3-Day Private Tour of Mycenae, Nafplio, Epidaurus, plus Hydra and Spetses Island

Athens, Greece
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The islands of Greece's Peloponnese region unveil themselves to you throughout this 3-day private tour limited to your group. Starting from Athens, heading to Corinth canal, Epidaurus and the Bronze Age city of Mycenae, where you will stay for a whole day, dining with the locals and immersing yourself in Greek culture alongside your friendly, knowledgeable driver/tour leader. You will also visit Nafplio, seeing the incredible Palamidi Fortress and its 999 steps for yourself before settling in for a night in Ermioni village at a highly-rated, spacious guesthouse with panoramic views of the sea overlooking Hydra island. On the second day, you will march on to Hydra Island, where the land is pristine, with no vehicles in sight and all the locals traveling exclusively by donkey and by boat. Then on the third day, you will visit Spetses Island, a picture-perfect oasis of Greek beauty, seeing the vibrant white architecture for which the island has become renowned.

Description

Itinerary

Day 1: Corinth Canal - Mycenae - Nafplio town - Epidaurus

Stop At: The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, Epidavros 210 52 Greece
Epidaurus, another Unesco World Heritage Site, is home to an ancient, beautifully preserved theater. The oldest theater with amazing acoustics.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Archaeological Site Mycenae, Mycenae 21200 Greece
Mycenae is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home of King Agamemnon and the Mycenean civilization with some of Greece’s most famous ancient ruins. Wander around the archaeological site and accompanying museum.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Palamidi Castle, Eikostis Pemptis Martiou, Nafplio 211 00 Greece
The Venetian castle with the awesome walk of 999 steps down to the Old Town. Enjoy the views of water next to the peninsula and take some great photos.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Corinth Canal, Isthmia, Loutraki 201 00 Greece
The Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, arguably making the peninsula an island.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Nafplio, Nafplio, Argolis Region, Peloponnese
Nafplio's port, Palamidi castle with the 999 steps and old Venetian town are the main attractions of one of the most beautiful towns in Greece.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Ermioni town opposite Hydra island: In a beautiful guest house with a balcony facing the Aegean and Hydra island.

Day 2: Hydra island

Stop At: Hydra Town, Hydra Town, Hydra, Saronic Gulf Islands, Attica
Visit the very historic and cosmopolitan island of Hydra; the hiding place of the rich, the famous and the artists from all over the world. No cars, no noise but still extremely popular and relaxed! Explore on foot and enjoy the views.
Duration: 6 hours

Stop At: Lazaros Koundouriotis Historical Mansion (National Historical Museum), Idra 180 40, Greece
The house was built in 1750 and it is a great example of upper class island life of the 18th and 19th century when Hydra was the home to the shipping families. Inside the Manor of Lazaros Kountouriotis are displayed family heirlooms, personal belongings, paintings and exhibits from the folkoric and historical collections, which belong to the National Museum of History.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Metochi, Metochi, Platanias, Chania Prefecture, Crete
After a very quick drive from your accommodation we arrive at Metochi pier to catch the boat to Hydra. This is a lovely, easy and quick 25 minutes ride (each way) from the Peloponnese mainland to take you to Hydra island and back.
Duration: 50 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast on a self-catering basis with all necessary items included, which are local & some home-cooked products.
Accommodation included: Same as day1: Ermioni town opposite Hydra island.

Day 3: Spetses island

Stop At: Spetses, Spetses, Saronic Gulf Islands, Attica
Spetses is an island boasting a long naval tradition and is famous for its significant contribution to the 1821 War of Independence. The island has managed to retain its individual traditional character thanks to its well-preserved grand captain mansions that witness to the island’s glorious past. The picturesque old harbour is where the heart of the island’s entertainment beats.
Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Athens, Athens, Attica
Back to Athens and to your base/accommodation. You can optionally be dropped off at your cruise ship or even the airport.
Do remember that you can combine this tour with several other unique sites of the Peloponnese with our most popular being the 5-Day Peloponnese tour.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast on a self-catering basis with all necessary items included, which are local & some home-cooked products.
Accommodation included: Return back to Athens and drop off at your hotel.

Inclusions

  • This tour is all about the Greek hospitality & authenticity.
  • Private tour for 2-7 people. If more than 7 people please contact Viator!
  • 2 nights in a great accommodation/location and 3 full days to discover real Greece.
  • Non smoking vehicles and drivers - Brand new 2020-22 vehicles.
  • Authentic non touristy lunch & drinks on day1 where the locals eat out.
  • Breakfast on a self catering basis with all necessary items included.
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off.
  • In-car INFORMATION BOOKLET for all tour activities and sites.
  • Optional: Vegetarian lunch can be arranged in most cases. Please let us know in advance.
  • This tour can ideally be combined with our 5-Day Peloponnese tour.
  • Bottled Water
  • 2x Breakfast
  • Accommodation included: 3 nights
  • 1x Lunch

Exclusions

  • Entrance: Mycenae: €12, Palamidi: €8, Epidaurus: €12 - Half price from 1 Nov to 31 Mar)
  • Boat to and from Hydra island (€8 each-way/person)
  • Boat to and from Spetses island (€2.5 each-way/person)
  • PROFESSIONAL/LICENSED GUIDE (optional)
  • Tourist stops to souvenir, pottery shops, etc, unless specifically requested by yourselves
  • Pickup and drop-off in areas outside of Athens (possible additional cost)
  • Gratuites (optional)

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infant seats available
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • We expect you to be healthy before traveling! We are in favor of "adjustive social distancing" and optionally wearing masks in crowded and enclosed spaces. Our guides are like family to us and care about your & our safety! Our tours have always been only PRIVATE and with spotless vehicles.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability

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Cancellation

If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

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