Nafplion tour: Mycenae and Epidaurus Theatre

The Theatre of Epidaurus still carries sound across its stone seats the way it did two thousand years ago.

A guided tour departing from Nafplion visits two of Greece's most significant archaeological sites in a single morning or afternoon. The route takes you to Mycenae, where you see the Lion Gate, Cyclopean walls, and the tholos tombs of Atreus and Clytemnestra, then continues to Epidaurus to walk the ancient theatre and the Asclepieion healing sanctuary. Hotel pickup and return transport are included. Site entry tickets are booked separately at checkout if you want them.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Mycenae and Epidaurus archaeological sites

• Travel to Mycenae Kingdom of Agamemnon
• Visit Lions Gate entrance
• See Cyclopean walls and tholos tombs
• Explore ancient theatre of Epidaurus
• Visit Asclepieion healing center

The experience

You start from your Nafplion hotel or the meeting point and travel inland to Mycenae, the seat of Agamemnon's kingdom and the birthplace of Mycenaean civilization. The route takes roughly 4 to 5 hours total. At the site, you walk past the Lion Gate (the monumental entrance carved with two lions), and trace the Cyclopean walls that ring the Acropolis. The tholos tombs of Atreus and Clytemnestra sit nearby, their corbelled vaults still intact after millennia.

From Mycenae, the tour continues to Epidaurus and its Theatre, one of Greece's most recognizable monuments. The stone seats rise in a perfect semicircle, and the acoustics are precise enough that a whisper from the stage reaches the back rows. Beside it stands the Asclepieion, the sanctuary dedicated to Asklepios, god of healing. The temple, the Tholos, and other structures once formed the centre where ancient Greeks sought cures for serious illness. The guide walks you through both complexes, explaining how they functioned and what they reveal about Mycenaean and Classical Greek life.

The tour includes Wi-Fi on board, and children from age 2 are welcome. Specialized infant seats are available if you need one. Public transport options exist nearby if you prefer to meet the group at either site rather than arrange hotel pickup. Entry tickets to the archaeological sites cost extra and can be added when you book.

What’s included

• Hotel or meeting point pickup and return transport to Nafplion.
• Wi-Fi on board.
• access to both Mycenae and Epidaurus archaeological sites with a guide (entry tickets purchased separately).
• specialized infant seats available on request.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30, 10:00 and 11:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (2 to 17 years)

GroupUp to 18

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 33 pickup points.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Unique Greek Tours

Is this one for you?The tour moves at a walking pace through two large open-air sites, so wear comfortable shoes and bring water. If you have young children, the 4- to 5-hour span works best for ages 2 and up. Strollers and infant seats are available.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 17 years).

What is the Lion Gate at Mycenae?

The Lion Gate is the monumental entrance to the Mycenaean palace complex, carved with two lions facing each other above the lintel. It marks the threshold to the Acropolis and is one of the oldest monumental sculptures in Europe.

Can I hear the acoustics of the Theatre of Epidaurus during the tour?

Yes. The Theatre of Epidaurus is famous for its acoustics, and you walk into the stone seats during the tour. Sound carries from the stage to the back rows with remarkable clarity, a feature that still works as it did in ancient times.

Do I need to buy tickets to the archaeological sites separately?

Yes. Entry tickets to Mycenae and Epidaurus are not included in the tour price and must be purchased separately at checkout or at the gate. The guide will walk you through both sites once you have entered.

How long does the tour take from start to finish?

The tour runs 4 to 5 hours total, including travel time between Nafplion and both archaeological sites, plus time spent walking through Mycenae and Epidaurus.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes. The tour includes pickup from your Nafplion hotel or from the meeting point, and return transport back to Nafplion at the end of the day.