Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nafplio, Corinth Canal Private Full Day Trip From Athens

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Duration:7 hours to 9 hours (approx.)
Location: Athens, Greece

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Settle in your private car and admire the scenery as you move into the Peloponnese. Take great photos at the Corinth Canal and after around 30 minutes, arrive at the ancient hilltop city of Mycenae and enjoy a walking tour of the ruins of this once powerful, fortified settlement.
Afterward, stop in the pretty seaport of Nafplio. Stroll the narrow alleys with the colorful bougainvillea trees and taste delightful Greek dishes before continuing to ancient Epidaurus, the mythological birthplace of Asklepios, the Greek god of healing. Tour the spectacular relics, including the UNESCO-listed Sanctuary of Asklepios and ancient theater of Epidaurus.

-You get to admire stunning Archeological Sites

-Taste local cuisine and hear stories about the visited sites

-Walk around one of the most beautiful and picturesque cities in Greece

-Visit Epidaurus, birthplace of Apollo's son and an ancient place of healing

- Enjoy a scenic drive along the Saronic Gulf coast.

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1. Corinth Canal
Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth in the Ionian Sea with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. The canal was initially proposed in classical times and a failed effort was made to build it in the 1st century AD. The canal was dug through the isthmus at sea level and has no locks. It is 6.4 kilometres (4 mi) in length and only 21.4 metres (70 ft) wide at its base, making it impassable for many modern ships. It is currently of little economic importance becoming mainly a tourist attraction. From the bridge, you can enjoy wonderful views and admire the steep limestone walls while you observe the vessels passing by the narrow canal.
2. Archaeological Site Mycenae
Mycenae 'Rich in Gold', the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon—first sung by Homer in his epics—is the most important and richest palatial centre of the Late Bronze Age in Greece. Its name was given to one of the greatest civilisations of Greek prehistory, the Mycenaean civilisation. The site, which is inscribed in the World Heritage List since 1999, preserves the imposing ruins of the city that dominated the eastern Mediterranean world from the 15th to the 12th century B.C. and played a vital role in the development of classical Greek culture. Mycenae was founded between two tall conical hills, Profitis Ilias and Sara, on a low plateau dominating the Argive plain and controlling both the land and sea routes. The archaeological site comprises the fortified acropolis and the surrounding funerary and habitation sites, which are located mainly to its west and southwest. Most of the visible monuments date to the centre's great prosperity period, from 1350 to 1200 BC.
3. Archaeological Museum of Ancient Mycenae
At the foot of the acropolis is situated the Archaeological Museum of Mycenae, a modern masterpiece for the area and an attraction point for thousands of tourists, who come to this sacred place to admire part of the findings of "Atrides’ treasure". The exhibits (almost 2,500) are dated from the Middle Bronze Age to the Hellenistic Period and come from Mycenae and its surrounding area.
4. Citadel and Treasury of Atreus
The Treasury of Atreus or Tomb of Agamemnon is a large tholos or beehive tomb on Panagitsa Hill at Mycenae, Greece, constructed during the Bronze Age around 1250 BC. The stone lintel above the doorway weighs 120 tons, with approximate dimensions 8.3 x 5.2 x 1.2m, the largest in the world.
5. Epidaurus Archaeological Museum
The museum is located in the archaeological site of the sanctuary of Asclepius. It hosts architectural parts from the temple and the buildings of the shrine, as well as inscribed columns and pedestals, altars, bronze medical equipment, sculpted votive offerings and tablets, representations of the Asclepius temple (4th c. BC), and sections of the Tholos. The museum was built by P. Kavadias during the period 1902-1909. More wings were constructed in time to house the sculptures, the pottery and the collection of inscriptions that came progressively came to light during the excavations on the site.
6. The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus is a theatre in the Greek city of Epidaurus, located on the southeast end of the sanctuary dedicated to the ancient Greek God of medicine, Asclepius. It is built on the west side of Cynortion Mountain, near modern Lygourio, and belongs to the Epidaurus Municipality. It is considered to be the most perfect ancient Greek theatre with regard to acoustics and aesthetics.
7. Sanctuary of Asklepios
The Sanctuary of Asklepios was a temple complex dedicated to Asklepios, the Greek god of healing, located within the Valley of Dreams in Argolis, Greece.
8. Nafplio
Free time for lunch, coffee, or shopping at the ‘Naples of the East’ rich in Venetian architecture, cobbled squares, and towering castles with commanding views of the Argolic Gulf. Afterwards, unwind by the harbor or get lost in the colorful back streets of the most elegant town in mainland Greece. Nafplio is a seaport town in the Peloponnese in Greece that has expanded up the hillsides near the north end of the Argolic Gulf. The town was an important seaport held under a succession of royal houses in the Middle Ages as part of the lordship of Argos and Nauplia, held initially by the de la Roche following the Fourth Crusade before coming under the Republic of Venice and, lastly, the Ottoman Empire. The town was the capital of the First Hellenic Republic and of the Kingdom of Greece, from the start of the Greek Revolution in 1821 until 1834. Nafplio is now the capital of the regional unit of Argolis.
9. Bourtzi
Gaze the picturesque water castle of Bourtzi, a Venetian castle located in the middle of the harbor of Nafplio.
10. Akronafplia Fortress
Rising above the old part of town, the Akronafplia fortress is the oldest of Nafplio's three castles, although it is less interesting than the other two forts. The lower sections of the walls date back to the Bronze Age. Until the arrival of the Venetians, the town was restricted to within its walls. The Turks called itİç Kale (meaning 'inner castle'). It was used as a Greek political prison from 1936-56.
11. Palamidi Castle
Palamidi is a fortress to the east of the Acronauplia in the town of Nafplio in the Peloponnese region of southern Greece. Nestled on the crest of a 216-metre high hill, the fortress was built by the Venetians during their second occupation of the area (1686–1715). The fortress commands an impressive view over the Argolic Gulf, the city of Náfplio and the surrounding country. There are 913 steps in the winding stair from the town to the fortress. However, to reach the top of the fortress there are over one thousand, while locals in the town of Nafplion will say there are 999 steps to the top of the castle.

