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Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio Day Trip from Athens by Private Car with Driver

Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio Private Driver — Fixed Price per Car

This is a private car with an English-speaking driver, not a guided tour. One fixed price per car, not per person, for the whole day: Athens – Corinth Canal – Epidaurus – Nafplio – Mycenae – Athens

Škoda Octavia

Sedan · up to 4 passengers

€450/ whole trip

Price per car, not per person

Mercedes E-Class

Business sedan · up to 3 passengers

€550/ whole trip

Price per car, not per person

Mercedes Vito

Minibus · up to 8 passengers

€600/ whole trip

Price per car, not per person

Mercedes V-Class

Luxury minibus · up to 7 passengers

€650/ whole trip

Price per car, not per person

Mercedes Sprinter

VIP bus · up to 19 passengers

€800/ whole trip

Price per car, not per person

Included

✓ Private car with an English-speaking driver for up to 9 hours

✓ Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or the port of Piraeus

✓ Fuel, road tolls and parking — all transport costs

✓ Waiting time included at every stop: Corinth Canal, Epidaurus, Nafplio and Mycenae

✓ Fully licensed vehicles for passenger transport

✓ Professional drivers, licensed by the Ministry of Transport to drive and serve tourists

Not included

• Professional guide for Mycenae and Epidaurus — at extra cost, on request

• Admission: Mycenae €20 and Epidaurus €20 per person, free under 18

• Lunch and personal expenses

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↓ Below — the full programme of the day, with videos, a description of every stop and a map

Below you'll find a detailed description of each tour stop — with photos, historical context, and practical tips.

Day Route

How the day works: the driver picks you up at your hotel or at the port of Piraeus and drives the classic loop of the Argolid — a photo stop at the Corinth Canal, the ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, lunch and a walk in Nafplio, and the citadel of Mycenae. You visit each place on your own while he waits, and then he drives you back to Athens.

If you would like a licensed guide, I can give you the tour myself. If I am busy that day, I will find you a good colleague. Write to me in advance and we will arrange it.

Driving is about 4 hours in total, split into five short legs, and the stops take about 4.5 hours — the whole day is about 9 hours.

↓ Below — a point-by-point breakdown with travel times

Athens → Corinth Canal

Drive ~ 1 hour 10–15 minute photo stop on the bridge

On the road: Pick-up at the time you choose — around 8:00 works best. Motorway west along the Saronic Gulf, past the island of Salamis

Corinth Canal → Epidaurus

Drive ~ 40–50 min Scenic road along the sea

On the road: The quiet coast road south along the Saronic Gulf; photo stop on request

Stop: Theatre of Epidaurus on your own — about 1 hour. The driver waits at the car park

Epidaurus → Nafplio

Drive ~ 30 min The first capital of Greece

On the road: A short drive through the hills of the Argolid down to the sea

Stop (about 1.5 hours): Lunch and a walk in the old town of Nafplio

Nafplio → Mycenae

Drive ~ 30 min Through citrus groves

On the road: Half an hour through the orange groves of the Argolid plain

Stop: Mycenae on your own — 1–1.5 hours: the Lion Gate, the citadel and the Treasury of Atreus

Mycenae → Athens

Drive ~ 1.5 hours Back to your hotel or the port of Piraeus

Golden Ring of Argolida

1 Corinth Canal

2 Epidaurus

3 Nafplio

4 Mycenae

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with route, stops & navigation

Trip duration: about 9 hours

About 4 hours of driving in five short legs, plus the stops: Corinth Canal, Epidaurus, Nafplio and Mycenae. Need more time somewhere? Tell me in advance and we will plan it.

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Map Button (right) — the route and every stop on a live map

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The Corinth Canal Stop

10–15 minutes · photo stop on the bridge

The first stop, about an hour from Athens: a walk onto the bridge for the view straight down the canal.

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About an hour after leaving Athens the driver pulls over next to the old bridge over the Corinth Canal. Walk out to the middle of the footbridge: the cut is about six kilometres long and its walls drop some eighty metres to the water — that is the photograph. There are cafés and toilets by the parking area, so this is also the natural coffee break of the morning. Ten to fifteen minutes is enough; if a ship is passing through, stay a little longer.

The Coastal Road to Epidaurus

40–50 minutes along the Saronic Gulf

A quiet seaside road instead of the motorway.

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From the canal the driver takes the coast road south along the Saronic Gulf rather than the motorway: pine-covered hills on one side, the sea and small fishing villages on the other. There is nothing you have to do on this stretch — sit back, and ask for a photo stop wherever the view deserves one.

