Greece · Archaeology

10-Hour Argolis Tour from Athens with Mycenae, Epidaurus and Nafplio

10 Hours Round trip from Mykines 212 00 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Stop at the breathtaking Canal of Corinth
  • 02 Walk the same paths as Apostle Paul in Ancient Corinth
  • 03 Explore ancient Mycenae, home to the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon
  • 04 Visit the famous Lion's Gate and the Cyclopean Walls
  • 05 Spend time in the romantic seaside town of Nafplio
  • 06 Climb to Nafplio Castle for amazing views over the town
  • 07 See Bourtzi, the sea fort in the middle of Nafplio's harbour
  • 08 Experience the breathtaking acoustics of the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus

Enjoy a private one-day tour through Argolis in the Peloponnese and escape the busy pace of Athens. Stop at the breathtaking Canal of Corinth, visit Ancient Corinth where Apostle Paul once walked, explore the golden city of Mycenae, and discover the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus. The day also includes time in the romantic seaside town of Nafplio, one of the most beautiful towns in Greece and the first capital of modern Greece.

Afterwards, make your last stop at the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, with its 15,000 spectators and breathtaking acoustics.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Athens, Nafplio, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Ancient Corinth
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Argolis Day Tour to Corinth, Mycenae, Nafplio and Epidaurus

  • Pick up from your hotel at 08:30, or from Athens Airport, and make a short stop at the breathtaking Canal of Corinth, with amazing views over its 6 km length and 80 m height.
  • Your next stop is Ancient Corinth, where you will walk the same paths once walked by the famous Apostle Paul.
  • Continue to ancient Mycenae, the centre of Greek civilization and home to the kingdom of the mythical Agamemnon.
  • Visit the Cyclopean Walls, the famous Lion's Gate, and the "Atreus King Tomb".
  • The most relaxing part of the tour comes with your arrival early in the afternoon at one of the most beautiful towns in Greece and the first capital city in modern Greek history - the seaside town of Nafplio.
  • Have a traditional Greek lunch here, then walk along the coast, or visit the Castle of the town with its 999 steps and amazing view, or take a taxi boat to the small island of Bourtzi in the middle of the city's harbour, the fort on the sea and Nafplio's trademark.
  • Afterwards, make your last stop at the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, with its 15,000 spectators and breathtaking acoustics.
  • Return to your hotel late in the afternoon. The duration of the tour is about 8-9 hours.
Canal of Corinth, Mycenae, Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, Nafplio

Where this trip takes you

Canal of Corinth, Mycenae, Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, Nafplio

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Mykines 212 00 5 cities · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking driver
  • Transportation by private car or minivan
  • Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in Athens or from your cruise ship
  • All taxes

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fees to archaeological sites
  • Meals and personal expenses
  • Tour guides are available at an extra cost

Know before you go

  • Tour guides are available at an extra cost.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Syntagma Square, Athens, Greece
Tour start
Mykines 212 00, Greece
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 hours finish where they began, in Mykines 212 00.

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