3-Day Tour: Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nafplio, Delphi, Meteora With 4* Hotel Included
Overview
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3 days
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Delve into Greece’s rich history on this 3-day tour from Athens. Discover the UNESCO-listed classical sites of Mycenae, Epidaurus, Delphi and pay a visit to Meteora to explore its spectacular rock top monasteries. Take a unique walking tour at each site to learn about its past, and visit other top sights, such as the Corinth Canal. After all the top classical destinations visit Nafplio, the most charming city of Greece. Stroll around its narrow alleys and bougainvillea trees and taste some of the best traditional dishes. Top boutique hotel accommodation, breakfast and pickup/drop off service with luxury vehicle are included. Your private experienced driver will be more than happy to share recommendations, insights about the life in Greece and many historical facts and ancient myths. This unique ancient Greece tour is great for all history buffs.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Peloponnese - Argolis Region
Accommodations
Overnight at Boutique Hotel. Breakfast, WiFi is included.
Corinth Canal
After your private pickup in Athens, drive by the Saronic Gulf and enjoy the sea views on your way. In about 1 hour you will reach the Corinth Canal. Gaze the Corinth Canal that was initially proposed in classical times and a failed effort was made to build it in the 1st century AD. Great photos here before you continue your trip.
Mycenae
After, the Corinth Canal, into the Peloponnese to the atmospheric hilltop ruins of Mycenae, a fortified city from the second millennium BC. See the famous Lion’s Gate, Tomb of Agamemnon and Palace.
The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
Continue to another archaeological treasure, Epidaurus. Pick your way around the UNESCO-listed Sanctuary of Asklipios and ogle the age-old theater, a wonder of ancient architecture.
Nafplio
Discover charming Nafplio, the first capital of Greece and one of the most beautiful and romantic cities of Greece. Walk in its picturesque alleys, learn its fascinating history and taste delightful traditional dishes. It is a picturesque town with Venetian architecture.
Delphi Area
Accommodations
Overnight at a boutique Hotel either in Delphi Village or Arachova. Breakfast and Wifi are included.
Delphi
After the homemade breakfast start your trip to Delphi. As you ascent Mt. Parnassos, reach Delphi and take a walk to Delphi Archaeological site, A Unesco World Heritage monument, nature at its grandest and the famous oracle. The gods still reign over Delphi. In Delphi the harmony that bound men and their gods is still apparent. Photographs cannot do justice to the grandeur and serenity of the setting. Tour the ruins and shed light on the site’s oracle, an ancient priestess who conveyed messages from the god Apollo. Admire the Temple of Apollo and other monuments, and then visit the Archaeological Museum to view its artifacts, including the Charioteer of Delphi and Sphinx of Naxos. After the historical journey, visit a nearby traditional family owned restaurant with breathtaking views of the sea and taste local delicacies.
Arachova
After a great meal is time for a Greek coffee! Visit Arachova, a town known for its colored carpets and picturesque village views. Also is a popular destination for Athenians in the Winter as the Ski resort is close by. Walk around this popular village and have a coffee or tea at the small cozy cafes.
Meteora Rocks
Meteora
Next morning, its time to visit Meteora Monasteries. Meteora means "middle of the sky", and with their exalted heights and almost mystical inaccessibility, the Metéora monasteries seem to soar towards heaven and reflect the human striving for holiness. After the fascinating tour of at least the 3 most accessible monasteries, you can enjoy a delightful lunch with Greek traditional dishes and “Mezedes” in the picturesque Kastraki village or downtown Kalampaka city.
On your way back to Athens, stop at Thermopylae, where one of most epic battles of all times took place. 300 Spartans faced the Persian army and stopped them for 2 days. See the battlefield and the statue of King Leonidas.
Options
3-Day Tour: Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nafplio, Delphi, Meteora With 4* Hotel Included
Pickup included
Without Hotel Booked
Book hotel on your own: This option offers the freedom of booking a hotel of your preference. Guest needs to book a hotel. Pickup included
Without: Guides/Hotel Booked
Book your own hotel: Guests need to book their hotel. No Tour Guides in Sites: Guests will tour the archaeological sites on their own. Pickup included
What‘s Included
Culinary Gift
Private Tour Guide Inside Mycenae, Delphi & Meteora Archaeological site
Private transportation by luxury car or mini van
English speaking local driver sharing recommendations, history insights
Discover UNESCO listed clasical sites
2 Overnights in 4* hotels or boutique hotels with breakfast and WiFi included
Food & Drinks
Gratuities
Admission in Archaeological sites (Delphi, Epidauros, Mycenae is 20Euro p.p.)
