Mycenae Day Trips from Athens

Mycenae lies about 120 km from Athens, roughly 1.5 to 2 hours by road, and the day trips we describe take about 10 hours; most tours pair it with the Corinth Canal, Nafplio and the theatre of Epidaurus. We list 7 day trips from Athens that include Mycenae. Travellers who took the tours we list here have left more than 8,891 reviews, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5. Of the trips shown here, the one with the most reviews is "Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio - Journey into Greek Legends", with more than 3,259 reviews and a rating of 4.5 out of 5. The trips on this page run from 9 to 10 hours.

Four stops, with lunch and entry as options

Two of the tours we describe leave the extras to you. One lists a three-course lunch in Nafplio and admission to Mycenae and the Epidaurus theatre, and "Admission to Epidaurus Theater (if option selected)", it notes, means entry is an option you select on the listing; the other offers lunch as an option and travels by minibus or bus.

Guided on site by a licensed guide or an archaeologist

Two other tours put the guiding first. One has an English-speaking licensed guide throughout the day, a device to hear the guide clearly and a guided visit of Ancient Mycenae and its museum; the other has an archaeologist guide, and "Free time inside the archaeological site to explore at your own pace", one listing notes. That second tour also lists German, Spanish and Italian guiding.

Small group with an audio guide app

The small-group tour we describe runs about 10 hours from Athens with an exclusive audio guide app, basic travel insurance and a modern air-conditioned bus for the round trip. Its rating is 4.8 out of 5. Its highlights mention photos from the Isthmus of Corinth, the Kingdom of Agamemnon and the ancient theatre of Epidaurus.

Among the tours we describe, the table sets the two most reviewed formats side by side, both at about 10 hours. The licensed-guide and archaeologist-guide tours above run the same length.

Table data is indicative and comes from the GuruWalk catalogue. Each activity's current details, including availability, are the ones shown on its listing when you book.

How long each stop lasts

On most tours the route starts with a Corinth Canal photo stop of about 20 minutes, then Mycenae for about 1.5 hours and Nafplio for about 1.5 hours for a walk, coffee or lunch. At Mycenae that is time for the Lion Gate, the Cyclopean walls and the beehive-shaped Tomb of Agamemnon. The Epidaurus theatre, about 1 hour on most tours, dates from the 4th century BC and is known for its acoustics: a whisper on stage carries to the top tier.

Shoes, sun and water

Sturdy shoes are the first thing to pack, because the ancient stones can be slippery; add a hat, sunscreen and plenty of water for a 10-hour day.