Visiting the Theatre of Epidaurus on Your Own

Allow about 1 hour · easy walk

The driver drops you at the entrance; the theatre is five minutes away on foot.

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The car park is right by the ticket office. From the gate it is a gentle five-minute walk under the pines to the theatre, built in the 4th century BC and still used for performances every summer. Climb to the top row: the view over the hills is the best photograph, and it is the best place to test the famous acoustics — ask someone to speak or drop a coin on the round stone in the centre of the stage.

The same ticket covers the small museum by the entrance and the Sanctuary of Asclepius, the ancient healing centre the theatre belonged to; they are a flat ten-minute walk further on. If time is short, the theatre alone is what most visitors come for. There is shade and a café near the entrance, but the theatre itself is in full sun — bring water and a hat in summer.

Nafplio: Lunch and a Walk in the Old Town

About 1.5 hours · lunch at your own expense

The driver leaves you at the harbour, a minute from the old town.

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Nafplio was the first capital of modern Greece and is the prettiest town of the day. The driver drops you by the harbour; from there the old town is a few flat streets of Venetian houses, bougainvillea and small shops leading to Syntagma Square. Out in the bay you will see Bourtzi, the little island fortress, and high above the town the walls of Palamidi.

For lunch there are fish tavernas along the waterfront and traditional tavernas in the lanes one street back — the driver can suggest one. If you would rather have the view than a long lunch, ask him to drive you up to the gate of the Palamidi fortress: by car it takes ten minutes and saves the long staircase from the town.

Visiting Mycenae on Your Own

Allow 1–1.5 hours · uphill path · sturdy shoes

The last stop: the citadel of Agamemnon, half an hour from Nafplio.

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Mycenae was the centre of the Bronze Age civilisation that takes its name from it and, in Homer, the home of King Agamemnon, who led the Greeks against Troy. From the car park a paved path climbs to the top of the citadel, where the palace stood. Little of it remains, but the view over the Argolid plain to the sea explains why the fortress was built here. The path is uneven and has no shade, so wear proper shoes.

The Treasury of Atreus, also called the Tomb of Agamemnon, is a separate stop a few hundred metres down the road and is included in the same ticket — the driver takes you there by car. Step inside: the great beehive dome is more than three thousand years old and still complete.

You enter the citadel through the Lion Gate, with its two lions carved above the lintel. Just inside on the right is Grave Circle A, where Heinrich Schliemann found the gold treasures now shown in the National Archaeological Museum in Athens. The small museum by the entrance takes about twenty minutes and is air-conditioned. Agree a meeting time with the driver before you go in.

Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio by Private Car — Frequently Asked Questions

Practical answers about the day trip by private car with a driver.

Price How it works Tickets Lunch Children Driver or guide?

How much does a private driver from Athens to Mycenae, Epidaurus and Nafplio cost?Price per car for the whole day

From €450 per car for the whole day in a Škoda Octavia (up to 4 passengers); a Mercedes Vito minibus for up to 8 passengers is €600. The price is per car, not per person, and includes the English-speaking driver, fuel, road tolls and parking.

How does the day work?Format and timing

The driver picks you up at your hotel or at the port of Piraeus and drives the loop Corinth Canal – Epidaurus – Nafplio – Mycenae. At each stop he drops you at the entrance and waits; you visit on your own, at your own pace. The whole day takes about 9 hours door to door.

How much are tickets to Mycenae and Epidaurus?Not included in the car price

Mycenae is €20 and Epidaurus is €20 per person; under 18 free. Tickets are bought at each entrance and are not included in the price of the car.

Where do we have lunch?In Nafplio, at your own expense

In Nafplio, where you have about an hour and a half. There are fish tavernas on the waterfront and traditional tavernas in the lanes of the old town; the driver can suggest one. Lunch is at your own expense.

Can we bring children?Child seats on request

Yes. Child seats are available on request — tell me the ages when you book. Under-18s enter Mycenae and Epidaurus free of charge, and with your own car you can stop whenever the children need a break.

Is the driver also a guide?Driver and licensed guide are different

No. The driver speaks English, looks after the road and the timing and can tell you about the places you pass, but under Greek law only a licensed guide may guide inside archaeological sites and museums. A professional guide is provided at extra cost: I am a licensed guide and can give you the tour myself, and if I am busy that day I will find you a good colleague.