Entrance Fee for each Monastery
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful in every way
coirew,Jul 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We only had two weeks in Greece, which is little time to see this wonderful country. After Athens we wanted to venture out and see other important archaeological sites. This was the PERFECT way to do that. We had a driver, George, for all 3 days who helped us pack in as much as we could - however, he was open to a slower more relaxing pace if that's what we wanted- but we really wanted to see as many sites in 3 days as we could. We had excellent LICENSED guides at Mycenae, Delphi, and Meteora. Touring these sites without a private guide is just not the same. We learned SO much. Wonderful guides. George went above and beyond every day. He shared all his thoughts on Greece as a life long Athenian. Our teenagers loved asking him questions. I think many people miss out by just seeing Athens then heading to the islands. Greece has so many breathtaking world class historical sites. This tour is the way to see several amazing ones. Cannot recommend enough. Also - George helped us find these restaurants in some of the smaller towns that ended up being some of the best meals we've had in Greece.
Flexible Private Tour
CdnPrairies,Jul 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent tour to Meteora, Delphi, Mycenae, and Nafplio. We wanted to have some time outside Athens to visit these sights, and using Crispy Local removed all the stress. Nathan was very flexible and was always on call for us!
Amazing custom 4-day itinerary Crispy Local created for an unforgettable cultural immersion!
629codyk,Apr 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow what an amazing experience! We went on a private tour with Crispy Local and Antonius was our driver/guide. First the experience was progressively more amazing. Our tour was a custom 4-day version that combined the 3- and 5- day. Acropolis was a sight to behold, and April was the best season to go with less tourists but great warm weather but not too hot. The tour combined seeing the historical landmarks and the museum that housed many of the artifacts. The local guide was incredibly knowledgeable. The second day was Napfolio, Epidaurusanf Mycenae with a local guide who told us a lot of myths and stories from the civilization. Third day in Delphi was quite amazing, first we visited the museum with the impressive artifacts, then we visited the site itself. We learned a lot about Greek culture and the way the Oracle happened. Then we made a stop at Thermopylae to visit the historical site of where the 300 movie happened on our way to Meteora. Meteora was AMAZING. Its landscape was out of this world, it looked like aliens planted the whole thing. Then to add on top you have these monasteries built on top of these dramatic rocks. Antonius drove us around for the most scenic spots, and because of his great organization we didn't have to fight with other tourists for phot spots. Then finally on the fourth day we visited two of the monasteries with a local guide, whether you are a Christian or not, you can appreciate the art and construction of these incredible structures, and understand the hard lives the monks lived. Throughout the trip Antonius filled us with information about pieces of history and he was a great driver and tour organizer as well. He offered us many scenic spots to take photos, and he was very flexible with timing and it really contributed towards our enjoyment of the experience. I really appreciate Crispy Local's willingness to fit our schedule and created this amazing experience for us. Thank You!
Wonderful 3 day trip
michelleDS91,Sep 13, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful trip with Crispy Local. The car was very comfortable, and our driver was curteous and professional. We enjoyed all the sites we visited, and accommodations picked for our trip were very comfortable. We appreciated we customize this private tour to our preferences. Highly recommended! We had a wonderful experience!
The best and most enjoyable way to tour ancient sites in Greece!
Elena W,Jul 19, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00First of all the organization of this trip by Crispy Local was perfect for such a limited time. It enabled us to fulfill a lifelong dream of experiencing Ancient Greek archeological sites -- and letting us do it at our own snail paced, curious, inquisitive pace. The tour paired an excellent driver -- Giannis--with experienced tour guides/historians, a great itinerary and finally added awesome selections for restaurants and hotels that we would never have been able to find ourselves. Kudos to Giannis, our driver, who is such a fun, generous, delightful man! We enjoyed spending time with him so much-- which is something you might be concerned about if you're traveling with someone in a car for 3 full days! But no worries there -- he is easygoing but thoughtful, anticipating everything. We loved how Giannis took such good care of us! To book this tour was one of the best decisions we have ever made on a vacation. It removed the stress of driving in a foreign country, of knowing where to stay or to eat that aren't tourist traps, having someone escort you around gently without having to walk in lockstep with the timetable of a big group. This is the way to do it, if you can! Crispy Local is definitely the way to go. In every choice they made, you could see the attention to excellence and their wonderful humanity. They attended conscientiously to everything we wished for and more. They were very open to customizing any tour, and were so open and accommodating at every step of the way. My husband and I had a magical week in Greece and this little trip was the highlight!
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TReain,Apr 9, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Custom service amongst incredible history made this trip spectacular. Crispy Local arranges the most knowledgeable and personable local site guides for you to get the most of the archeological experiences. Around this, the accommodations, restaurant arrangements, vehicles and logistics are all taken care of and fine tuned to your liking making for an unforgettable experience. Lovely accommodations after full days of touring with unforgettable breakfasts before the next day’s adventure. In addition, the service of having all of the logistics arranged by Crispy Local gave us great peace of mind and truly helped to ease our travels. From the airport pick up to the local recommendations we always felt well taken care of. I cannot recommend this company enough. I can’t wait to come back for another experience planned by Crispy Local.
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