Private Tour
Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nafplio Full Day Private Tour from Athens
Overview
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Venture south of Athens to discover highlights of the Peloponnese. Cross the Corinth Canal to leave mainland Greece and explore Mycenae, Epidaurus and Nafplion.
Starting in Mycenae, one of the ancient world’s most noteworthy cultures, then on to Epidaurus, with its theater and healing center that were milestones in the evolution of western civilization and ending up at Nafplio, the country’s most picturesque town, we take a route that is one of the most important historically speaking, in a country steeped in history.
- Full-day tour of Peloponnese highlights from Athens
- Travel the Isthmus of Corinth with its picturesque yet imposing natural beauty
- Visit the archaeological site of Mycenae, home to mythical King Agamemnon
- Check out the perfect acoustics at Epidaurus's 4th-century amphitheater
- Explore the harbor village of Nafplion
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Our drivers are not official tour guides, but they are knowledgeable and can provide fascinating commentary in fluent English. Although they will not enter the archaeological sites with you, they can answer all of your questions about the places you visit with this tour.
Third party activities and especially extreme sports are not allowed during the tour. This can be a cause for immediate cancellation of the tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
WiFi on board
Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
Lunch (With Greek Traditional Food option)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel/ airport/ port pickup and drop-off
Licensed tour guide (upon request and depending on availability)
Gratuities
Mycenae & Archaeological Museum of Mycenae & Treasury of Atreus (can be purchased on-site)
Epidaurus & Epidaurus Archaeological Museum (can be purchased on-site)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Corinth Canal
The Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth in the Ionian Sea with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, arguably making the peninsula an island. The canal was dug through the isthmus at sea level and has no locks. It is 6.4 kilometres (4 mi) in length and only 21.4 metres (70 ft) wide at its base, making it impassable for many modern ships. From high up, you can enjoy the best view of Corinth's isthmus and admire the steep limestone walls while you observe the vessels below you navigate their way through the canal.
Mycenae
The fortified citadel of ancient Mycenae, the seat of the mythical and mighty King Agamemnon. An impressive and well-preserved site, the city of Mycenae gave its name to an entire civilization. Admire sites such as the Tomb of Clytemnestra, the infamous Lion’s Gate, the Cyclopean walls and learn of their blood-stained past. In the second millennium BC, Mycenae was one of the major centres of Greek civilization, a military stronghold which dominated much of southern Greece, Crete, the Cyclades and parts of southwest Anatolia. The period of Greek history from about 1600 BC to about 1100 BC is called Mycenaean in reference to Mycenae. At its peak in 1350 BC, the citadel and lower town had a population of 30,000 and an area of 32 hectares.
Options
With Greek Traditional Food
Lunch: Enjoy authentic Greek cuisine and traditional foods.
Pickup included
Without food
Pickup included
Reviews
260 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
great experience
Scalur,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00beautiful visit , tomb of AGAMEMNON ET DE CLYTEMNESTRA , ancient city with the Lionesses Gate , 2 museums , price 20 euro per person
Excellent tour. The stops...
Belinda M,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour. The stops were interesting and the guide did an excellent job describing the places and pacing the tour so we had time to do things we wanted to do at our pace. He was very personable, professional and made it an enjoyable day.
Our driver/guide, Spiros, was very professional, and a book of knowledge on all aspects of our trip, especially this history of
Sheryl S,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Spiros was very prompt, professional and a book of knowledge on anything to do with Greece; especially it's history! We had a time frame as we had to be back on board our cruise ship, so we cut out a few stops (we have one member of our parry that has some limited walking restrictions and Spiros was very considerate of that). He recommended a fabulous are of Nafplio to have lunch and it was spectacular!!! If you are ever in Athens and in need of a private knowledge driver/guide SPIROS is you man!! Last picture is us with Spiros
A day through ancient Greece
GRC1956,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful day with Fotis, our driver and guide. So much beauty and history. Couldn't have asked for a better experience.
Fantastic day spent with our driver/guide, Notis
Janice M,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful day, in spite of rain, visiting Mycenae, Epidaurus, and Napflio with Notis as our driver and guide. We made a stop at the Corinth Canal on the way to Mycenae. Notis was very friendly and accommodating. He shared so much information about Greece - the area and sites we saw, the local history, culture, and daily life in the area we were visiting, as well as Greece, in general. He allowed us adequate time to visit the ruins at both Mycenae and Epidaurus, which were amazing, and thankfully the rain stopped for these explorations. We finished the day at a lovely restaurant in Napflio, enjoyed a wonderful lunch of pasta and langostinos, and shared an exceptional Greek wine. We were transiting from one hotel to another at the end of our trip. Notis picked us up promptly at one hotel in the morning, and delivered us safe and sound to our airport hotel in the evening. We couldn't have asked for a better guide and driver. The day was one of the highlights of our trip to Greece.
Wonderful day tour form Athens!
sophiemI8437SF,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time on this day tour! Our guide/driver was Yiannis and he was highly experienced and made it a great day. It was so nice to be on a private tour where our needs were really taken into account. Yiannis was very responsive and made sure we were comfortable the entire ride, providing us with water bottles and having great conversation. He was highly knowledgeable about the history, which we really enjoyed hearing about! We especially loved our time in Nafplio and the restaurant that was picked for us to eat at. It was great to have that paid in advance as well. Overall it was a great day and we highly recommend it to others who are in Athens without a rental car!
Great tour!
calebh435,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fotis was great! Very informative on the history of the places we went, knew the answers to our questions and was friendly. We loved the tour.
Fantastic Full Day Tour
Odyssey421218,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour of places of historical significance in the Pelopenese. Nicholas was a professional, safe, and knowledgeable driver/guide for the day. Highly recommend this private tour.
Great way to see the countryside. Private car was perfect.
Donna A,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fabulous opportunity. Comfortable ride. Amazing historic sites Access too sites not too difficult but would recommend a study shoe as stones/pathway can be slippery.
Awesome day sightseeing
Sue S,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our private driver Michael was very knowledgeable & easy to talk to, We learned a lot about the area! Courteous & friendly & gave us plenty of time to explore, eat & shop!
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