Mycenae, Nafplion & Corinth Canal Day Trip with Official guide
Description
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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
tumb of Agamemnon
part of Cyclopean walls, Lions Gate, Palace of Agamemnon. visit the legendary Mycenae, a cradle of Greek civilization and one of the most important settlements of the Bronze Age (c. 2000–1000 BC). Home to the famed King Agamemnon, this ancient city is steeped in myth and history. Explore its archaeological treasures, including the famous Lion Gate, Royal Tombs, and the Palace, with a guided tour offering deeper insights.
Corinth Canal, an impressive engineering feat from the late 19th century that connects the Saronic and the Corinth gulfs. Pause to marvel at this narrow but remarkable waterway.
Guided walking of Nafplio city and free time to explore: the picturesque town of Nafplion, a seaside gem rich in history and charm. Enjoy a guided walking tour through the town’s marble-paved streets, where your guide will reveal the stories behind its blend of Venetian, Ottoman, and Greek influences. Admire landmarks such as the French Obelisk, the Venetian Loggia, and the historic “White House.” See the town’s old and new castles and delve into Greece’s political history as you encounter statues of Ioannis Kapodistrias, Greece’s first governor, and King Otto, its first modern king.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up service commence 07:30 to 08:15. 08:30 is the departure time of the tour from departure point.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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 up to 18 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 Tuesdays (English/French)
- Pickup from port , airport or private apartment (air BNB) are not available
- 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.
Reviews(505)
A bit long but very informative about the history of the area abd greece.. Napflio is so nice prefere if we stayed longer
Loved this experience ! George was great and the sights were beautiful! It was the perfect day trip!
We enjoyed the trip and were charmed to see the beauty of the Peleponese. We had only 4 minutes (240 seconds!) to visit the museum at Mycenae, only enough to wish we had longer. The pottery shop visit was lost time which we would have preferred to spend at Mycenae itself.
Corinth canal and Nafplion was the best part for me. Our guide was very informative and helpful. The lunch was good too
Superb day, convenient and well organized excursion, to leave for a day and visit other places outside Athens without renting a vehicle. I recommend!
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.
I was fascinated by Mycenae. Nafplio was a beautiful discovery. The guide took his time and he was cheerful.
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.
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
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.
Dear Regina, Thank you for your review and we are sorry to hear that you need more time in Mycenae but unfortunately this is a shared goup guided tour and we have to follow the advertised time routing. Warm regards Hara
