Nafplio-Mycenae-Epidaurus Day Tour from Athens

12 hours

Easy

Skip the lines and save time as you follow in the footsteps of the ancient Greeks on this full-day trip. Explore the mighty ruins of Mycenae, said to be the kingdom of the legendary Agamemnon, and see the theatre of Epidaurus, built in the 4th century BC.
  • Get fast-track entry into famous archaeological sites.
  • Make a pitstop at the Corinth Canal and take Insta-worthy photos there.
  • Enjoy a guided tour of the ancient cities of Mycenae and Epidaurus.
  • In Mycenae, marvel at Cyclopean masonry, the Lion’s Gate and the Treasury of Atreus.
  • Epidaurus is a tiny city, said to be home to Apollo’s son, Asklepios, the healer.
  • Explore the majestic theatre at Epidaurus, built in the 4th century BC that is still used to this day.
  • A ticket option to include lunch adds to your convenience or an option that avails you of a virtual reality device along with an audio guide in 8 languages.
What's included?
    • Roundtrip transportation by luxury AC bus
    • Professional and licensed guide
    • Entrance fees (optional)
    • Free WiFi on coaches
    • Lunch (optional)
    • Virtual reality device (optional)
    • Multilingual audio guide in 8 languages (optional)
    Exclusions
    • Tip or gratuity
    • Food & drinks
    Please note
    • Stroller / pram accessible
    • Infant seats available
    • The optional audio guide is available in English, Spanish, Italian, French, German, Russian, Polish & Greek.
    • Wear comfortable shoes and bring sunglasses and a hat, as there is a fair amount of walking involved.


    Depart via bus and make a 20-minute stop at Corinth Canal, an engineering marvel that links the Gulf of Corinth to the Aegean Sea. From there, you will be heading to Mycenae, a city that dates back to the second century BC and one that has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spend 1.5 hours at Agamemnon’s kingdom to see the Cyclopean masonry, the Lion’s Gate and the Royal Tombs, including the Treasure of Atreus.

    After a relaxing lunch break of 1.5 hours, make a pitstop at the seaport of Nauplia to see the imposing island of Bourtzi that once served as a home to executioners. From there, you continue on to Epidaurus, a place that is said to have been the sanctuary of Apollo’s son, Asklepios. Since he possessed healing powers, Epidaurus was an important sacred healing center during ancient times. You will also get to see the beautiful theatre of Epidaurus, that was built in the 4th century BC. It has excellent acoustics and is so well-preserved that it is still used to this day.

    Enjoy a delicious lunch by picking the available ticket option or take this experience to the next level by booking tickets that offer a virtual reality device along with an audio guide in 8 different languages.

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