Mycenae Epidaurus Nafplio Isthmus Canal Private Luxury Tour

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Athens, Greece

9 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Visiting the ancient sites set outside Greece’s capital city by public transport or rental car is stressful and time-consuming. With this private day trip, leave the navigating to a professional and relax as you take in a number of top-tier ruins in one day. Save time with pickup directly at your Athens hotel and dedicate your day to marveling at Mycenae and Epidaurus before a scenic stop in Nafplio.

Hassle-free round-trip transport from Athens to A-list archaeological gems
Visit the Corinth Canal plus ruins and museums at Mycenae and Epidaurus
Free time in Nafplio to take in the old town and unwind on the beach
Customize your itinerary with a private day trip and dedicated driver

What's Included

Private Transportation
Transportation via modern, first-class private vehicle
All vehicles with WiFi, A/C, Bottled Water
Pick-up and drop-off service: Athens Hotel, Airbnb residence or Port
Expert English-speaking Tour Drivers with extensive historical knowledge
Groups of 1-3 people are transported in luxurious sedan vehicles.
Groups of 4-7 people are transported in comfortable mini vans.
Car Seats: Book in advance if you require infant or child seats.
This is a private tour, you can customize the program according to your needs
Fuel - Tolls included

Entry or admission fees for archaeological sites
Entry/Admission - Archaeological Site Mycenae

€20.00 per person
Entry/Admission - Archaeological Museum of Ancient Mycenae
Entry/Admission - Epidaurus Archaeological Museum
Entry/Admission - The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus

€20.00 per person
Entry/Admission - Palamidi Castle

€20.00 per person
Licensed guide to accompany you into archaeological sites
Optional airport pick-up, available at an additional cost.

€60.00 per person
Kindly note that gratuities and tips are not included in the price and are left to your discretion.
Meal in Nafplio - Lunch stops are scheduled, but meal costs are not included.

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.

Pickup points

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Pickup details

This is a private Tour ,only your group will participate.Thyou to the pick up time is adjustable upon your request.Your Personal Driver will pick you up and return you to the same place or to the point you prefer . In case of a hotel , he will be waiting for you in the hotel Lobby. In Case of a Apartment ,he will be waiting at the entrance of the Building . For AirPort pick up , he will be waiting for you at the arrival Hall , just as you disembark , holding a sighn with your name on it to spot him upon arrival .We will monitor your flight and our driver will be there on time. For Port pick ups he will be waiting for you at the gate , just as you disembark holding a sighn with your name on it spot him upon arrival .

Meeting points

Select a meeting point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Corinth Canal

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Archaeological Site Mycenae (Pass By)

Mycenae

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Archaeological Museum of Ancient Mycenae

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Lion Gate

29 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Citadel and Treasury of Atreus

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Epidavros

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Epidaurus Archaeological Museum

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Sanctuary of Asklepios

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Nafplio

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palamidi Castle

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Akronafplia Fortress

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Bourtzi

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Nafplio

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infant seats available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Near public transportation

Stroller accessible
Most travelers can participate
Not wheelchair accessible
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

arthurdawg

This was a fantastic trip! Our guide Ioannis was perfect and helped us navigate as we saw Mycenae, Epidaurus, and Nafplio! We were able to cover lots of ground and enjoyed hai excellent recommendation for a local restaurant that was amazing!

Reviews

4.9

based on 45 reviews

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Expected so much more

Jenny_S, Feb 2026

We loved everything we managed to get to see but we felt so rushed. We definitely expected more from this tour for what we paid. We were given 45 to 60 minutes to complete each stop (a total of 3 stops), with just enough time in Nafplion to have lunch and return to Athens. We asked to go to the castle and were denied. We arrived back at our hotel a little over earlier than we expected from reading the itinerary of the tour.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Dear Valued Guest Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We truly value all comments from our guests. However, we would like to respectfully clarify certain points regarding the schedule and execution of your tour. The total duration of the tour, as clearly stated in the program, is 8 hours. Approximately 2 hours are required for the drive to reach the destinations and archaeological sites, and another 2 hours are needed for the return journey. This leaves around 4 hours allocated for visits and scheduled stops. The official stops of the tour were the Corinth Canal, Mycenae, Epidaurus, and Nafplio. All of these stops were completed exactly as outlined in the itinerary, and you were given the appropriate and sufficient time at each location to enjoy your visit properly. More specifically, you spent 20 minutes at the Corinth Canal, and each archaeological site typically requires 45 minutes to 1 hour for a proper visit, which was provided. In Nafplio, you were given an additional hour beyond the standard schedule for lunch. Later, when you expressed the desire to visit the castle, as previously communicated, during the winter season archaeological sites close earlier. Due to the extended time already spent in Nafplio, the castle had unfortunately closed by the time you were ready to proceed there. Furthermore, according to the recorded schedule of the day, the total duration of your tour was 9.5 hours — 1.5 hours longer than the standard program. This clearly demonstrates that additional time and flexibility were provided beyond what was originally agreed. We always strive to accommodate our guests’ preferences and provide a flexible and enjoyable experience. At the same time, adjustments made during the tour naturally affect the overall timing, especially when seasonal operating hours apply. We remain committed to professionalism, transparency, and delivering the experience exactly as described in our program. Kind regards

Alex was very helpful!

