Athens Private Tour: Corinth Canal, UNESCO Sites of Epidaurus and Mycenae with Nafplio Visit
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Athens
Embark on a private tour from Athens to explore the Corinth Canal, the UNESCO sites of Epidaurus and Mycenae, and the charming town of Nafplio. Immerse yourself in ancient history and marvel at the architectural wonders of Greece on this unforgettable journey.
Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Athens - Pick up from your Hotel,Airbnb appartment or Piraeus port and 1 hour drive to reach our first stop
  • Corinth Canal - This tour begins with a ride on the Corinth Canal, which was constructed in 1893. From high up, you can enjoy the best view of Corinth’s isthmus and admire the steep limestone
    walls. 20 minutes at the Canal and 40 minutes drive to reach our next stop
  • Archaeological Site Mycenae - Next stop is Mycenae, where you can walk in the ruins of its citadel and feel the vibrations of the past times climbing up on top of its hill. You will visit the archaeological site, entering through the Lions Gate, see the royal palace and admire the splendid view.
  • Citadel and Treasury of Atreus - The Treasury of Atreus or Tomb of Agamemnon is a large tholos or beehive tomb on Panagitsa Hill at Mycenae, constructed during the Bronze Age around 1250 BC.
  • Palamidi Castle - Palamidi is a fortress in the town of Nafplio in the Peloponnese region of southern Greece. Nestled on the crest of a 216-metre high hill, the fortress was built by the Venetians during their second occupation of the area (1686–1715).
  • Nafplio - Free time to stroll amongst the town’s shops where you can buy handmade souvenirs for your family/friends and also free time for lunch. 1 hour and 30 minutes free time at Nafplio and 30 minutes drive to reach our next stop
  • Sanctuary of Asklepios - The Sanctuary is the earliest organized sanatorium and is significant for its association with the history of medicine, providing evidence of the transition from belief in divine healing to the science of medicine.
  • The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus - Be captivated by the world-renowned theater, one of the most popular archaeological sites in Greece and an UNESCO’s World Heritage listed monument.
  • Epidaurus Archaeological Museum - The museum is noted for its reconstructions of temples and its columns. 30 minutes at the museum and about 2 hours drive to return to Athens.
  • Athens - We start our way back to Athens.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Entry/Admission-Archaeological Site of Mycenae/Museum (8€ per adult)
  • Entry/Admission - Palamidi Castle (8€ per adult)
  • Entry/Admission-Epidaurus Archaeological Site/Museum/Theatre/Asklepios (12€ per adult)
  • Licensed tour guide (upon request and depending on availability)
Additional Information

The journey kicks off in Athens and traverses the Corinth Canal, meandering through the Gulf of Corinth to land at Mycenae. Here, voyagers can re-experience the mission to Troy at Mycenae, Agamemnon’s realm and a World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO. From there, we make a stop at Nafplio, drinking in the Venetian architecture dotting its slender lanes before reaching Epidaurus. Let the globally famed theater, one of Greece’s most frequented archaeological destinations and a UNESCO World Heritage monument, enthrall you. This route promises an unforgettable adventure.

  • 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.
Location
Athens
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Bruce_w
Nov 23, 2023
Great trip outside of Athens - Our driver Nikos was so accommodating with everything, provided us with many options at each site and left timing up to us. The best was we were having a late lunch with traffic beginning to build for the 2 hour ride to Athens and we asked Nikos how much time we can have for a quick meal - his reply “this is your lunch, sit down, enjoy, relax, and eat. I will be here when you are done!” By the way all of the sites were beautiful and well worth the full day.
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Margie_f
Oct 5, 2023
Wonderful experience! - We had a wonderful experience from beginning to end. Alex was knowledgeable, friendly and patient. We learned so much and saw some amazing sites. We highly recommend this tour.
