From Athens: Small-Group Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio Trip
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Athens, Greece
- 10 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Experience the convenience of a meticulously organized itinerary, freeing you from the hassle of planning, on this small-group tour from Athens. Travel in an air-conditioned bus and visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mycenae, the charming town of Nafplio, and the ancient Theatre of Epidaurus. Throughout the journey, enjoy insightful commentary from an archaeologist and marvel at impressive sites, including the famed Gold Mask of Agamemnon.
- Travel in a small group for personalized service
- Visit multiple dispersed locations without needing to drive
- Stay online as you travel—the vehicle is equipped with Wi-Fi
- Learn fascinating insights from an archaeologist
What's Included
- Comfortable roundtrip transportation in a modern, air-conditioned bus
- Expert archaeologist trip attendant sharing fascinating insights
- Free WiFi on board to stay connected and share your journey
- Basic travel insurance for a worry-free experience
- Exclusive audio guide app for an enriched experience
- Small-group travel for enhanced comfort & personalized service
- Access to the Castle of Bourtzi, Acronauplia, and the Castle of Palamidi
- Lunch – enjoy the freedom to choose your own meal!
- Guided tour inside archaeological sites
- Tips – at your discretion, always appreciated!
- Admission Fee - Ancient Epidaurus€20.00 per person
- Admission Fee - Archaeological Site Mycenae€20.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Pl. Karaiskaki 1, Athina 104 37, Greece
Meet outside Metaxourghio metro station (red line), which is 8 minutes from Syntagma Square by metro. Once you arrive at Metaxourghio metro station, follow the exit to Karaiskaki Square and go up the stairs. Turn right and walk toward the metro station sign.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Start time.8:00 am
Itinerary
1
Archaeological Site Mycenae
2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
NAFPLIO.ORG
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
3
The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Wear comfortable shoes to walk around the archaeological site of Mycenae
- You should be at the departure point 10΄ before the time indicated in the schedule
- Our trip attendant-archaeologist shall have a sign of Ammon Express so that he/she will be recognisable easily once you validate your ticket before the exit of the metro station
- Free admission is granted to: Citizens of the European Union up to 25 years old (with valid ID or passport) Non-EU citizens up to 18 years old
- Reduced admission is granted to: EU citizens aged 65 and over, only for visits between October 1st and May 31st
- Important Note: During the months of June, July, August, September, and October, only the full ticket price applies – no reduced tickets are available for seniors 65+.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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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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There is a driver who gives some information on sites visited but he does not guide you around. Also needs a microphone so people in the back of the vehicle can hear.
The meeting and drop-off location provided by Viator was incorrect. The tour operator did send out advance notice of the meeting location, and promptly responded to our inquiry as the correct meeting location, which was a 18 minute walk from the location provided by Viator. There was no wifi available on the van. The self-guided website at Mycenae worked somewhat, but not perfect as it was dependent on our internet connection which did not accurately provide our location at the site. Other than those issues the tour was very good, as the driver/guide was very knowledgeable and provided a detailed explanation of the sites visited. As was expected based on the tour description, the driver/guide did not go into the sites with the group. This allowed us more time to see the areas at each site of more interest to us. The small group tour allowed for a more comfortable ride in a smaller van, and it was easy to hear and talk with the driver/guide. I would have rated this tour at least 4 stars, if it would have not been for the issues listed above.
This is not a tour. This is a ‘ride’ to the sites. The van was pretty bad. They booked 8 people in a passenger type van. The seat in front center by the driver (mine) should not have been sold. Hours in a seat with a gear box in front so i had to sit sideways. Our driver was fine and pleasant filling in a few historical trivia but you were dropped off at the sites and left there. It was really too long a day. So use this as a ride not a tour.
Great day, lovely seeing some of the countryside/ coast. Loved Nafplio, such a quaint old town. Lots of history here and our guide was fantastic.
Amazing trip. You see and learn so much history in one day. We had only 6 in our group but I hear sometimes there are more people. The tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable. My two kids loved it.
The sites were wonderful. It is a very long day! Our guide was terrific! Plan to takes lots of water.
Excellent communication, small group. Our guide was excellent: talked about history, metrology, and answered our questions. The tour was easygoing, with great timing to beat the crowd at the locations visited. Excellent choice if you want a small-group, personal experience without the hustle.
