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15 Nafplio Day Trips from Athens

28 tours  ·  from $33 a head

Nafplio was the first capital of modern Greece and it still looks the part. Most of these 15 pair it with Mycenae and the theatre at Epidaurus; here is what each costs and how long you get in town.

From Athens: Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio Full Day Trip - A lunch break and free time in Nafplio
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From Athens: Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio Full Day Trip

1.Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio Full Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,438 reviews · from $33Our pick

Travel from Halandri Metro to Mycenae, Nafplio and Epidaurus on a 10-hour trip with an archaeologist trip attendant. You get time at the Lion Gate, the celebrated theater and Nafplio’s harbor, plus a photo stop at the Corinth Canal. Site entry, lunch and guided tours inside the ruins cost extra.

“It was lovely to stop at Corinth and have the opportunity to walk on the bridge and stand above the canal and take pictures. We even saw a large going through which was very exciting! The ancient ruins of Mycanae were beautiful, set in gorgeous green countryside surrounded by mountains. Then at Nafplio we had the opportunity to walk around the town and waterside, beautiful Venetian influences in the buildings. We were able to sit and have lunch there. On to Ancient Epidavros which for us was the highlight. The amphitheatre is just stunning. Our tour guide Stavroulla (Voulla) was just the best. Very knowledgeable with fun and imaginative mythological…”

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From Athens: Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio Full-Day Tour - Mycenae: the Lion Gate and royal tombs
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From Athens: Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio Full-Day Tour

2.Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,580 reviews · from $33

Travel from Athens by air-conditioned bus to the Corinth Canal, Mycenae, Nafplio and Epidaurus. A live guide connects the ancient sites to Greek myths and history; guides have included Sophia, Demetrios, Katarina and Marita. Expect a full day on the road, limited time at some stops, and an extra charge for Epidaurus admission.

“Anna, our guide, was wonderful. Very helpful and well versed on the Mycenae civilization and Epidaurus site. We were delighted to have her as our guide. John, the bus driver, did a great job. His driving skills were excellent and we felt safe throughout our trip.”

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Athens: Ancient Corinth & Nafplio Full Day Trip with Swim - Ancient Corinth rewards a guided visit
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Athens: Ancient Corinth & Nafplio Full Day Trip with Swim

3.Ancient Corinth & Nafplio Full Day Trip with Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 523 reviews · from $44

Travel from Halandri Metro Station to Ancient Corinth and Nafplio on a 10-hour guided day trip. An English-speaking archaeologist guide brings the ruins to life, then you get free time for Nafplio’s lanes, a meal, and, in summer, a swim at Arvanitia Beach. Corinth’s €15 site entry, lunch, drinks, and beach sunbeds cost extra.

“This is the second tour we booked with this company, and we weren’t disappointed at all. From start to finish, everything was organized to perfection. The towns where we stopped were really beautiful. Unfortunately, it was raining, so we couldn't swim, but we still had a great time. However, it would have been appreciated if they had dropped us off at Syntagma like the Poseidon tour, as we were all tired for the metro. Just a small note: you need to pay an additional €20 per person for the entrance fees, and when they take you to the castle, there's nothing else to do for the hour-long stop unless you…”

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Mycenae and Nafplion Day Trip from Athens with Official guide - The Corinth Canal breaks up the drive
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Mycenae and Nafplion Day Trip from Athens with Official guide

4.Mycenae and Nafplion Day Trip from Athens with Official guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 501 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $78

This 10-hour coach trip takes you from Athens to Mycenae’s Lion Gate and royal tombs, with a stop at the Corinth Canal and time in Nafplio. An English-speaking guide leads the day, though some Tuesday departures may be bilingual in English and French. Entrance tickets and lunch depend on the options you book.