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Guardrobin
Aug 15, 2023
Beautiful Peloponnese day trip! - Michael was an excellent driver and very friendly. He gave us lots of information on what we were seeing and even taught us some Greek phrases. Our trip was really interesting and the exactly what we were hoping for.
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Apariciolucia0
Aug 14, 2023
Wonderful experience - We reserve this activity with Apostolos,and make us safe in all the moment. We learn a lot of things
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131mahendrap
Aug 7, 2023
Amazing trip. - Out guide Nikos was amazing, he was very knowledgeable, excellent driver and accommodating. The amount of history and culture you can see in a short period is unbelievable, a must do, highly recommended.
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Mahendra_p
Aug 6, 2023
Amazing!! - Worth taking this private tour. Our guide Niko was very accommodating, knowledgeable and right on time. His driving was excellent, when traveling with family that’s always important. The history and culture you can see in a day trip is unbelievable.
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William_h
Aug 6, 2023
Worth your time and money. - Excellent tour a lot of time spent at all the sites. Great tour guide a lot of local knowledge. Very clean and comfortable car.
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Eddie_m
Jul 30, 2023
Such a great day in Greece - Tholes was our driver for the day. Overall the day was amazing and exceeding our expectations! We saw all the major points of interest from Corinth Canal to Epidaures. Having lunch by the pier in Nefplio was probably the most memorable experience I’ve had with my significant other. Tholes was very accommodating and flexible. He was always providing us with water. I would highly recommend this tour!
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Kennenw2020
Jul 14, 2023
A full day of adventure and learning about ancient treasures by being immersed in magnificent history - Nikos was our official guide and did an amazing job not only driving and giving us pertinent detailed information about the sites we were going to tour, but also had such a caring and compassionate personality, very patient and sensitive to the needs of each guest. We also had the added bonus of having Tolis also join the trip as a trainee. He did not interfere, but rather added to the conversations and questions we had, giving us valuable input from his own perspective. He is ready to be out on his own independently giving exceptional tours. Nikos is so professional in his driving proficiency but even more so in hie engaging personality and sharing such intuitive information about the city and culture along the way. He was is such a confident, knowledgeable, and patient driver and while not a licensed guide to give us detailed tours of the sites and museums, he gave us valuable tips and things to pay particular attention to in each segment of our trip. He didn’t not rush our group, even though we got off schedule due to the immense amount of information and wonder we were trying to absorb. This tour offers so much for both adults and children. It is the right length, however is a very full day due to the amount of driving from site to site involved. No part is boring or tedious and if members of your group want to spend more or less time at a particular location, or even at lunch, then Nicols is very accommodating. For some younger travelers, there is a way to do thing faster and Nicols always have cold refreshing water waiting when his customer’s hop back on board for the next part of the journey. He is proactively and alert, and very conscientious about how he carries himself. The van was comfortable for 6 customers,, adults and almost to full teen sizes in our group. This is an ideal company for an amazing adventure exploring historical and very picturesque areas outside of Athens. I truly believe that Nicols made a difference above and beyond other companies out there who may offer similar tours, due to his skills, personalities, and ability to get a feel for the type of pace and food selections that his guest may be seeking. The resturant he recommended and took us to for lunch was a fabulous pick and one of the most memorable food and ambiance experience of our entire vacation. The resturant had excellent food and service with a variety of selections for several adults and children in our group. Our family strongly recommends this company! They would be excellent for a family, a couple, a bunch of friends, or even a corporate team wanting to do a memory making excursion together! We may have been quite tired when they smoothly got us back to our hotel door, but we were rejuvenated by the next morning with such exciting details to reflect upon, pictures and stories to share with extended family and friends, as well as lifelong memories to cherish. We are grateful for the fabulous time we had and for them taking such good care of us.
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Jasmine_f
Jul 13, 2023
Great day 👍 - Driver was very knowledgeable and personable. Definitely recommend 👌 Felt relaxed safe and at ease all through the trip 😊
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