--- title: Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nafplio Full Day Private Tour from Athens lang: en type: tour city: Athens country: Greece price: 189 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.91 reviews: 335 duration_minutes: 480 duration_max_minutes: 540 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 28 of 63 (Corinth, Mycenae & Peloponnese Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/mycenae-epidaurus-nafplio-full-day-private-tour-from-athens/ --- # Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nafplio Full Day Private Tour from Athens In our comparison: #28 of 63 in Corinth, Mycenae & Peloponnese Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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 ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 7 start times: between 07:00 and 10:00 - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €189 per person for the Without food option; other options up to €242 - Duration: 8h–9h - Rating: 4.91/5 from 335 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: My Athens Transfers - 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, 09:30, 10:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.91 from 335 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 328 of 335. - 5 stars: 320 (96%) - 4 stars: 8 (2%) - 3 stars: 2 (1%) - 2 stars: 2 (1%) - 1 star: 3 (1%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Without food | €189 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Lunch: Lunch stop at a local restaurant. Food and drinks are at your own expense. Pickup included | | With Greek Traditional Food | €242 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Lunch: Taste authentic Greek flavors and traditional local dishes, with your meal included in the price. Pickup included | ## 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 ## Not included - 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) ## Itinerary 1. **Corinth Canal** (15m) - 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... 2. **Mycenae** (10m) - 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... 3. **Archaeological Site Mycenae** (40m) - The archaeological site of Mycenae comprises the fortified acropolis and surrounding funerary and habitation sites, which are located mainly to its west and southwest. Most of the visible monuments date to the centre's great floruit, from 1350 to 1200 BC. Great Cyclopean... 4. **Lion Gate** (15m) - The Lion Gate was the main entrance of the Bronze Age citadel of Mycenae, southern Greece. It was erected during the 13th century BC, around 1250 BC, in the northwest side of the acropolis and is named after the relief sculpture of two lionesses or lions in a heraldic pose... 5. **Archaeological Museum of Ancient Mycenae** (30m) - The Archaeological Museum of Mycenae is found at the entrance of the ancient site, just a few steps before the Lion Gate. 6. **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. The stone lintel above the doorway weighs 120 tons, with approximate dimensions 8.3 x 5.2 x 1.2m, the largest in the... 7. **Epidaurus Archaeological Museum** (30m) - Archaeological Museum of Epidaurus is a museum in Epidaurus, in Argolis on the Peloponnese peninsula, Greece. The museum, noted for its reconstructions of temples and its columns and inscriptions, was established in 1902 and opened in 1909 to display artifacts unearthed in... 8. **The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus** (30m) - is a theatre in the Greek city of Epidaurus, located on the southeast end of the sanctuary dedicated to the ancient Greek God of medicine, Asclepius. It is built on the west side of Cynortion Mountain, near modern Lygourio, and belongs to the Epidaurus Municipality. It is... 9. **Sanctuary of Asklepios** (15m) - The Temple of Asclepius was a sanctuary in Epidaurus dedicated to Asclepius. It was the main holy site of Asclepius. The sanctuary at Epidaurus was the rival of such major cult sites as the Sanctuary of Zeus at Olympia and Apollo at Delphi. The temple was built in the early... 10. **Nafplio** (1h 30m) - Free time for lunch, coffee, or shopping at the ‘Naples of the East’ rich in Venetian architecture, cobbled squares, and towering castles with commanding views of the Argolic Gulf. Afterwards, unwind by the harbor or get lost in the colorful back streets of the most elegant... 11. **Bourtzi** (10m) - Enjoy the view of the water castle of Bourtzi, a Venetian castle located in the middle of the harbor of Nafplio, and take fascinating photos from the harbor side. 12. **Akronafplia Fortress** (pass by, no stop) - The Acronauplia is the oldest part of the city of Nafplion in Greece. Until the thirteenth century, it was a town on its own. The arrival of the Venetians and the Franks transformed it into part of the town's fortifications. Later, part of it was used as a prison until the... 13. **Palamidi Castle** (30m) - Palamidi is a fortress to the east of the Acronauplia 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). The... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00 - 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 - 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. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €378 | €189 | | 4 | €412 | €103 | | 6 | €450 | €75 | 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 · #28 of 63** | €189 | 8h–9h | 4.91 (335) | 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 #28 of 63 in Corinth, Mycenae & Peloponnese Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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