“This trip went from Athens to Mycenae first (where we saw the Treasury of Atreus followed by the palace), then to lunch, then stopped in Nafplio, and then finished up at Epidaurus before returning to Athens. Mycenae and Epidaurus are fascinating archaeological sites. I booked this trip mainly for Mycenae, but I think I ended up enjoying Epidaurus even more. The theatre is impressive, of course, but the Sanctuary of Asclepius is also well worth seeing. Our guide was just okay. She was knowledgeable but sometimes took a sarcastic tone (not sure why), and she laughed after everything she said whether or not it was funny. After a while, I…”

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Argolis: Full-Day Tour in Mycenae & Nafplio - Mycenae: Greece’s Bronze Age citadel
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Argolis: Full-Day Tour in Mycenae & Nafplio

5.Argolis: Full-Day Tour in Mycenae & Nafplio

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 350 reviews · 10 hours · from $41

Travel from Athens by bus or van to the Corinth Canal, the ancient citadel of Mycenae and seaside Nafplio. An English, Italian or French-speaking guide leads the day, with a lunch break near Mycenae and free time in Nafplio. Some departures may add a pottery workshop stop. The $41 starting price does not necessarily include lunch or site admission.

“I love the trip, the guide is very professtional the mini bus 🚐 was amazing as well and very comfortable”

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3-Day Classical Greece Tour: Epidaurus, Mycenae, Nafplion, Olympia, Delphi - Day one: Epidaurus, Mycenae and the Corinth Canal
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3-Day Classical Greece Tour: Epidaurus, Mycenae, Nafplion, Olympia, Delphi

6.3-Day Classical Greece Tour: Epidaurus, Mycenae, Nafplion, Olympia, Delphi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 342 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $520

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Athens to Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia and Delphi, with museum visits and a professional guide bringing Greek history and mythology into focus. Two hotel nights, breakfasts, dinners and site admission are included. Guides vary; past tours have been led by Joy, Xenia, Stathe and others. Expect long drives, full days and a return to Athens around 7 pm on day three, traffic permitting.

“Very informative but be prepared for long coach rides. You will learn alot about antiquity. Unfortunately our guide never helped us off the bus and we needed it. He knew his subject well however we felt overwhelmed with information at the time. Our guide had an encyclopediac memory.”

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Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nafplio Full Day Private Tour from Athens - Mycenae brings Bronze Age power into view
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Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nafplio Full Day Private Tour from Athens

7.Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nafplio Full Day Private Tour from Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 270 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $229Top rated

Travel from Athens by private, air-conditioned car to the Corinth Canal, Mycenae, Epidaurus, and Nafplio. Your English-speaking driver shares historical context but does not guide inside the sites. Expect major ancient monuments, free time for lunch in Nafplio, Wi-Fi, and a long day on the road. Licensed guides may be available by request.

“Our driver and tour guide Petros was very knowledgeable, courteous and professional. We had great trip, enjoyed our time and learned a lot about history of every site we visited. Definitely recommend and give 5 stars!”

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Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio Full-Day V.R audio guided Tour - Mycenae brings myth and archaeology together
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Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio Full-Day V.R audio guided Tour

8.Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio Full-Day V.R audio guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 248 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $35

Leave Athens at 7:45 am by air-conditioned coach for the Corinth Canal, Mycenae, Epidaurus and Nafplio. An English-speaking escort, audio guide in eight languages and VR device are included. Expect independent exploring at the archaeological sites, extra admission costs and limited free time in Nafplio.

“If it is 104 degrees, like it was for us, it is very uncomfortable. Also the VR device did not work very well and the videos were not very detailed. But the sites themselves are magnificent and have a lot of information on hand.”

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Sailing Cruise in Nafplio | with Local Treats - Sailing, with the engine as a backup
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Sailing Cruise in Nafplio | with Local Treats

9.Sailing Cruise in Nafplio | with Local Treats

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 247 reviews · from $144

Spend about four and a half hours aboard a traditional sailing boat from Nafplio, with an experienced skipper such as Nadine or Dionysus at the helm. Expect coastal sailing, swimming stops, snorkel gear, a SUP board, local food and wine. Choose a morning or sunset departure, but know that wind and weather can change the route and how much of the trip is under sail.

“One of the highlights of our trip! Great experience would recommend to anyone. Friendly staff and great food.”

