Explore Ancient Olympia, Mycenae and Nafplio 2 Days Private Tour

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Nafplio, the town where Greece meets Italy. Built with stepped streets overhung with balconies dripping bougainvillea, handsome neoclassical buildings and enticing shops and restaurants.

The ancient Olympia full day tour starts from Athens, driving via coastal highway towards Peloponnisos. While on route you will see the area of Saronic Gulf where the famous Naval Battle of Salamis took place in 480 B.C. between the Greeks and the Persians.

What's Included

Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with A/C, Child Seats
Hotel/Airbnb/Airport/Port Piraeus Pick up & Drop off. (Without extra charge)
English speaking driver with knowledge of the history. Not licensed to accompany you in any site.
WiFi on board
Mobile Chargers
Bottled water

The price DOES NOT included your accommodation and food.
The tickets for all archeological places and museums.
Museum Tickets: Archaeological site of Mycenae(12€), Palamidi (8€),Bourtzi(4€),Site of Olympia (12€)
The guide driver is not licensed to accompany you at any site.

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Meeting and Pickup

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The vehicle will pick you up at the meeting point. In the case of not being able to find the driver please contact the emergency number that appears on your voucher. It's very easy to spot our drivers. The transfer service will be waiting for you with a sign displaying your name.

What To Expect

Day 1

Nafplio

5 Stops

Isthmus of Corinth

The Isthmus of Corinth is a narrow strip of land that connects Central Greece with the Peloponnese , while the canal that has been opened in it connects the Saronic Gulf with the Gulf of Corinth . It is about 6 kilometers long and the narrowest point is where the Corinth Canal was built (1880-1893). It was a strategic point and for this reason a wall had already been built since ancient times (end of the 5th century BC), which had been preserved until the Byzantines ( Hexamilion ).

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Archaeological site of Mycenae

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.At the foot of the acropolis is situated the Archaeological Museum of Mycenae, a modern masterpiece for the area and an attraction point for thousands of tourists, who come to this sacred place to admire part of the findings of "Atrides’ treasure". The exhibits (almost 2,500) are dated from the Middle Bronze Age to the Hellenistic Period and come from Mycenae and its surrounding area. Τhe ticket for Archaeological site of Mycenae is 12.00€.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Nafplio

The romantic city of Nafplio, which became the first capital of the Greek state in 1827 after the Greek revolution against Ottomans. You will discover the medieval old town with the narrow cobblestone alleys & the neoclassical historic buildings. You will visit the Palamidi Castle (climbing its 999 steps) in Acronafplia & you will finally enjoy your dinner in a Greek traditional tavern by the sea while attending the marvelous Bourtzi, a small Venetian fortress located in the Agioi Theodoroi small rocky island. You will finally spend the night in one of the families run hotels in the town.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Bourtzi

Bourtzi is a castle located on the islet of Agios Theodoros in the middle of the port in Nafplio, about 400 meters from the pier. The name that has prevailed is "Bourtzi", it comes from the Turkish-Arabic language and means "island-fortress" where it is the registered trademark together with the castle of Palamidi for Nafplio. Its oldest name from the Venetians was "Castello dello soglio" and for the port "Porto di cadena", port of the chain, because every night five brothers reached from the rampart to Akronafplia until Bourji a chain and closed the port for security, while the Turks later surrounded it with the "porpela", an underwater barrier of stones so that it was not possible to approach by large ships. To visit Bourtzi you should use the small boats located in the port of Nafplion. The distance from the port with them is only 10 minutes and you get 20 minutes of browsing time. The ticket price is 4€.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palamidi Castle

Palamidi is a fortress to the east of the Acronauplia in the town of Nafplio in the Peloponnese region of southern Greece. Nestled on the crest of a 216-metre high hill, the fortress was built by the Venetians during their second occupation of the area (1686–1715).The fortress was a very large and ambitious project, but was finished within a relatively short period from 1711 until 1714. It is a typical baroque fortress based on the plans of Venetian engineer Antonio Giancix and built by French military engineer Pierre de la Salle. In 1715 it was captured by the Ottomans and remained under their control until 1822, when it was captured by the Greeks. The ticket price is 8.00€

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Day 2

Ancient Olympia

8 Stops

Olympia

Olympia, is a small town in Elis on the Peloponnese peninsula in Greece, famous for the nearby archaeological site of the same name. This site was a major Panhellenic religious sanctuary of ancient Greece, where the ancient Olympic Games were held every four years throughout Classical antiquity, from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD. They were restored on a global basis in 1894 in honor of the ideal of peaceful international contention for excellence.

Admission Ticket Free

Archaeological Site of Olympia

In the western Peloponnese, in the beautiful valley of the Alpheios river, lies the most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece. Dedicated to Zeus, the father of the gods, it lies on the southwest foot of Mount Kronios, at the confluence of the Alpheios and the Kladeos rivers, in a lush green landscape. Although secluded near the west coast of the Peloponnese, Olympia became the most important religious and athletic centre in Greece. Its fame rests upon the Olympic Games, the greatest national festival and a highly prestigious one world-wide, which was held every four years to honour Zeus. According to UNESCO’s World Heritage website, there is probably no ancient archaeological site anywhere in the world more relevant in today’s world than Olympia. The stadium of Olympia, where the ancient Olympic Games were held, and the massive temple of Zeus, the largest temple in the Peloponnese, are the site’s most significant attractions. The ticket price is 12.00€.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Stadium at Olympia

This is the stadium where most Olympic Games used to take place in the antiquity. The racetrack is over 200 meters long and nearly 30 to 34 meters wide.

Admission Ticket Free

Statue Of Zeus At Olympia

Located close to the stadium, the Temple of Zeus was built in the 5th century BC by a local architect. The temple was made of limestone and marble. Historical records narrate that a giant golden statue of Zeus was found inside this temple.

Admission Ticket Free

Temple of Hera

One of the oldest temples in Greece, this temple to goddess Hera was constructed in the 7th century BC according to the Dorian style. Today this is the altar where the Olympic flame is lit before the games.

Admission Ticket Free

Philippeion

The Philippieion, the only circular building inside the Altis, is one of the finest examples of ancient Greek architecture. Located west of the temple of Hera, it was dedicated to Zeus by Philip II of Macedon.

Admission Ticket Free

Ancient Gymnasium

The palaestra is situated west of the Altis enclosure, near the Kladeos river. Built in the third century BC as part of the gymnasium complex, it was used to practice boxing, wrestling and jumping.

Admission Ticket Free

Museum of the History of the Olympic Games of antiquity

The Museum of the History of the Olympic Games is housed in the old archaeological museum in Ancient Olympia. It houses findings from the entire area that are related to the ancient games. Entrance to the Museum of the History of the Olympic Games is made using the ticket you have already issued for entry to the Αrchaeological Site of Ancient Olympia.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Additional fees if the tour concludes at a location other than the designated meeting point.
Flexible Pick-Up Times - Customize pick-up times to suit your schedule.
Hourly Extensions - Extend your tour for a fee, adaptable to your needs.
The overnight stay will be in Nafplio. Accommodation is not included in your tour booking cost. If you wish,we are willing to help you book a hotel room.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Explore Ancient Olympia, Mycenae and Nafplio 2 Days Private Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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