Nafplio day trip from Athens

Admire the marvels of ancient Greece with a full-day guided adventure to Mycenae, Nafplio, Epidaurus and Ancient Corinth Canal.

• Full day out to Mycenae, Epidaurus and Nafplio: Leave Athens by air-conditioned bus with Wi-Fi, heading along the Corinth Canal to Mycenae, Epidaurus and the town of Nafplio. Travel in the company of an English-speaking guide and finish with a guided walking tour through Nafplio's streets on foot.
• You'll get: A professional English-speaking guide throughout the journey, round-trip bus transport with Wi-Fi, and a guided walking tour in Nafplio's center.
• Mycenae: Step into the legendary kingdom of Agamemnon as you pass through the iconic Lion Gate, explore royal tombs, and wander among the ruins that inspired Homer’s epic tales.
• Epidaurus: Visit the serene sanctuary of Epidaurus, renowned for its remarkably preserved ancient theater, peaceful surroundings, and timeless atmosphere nestled in the Peloponnesian landscape.
• Nafplio: Stroll through the romantic streets of Greece’s first capital, where neoclassical mansions, seaside promenades, and the towering Palamidi Fortress create one of the country’s most charming coastal towns.
• Corinth Canal: Admire the impressive Corinth Canal, a striking engineering feat that dramatically cuts through towering cliffs to connect the Aegean and Ionian seas.
• Upgrades: Add entry tickets for Mycenae and the Tomb of Agamemnon, or include a 3-course lunch in Nafplio for an easier day.

Inclusions #

• Professional English-speaking guide

• Walking tour in Nafplio

• Round-trip transfers in AC bus

• Onboard Wi-Fi

• Entry to Mycenae and Tomb of Agamemnon (as per option selected)

• 3-course lunch in Nafplio (as per option selected)

Exclusions #

• Admission fee to the Epidaurus archaeological site

• Drinks

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes and light clothing as this is a full-day coach and walking tour.
• Sunglasses, a sun hat, and sunscreen for outdoor archaeological sites.
• A bottle of water to stay hydrated during the day.
• A camera or smartphone to capture the views of Mycenae, Epidaurus, and Nafplio.

What’s not allowed

• Pets are not allowed on the tour, except for certified service animals.

Additional information

• A 3-course lunch in Nafplio is provided only if you book the lunch-inclusive option.
• You can cancel your booking up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.
• The guided tour inside the archaeological site and museum operates on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday.
• You can use a multilingual audio guide app available in 9 languages during your visit.

Explore Greece’s legendary past with an audio-guided day trip from Athens.

• Day out to: Visit Mycenae, Epidaurus, and Nafplio on a full-day journey with round-trip AC transfers from Athens.
• You’ll get: Audio-guided experience, expert driver, comfortable transport, and free time at each historic stop.
• Mycenae: Explore the ancient citadel, Lion Gate, and royal tombs of this UNESCO-listed Bronze Age city.
• Epidaurus: Admire the world-famous ancient theater, renowned for its perfect acoustics and harmony.
• Nafplio: Stroll through Greece’s first capital, with neoclassical streets, seaside views, and local charm.

Inclusions #

• Nafplio-Mycenae-Epidaurus day tour

• Professional & licensed guide

• Pick-up & drop-off

• Free Wi-Fi on coaches

Exclusions #

• Entrance fees for the monuments

• Drinks and beverages

Inclusions #

• 5-hour tour of Temple of Poseidon and Cape Sounion

• Round-trip AC coach transfers from central locations in Athens

• English-speaking driver

• English-speaking archaeologist guide

Exclusions #

• Temple of Poseidon entry tickets

From Mycenae’s myth-laced citadel to Nafplio’s coastal streets, experience Greece’s history unfolding across centuries on this day tour.

