Excursions & day trips

Mycenae, Epidaurus and Nafplio full-day bus tour from Athens

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$57.00

Free cancellation

Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Russian, Polish

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 12 hours

Wheelchair accessible

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Tour with Audioguide

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Why you’ll love this…

Uncover Greek history and culture with an expert guide
Observe the Corinth Canal
Marvel at the kingdom of Ancient Mycenae
Enjoy a comfortable bus trip from Athens

What to expect

Join this experience and discover the highlights of ancient Greek in the Peloponnese area. On this day bus tour from Athens, you'll visit the Corinth Canal, Mycenae, the ancient theater of Epidaurus, and the picturesque city of Nafplion with a professional guide.

Get on board at one of the 4 meeting points of the Greek capital and enjoy a 1-hour ride to the Peloponnese. On your way to Mycenae, you'll see the famous Corinth Canal and make a quick stop to admire this engineering marvel that connects the Aegean and Ionian seas. Continue your itinerary to Mycenae, one of the most important cities of ancient Greece, where you'll have the possibility to visit the Mycenaean Acropolis, and the Archaeological Museum of Mycenae (tickets not included). Continue your tour to the Ancient Theater of Epidaurus, one of the best-preserved Classical Greek structures.

Don't miss the chance to stop in the picturesque city of Nafplion, and discover the history of the first capital of Greece after independence. Your guide will also share with you the importance of its port since the Bronze Age due to its strategic position.

What's included

Guided tour
Audio guide
Transportation in air-conditioned coach
Pick-up and drop-off from designated areas
Roundtrip transportation

What's not included

Entrance fees

Where

Meeting point:

Departure points: Plaka / Melina Mercouri Monument: 07:45 am - The Greek Parliament: 07:50 am - Omonoia Square: 08:00 am - Karaiskaki Square: 08:05 am. Kindly wait at the blue hop-on hop-off buses sign "SIGHTS OF ATHENS".

What to remember

Know in advance:

Make sure to contact the local operator to confirm the starting point of the tour. You'll find their contact information in the voucher after booking

Provider

OPEN TOP BUS HELLAS

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Anonymous
From United States of America - April 2025

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Très sympa, guide aussi très sympa… Vaut mieux je pense prendre les entrées des endroits de suite car de toute façon il les faut pour accéder aux sit ...
Anonymous
From Italy - April 2025

Great
Overall rated
4/5
HaJo
From United States of America - April 2025

Traveled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Gute Organisation, ausreichend Zeit, gut geplanter Ablauf, gute Erklärungen
Alessandra
From Austria - March 2025

Solo traveler

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5
Anonymous
From Italy - March 2025

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5
Anonymous
From United States of America - March 2025

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Tutto organizzato alla perfezione. Ottima la tour leader.

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