Mycenae & Epidaurus Day Tour

DURATION: TOUR STYLE: STARTING: Full Day ENDING: Tours from Athens Your Athens Hotel Your Athens Hotel

Tour Overview

Follow the footsteps of the ancient Greek civilization on an enchanting private full-day tour to Mycenae and Epidaurus from Athens. Visit the small village of Epidaurus, famous for its impressive Hellenic theater, with a stop at Nauplio on the way and the legendary home of Agamemnon.

Highlights

• Explore the ancient remains of Mycenae and view highlights such as Royal tombs & Lion’s gate
• Enjoy a scenic drive along the Saronic Gulf coast
• Marvel at the engineering wonder of the Corinth Canal
• Visit Epidaurus, the best preserved ancient theater in the world
• Visit the picturesque town of Nauplion

Mycenae & Epidaurus Day Tour from Athens Itinerary

Begin your private day trip early in the morning with a pick up at your Athens city center hotel. Once you settle inside your air-conditioned minivan, we will depart via the National highway to the Peloponnese peninsula.

After a brief stop to the strategically important Corinth Canal for photos, we will arrive at the ancient Acropolis of Mycenae and experience a private walking tour of the ruins of this enclosed settlement. Hear at the legendary home of King Agamemnon, you will have the opportunity to see the Palace, the treasure of Atreides, and the Lion’s Gate.

Afterward, we will visit the lovely town of Nauplio, the first capital of modern Greece, and home to the Palamidi fortress. Here, you can either spend time the next hour on your own, wandering around the town’s market for some shopping or optionally choose to have lunch at one of the finest restaurants in the city.

Our next stop is the ancient Epidaurus, the mythological birthplace of Asklepios, the Greek god of healing. Explore the striking relics, including the UNESCO-listed Sanctuary of Asklepios, with its crumbled raisings. Then, gaze at the spectacular ancient theatre of Epidaurus. Built-in the 4th century BC, this best-preserved enormous theater is regarded as one of the world’s most elegant and still possesses excellent acoustics.

After a fascinating trip, your private tour ends back at the original departure point in Athens at around 8 pm.

Important Information

• Tour not available on January 1st, November 17th, March 25th, May 1st, December 25th & 26th, Easter Sunday

Cancelation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.