• Full day out to Ancient Mycenae and Nafplio: Hotel pickup in Athens then ride a luxury air conditioned coach with Wi-Fi to Ancient Mycenae, Nafplio and the Corinth Canal. Join your English speaking licensed guide for a tour of the Mycenae archaeological site and museum, with a short stop at the canal before returning.
• You'll get: An English speaking licensed guide with you throughout the day, plus a personal audio device so you hear their commentary clearly at every stop.
• Ancient Mycenae: Join a guided walk through the archaeological site and museum, exploring key ruins and artifacts with clear commentary along the way.
• Corinth Canal: Pause at this impressive waterway for a short break and views before your group continues by coach toward Mycenae and Nafplio.
• Why choose this: Gives you a focused Mycenae and Nafplio itinerary with logistics handled in one booking, so you skip planning separate tickets and transfers.
• Upgrades: Add skip the line entry for Mycenae to avoid ticket queues, and opt for a tavern lunch in Mycenae if you want your meals included.

Inclusions #

• Guided tour at the Archaeological Site of Ancient Mycenae and the Archaeological Museum

• English-speaking guide throughout the day

• Round-trip transfers in luxury AC vehicle with Wi-Fi

• Short stop at the Corinth Canal

• Skip-the-line entry ticket to Mycenae (as per option selected)

• Lunch at a tavern in Mycenae (as per option selected)

Exclusions #

• Additional on-site activities

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What to bring

• A valid photo ID or passport.
• Sun hats and sunscreen to stay comfortable during the outdoor visits.
• Comfortable shoes suitable for walking around archaeological sites.
• Own bottle of water.

What’s not allowed

• Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed on the coach or at archaeological sites.
• Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals.
• Alcohol, drugs, and any form of intoxication are strictly prohibited during the tour.
• Smoking is not allowed on the coach or at the archaeological sites.

Additional information

• Expect the tour duration and timings to vary depending on traffic conditions.
• The guided tour is conbducted only in English.

Marvel the Ancient Corinth Canal, Temple of Apollo, and Nafplio with guiding and travel sorted for you.

• Full day out to: Ancient Corinth and Nafplio, passing the Corinth Canal on the way. Visit the archaeological site and museum with your guide, then continue to Nafplio for a guided city walk and time to explore on your own.
• You'll get: Expert English-speaking guide, guided tours of the archaeological site, museum, plus free time to explore at your own pace. Onboard WiFi and headsets included for clear commentary.
• Corinth Canal: Marvel at this engineering wonder connecting the Aegean and Ionian Seas, perfect for photos.
• Ancient Corinth: Guided visit of the archaeological site and museum, including the Temple of Apollo, plus a view of the Corinth Canal on the journey.
• Nafplio: Take a guided walking tour through Nafplio to get to know the city, then enjoy your free time to explore independently before the return journey.
• Why choose this: Get a planned Peloponnese day with two stops, ideal if you want a clear schedule and route instead of arranging everything on your own.

Inclusions #

• Entry to the archaeological site and museum

• Guided tour inside the archaeological site and museum

• Guided walking tour in Nafplio

• Round-trip transfers in comfortable AC bus

• Professional driver

• Onboard WiFi

• Headsets for the guided tour

• Free time in Nafplio city

Exclusions #

• Entrance fees

What to bring

• Comfortable walking shoes for the archaeological site and Nafplio city walk.
• A refillable water bottle to stay hydrated during the full-day tour.
• Sunscreen to for the outdoor visits.

What’s not allowed

• Do not bring or consume food on the bus during the journey.

Additional information

• This is a green tour that reduces its environmental footprint by offsetting carbon emissions.
• You can cancel up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund.

Inclusions #

• Round-trip, luxury coach transfers to and from Athens (with free Wi-Fi, USB chargers, and air-conditioned facilities)
• Meteora tour with panoramic views of all 6 monasteries
• Entry to 3 to 4 monasteries (subject to the day’s schedule, as some monasteries are closed on specific weekdays)
• Entry to the Hermit Caves of Badovas
• English-speaking driver
• Expert English or Spanish-speaking tour guide (based on option selected)
• Smart audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Korean, Chinese, and Japanese
• Traditional Greek lunch at Kastraki Village (based on option selected)
• Bottled mineral water

Exclusions #

• Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in Athens
• A small offering of €3 to €5 per monastery
• Guide inside the monasteries (multilingual audio guides available)
• Tips for the guide (optional)

Journey from Athens to the legendary ruins of Delphi with luxury coach transfers, museum entry & a stop in Arachova.