Our driver/ guide was very knowledgeable & informative. It was a long day with lots of things to see & learn about. A very interesting day.
great immersion to Greece history and culture. tour guide is superb. itinerary is just right for the time allocation
We had an absolutely amazing time. We had Alex as our driver who was great, fun to talk to, very knowledgeable but also respectful when we got tired. What really made the day great was we ended up having it as a private trip. Really recommend this trip, all the places you go to are great. Nafplio was absolutely stunning.
This was a great trip. Alex was a great guide and our bus driver was excellent to. It was a nice, new bus that was comfortable. It was nice to take a break in Nafplio and eat and not have to walk as the Mycenae and Epidarius stops have lots of walking...uphill! But worth it! After walking all over Athens the day before, it was nice to ride for the day and have moments of walking. They even stopped at Corinth canal which I was super happy about.
Alex was a hilarious and informative guide bringing history and local character to ancient ruins in Mycenae and Epidaurus. It was a big day—we met at 8:00 and returned around 17:00, but the schedule felt reasonable with ample time for lunch in Napflio and breaks along the way. Climbing the hill at Mycenae was incredible. It’s hard not to feel the weight of history taking in those panoramic views and examining the cyclopsian walls. Only negatives were the somewhat chaotic pickup process and fellow highway drivers, though the Mercedes minibus was pleasant enough. Good luck to Alex in his studies—we wish him the best!
Who wouldn’t want to go to see the home of King Agamemnon? This is such a great day out immersed in history. You can almost imagine Achilles running through the Lions Gate! It is a very hilly area terrain but my hubby managed this in a moon boot as had a broken metatarsal and loved it! we especially loved visiting the ancient Spartan port of Nafplio. This was a beautiful little village for a spot of lunch and meander around the shops. I loved that it was a small group tour as getting on and off the bus was stress free
One of the best tours and our tour guide was very knowledgeable and informative . She is and archeologist too. Really nice places to see.
It was the last day in Athens and it was such a great idea to take this trip and be taken to 3 very different places to discover their history and Nafplio is such a cute town that’s very Instagrammable! Alex is a super guide and I regret he does not go into the site for detailed explanations as he is very well versed in the history and George is a safe driver who got us everywhere. Highly recommended to all.
Really enjoyed this tour and seeing so many different and interesting places. Our guide shared great history and did a great job of keeping us on a good schedule to try to beat some of the crowds. The Theater of Epidaurus was especially incredible and worth climbing to the top to gain perspective from that location. Very glad we fit this tour into our trip.
Great trip! The time was divided well between the three sites. There was plenty of time to see each. The guide was very knowledgeable. He provided a good balance between describing things to the group and allowing us free time to explore. It was a great rest day from a bicycle tour!
First, driver and guide were fantastic. Really worked hard at educating and making sure we had our bearings on locales and getting back to the bus. And bus was quite comfortable (though it got too warm later and I should have spoken up). Note no bathroom, and no food or drink on the bus (though a passenger or two apparently missed the sign on the bus).
Main issues were crowds and traffic. But it was a Saturday on a holiday weekend so I should have known better. That limited our stop times and I was particularly disappointed not really being able to enjoy Nafplio.
Personally, Mycenae was simply boring to me, and not even close to being worth 20 euro per person. And gotta love 50% discount for seniors BUT NOT if non-EU. We didn’t even bother with going into Epidaurus site for another 20 euro. Unless you’re really into historic stuff in the middle of nowhere, just take a day trip to Nafplio (ideally with a 20 minute stop at Corinth Canal).
But, again, kudos to our driver and guide.
First i want to thank Ammon Express as we missed our bus in Athens and the company gave us the tickets for the next day.
Our guide Alexandros (Alex) was very good, friendly and knowledgeable. The driver was also very good, we were in the front seats and saw how carefully he was during the whole trip.
The itinerary was great. The archeological sites were absolutely amazing. Our only complains are that we were given less time than we wanted to spend at each destination, we’d be very happy if we had 30 minutes more at every stop. It’s a great day trip from Athens.
The tour guide and bus driver were great, but the sites are crowded and the time estimates were way off. We didn't get anywhere near the promised two hours in either of the first two sites. Tip: Ask the tour guide when you will arrive and buy site tickets online, allowing you to go straight to the scanners at the gate.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you very much for your feedback.
