Mycenae and Epidaurus Full Day Trip from Athens with Walking Tour in Nafplio

Highlights

Small group tour of maximum 26 people
Skip the long lines and save time
Short stop at the strategically important Corinth Canal
Day guided tour to the ancient cities of Epidaurus & Mycenae
Short stop at the sea port of Nauplion & marvel at the islet of Bourtzi
Visit the Unesco listed ancient theatre of Epidaurus
Explore ancient Mycenae and view highlights such as Royal tombs & Lion's gate

Summary

Head out across the Corinth Canal to see the archaeological site of Mycenae and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Epidaurus on this full-day tour from Athens. Discover ancient ruins that are over 2,000 years old such as the Epidaurus theater, one of the most preserved classical Greek buildings in the country, and learn about the rich history of ancient Greece from your informative guide.

Tour info

Duration

10 hours

Meeting Point

26 Athanasiou Diakou, Athanasiou Diakou, Athina, 117 43

Why take this tour?

Explore with this guided one full day trip from Athens to Nafplio area the remains of the ancient city of Mycenae, the unique Epidaurus theater and enjoy Nafplio, one of the most beautiful cities of Greece.

Depart from our terminal for one day tour via the coastal National highway for the Corinth canal (short stop). After the Corinth Canal, you enter the region of Argolis, land of Homer’s Golden Mycenae, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Dating back to the second century B.C., Mycenae was one of the major centers of Greek civilization and a military stronghold which dominated much of southern Greece . Visit the archaeological site, home to the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon. You will see the Cyclopean Walls, the Lion’s Gate, the Royal Tombs, including Agamemnon Clytemnestra's, and the Treasury of Atreus, a magnificent 14th-century B.C. structure. In Mycenae you will have the chance for an optional stop in a pottery factory.

Then, proceed to Nauplion the first capital of modern Greece with its Venetian fortress of PALAMIDI and the fortified islet of BOURTZI. It was named after Nafplios, son of Poseidon, and it is home of Palamidis, the local hero of the Trojan war and supposedly the inventor of weights and measures, lighthouses, the first Greek alphabet and the father of the Sophists. After a walking tour of the city, you will have lunch in a restaurant beside the sea with amazing views of Bourtzi islet in the middle of the Port. Those who have selected the option without lunch, will have the time to explore further the city or relax having a nice coffee.

Continue on to Epidaurus and visit the ancient theatre. The UNESCO’S world heritage listed monument is reputed to be the birthplace of Apollo's son Asklepios, the healer and was the most celebrated healing center of the classical world. Epidaurus is probably most famous for its theatre, one of the best preserved classical Greek buildings and still used today due to its amazing acoustics. The Argolis (Mycenae - Epidaurus) day tour returns to Athens in the late afternoon.

What’s included?

Transport by luxury A/C bus
Professional and licensed guide
Hotel pick-up and drop-off (selected hotels)
Free WiFi on tour coaches
Lunch (if option selected)
Entrance fees
Whispers
All taxes
Gratuities (optional)
Drinks

Things to know

Covid Policy

Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Regular temperature checks for staff

Keeping you safe (COVID-19 measures): Our staff is trained in the latest hygiene protocols and cleaning procedures. They use personal protective equipment (face masks/shields and optional gloves) and their temperature/wellness will be monitored daily to ensure a safe travel experience for you. Face masks are also required for travellers inside the museums. Buses are filled to only 50% of their capacity and the number of buses used is increased. The average cleaning time is doubled both during the day and after the end of the tour at night. In addition, all sensitive touch areas such as seats, armrests, sidewalls, overhead bins, etc. are intensively cleaned and sanitized. The air inside the bus, on average, completely renewed every 3 minutes during cruise time. All Setra 515 buses in our fleet are equipped with HEPA/CARBON filters (High-Efficiency Particulate Arrestors), which capture more than 99% of even microscopic bacteria and viruses. Moreover, sanitizing dispensers are available at each door. Whisper audio devices will be given to all our travelers to keep social distance guidelines which are sanitized thoroughly both from our staff but also inside the charging cases with UVC lights. Lunch will be provided at restaurant that follows the hygiene protocols (if lunch option is selected).

Cancellation Policy

Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Redemption information

Important:
• Your local contact is KEY TOURS on 0030 210 9233 166
• Please note: Complimentary pick-up is offered for this tour.
• If your meeting point is not clear please contact Key Tours at least 24 hours prior to your reservation date to verify your pick up location. Please be ready at least 15 minutes prior to pick up time or departure time of the tour.

Tickets will be held at the box office

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About operator:

Key Tours is a tour company that holds a key to discovering Greece. It serves annually over 60.000 visitors to Greece, by organizing sightseeing tours and cruises with an option of half-day, full-day and multiple day tours, as well as other experiences on a private/tailor-made basis.

Key Tours main goal is to offer, except its own organised tours, similar tours all over Greece organised by selected local suppliers following our idea of quality, value and high-standard tours and make you feel like being a unique traveller unravel the fascination of Greece and why not to other countries too.

Special emphasis is given to quality service standards. Key Tours uses luxury air-conditioned coaches with friendly drivers, carefully selected multi-lingual tour guides and a variety of modern or traditional hotels in Athens or the mainland.
Whether you are a culture seeker, an early riser, or an adventurer, we have you covered, and we hope to welcome you to one of our unmemorable experiences.