• Day out to Delphi with round-trip transfers in a comfortable air-conditioned coach from central Athens, accompanied by a licensed expert guide.
• You’ll get guided entry to the Delphi archaeological site and museum, onboard Wi-Fi, headsets for clear commentary, a scenic stop in Arachova, and all taxes included.
• Delphi archaeological site: Walk in the footsteps of pilgrims along the Sacred Way, stand before the Temple of Apollo, and hear stories of the Oracle that once shaped the fate of empires.
• Delphi Archaeological Museum: Step inside to see the renowned Charioteer of Delphi and other treasures that reveal the artistry and devotion of ancient Greece.
• Arachova village: Pause for a quick photo stop in this picturesque mountain town and take in sweeping views of Mount Parnassus.
• Upgrades: Add a traditional Greek lunch at a local taverna or enhance your visit with a multilingual VR audio guide for a personalized experience.

Inclusions #

• Expert English-speaking tour guide for the museum and archaeological site

• Entry tickets to Delphi Museum and Site (as per the option selected)

• Visit to the Temple of Apollo & Oracle

• Pick-up at the Omonoia Square, Old Parliament House or Melina Mercouri Monument

• Headsets for enhanced experience during the guided tour

• Onboard Wi-Fi

• Includes lunch (as per the option selected)

• Multilingual audio-guided tour (as per option selected)

• Virtual Reality headsets for enhanced experience (as per the option selected)

Inclusions #

• Round-trip transfers to and from Athens by air-conditioned coach bus

• Meteora sunset tour (first day)

• Half-day Meteora sightseeing tour or Meteora hiking tour (second day, based on option selected)

• See all 6 monasteries

• Entry to 4 monasteries (depending on their rotating schedules)

• See the Hermit Caves of Badovas

• Entry to the Byzantine Church of Virgin Mary (on the sunset tour)

• Photo stops for panoramic views

• Professional local English-speaking tour guide

• Professional hiking guide (for the hiking tour)

• One night 3-star hotel accommodation with complimentary breakfast (or 4-star hotel, depending on your choice)

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off (only for the tours)

• Free Wi-Fi and USB chargers on the bus

Exclusions #

• Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in Athens

• A small offering of €5 per monastery (only by cash to the entrance of the monasteries)

• Hotel tax (typically €1.5/room in 3-star hotels & €3/room in 4-star hotels)

• Guide inside the monasteries

• Food and drinks

• Tips for the guide (optional)

• Personal travel insurance

Acropolis & Parthenon

• The Acropolis has limited accessibility for visitors with mobility challenges. While there is an elevator near the South Slope entrance, its operation is managed entirely by the venue and may not always be available. Contact the site a day before your visit at +30 210 3214172 or +30 210 9238470 to confirm availability.
• Baby strollers are not permitted inside the Acropolis archaeological site due to the site's uneven terrain and lack of suitable storage facilities.
• The audio tours are not compatible with Windows Phones, iPhone 5/5C or older, iPod Touch 5th generation or older, iPad 4th generation or older, iPad Mini 1st generation.
• The app and audio guides require around 200-250 MB of space on your device.

Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion

• The experience is not accessible for wheelchair users.
• This experience is pram/stroller accessible.
• The Temple of Poseidon sunset tour doesn't include entry tickets to the site.

Inclusions #

Acropolis & Parthenon

• Acropolis & Parthenon entry tickets

• Access to Odeon of Herodes Atticus

• Access to Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus

• Athens City & Plaka audio guide in Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish

Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion

• 5-hour sunset tour

• Round-trip AC bus transfers from Athens

• English-speaking driver

• Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, and Russian

Inclusions #

• Round-trip transfers to and from Thessaloniki by AC bus

• Meteora tour

• Entry to 2 monasteries (subject to the day’s schedule, as some monasteries are closed on specific weekdays)

• English-speaking trip attendant-archaeologist

• Lunch stop in Kastraki village (meal not included)

• Basic travel insurance (during transportation)

Exclusions #

• Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in Athens

• Monasteries' entrance fee (€5 per monastery, cash only)

• Lunch at Kastraki Village

• Guided tour inside the monasteries

• Tips for the guide (optional)