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Historical Argolis Full Day Tour from Nafplio
Argolis is a small province of southern Greece with a long and glorious history, being a meeting place of some of the greatest civilizations in history. In this tour we will visit the three greatest monuments of the region. The first one is Palamidi, an imposing Venetian castle. Then there's Mycenae, a UNESCO world heritage site and the administrative center of the most powerful Bronze Age Greek kingdom. The tour could not be completed without a visit to Epidaurus, a celebrated healing center.
Meeting Point
Square of the Three Admirals - Nafplio
Square of the Three Admirals - Nafplio
We will meet at the statue of King Otto in the Square of the Three Admirals in Nafplio. From there we have to drive about 10 minutes in order to reach Palamidi castle.
Palamidi castle entrance
We walk through visiting the chapel of Saint Andrew and the jail cell of the Greek revolutionary Theodoros Kolokotronis. You will also have some time to take photos, since the castle offers a breathtaking view of the sea. After Palamidi we head towards the archaeological site of Mycenae, which is about 25 minutes by car.
Αrchaeological site of Mycenae
We cross through the famous Lion Gate and we enter the citadel. Afterwards we pay a visit to the museum and the renowned Treasury of Atreus, the largest beehive tomb of this period. From Mycenae we drive about 35 minutes in order to reach Epidaurus.
Epidaurus
We pay a visit to the celebrated theater, the best of the ancient world, the small museum and the archaeological site.
Mycenaean Arkadiko Bridge
We make one lost stop to see the Mycenaean bridge of Arkadiko, the oldest in Europe that's still in use.
Ending Point
Square of the Three Admirals - Nafplio
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
I can pick you up at the hotel but if it's far away I will need an extra fee
Transportation fee
Entrance Fees
Tour Important Information
Climbing the citadel of Mycenae might be hard for some clients
8 euros - Entrance fees to Palamidi castle
12 euros - Entrance fees to Mycenae
12 euros - Entrance fees to Epidaurus
European Union citizens over the age of 65 have a 50% discount for all archaeological sites and museums
For EU students under the age of 18 the entrance is free to all archaeological sites and museums
Important message from the guide
No Special Conditions
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Nafplio Tour Reviews
“Excellent Guide”
Ioannis was an excellent guide who provided an engaging tour at Mycenae and Epidaurus. I would be pleased to go on a tour with him again!
Ioannis M.
(1 reviews)Thank you so much for your kind words! I am glad you had a good time!