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Athens: Ancient Corinth & Nafplion Guided Premium Tour - Ancient Corinth puts the stories in place
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Athens: Ancient Corinth & Nafplion Guided Premium Tour

10.Ancient Corinth & Nafplion Guided Premium Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 237 reviews · from $34

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Athens to Ancient Corinth and Nafplion by air-conditioned coach. An English-speaking licensed guide leads the day, with guided time at Corinth’s archaeological site and museum, a photo stop at the Corinth Canal, and time to explore Nafplion. Skip-the-line tickets and a tavern lunch are available with selected options.

“It was a great day trip! We had a great guide Dorina, she was very caring for everyone and she was telling very interesting information during the trip. I would say, definitely time in Nafplio is not enough, but otherwise it was really good experience and I recommend this trip. I also met nice ppl during the trip which made my experience better! Thank you!”

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Athens: Corinth Canal, Mycenae and Nafplio Day Tour - Lunch and the ride to Nafplio
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Athens: Corinth Canal, Mycenae and Nafplio Day Tour

11.Corinth Canal, Mycenae and Nafplio Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 233 reviews · from $33

Leave Athens by air-conditioned coach for the Corinth Canal, Mycenae’s Lion Gate and royal tombs, then Nafplio’s old streets and Venetian-era sights. An English-speaking guide handles the history and transport. The $33 starting price may not include Mycenae admission or lunch, so check your selected option before booking.

“Comfortable bus. Time schedule respected ! Nice lunch. Above all, Marina prooved to be an excellent guide. Friendly and competent as she is, she has all the qualities needed to be top !”

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Ancient Corinth, Epidaurus, Nafplio full day private tour from Athens - Ancient Corinth: St. Paul, Roman ruins and Apollo’s temple
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Ancient Corinth, Epidaurus, Nafplio full day private tour from Athens

12.Ancient Corinth, Epidaurus, Nafplio full day private tour from Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $229

A private 8 to 9-hour trip from Athens links the Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, Epidaurus and Nafplio. Your English-speaking driver shares local history but does not accompany you inside the sites. Pickup is available at a hotel, apartment, airport or port. A licensed guide can be requested, and Greek lunch is offered as an option.

“Loved the trip and the day went fast. Our driver was on time and very professional. We saw many wonderful historic locations.”

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From Athens: Mycenae, Nafplio and Epidaurus Guided Tour - The Corinth Canal: a brief but memorable pause
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From Athens: Mycenae, Nafplio and Epidaurus Guided Tour

13.Mycenae, Nafplio and Epidaurus Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 196 reviews · from $124

Travel from central Athens by air-conditioned minivan to the Corinth Canal, Mycenae, Nafplio and Epidaurus. An English-speaking guide sets the historical scene, with local specialists at the archaeological sites on some departures. Expect a full day, separate entrance fees and a little free time in Nafplio.

“George was a great guide. Enjoyed all the stops. Small group.”

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From Athens: Small-Group Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio Trip - Nafplio: a proper break between ancient sites
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From Athens: Small-Group Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio Trip

14.Small-Group Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 187 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $35

Spend about 10 hours exploring Mycenae, seaside Nafplio, and Epidaurus on a small-group trip from central Athens. An archaeologist trip attendant shares context on the road, while you explore the sites at your own pace. Admission and lunch cost extra. Guide names vary, with past departures led by guides including Dimitra, Vassily, and Giorgi.

“We were greatly directed by Dimitra and Elefteria as our driver and tour conductor. Both were knowledgeable as an archeologist and historian answering our questions and showing us special points during our tour... We were very pleased and highly recommend this tour.”

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Epidaurus, Mycenae and Nafplio Small-Group Tour from Athens - Mycenae: uphill among walls, gates and tombs
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Epidaurus, Mycenae and Nafplio Small-Group Tour from Athens

15.Epidaurus, Mycenae and Nafplio Small-Group Tour from Athens

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 168 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $108

Leave central Athens by air-conditioned minivan for Corinth Canal, Mycenae, Nafplio and Epidaurus. An English-speaking driver and destination guides bring the ancient sites to life. Expect a full day, two €20 site fees and an optional lunch stop in Nafplio, where time for a sit-down meal can limit your stroll.

“Had a fantastic time with a knowledgeable guide Faye. All the sites we visited were led by a particular expert in each field who provided a great learning experience without overloading us with information.”

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