Mary_P, Sep 2025

We were a bit short on time so we opted to skip Mycenae but enjoyed the other spots we toured especially Epidaurus.

Fantastic experience seeing one of the oldest civilizations in Greece.

arthurdawg, May 2025

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you for your fantastic review! We're so happy to hear that Ioannis made your experience both informative and enjoyable with his deep knowledge of Greece and its rich history. It's wonderful that he could answer all your questions and share helpful tips—he truly loves going the extra mile to ensure guests feel well taken care of. We're thrilled you had such a great day exploring with him, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your kind words. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we'd love to welcome you back for another adventure soon! Warm regards,

Only was to see Corinth and Mycenae…

Tracy_G, Apr 2025

This was definitely an amazing way to see the ruins. Andreas was a fantastic, personable, extremely knowledgeable guide. We learned so much history along our tour. He was very accommodating, including stopping for sunscreen! His vehicle was clean and very well maintained. He was a safe and courteous driver. My daughter and I loved our experience and thank Andreas for a wonderful adventure.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with our service. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we're delighted that we could contribute to making your trip memorable. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next adventure. Safe travels until then! Greetings from Andreas !!!

Fantastic Sampling of Ancient Greece

Dave_G, Feb 2025

A great full day tour of notable Greek landmarks. The Ampitheatre of Epidaurus and the Fortress of Palamidi in Nafplio alone would have been worth the price of admission. Our driver Chris was absolutely the best. He was informative and entertaining, providing historical background and tales of jealous Greek Gods behaving badly. Not an inexpensive tour, but well worth the time.

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Mixed results

Barbara_T, Oct 2024

The pick up was right on time, the tour planned for the day was fine, and we had a fine lunch. The van we rode in was uncomfortable [lacked good, working shock absorbers, and the sliding door didn’t shut tight] and our driver did not share much historical information of what we were seeing at each site, unless prompted by us. We learned more from our own research than from our tour guide/driver.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

We are very sorry that we did not meet your expectations. We would like to add to your comment about the information you received from our guide that we typically mention that our guides are not official Tour Guides, they have knowledge, they can give you a lot of information, but they cannot replace an official Guide, that's why we give you the option to add official Guide services. You never applied to be an official guide, our driver has high reviews and we never have any problems . As for the vehicle and the concerns you expressed, let me inform you that it was a new Minivan(2021 model ) with all the latest features and the ability to transport up to 7 people. The fact that you were only 2 people may have caused you some problem in communicating with the driver but we do not accept your comments about its safety. Your transportation was done with a vehicle that exceeds the amount you paid for the excursion.

Fantastic Tour and Guide

Julie_E, Dec 2023

Andreas has a depth of knowledge and the ability to convey history in storyteller mode. The places we visited were fantastic and it was great to be able to see the places about which I have read. Mycenae was fantastic as was the Fort at Nafplio. The scenery is beautiful and the stories about the Greeks and the Persians came alive. Highly recommend!

Response from Host, Dec 2023

We are so grateful for your review. Thanks for sharing your rating with us and the community. Our goal is to offer quality services at the same time to make you feel friendly and enjoy your visit as much as possible. Looking forward to meeting you again Greetings from Andreas

Excellent trip, especially Mycenae

Shana_D, Oct 2023

We had about 4 days to see the sites of Athens, so chose this road trip on the last day, a beautiful drive in the Peloponnese region! We were four people, picked up at the destination of our cruise, in a comfortable Mercedes van. We added the option of a licensed guide. We had a short stop at the Corinth canal on the way. Next, Mycenae is on a mountain and the agricultural scenery is so wonderful, and the site is spectacular and very interesting, it’s very different from any of the other archaeological sites we saw on our trip!!! Our guide was terrific, Senterous (sorry-spelling?) and Kristos was awesome as well, so kind and a very good driver. Our guide was very knowledgeable and quite detailed with his historical presentation. The tomb that is a couple minutes away was fantastic as well. Then, on to pretty coastal town of Nafplio where we wandered about just a bit and had a nice lunch to restore our energy, and we checked out the medieval castle above the city. Then it was on to Epidaurus and the sanctuary of Asclepius. The theater was the best part. This was a LOT to pack in on one day for sure! We were interested in the history so we dove in a bit deeper, which resulted in our trip being about 11 hours. (When you added in a bit of traffic, and our hotel was downtown, near the Ancient Agora. The guides did let us know we were on track for a longer trip.) If this would be too much for your group, the private tour does let you tailor your options. All in all, a very good outing!

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you very much for taking the time to write this nice review for us.Our goal is to offer quality services at the same time to make you feel friendly and enjoy your visit as much as possible. Looking forward to meeting you again

Delightful and Fascinating Excursion

Maude_W, Sep 2023

Our exuberant driver/guide, Theodore, enlivened this wonderful journey to multiple spectacular sites of antiquity. This was a fabulous experience, a major highlight of our trip to Greece. Don't miss this. A top recommendation.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

A Beautiful Day Filled with Beautiful Scenery Rich in History

PamHoltHawkins, Apr 2022

My daughter and I had a fantastic day going on this tour! Highly recommend. Andreas was fabulous! He took us to ancient Corinth rather than Epidaurus and we loved it there, a great choice! Could have spent hours there, so much history! He picked out a wonderful place for us to have lunch in Nafplio. The whole day all the way around was a 10! Thank you Andreas for a memorable day! We loved having you as our guide for the day!