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Argolis Day Trip + Extended Epidaurus

  • AT A GLANCE
Duration

8 hours

Group size

Up to 3 people

Price

450€

Pick-up & drop-off

Your accommodation, airport or port

*Subject to prior arrangement
  • THE EXPERIENCE

Corinth, Mycenae and Nafplion in one day

This full-day private tour explores the historic region of Argolis, combining major archaeological landmarks with scenic countryside and coastal beauty.

The itinerary connects key moments of Greek antiquity, from the powerful city of Ancient Corinth to the Mycenaean civilization and the first capital of modern Greece, Nafplion. The experience is thoughtfully paced, balancing cultural exploration with landscape and orientation throughout the Peloponnese.

Pick-up and return are available from your hotel or preferred location in Athens.

Highlights

  • The Corinth Canal
  • Ancient Corinth and the Temple of Apollo
  • Mycenae: the Lion Gate and the Tomb of Agamemnon
  • Nafplion, the first capital of modern Greece
  • Optional extension to the Theatre of Epidaurus

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  • YOUR DAY

How the day unfolds

01 · Morning

Corinth Canal & Ancient Corinth

  • Pick-up from your hotel or preferred location
  • Scenic drive along the coastal highway toward the Argolis region, with views toward the island of Salamis, site of the historic naval battle of 480 BC
  • Stop at the Corinth Canal, a 19th-century engineering achievement connecting mainland Greece to the Peloponnese
  • Time for photographs and a short break
  • Arrival at Ancient Corinth
  • Visit to the Temple of Apollo, dating to the 6th century BC and built in the Doric order
  • Exploration of the archaeological site, including the fountains of Glauke and Peirene, the theatre, the marketplace, and Roman-era remains
  • Optional visit to the Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth
02 · Midday

Mycenae

  • Drive through olive groves, orchards, and vineyards toward Mycenae
  • Entry to the citadel through the Lion Gate
  • Walk along the Cyclopean walls, constructed with massive stone blocks
  • Visit to the Archaeological Museum of Mycenae
  • Visit to the Tomb of Agamemnon (Treasury of Atreus)
03 · Afternoon

Nafplion

  • Scenic drive to Nafplion, the first capital of the modern Greek state
  • Orientation walk through the historic center
  • View of the Castle of Palamidi
  • Visit to Akronafplia, the ancient fortified citadel overlooking the town
04 · Optional Extension

Epidaurus

  • Optional visit to the Sanctuary of Asclepius, the god of medicine
  • Visit to the ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, renowned for its exceptional acoustics
05

Return

  • Return drive to Athens
  • Drop-off at your hotel or preferred location
  • PACKAGE

What's included

Included

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Private transportation
  • Professional driver
  • Services according to the itinerary
  • Pick-ups and drop-offs from and to the airport and ports are possible on request, at an additional cost.

Not included

  • Entrance fees
  • Meals and refreshments
  • Personal expenses

Complimentary

  • Bottled water
  • Wi-Fi onboard
  • Assistance with ticket arrangements upon request

Good to know

Entrance fees to archaeological sites and museums are not included.

This tour is designed with flexibility in mind and can be adjusted to your interests. If you would like to add, skip, or modify any part of the itinerary, please let us know in advance.

Opening hours, ticket links and holiday closures for the sites you will visit are on our Useful Information page.

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