Mythic Mycenae & Epidaurus: Unforgettable Athens Day Tour
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Explore the remains of the ancient city of Mycenae a major centre of Greek civilization from 1600BC to 1100BC . After Mycenae guided tour we continue to Nafplion , walking tour at the charmy town at the seaside, was still is the port of the region ever since the Bronze Age. Capital of Greece after the declaration of independence and till 1834. We will see and discuss , among others, the obelisque of France, the vencecian loggia , the “White house’c”, the impressive old and new castles, we walk the marble paved way to the new town and we discuss the political history of Greece in between the statues of Ioannis Kapodistrias and King Otto, Return back to Athens. Our itineraries may occasionally operate in reverse order. This is because we must coordinate entry time slots at site of Mycenae, which depend on daily availability. For this reason, the visit to Nafplio can take place either in the morning or the afternoon. Both experiences are included in full, though the sequence may change.
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Coastal18176712452, 10/17/2025 9:50:23 AM
What day! Started early out of Athens in a really nice small bus. We drove to the Corinthian Canal and were given time to walk around, take pictures and a health break. Nice cafe with lots of options. Then onto Nafplion and Mycenaean. Anthony (tour guide) gave lots of historical information and descriptions of everything. Nicos (the driver), was awesome. Careful and professional. No worries about our safety and comfort. The drive was pleasant and we liked seeing all the olive, lemon and orange orchards. Nafplion is a really nice town. Lots to see at all the steps. Various levels of exercise so good for the old and young.
Kat M, 9/25/2025 3:19:04 AM
Our tour guide, Helena, was personable and knowledgeable. The ruins of Mycenae were impressive. The restaurant was not picturesque or particularly friendly . They treated us as a group of bothersome tourists. The lamb was good but nothing special.
Daniel C, 9/10/2025 3:25:19 AM
Guide was able to converse extremely well in both English and French. We received a very professional history lesson. Transportation and lunch was first class
Regina_D, 8/18/2025 3:48:36 AM
I enjoyed the tour. Additional time was needed at Mycene. 20 minutes does give enough time for pictures and the museum. I could only take pictures.
David_P, 5/25/2025 1:38:50 PM
Nice tour into the campagne of Greece. Our guide was very good in precising historical facts. Even in the free time, she was open to share some interesting local facts for those who were looking for something besides the touristic places.
clh333, 4/11/2025 2:12:08 AM
We really enjoyed this tour. Pickup arrangements went smoothly, the tour guide (Xenia) was friendly and very knowledgeable. We enjoyed visiting Mycenae and also the time in Nafplion, which is a beautiful town. We had a drink in a lovely bar on the seafront to relax after exploring Mycenae. The lunch was good and they accommodated vegetarian food as it was a set menu. Only constructive feedback would be that the tour guide talked for just a little bit too long which impacted on time to explore Mycenae by ourselves. They could adapt by giving a shorter explanation and then giving people the option to stay for more information or head off on their own. The museum was also very busy with tour groups making it hard to see the exhibits. A tip - if you’re vegetarian or have other dietary needs, message the operator in advance as the lunch is a set menu otherwise and all meat.
Slagio, 4/10/2025 2:39:51 AM
Very good, highly recommend, whole day event, quite a bit of walking and the terrain is not even, the weather can be changeable so make sure to take layers and a raincoat
Olga_V, 2/16/2025 2:08:26 AM
Very interesting. Our tour guide Nancy was very informative .We saw a lot . My suggestion is to avoid lunch, any place in Nafplio is better and you will get almost 2 hours in that nice town, instead of mediocre lunch in a hotel.
Maryjane_H, 1/26/2025 1:14:32 PM
Terrific tour guide. She was a faint of information. Wonderful stops. We loved all the stops and the meal was good.
Total-Biz-Traveller, 12/20/2024 10:32:15 PM
Mycenae, Mikines, Archeological Site Our final stop is the archeological site of Mikines, (there are several spellings of this place, am confused, guessing the Greek are as well, haha) Nice slow walk up the mountain, not too bad, less strenuous than the other sites we visited! But it appears that the one and only point of real interest is the Lion Head, beside of course the various remnants of this site, clearly explained in the various tablets/signs well positioned as appropriate! We got our fill of history on Greece on this trip, although I know there are many more to be explored, but just that there is never enough time! But we got a great idea & exposure which is what it was all about! Credit to Greeka.com: The Mycenaean Acropolis in Kolymbithres Paros: The hill overlooking Kolymbithres is the site where remains of the Mycenaean Acropolis are found from the 13th century BC. Parts of the remains were brought to light in 1975 by archaeologist Dimitris Skilardis. #magicalholidays#thetourist #greece #athens #holidaysurprise #mycenae #mikines
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Very important: Children aged 5 to 12 years old must hold passport or ID in order to get the discounted price. Otherwise they will pay entrance ticket to the Archaelogical sites or Museums.
- No tours on Christmas Day, New Years Day and Orthodox Easter
- Your guide will give you your entry tickets to the sites and museums
- May be operated by a bilingual guide on Tuesday(English/French)
- Pickup from port , airport or private apartment (air BNB) are not available
- from Apr 1 Epidaurus theater will be replaced with guided walking tour of Nafplio
- Our itineraries may occasionally operate in reverse order. This is because we must coordinate entry time slots at archaeological sites such as Mycenae, which depend on daily availability and group flow. For this reason, the visit to Nafplio can take place either in the morning or the afternoon. Both experiences are included in full, though the sequence may change.
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Syntagma square, opposite the National GardenReturn details
Explore the remains of the ancient city of Mycenae a major centre of Greek civilization from 1600BC to 1100BC . After Mycenae guided tour we continue to Nafplion , walking tour at the charmy town at the seaside, was still is the port of the region ever since the Bronze Age. Capital of Greece after the declaration of independence and till 1834. We will see and discuss , among others, the obelisque of France, the vencecian loggia , the “White house’c”, the impressive old and new castles, we walk the marble paved way to the new town and we discuss the political history of Greece in between the statues of Ioannis Kapodistrias and King Otto, Return back to Athens. Our itineraries may occasionally operate in reverse order. This is because we must coordinate entry time slots at site of Mycenae, which depend on daily availability. For this reason, the visit to Nafplio can take place either in the morning or the afternoon. Both experiences are included in full, though the sequence may change.Redemption
French speaking available Tuesday exclude Apr 29, May 20 Pick up service commence 07:30 to 08:15. 08:30 is the departure time of the tour from departure point. Opening hours are: 09:00 - 20:00 Monday to Friday This operator requires you to contact them directly prior to this tour/activity. During winter season all tours run English only24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund