Corinth Canal, Mycenae, Nafplio, Epidaurus Private Tour plus a GREAT Lunch
Overview
Immerse yourself in a truly private and intimate adventure through Ancient Greece. This tour weaves through multiple key landmarks from Corinth Canal to King Agamemnon's Mycenae site to the Venetian "old town" of Nafplio to Palamadi Fortress, where you will walk down all 999 steps before a breathtaking vista of the peninsula. It is there that you will take in your authentic Greek lunch, drinks, and desserts included with your tour leader. This is a tour your way, the details within your control but a clear plan laid out so that you can relax and let go for a day. Departing from Athens, Piraeus, or Nafplio expect extras such as Greek coffee or Ouzo; time permitting.
* Comprehensive full-day tour
* Private for 1-8 people, all within your group
* Flexible itinerary
* Driver/tour leader known to be friendly and knowledgeable
* Features multiple UNESCO-listed sites: Lions Gate and Cital in Mycenae and classical theater in Epidaurus
You can optionally include Ancient Corinth!
* Comprehensive full-day tour
* Private for 1-8 people, all within your group
* Flexible itinerary
* Driver/tour leader known to be friendly and knowledgeable
* Features multiple UNESCO-listed sites: Lions Gate and Cital in Mycenae and classical theater in Epidaurus
You can optionally include Ancient Corinth!
Inclusions
- Hotel/port (flexible) pickup from Athens or Nafplio or cruise ship.
- Private tour for 1 to 8 people in a private party.
- In-car INFORMATION BOOKLET for all tour activities and sites.
- A HIGHTLIGHT OF THE TOUR; traditional Greek lunch&drinks in a nontouristy taverna favored by locals.
- Bottled Water
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Corinth Canal, Isthmia, Loutraki 201 00 Greece
A quick stop to loop around the canal. One of the most important projects of modern Greece, which played a catalytic role for the Mediterranean trade.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Archaeological Site Mycenae, Mycenae 21200 Greece
The home of King Agamemnon and the Mycenean civilization.
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Nafplio, Nafplio, Argolis Region, Peloponnese
One of the most beautiful towns in the area of Argolis (Eastern Peloponnese) as well as one of the most romantic cities all over Greece.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, Epidavros 210 52 Greece
The theatre of Epidaurus (built in 330-20 BC) represents the finest and best-preserved example of classical Greek theatre. Even by today's standards, this monument stands out as a unique artistic achievement through its admirable integration into the landscape and above all the perfection of its proportions and incomparable acoustics.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Palamidi Castle, Eikostis Pemptis Martiou, Nafplio 211 00 Greece
Walk down the 999 steps and enjoy the amazing views of the water
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Syntagma Square, Plateia Syntagmatos, Athina, Greece
... back to Athens on a different route to enjoy the views before your drop-off at your hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos), Argous 105 Ancient Korinthos village, Corinth 200 07 Greece
OPTIONAL: Ancient Corinth was inhabited in the Neolithic period (6500-3250 BC) but the big prosperity begins in the 8th century.
Corinth was a city-state and for Christians, Corinth is well known from the two letters of Saint Paul in the New Testament, First and Second Corinthians. Corinth is also mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles as part of the Paul the Apostle's missionary travels.
Duration: 45 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Corinth Canal, Isthmia, Loutraki 201 00 Greece
A quick stop to loop around the canal. One of the most important projects of modern Greece, which played a catalytic role for the Mediterranean trade.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Archaeological Site Mycenae, Mycenae 21200 Greece
The home of King Agamemnon and the Mycenean civilization.
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Nafplio, Nafplio, Argolis Region, Peloponnese
One of the most beautiful towns in the area of Argolis (Eastern Peloponnese) as well as one of the most romantic cities all over Greece.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, Epidavros 210 52 Greece
The theatre of Epidaurus (built in 330-20 BC) represents the finest and best-preserved example of classical Greek theatre. Even by today's standards, this monument stands out as a unique artistic achievement through its admirable integration into the landscape and above all the perfection of its proportions and incomparable acoustics.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Palamidi Castle, Eikostis Pemptis Martiou, Nafplio 211 00 Greece
Walk down the 999 steps and enjoy the amazing views of the water
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Syntagma Square, Plateia Syntagmatos, Athina, Greece
... back to Athens on a different route to enjoy the views before your drop-off at your hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos), Argous 105 Ancient Korinthos village, Corinth 200 07 Greece
OPTIONAL: Ancient Corinth was inhabited in the Neolithic period (6500-3250 BC) but the big prosperity begins in the 8th century.
Corinth was a city-state and for Christians, Corinth is well known from the two letters of Saint Paul in the New Testament, First and Second Corinthians. Corinth is also mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles as part of the Paul the Apostle's missionary travels.
Duration: 45 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- We expect you to be healthy before traveling! We are in favor of "adjustive social distancing" and optionally wearing masks in crowded and enclosed spaces. Our guides are like family to us and care about your & our safety! Our tours have always been only PRIVATE and with spotless vehicles.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Wander757224
May 2022
Ancient Corinth (it took 220 years to cut out the canal), Nemea (monastery built right into the mountain), Nafplio (what a cool place…all of it!), and the Ancient Theater of Epidavros. Our guide, Nikos (he was awesome!!) kept us hopping for 10 hours and showed us so many fabulous places - the Aeg...
Ancient Corinth (it took 220 years to cut out the canal), Nemea (monastery built right into the mountain), Nafplio (what a cool place…all of it!), and the Ancient Theater of Epidavros. Our guide, Nikos (he was awesome!!) kept us hopping for 10 hours and showed us so many fabulous places - the Aegean Sea (the photos do not capture the color…it is incredible!) and the fortresses, castles, monasteries, and city centers that surround it have been beautifully preserved for 2500 years and counting. Incredible!! The oldest theater in the world is still going strong - it holds 20,000 guests each night during the play season. We climbed to the nosebleed seats just to check it out and yep…because of the acoustics, we could hear just the same as those on the front row! An off-the-beaten path winery and an “authentic as it gets” Greek cuisine lunch (ordered by Nikos, our guide), and a piece of traditional Greece to take home - thank you for the gift Nikos, rounded out a perfect day.austinfamilyof4
October 2021
We had a wonderful day with Nikos. Nikos picked us up at port in Nafplio and we immediately headed to Mycenae. When we arrived, we were the only ones there. Seeing the site where the Trojan War was planned with no crowds was one of our favorite parts of our two week trip. As the crowds starte...
We had a wonderful day with Nikos. Nikos picked us up at port in Nafplio and we immediately headed to Mycenae. When we arrived, we were the only ones there. Seeing the site where the Trojan War was planned with no crowds was one of our favorite parts of our two week trip. As the crowds started to show up, Nikos brought us back to Nafplio to see the fortresses and have a fantastic lunch (and pre-lunch ritual). The food was incredible and Nikos was a delightful host. From there we went to Epidaurus to see the theater and the first "medical center." Nikos was an amazing guide. His knowledge of the area, timing of our sites to avoid crowds, and engaging personality made this a really fun day for us and allowed us to see much more than we otherwise might have. Thank you!aclayr
March 2020
We used Eudaimonia Private Tours for a day trip to Mycenae, Epidaurus, & Nafplio (from Athens) & had a great experience! We booked directly through their website approximately 2 months in advance & had great communication via email prior to our arrival. On the morning of the tour, Nikos was prom...
