Corinth Canal, Mycenae, Nafplio, Epidaurus Private Tour plus a GREAT Lunch

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Corinth Canal, Mycenae, Nafplio, Epidaurus Private Tour plus a GREAT Lunch — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Nafplio town from Palamidi fortress — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Immerse yourself in a truly private and intimate adventure through Ancient Greece. This tour weaves through multiple key landmarks from Corinth Canal to King Agamemnon's Mycenae site to the Venetian "old town" of Nafplio to Palamadi Fortress, where you will walk down all 999 steps before a breathtaking vista of the peninsula. It is there that you will take in your authentic Greek lunch, drinks, and desserts included with your tour leader. This is a tour your way, the details within your control but a clear plan laid out so that you can relax and let go for a day. Departing from Athens, Piraeus, or Nafplio expect extras such as Greek coffee or Ouzo; time permitting.

Comprehensive full-day tour
Private for 1-8 people, all within your group
Flexible itinerary
Driver/tour leader known to be friendly and knowledgeable
Features multiple UNESCO-listed sites: Lions Gate and Cital in Mycenae and classical theater in Epidaurus

You can optionally include Ancient Corinth!

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At a glance

Duration: 8–9 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: EUDAIMONIA Tours & Experiences

Ages: Adults (5–75 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private tour for 1 to 8 people in a private party.
Included: In-car information booklet for all tour activities and sites nad bottled water.
Included: A HIGHTLIGHT OF THE TOUR; traditional Greek lunch&drinks in a nontouristy taverna favored by locals.
Included: Hotel/port (flexible) pickup from Athens or Nafplio or cruise ship.

Not included

Not included: No shopping/touristy stops (souvenirs, ceramics, etc)unless specifically requested by yourselves.
Not included: Entrance fees to the sites
Not included: Licensed guide to escort you inside the archeological sites (optional)

Itinerary

Corinth Canal

10 min

A quick stop to loop around the canal. One of the most important projects of modern Greece, which played a catalytic role in the Mediterranean trade.
Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)

45 min Admission not included

OPTIONAL: Ancient Corinth was inhabited in the Neolithic period (6500-3250 BC) but the big prosperity begins in the 8th century.

Corinth was a city-state and for Christians, Corinth is well known from the two letters of Saint Paul in the New Testament, First and Second Corinthians. Corinth is also mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles as part of the Paul the Apostle's missionary travels.
Archaeological Site Mycenae

1 h 30 min Admission not included

The home of King Agamemnon and the Mycenean civilization.

Mycenae 'Rich in Gold', the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon, first sung by Homer in his epics, is Greece's most important and richest palatial center of the Late Bronze Age.
Palamidi Castle

one hour Admission not included

OPTIONAL: Walk down the 999 steps and enjoy the amazing views of the water
Nafplio

one hour

LUNCH & DRINKS: A highlight of this tour. Real Greek lunch away from the touristy locations.
Nafplio

30 min

One of the most beautiful towns in the area of Argolis (Eastern Peloponnese) as well as one of the most romantic cities all over Greece. Explore the Old Town and Port.
The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus

one hour Admission not included

The theatre of Epidaurus (it was built in 330-320 BC) represents the finest and best-preserved example of classical Greek theatre. Even by today's standards, this monument stands out as a unique artistic achievement through its admirable integration into the landscape and above all the perfection of its proportions and incomparable acoustics.
Stop 8

1 h 20 min

... back to Athens on a different route to enjoy the views before your drop-off at your hotel.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Alter Athens Hotel
Aether Athens Urban Hotel
Zenith Hotel
Athens City Plaza
ZEUS Essence Wyndham Athens Residence
Apollo Hotel
Titania Hotel
Athens Zafolia Hotel
Philippos Hotel
The Editor Athens Hotel
Anixis
Crowne Plaza Athens - City Centre By IHG

and 282 more pickup points

Any Athens hotel or Airbnb, the Athens airport, Piraeus and Nafplio port or Hydra island (Metohi). Possible extra cost for some locations.

Using your ticket

Although this tour states "Sales are final" (non-refundable), you can request to cancel even 48 hours before the tour and we'll approve a partial refund of 45% to 75% depending on how early you cancel and the season of the year, in order to compensate for our reservation expenses