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Peloponnese Highlights: Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nafplion Tour
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211 Ratings
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Embark on a full-day tour from Athens to Mycenae, Epidaurus, and Nafplion. Discover ancient Greek history, visit archaeological sites, and explore picturesque towns.
Embark on a full-day tour from Athens to Mycenae, Epidaurus, and Nafplion. Discover ancient Greek history, visit archaeological sites, and explore picturesque towns.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Corinth Canal - The Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth in the Ionian Sea with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, arguably making the peninsula an island. The canal was dug through the isthmus at sea level and has no locks. It is 6.4…
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Corinth Canal - The Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth in the Ionian Sea with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, arguably making the peninsula an island. The canal was dug through the isthmus at sea level and has no locks. It is 6.4 kilometres (4 mi) in length and only 21.4 metres (70 ft) wide at its base, making it impassable for many modern ships.
From high up, you can enjoy the best view of Corinth’s isthmus and admire the steep limestone walls while you observe the vessels below you navigate their way through the canal.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- Professional drivers knowledgeable in history
- Traditional Greek lunch option
- Air-conditioned vehicles
- Convenient pickup and drop-off from hotel, airport, or port
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- Professional drivers knowledgeable in history
- Traditional Greek lunch option
- Air-conditioned vehicles
- Convenient pickup and drop-off from hotel, airport, or port
What's Not Included
- Licensed tour guide (upon request and depending on availability)
- Entry or admission fees for archaeological sites
- Gratuities
- Licensed tour guide (upon request and depending on availability)
- Entry or admission fees for archaeological sites
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Travel below Athens to uncover the gems of the Peloponnese. Traverse the Corinth Canal to exit mainland Greece and delve into Mycenae, Epidaurus and Nafplion.
Starting your journey at Mycenae, one of the most significant civilizations of the ancient world, you’ll proceed to Epidaurus, home to a theatre and health centre pivotal to the growth of western…
Travel below Athens to uncover the gems of the Peloponnese. Traverse the Corinth Canal to exit mainland Greece and delve into Mycenae, Epidaurus and Nafplion.
Starting your journey at Mycenae, one of the most significant civilizations of the ancient world, you’ll proceed to Epidaurus, home to a theatre and health centre pivotal to the growth of western civilization, before finally reaching Nafplio, regarded as Greece’s most alluring town. This route is notably significant from a historical perspective, in a country that’s deeply rooted in history.
- A day tour from Athens covering key sites in the Peloponnese
- Experience the scenic charm of the Isthmus of Corinth in all its grandeur
- Discover the archaeological remnants of Mycenae, the kingdom of the legendary King Agamemnon
- Experience the flawless acoustics at the 4th-century amphitheater of Epidaurus
- Tour the coastal village of Nafplion
- 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.
- Third party activities and especially extreme sports are not allowed during the tour. This can be a cause for immediate cancellation of the tour.
Location
Corinth Canal
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(211 Ratings)
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Sharon_k
Dec 3, 2024
Great - Nittos was an excellent driver and very knowledgable! Was a wonderful tour from Athens, we even had pit stop along the way to see the orange and olive tree farms!
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Lorimer_e
Dec 1, 2024
Phenomenal start to finish! - We enjoyed everything about this tour. All of the sites we visited were interesting, lunch was phenomenal, and our tour guide/driver, Notis, was knowledgeable, extremely personable and went out of his way to make our trip enjoyable. It was the highlight of our trip to Greece and we would highly recommend to anyone who wants to explore historical sites outside of Athens.
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Cebele
Nov 7, 2024
Fantastic day trip - Spyros is excellent in planning of the trip. We visited all the sites w ample time to enjoy the sites. He has so much knowledge of Greek that I learned so much. He even go out of way to introduce Greek music to us at my request. He is the best tour guide we meet out of all private tours we take. Thank you also for the delicious seafood lunch provided by the company.
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Martinsp9758uh
Nov 6, 2024
Home of the Iliad and an awe inspiring theatre - Mycenae and Epidaurus both amazing historical sites to visit, the former Bronze Age and the latter Classical Greece. Make sure you pair the trip with a visit to the Archaeological Museum in Athens where all the gold, bronze and other artefacts from these sites are on display
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Smitap688
Nov 1, 2024
Athens 3 cities - George was a pleasant and knowledgeable guide. He answered all of our questions and thoughtfully explained the sites. I would recommend George to everyone!
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Jozejs
Oct 16, 2024
After visiting the restaurant "Homeros" - Mycenae/Mycaeni is indeed a place of worship in Greece. As often as you travel there, you can enjoy the magic of the Argos countryside, the cafes in Argos and the magnificent walls and gates (Lion Gate) of the historic site, where the great dramas of the Greeks take place (Aishylos' Orestie, Sophocles' Elektra). Once you have had enough of yourself and wander back through the Lion Gate into the Lowlands, you should definitely stop by the restaurant "Homer(os)", next to the large antique shop, because there you are offered a wonderful menu, good coffee and delicious desserts in a pleasant atmosphere. This place doubles the attraction of the excavation site and is therefore an important part of all the appeal that Mycenae conveys.
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Archit_j
Oct 10, 2024
Exceptional Experience! - Our private tour to Mycenae, Epidaurus, and Nafplio exceeded expectations! The itinerary was well-planned, covering all must-see sites.
Special praise for our driver, Costas - courteous, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond! With time left at the end, he surprised us with a mini-tour of Athens' landmarks!
Costas' expertise and passion for Greek history made the experience unforgettable. Comfortable vehicle, seamless logistics.
Highly recommend this tour and Costas to anyone seeking a personalized, stress-free exploration of some Greece ancient wonders.
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Angela_c
Oct 7, 2024
An amazing experience - Truly an amazing time. We had a private tour that allowed us to go at our own pace. We saw so much more than we expected and would highly recommend.
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Howard
Sep 15, 2024
Perfect day made so by our driver Vassillis. - What a lovely guy. Most helpful and informative on the area. Our discussions about various Greek islands, of which we all knew, was both lighthearted and interesting. His recommendation for lunch was impeccable. We shall ask for him on our return.
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Cassidy_c
Sep 13, 2024
Mycenae, Corinth canal, Nafpoli day trip - This tour was amazing and Michael was phenomenal!! He was full of information while on the road and even squeezed in an extra stop for us. Had a great suggestion for lunch in Nafplio. Would highly recommend this to anyone
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