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Posted By : Nancy K
We had a fantastic time touring Ancient Greece with our incredible host George, who shared not only insights about the ancients, but incredibly thoughtful observations about life in Athens today. Cannot imagine a better way to see this beautiful country! George hit the bullseye with every recommendation, from lunch to the dinner we enjoyed in Athen’s City Centre after our tour. Thank you, George and Ioannis—your service is incredible and so appreciated!
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Posted On : 2024-05-17 15:17:53

Posted By : cyndisparks
We were a group of 8 friends from Arizona traveling together and this was one of the highlights of our trip! George was GREAT! He was knowledgeable, funny and kind. The sites were amazing!! We would highly recommend this tour and George to anyone visiting Athens!
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Posted On : 2024-04-24 12:24:41

Posted By : 76fernandae
Excellent, vibrant experience! Our guide Giorgos is super kind and professional! We enjoyed every second of our tour, highly recommend it!
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Posted On : 2024-03-11 08:07:42

Posted By : Laura_T
We had a great time with George. He took us to all the sites and was very helpful with knowledge. The SUV he picked us up in was lovely and comfortable for the 4 of us. We attended in January so there were no crowds which was awesome. Highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-01-17 13:25:29

Posted By : Stefano_D
I could not think of a better tour to these location.
Ioannis, the tour coordinator, has been extremely available and open to adjust the schedule to our needs.
Georgios, our driver and guide, was extremely knowledgeable of the sites, on top of being an excellent person to have great conversations during the trip.
Highly recommended.

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Posted On : 2023-12-29 13:37:33

Posted By : Guide52451450133
The trip was amazing with 5 stops over almost 10 hours. Great conversation with our driver and helpful information and history.
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Posted On : 2023-10-26 13:13:02

Posted By : Kiwikaul
Our trip was organised by Crispy Local and we have only the highest praise for the way they organised and managed the trip; they are a most efficient and easy to deal with organisation. This was our first visit to Greece and we were given good advice on what was possible to make our day most enjoyable.
Antonio, our driver met us off our cruise ship at the agreed time and it was noticeable how much better attired and professional he was compared to other drivers. First impressions count and Antonio was excellent in every way; he was a careful safe driver in a comfortable vey clean car, and although not a guide, his knowledge was considerable and he told us all we needed to know about the sites we visited. He never hurried us and was always attentive to our needs - a clear indication that he was following company policy.
At the end of the of our most enjoyable day we were thankful that we had employed Crispy Local and can unreservedly recommend them to anyone wanting to make the most of Greece.
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Posted On : 2023-10-05 20:15:15

Posted By : Gabrielle P
We came to Greece for the first time and wanted to see as much as possible while in Athens. This tour is perfect. It was so relaxed and enjoyable, and we saw so much while driving from place to place. It was a fabulous trip and we’re so glad we did it. George was a fabulous guide!
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Posted On : 2023-02-22 15:11:29

Posted By : davideK9179AA
The tour was great. The places that we visited are very nice.
The car is nice and clean.
Most importantly, George, our tour guide, was knowledgeable, very friendly, excellent courtesy, very helpful and not rushing.
In Nafplio, when we choose a restaurant, he check the restaurant first and ensuring they have English menu.
When we asked about good restaurant near our place, not only he told us but he also showed it to us on our way back to the hotel.
We enjoy the trip from the beginning until the end. We will join their tour again if we come back to Greece.
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Posted On : 2023-01-20 01:36:37

Posted By : tripleseven73
Nice tour with very good driver which was also explaining a lot of things. I would recommend it anytime again.
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Posted On : 2022-10-31 03:45:45