You stop to view this engineering landmark before continuing to Ancient Corinth, where the Temple of Apollo, the ancient marketplace, Roman baths, and the Peirene Fountain sit among the ruins of a Greco-Roman city. The Archaeological Museum displays sculptures and artifacts from the region's history.

The final stop is the Theatre of Epidaurus, built in the 4th century BCE as part of the sanctuary of Asclepius, the god of medicine. The theatre is famous for its exceptional acoustics (a whisper on stage carries to the back rows), and its near-perfect preservation. The site is a UNESCO World Heritage location and still hosts performances. The driver returns you to your hotel after the day ends.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from selected hotels.
• English-speaking driver.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• bottled water.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day22 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 18:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (14 to 75 years) · Senior (76 and older) · Youth (7 to 13 years) · Child (3 to 6 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on site€ 110

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Kapa Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to set your own pace at each stop. Your driver waits while you explore Mycenae, the canal, Ancient Corinth, and Epidaurus theatre, rather than moving with a group on fixed timing.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (7 to 13 years); Child (3 to 6 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What is the Lion Gate at Mycenae?

The Lion Gate is the entrance to the Mycenaean acropolis, named for two lions carved in relief and placed above the doorway. It is a symbol of Mycenaean power and one of the oldest monumental sculptures in Europe, dating to the Bronze Age.

Can I walk inside the Theatre of Epidaurus?

Yes, the Theatre of Epidaurus is open to visitors who can walk through the ancient structure. The theatre still hosts performances and is one of the best-preserved ancient Greek theatres, built in the 4th century BCE.

How deep is the Corinth Canal?

The Corinth Canal reaches 80 meters deep, cutting through rock to connect the Saronic Gulf with the Gulf of Corinth. The steep sides make it a striking sight and a major engineering achievement completed in 1893.

Do I need to pay entrance fees in advance?

Entrance fees to Mycenae, Ancient Corinth, and the Theatre of Epidaurus are paid on-site at each location, not included in the tour price. The driver will accompany you to each site but does not guide you through the archaeological areas.

What does the driver do at each stop?

The driver provides transport between sites and waits while you explore. Because drivers are not trained tour guides, they do not accompany you inside the archaeological sites or museums. You explore at your own pace and set your own timing at each location.