Our guide and driver will be very happy to read your kind words — we truly appreciate you taking the time to mention their effort.
This tour includes visits to some of the most famous and important archaeological sites in Greece, such as Mycenae and Epidaurus. These destinations naturally attract a large number of visitors, which can sometimes affect timing and the duration of each stop.
We always do our best to follow the planned schedule and provide a smooth and enjoyable experience for all our guests, while external factors such as traffic and crowd levels may occasionally cause slight adjustments.
We also appreciate your suggestion regarding online tickets — it is indeed a helpful tip for future travelers.
We hope to welcome you again on one of our tours in the future.
Kind regards,
There are a couple stops to grab refreshments. Wear sturdy boots or walking shoes, as Mycenae can be slippery if it's been raining.
Our guide was great and informative including a great lunch recommendation in Nafplio. We did another tour with Ammon Express the next day based on our experience.
The tour, our guide Alex, and our driver Taksi were great. We enjoyed all the stops especially Nafplio. Communication from the company that runs these tours was very poor. There was no email before and the address given was incorrect. We and another group went to the wrong pickup point because that was the address embedded in the Google map link. We had to rush from the wrong address to the correct one and we were a bit late. Read their instructions do not use the Google Maps link.
Excellent day trip! The tour guide was exceptional and very knowledgeable. We had enough time in each place and it is a fascinating mix. The tour bus was small and comfortable. Our kids (12 and 16) enjoyed the tour as well. We went in spring when the temperature was mild and it even rained a little so check ahead because without a hood or umbrella it would be tricky since everything is outdoors. Be cautious about doing the tour in mid summer since the area can get very hot.
The trip was very well organised, with a great guide, Alex, who gave us enough information but didn't go into too much depth as some guides have done on other trips. All three sites were excellent and well worth the visit plus they were easily accessible, even for someone with a walking stick. We had enough time to explore on our own and get a meal too.
This was a lovely day trip from Athens to Mykines, Nafplio, and then Epidaurus. There were six of us, so we took a minivan, which wasn't bad, since we made frequent stops as the trip was broken up. So you weren't really in the van for more than an hour. Dimi and Christos were knowledgeable and helpful guides. Dimi was an amazing driver, offering a lot of historical information and answered any questions we had along the way and before or after the site visits. Mykines is a beautiful site. The audio guide was ok - there were enough signs inside the site that I didn't need the guide as much. Plus you can wander the trails as you want, which is nice to do at a site like this. The small museum has some very interesting finds!
Nafplio was tourist trap-py, but very laidback and had good food options. I enjoyed just wandering the side streets, but others had walked to the fortress. There were lots of artisanal shops instead of the usual souvenir shops (though there were some of those!)
We ended at Epidaurus, wandering through the theatre and the Temple of Asklepios sites, with lots of trees and fresh air. The museum is free with entry, which is good, because it had limited items. The Temple of Asklepios site is vast and I suggest going through that part first, so you can see everything in the time allotted.
We arrived back in Athens by 6 pm. Everything was done efficiently, but there was plenty of time at each site, with some rest in Nafplio. I recommend this trip, and Dimi and Christos were A+ - it felt like getting a tour from friends!
Our guide Dimitra was outstanding. Knowledgeable, articulate and happy to answer any questions we had.
It was a beautiful day with not too many travelers and the sites are amazing to experience! A day very well spent!
It may seem like the allotted times at the sites are short, but you truly have enough time to see it all AND browse the gift shop!
Finally, our tour guide, Vassily (sp?), was terrific… personable and extremely knowledgeable. Super guy! Loved it!
We were greatly directed by Dimitra and Elefteria as our driver and tour conductor. Both were knowledgeable as an archeologist and historian answering our questions and showing us special points during our tour... We were very pleased and highly recommend this tour.
Awesome tour. Orfeus, our driver and guide was amazing. Very knowledgeable about Greek history. The tour was spaced out very well so it didn't seem like we were on the bus that long. Thanks for a wonderful day orfeus!
This was a good trip, particularly because of the convenience and ease of access to three sites outside of Athens without the pain of driving. We particularly liked Mycenae and Nafplio and surrounding countryside which is beautiful. Epidaurus is interesting but not a must see in our opinion.
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