--- title: Corinth Canal, Mycenae, Nafplio and Epidaurus Private Tour from Athens lang: en type: tour city: Athens country: Greece price: 190 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.92 reviews: 50 duration_minutes: 480 duration_max_minutes: 540 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 34 of 63 (Corinth, Mycenae & Peloponnese Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/corinth-canal-mycenae-nafplio-and-epidaurus-private-tour-from-athens/ --- # Corinth Canal, Mycenae, Nafplio and Epidaurus Private Tour from Athens In our comparison: #34 of 63 in Corinth, Mycenae & Peloponnese Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview The route begins in Athens and crosses the Corinth Canal, passing through the Gulf of Corinth to arrive at Mycenae. Here travelers will be able to relive the expedition to Troy at Mycenae, the kingdom of Agamemnon and a World Heritage UNESCO Site. Then we visit Nafplio, appreciating the Venetian architecture along its narrow streets before arriving at Epidaurus. Be captivated by the world-renowned theater, one of the most popular archaeological sites in Greece and an UNESCO’s World Heritage listed monument. This itinerary is your experience of a lifetime. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 5 start times: between 07:00 and 09:00 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €190 per person - Duration: 8h–9h - Rating: 4.92/5 from 50 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: LS Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.92 from 50 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 49 of 50. - 5 stars: 49 (98%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (2%) ## What's included - Private transportation - WiFi on board - Bottled water - Air-conditioned vehicle ## Not included - The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, Epidaurus Archaeological Museum - Archaeological Site Mycenae - Palamidi Castle - Licensed tour guide - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Athens** (1h) - Pick up from your Hotel,Airbnb appartment or Piraeus port and 1 hour drive to reach our first stop 2. **Corinth Canal** (30m) - This tour begins with a ride on the Corinth Canal, which was constructed in 1893. From high up, you can enjoy the best view of Corinth's isthmus and admire the steep limestone walls. 20 minutes at the Canal and 40 minutes drive to reach our next stop 3. **Archaeological Site Mycenae** (1h) - Next stop is Mycenae, where you can walk in the ruins of its citadel and feel the vibrations of the past times climbing up on top of its hill. You will visit the archaeological site, entering through the Lions Gate, see the royal palace and admire the splendid view. 4. **Citadel and Treasury of Atreus** (15m) - The Treasury of Atreus or Tomb of Agamemnon is a large tholos or beehive tomb on Panagitsa Hill at Mycenae, constructed during the Bronze Age around 1250 BC. 5. **Palamidi Castle** (30m) - Palamidi is a fortress in the town of Nafplio in the Peloponnese region of southern Greece. Nestled on the crest of a 216-metre high hill, the fortress was built by the Venetians during their second occupation of the area (1686–1715). 6. **Nafplio** (2h) - Free time to stroll amongst the town's shops where you can buy handmade souvenirs for your family/friends and also free time for lunch. 1 hour and 30 minutes free time at Nafplio and 30 minutes drive to reach our next stop 7. **Sanctuary of Asklepios** (15m) - The Sanctuary is the earliest organized sanatorium and is significant for its association with the history of medicine, providing evidence of the transition from belief in divine healing to the science of medicine. 8. **The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus** (30m) - Be captivated by the world-renowned theater, one of the most popular archaeological sites in Greece and an UNESCO’s World Heritage listed monument. 9. **Epidaurus Archaeological Museum** (30m) - The museum is noted for its reconstructions of temples and its columns. 30 minutes at the museum and about 2 hours drive to return to Athens. 10. **Athens** (2h) - We start our way back to Athens. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Good to know - 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. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €380 | €190 | | 4 | €460 | €115 | | 6 | €510 | €85 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Corinth, Mycenae & Peloponnese Day Trips start at €25 per person. ## Compared with other Corinth, Mycenae & Peloponnese Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #34 of 63** | €190 | 8h–9h | 4.92 (50) | private | | [Private Luxury Biblical Tour: Apostle Paul’s Footsteps – Corinth](/greece/athens/tours/private-luxury-biblical-tour-apostle-paul-s-footsteps-corinth/?format=md) | €168 | 5h | 4.99 (262) | private | | [Private Luxury Biblical Tour: Apostle Paul in Athens & Corinth](/greece/athens/tours/private-luxury-biblical-tour-apostle-paul-in-athens-corinth/?format=md) | €210 | 8h | 4.98 (240) | private | | [Biblical Tour Letters ToThe Corinthians St Paul’s Footsteps 6Hour](/greece/athens/tours/biblical-tour-letters-tothe-corinthians-st-paul-s-footsteps-6hour/?format=md) | €150 | 6h 15m | 4.94 (1625) | shared | Ranked #34 of 63 in Corinth, Mycenae & Peloponnese Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €25 to €3093, median €190; typical length 8h. 48 of 63 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/peloponnese-day-trips-from-athens/?format=md ## More in Athens - All Athens tours: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/corinth-canal-mycenae-nafplio-and-epidaurus-private-tour-from-athens/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/?format=md