Small-Group Tour of Mycenae, Epidaurus, and Nafplio from Athens: Exploring Ancient Greece
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Epidavros
Embark on a small-group tour to Mycenae, Epidaurus, and Nafplio from Athens. Explore ancient Greek civilization, visit historical sites, and experience the impressive Hellenic theater in Epidaurus.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus - Visit the breathtaking ancient theater of Epidaurus. Have a unique opportunity to hear all about the history of the 4th century unique UNESCO’S World Heritage Highlight and one of the best preserved classical Greek theaters, still used today due to its amazing acoustics.
- Bourtzi - Nafplion was the first capital of modern Greece.Have amazing photos of the Venetian fortress of PALAMIDI and the fortified islet of BOURTZI located in the middle of the harbor. Have a fun break for optional lunch in a traditional restaurant with Greek cuisine. Enjoy free time to walk in the narrow streets of this beautiful town with the classical buildings dated back to the 16th -17th century.
- Archaeological Site Mycenae - Entering the region of Argolis and land of Homer’s Golden Mycenae, a UNESCO’S World Heritage site.Walk uphill to visit the archaeological site, home of the mythical king Agamemnon. Enjoy a walking tour and hear all of the myths and history as you pass from the Cyclopean Walls, the Lion’s Gate and the Royal Tombs of Agamemnon and his wife Clytemnestra and the Treasury of Atreus.
- Palamidi Castle - Transfer to Palamidi castle is not included. You can visit the castle on your own.
- Corinth Canal - Walk by the Corint Canal which seperates Central Greece for the Peloponese
What's Included
- Professional guide at destination
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- English speaking driver
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance tickets to Ancient Mycenaes (Adult 12 Euros) and Epidaurus Theater (Adult 12 Euros)
Additional Information
Experience an intimate group excursion, limited to 10 individuals, to Mycenae, Epidaurus, and Nafplio. Journey by climate-controlled minivan, crossing the renowned Corinth Canal that separates mainland Greece from the Peloponnese. Discover the historical relics of ancient Mycenae, a significant hub of Greek civilization from 1600 to 1100 B.C, including the Cyclopean Walls, the Lion’s Gate, and the Royal Tombs. Pause briefly at the scenic Nafplion, the inaugural capital of the Greek state. Proceed with your guide to Epidaurus, recognized for its striking Hellenic theater, a unique World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and one of the best preserved classical Greek theaters still in operation today due to its exceptional acoustics.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Port pickup not available
- A maximum of 10 people per booking
- Please indicate your hotel name or apartment address for the pick up
- Exact pick up time will be sent to you in the email provided during the booking at least 24hrs prior departure
- Post Covid 19 Policy: Vehicles will be sanitized before every pick up. Hand sanitizing done before departure and after every major stop.Maximum 6 clients in a 12 seater minibus to secure social distance between tourists ( for shared small group tours only). All our vehicles will operated with 50% capacity ( for shared small group tours only). Face masks available for clients. Guides will wear facemasks and use microphone when guiding. Fresh trash bag will be place in every vehicle and waste will be destroyed at the end of the tours.
Location
The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(67 Ratings)
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Esteban_c
Apr 15, 2024
Great tour! Definitely recommend it to anyone. - We had an excellent day with Theodore, our tour guide. He made the day very interesting and went out of his way to make the tour even better.
Overall great organization, transport, punctuality and scheduling. It was a great trip with no wasted time. A long day that went by very fast -like all well lived days.
Could improve on pick up location. We had to walk to another hotel and then went by our own.
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Estebanc895
Apr 15, 2024
Great tour! Definitely recommend it to anyone. - We had an excellent day with Theodore, our tour guide. He made the day very interesting and went out of his way to make the tour even better.
Overall great organization, transport, punctuality and scheduling. It was a great trip with no wasted time. A long day that went by very fast -like all well lived days.
Could improve on pick up location. We had to walk to another hotel and then went by our own.
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Matthew_z
Apr 8, 2024
Nice - Theo, Theo, and Alexander were great. They picked us up a block from our hotel. Younger Theo gave a history overview during the drive. Corinth Canal is a convenient rest stop. 2nd Theo joined for Mycenae and later again for Theatre of Epidaurus. He was passionate about history/health and helped navigate the student crowds (it was a weekend during their spring break). We opted for the walking tour/gyro (it was great and our most affordable meal in Greece) in Nafplio. Drop off was late enough in the day we avoided the worst of Athens traffic. It was around 2hrs back and most of us napped. Nice people.
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Fulton_h
Apr 2, 2024
Full Day Tour From Athens - Terrific tour from Athens. Got to walk the historic sites listed, and also had a terrific walking tour in Naphlion with our guide Theodore. He was knowledgeable, and definitely made our tour!
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U648qkdieterb
Mar 31, 2024
Great variety - Lovely diverse tour, ranging from the impressive Corinth canal, the archaeologial ruins of Mycene, a city walk through the Venetian-style Nafplio, and the impressive and well-preserved theater of Epidaurus. Teodor kept us informed & entertained throughout the trip, and local & competent guides provided extra insights at the sites and museums of Mycene and Epidaurus. Consider this trip if you're looking for some variety between sitting on a minibus and actually visiting sites, as some other tours visited less sites and required longer bus trips.
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Simonelouise_h
Mar 15, 2024
Unexpected private tour since it was a very small group. - I'm so glad I booked this comprehensive package to make travelling outside of Athens easier. The tour guides and the travel were all amazing. I've always wanted to go to Mycenae and I'm very glad I did it with viator. It was easy from start to finish. The unexpected highlight was Nafplio I fell in love with the beautiful place. x
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Daniel_b
Feb 27, 2024
Great Tour out of Athens - Theo was a terrific tour guide. Very knowledgeable and funny. Definitely would recommend this tour if you have a full day.
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Zachw554
Feb 12, 2024
Highly Recommend! - Theodor and Vasileos were fantastic; they were friendly and helpful from the start and had a wide range of interesting facts about Greek history (both ancient and modern) to share. The sights were stunning and Patty made sure to show us the highlights of each ancient area.
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Ctcspan
Jan 18, 2024
FABULOUS DAY TRIP!!! 5 stars! - We started they day at 8,30, driver Vassilii and guide Ileana were ready at the meeting point. Along the way Ileana was so pleased to explain EVERYTHING about the greek culture, mythology, the points we were traveling etc, she was so nice and her explanations were very clear in very good english. Always ready to reply our questions
Arriving to the site the Official Guide Esmeralda was already waiting for us and she was deeply knowledgeable, made her effort to explain in spanish also, showed us all the place, museum etc with rich stories and also willing to attend our questions. The site is impressive, 1200BC!! After finishing Mycenae visit she rushed to go to Epidaurus so she was there when our minibus arrive, and take a lot of time to explain all along the big site (theater, museum, and other temples and buildings) I regret seriously not carrying money with me when she left as she really deserves a good tip, her explanations exceeded what you normally receive. Finally we went to Nafplios, nice city that Ileana showed us around giving the explanations and we had lunch by the sea, great.
On the way back Vassilii was attentive to the best route to avoid traffic jam and Ileana shared a lot of information about the city and recommended several restaurants, cafés and bakeries. We Loved this trip and being the last we took from athens it was the best brooch to finish!
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Susan_m
Jan 9, 2024
Our tour leader, Despina,... - Our tour leader, Despina, was wonderful. The trip was professionally managed. She was knowledgeable, funny, and made our journey come alive with historical references, anecdotes, and stories. She also connected us with on-site guides who were able to ring depth to the sites we visited. A memorable experience!
Susan NYC
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