From Nafplio: Mycenae & Epidavros private tour

Half an hour  drive from Nafplio we reach Mycenae, one of the most important cities of ancient Greece. You will see the Mycenaean Acropolis, the tomb of Agamemnon and the ruins of the Cyclopean walls that protected this mighty city.You can also visit the archaeological Museum of Mycenae. 

In the second millennium BC, Mycenae was one of the major centers of Greek civilization, a military stronghold which dominated much of southern Greece, Crete, the Cyclades and parts of southwest Anatolia. The period of Greek history from about 1600 BC to about 1100 BC is called Mycenaean in reference to Mycenae. 
According to Homer, the city of Mycenae was founded by Perseus, the son of Danae and Zeus. By Agamemnon’s time the Royal House of Atreus was the most powerful of the Achaeans (Homer’s name for the Greeks). 

- We stop at Mycenae for 90 min. 

Our next stop of this historical tour is the Ancient Theater of Epidaurus. 
This 4th-century-BC theater is one of the best-preserved Classical Greek structures in existence. Built of limestone is without doubt the highlight of Epidaurus area. 
It's renowned for its amazing acoustics; a coin dropped in the theater's center can be heard from the highest seat. The theater seats up to 14,000 people. Its entrance is flanked by restored Corinthian pilasters and the foundations of the ancient stage are beyond the circle. It's now used for performances of Ancient Greek drama during the annual Hellenic Festival. 

- We stop at the Ancient Theater of Epidaurus for 1 hour. From Mycenae the drive to Epidaurus is 45 min.


- After Mycenae/Epidaurus or before you have the option to stop at a nearby village or town for snacks or a quick lunch. 

- Drop off at the pick up point or any central point in Nafplio.

Departure Time 

up to your preference. 
recommended : 8:00, 9:00

Departure location

any hotel  
any accomodation in Nafplio
any cruise terminal in Nafplio

Return Location

same as pick up location

Important Information:

Please inform us for the pick up point and the time of pick up

Please be ready 15 min earlier at the pick up point

total duration 6 hours