Peloponnese Peninsula Day Tour from Athens
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore ancient Mycenae ruins
- Visit the Epidaurus Theater
- Stroll through Nafplio's old town
- Discover the Temple of Apollo Bassae
- Enjoy scenic coastal views
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Transportation in a comfortable vehicle
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees to archaeological sites
- Meals and beverages
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for the day's conditions.
- Be prepared for a full day of walking and exploration; the tour covers multiple sites.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring archaeological sites.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
- Carry a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Airport/Port pickup available only to the Private Tour option
- Exact pick up point and time will be sent to you in the email provided during the booking at least 24hrs prior departure
- The tour duration is an estimate and may vary due to several factors, including traffic when leaving or returning to Athens, congestion at the entrances of archaeological sites, and the group's pace
- Participants are expected to carry no more than a backpack. If you have luggage that requires trunk space, please inform us in advance of the activity date so we can arrange the appropriate vehicle and pickup location
Traveler reviews
The bus guide and guides...
The bus guide and guides at Mycenae and Epidaurus were great. I very much enjoyed all the sites-Corinth canal, Epidaurus, Mycenae, and Nafplio. It was a very productive, fun day!
Extra Costs involved that really aren’t optional
We liked this full day experience. The guides were very informative about all of the historical sites we visited. The van was air conditioned and a very comfortable ride. We had six people in our tour group. I should add that we had to pay 20 euros per person for the Epidaurus experience and another 20 euros per prepackaged of the Mycenae experience. These were not really optional. We also had about 1.5 hours in Nafplio in which everyone splits up to go explore and buy their own lunch. I just thought people should know these are not really optional expenses and could be a deciding factor for some people considering this tour.
Small group (5 people)
Well-organized tour, small group (5 people that day), stops without time pressure. Friendly, accommodating driver, good guides at both archaeological sites. Clear recommendation. Important: You have to pay for the tickets for both archaeological sites (2x20€) on-site, but it is presented transparently.
great tour, very detailed...
great tour, very detailed and not over the top. Great to see 3 distinct time periods of Greek history. The guides were fantastic, the driver was awesome.
Small group day trip— very fun and educational!
This small-group day trip was a lot of fun and covered a great area of sites outside of Athens. We first stopped in Corinth for a brief view of the channel. We had an additional guide who was educated in Architecture and History who met us and led the stops in Mycenae and the Epidaurus. She was phenomenal! Both were wonderful sites, specifically given the number of archeological items that have come from Mycenae. Free time followed the guided portion of the tour. Additionally, stopping in the town of Nafplio, which is significant in Greek history, was quite fun. There was time for a very quick lunch after some highlights by our tour bus guide (different guide than the Archeological sites). Overall, the stop in Nafplio felt rushed as we didn’t really have time to walk the streets and check out the historical town. My recommendation to the tour comonany would be to expand this portion of the tour and reduce some of the free time at both Mycenae and Epidaurus. Overall, very fun experience. Enjoyed the smalll group size and the entire length of the day. Would highly recommend to its visitors who wish to break out of Athens proper to experience other locales.