We used Eudaimonia Private Tours for a day trip to Mycenae, Epidaurus, & Nafplio (from Athens) & had a great experience! We booked directly through their website approximately 2 months in advance & had great communication via email prior to our arrival. On the morning of the tour, Nikos was promptly waiting for us in the lobby of our hotel. We were on the road early in order to reach Mycenae right as it opened, however we did stop for a quick look at the Corinth canal since it was along the way. Once we arrived, Nikos fetched our entrance tickets, showed us where to meet him once we were finished, then sent us on our way. We did a self-guided tour (via our Rick Steves book), which was enjoyable as it was not yet crowded, then dropped by the museum on our way out. We spent a total of about 1.5 hours there before continuing on to my favorite stop, Nafplio. Nikos dropped us off at the top of Palamidi Fortress to explore (one of the highlights of the day, in my opinion!), then met us at the bottom of the 999 steps to take us to a delicious, local lunch. He had been discreetly asking what we liked to eat/drink throughout the day, so when we arrived at the restaurant, he knew exactly what to order us – I wish I remembered the name of this place because everything was phenomenal. We raved about the olive oil on the Greek salad, so Nikos unexpectedly went to the kitchen & came back with a bottle for us! We then continued on to our last stop, Epidaurus, which was surprisingly not crowded at all. We spent a total of about 1.5 hours there exploring the small museum & walking the steps of the stunning theater before starting the journey back to Athens. We also used Eudaimonia for a private transfer from the airport to our hotel upon our arrival in Athens, as well as from our hotel back to the airport upon our departure. Unfortunately, I can’t remember the gentleman’s name, but he was friendly & arrived on time on both occasions, including a 5:25AM pickup to transport us to the airport – The van was clean, spacious, & way better than taking taxi! We’re so grateful for the hospitality Eudaimonia Private Tours showed us during our time in Athens & would highly recommend them to any couples/families looking for top-notch service & an unforgettable experience!kc_Greenville
October 2019
Had a lovely day with Nikos exploring all the sights around Nafplion. He took great care of us while making some wonderful suggestions. When we had to split the party due to mobility concerns, he took great care of the half that remained with him. If you want to experience greece as a local, t...
Had a lovely day with Nikos exploring all the sights around Nafplion. He took great care of us while making some wonderful suggestions. When we had to split the party due to mobility concerns, he took great care of the half that remained with him. If you want to experience greece as a local, then you need to work with Nikos. We are recommending him to friends coming here in spring as a can't miss tour.PandA8687
June 2019
We had a great time with Nikos on a day trip to the Peloponnese (Mycenae/Nafplio/Epidaurus). The sites were spectacular and the tour was very well organized. We had a delicious authentic Greek lunch and Nikos ensured that everyone in our group enjoyed it (a few of us had tricky requirements). He ...
We had a great time with Nikos on a day trip to the Peloponnese (Mycenae/Nafplio/Epidaurus). The sites were spectacular and the tour was very well organized. We had a delicious authentic Greek lunch and Nikos ensured that everyone in our group enjoyed it (a few of us had tricky requirements). He also organized a taxi for our trip back to the airport later in the week with a kind and polite taxi driver. For an easy, fun and efficient way to see lots of beautiful sites in one day, I would definitely recommend Eudaimonia Tours.happybees2015
June 2018
I can't say enough about this tour! This was one of our favourite days during 2 weeks throughout Greece. It was simply wonderful spending the day with Nikos and seeing the highlights of the Peloponnese. It is SO much better having a private tour instead of a large, group tour--this was great valu...
I can't say enough about this tour! This was one of our favourite days during 2 weeks throughout Greece. It was simply wonderful spending the day with Nikos and seeing the highlights of the Peloponnese. It is SO much better having a private tour instead of a large, group tour--this was great value for a much more personalized and authentic experience. We were able to go at our own pace and spend as much time as we wanted at each of the locations. The lunch was AMAZING, and it was a blast chatting with Nikos and sharing stories with him. Communication prior to the trip was also great--he reached out as soon as I booked to arrange the details, and then confirmed everything a couple days prior to the tour. Overall I was just so impressed with this tour group and would not hesitate to book with them again.