3-Day Tour to Mycenae, Nafplio, Epidaurus, Cosmopolitan Hydra & Spetses Islands, from Athens
€2,000
Why this is a special private tour of the Nafplio Mycenae Epidaurus plus Hydra & Spetses Islands? We love it because Nafplio Town and Hydra Island are our home and base! So we know … everything there is to know. If you are also looking for something unique and authentic read on! This is by far the most important part of the Peloponnese and most visited by both Greeks and foreign visitors.
As the locals know very well, this trip is highly recommended for anyone who wants to experience real Greece and authentic hospitality. The region has numerous historic sites plus several very easy-to-access islands two of which will be part of this tour. Both Hydra & Spetses Island are very cosmopolitan with Hydra being the unique one!
You will start in Athens, making your way first to 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 experienced, friendly, knowledgeable driver/tour leader. You will also head over to Nafplio, seeing the incredible Palamidi Fortress and its 999 steps before settling in for a night in Ermioni village, which overlooks Hydra Island which is only a 30-minute boat ride while Spetses Island is a 10-minute crossing.
☼ Immerse yourself in Greek culture & famous UNESCO sites
☼ Enjoy your evenings walking & dining by the water at the authentic Greek restaurants of Ermioni village
☼ Relax and let your tour leader take care of everything
☼ Accommodation in a highly-rated, spacious guesthouse with panoramic water and mountain views.
Duration: 3 days – 2 nights
Language: English Departure: 8:00 a.m. from Athens
You can book this private tour of Nafplio Mycenae Epidaurus plus Hydra & Spetses Islands online now. The pricing shown is for 1 or 2 people (not per person).
For more pricing details & options please see the “Pricing” tab below or Contact Us to get a quote for more than 2 people.
Discover world-famous ancient sites, explore two lovely Greek islands, sample traditional Grecian dishes, and soak in the seaside lifestyle on this private, 3-day tour of the Peloponnese.
Day 1: Corinth Canal – Mycenae – Nafplio town – Epidaurus Ancient Theater
Beginning with an early start in Athens, you’ll be picked up and transported to some of Greece’s best-known landmarks: the Corinth Canal, the ruins of Mycenae, and Epidaurus, famous for its ancient, open-air theater.
You’ll also have the chance to linger in the quaint village of Nafplio before venturing to Ermioni peninsular village, a peaceful port town at the tip of the peninsula where you’ll have the chance to wander the old town before a delicious dinner at a seaside taverna.
After spending the night at a private, two-bedroom apartment overlooking the sea, your second day will be devoted to Hydra Island, a romantic and beautiful island with a cosmopolitan town and picturesque port of its own.
[Video: Eudaimonia Private Tours – Summer 2023]
Discover Hydra’s sights on foot, and save time for a dip in the turquoise sea. Return to Ermioni in the late afternoon for a taverna or a homemade dinner (not included in the itinerary price), and a second overnight stay in your apartment.
Day 3: Spetses island
The final day of your tour kicks off with a boat trip to explore Spetses Island. It’s just a quick ferry journey to Spetses, so you’ll have most of the day at your disposal to explore its esplanade, narrow streets, and local restaurants.
☼ Two-night accommodation, all arranged at a local guesthouse with all-around sea views. It is based on double or triple occupancy, depending on your group/family. Contact us if in doubt.
☼ Breakfast on a self-catering basis with all necessary items included (mostly locally produced) plus welcome dessert++.
☼ Full and detailed itinerary (but flexible) of the trip.
☼ Traditional Greek lunch on day 1 at Nafplio town.
☼ Each person is allowed one normal-size suitcase and a small carry-on bag.
☼ In-car bottled water & tour information booklet.
☼ Optional (subject to availability and time of the year) home-cooked (catered) dinner.
☼ Excess luggage charges (where applicable).
☼ Mycenae site at €12, Palamidi Fortress €6, and Epidaurus at €12. Half price during the off-season: November-March.
☼ Boat to and from Hydra island (€8 each way/person). ☼ Boat to and from Spetses island (€3 one-way/person).
☼ Licensed guide to the archeological sites of day 1. It can optionally be arranged.
☼ Lunch on Day 2 & 3.
☼ Dinners and other personal expenses.
☼ Tourist stops at souvenir shops unless required by themselves.
☼ Pickup and drop-off in areas outside of Athens (possible additional cost).
The pricing shown for this tour is €2,000, which is the total for 2 (two) people and includes the sites mentioned in the itinerary plus accommodation/breakfast and lunch/drinks.
Discounted pricing: We have alternative ways of payment (family rates, solo travelers, small booking payments, pay on the day of the tour, etc). Please, contact us to get the best rate depending on your payment method, number of people, and ages.
PS. Payments made by PayPal are subject to an additional cost of 5%-6% (the approximate fee that PayPal charges on all transactions), and prices by Amex are subject to an additional 2.80%-3%, which the client must pay to Eudaimonia on the day of the booked tour. There is no extra charge if you pay by any other credit card.
Your Athens/Nafplio hotel, cruise ship/port, or a pre-arranged meeting point very close to your location. For other starting locations please contact us.
Many thanks to Discovery UK for the video of the Ancient Theater of Epidaurus. Also, thank you Rocher Bros for the great video footage of Nafplio town.
Depending on the time of year, you can arrange to include any of these add-on experiences to your itinerary:
[1] visit Ancient Corinth [just after the Corinth Canal]
[2] horse rides & treks on the cosmopolitan island of Hydra
[3] winery visit & wine tasting OR Ouzo tasting
[4] visit to the olive oil press unit for fresh olive oil tasting and/or buying [availability from mid-October to January]
[5] Optional home-cooked meals
[6] Visit the prehistoric (38,000 years BC) cave
Please contact us for details and pricing. Not all add-ons can be included in all tours either because of time limitations (daylight time, closing times of sites) or because of the time of the year, etc. Some add-ons require an earlier starting time than the typical 8:00 a.m. pick-up.
This tour can be combined with several other tours all within the famous region of the Mythical Peloponnese.
☼ All our tours include lunch and drinks and all multiday tours include quality accommodation. Professional guide, dinner (on multiday tours), and tickets to the sites are not included. You can read more about why we have these inclusions and exclusions.
☼ Children must be accompanied by an adult.
☼ Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for people with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
☼ We are flexible and the duration of the tour is flexible, so there is no rushing during the tour except when there are specific restrictions (like not missing the closing time of the sites during the off-season).
☼ If our agency cancels due to bad weather or any other extreme last-minute situation, you will be given the option of an alternative date or a full refund.
‘Eudaimonia’ is the trading name of Eudaimonia Private Tours of Greece, a tour provider officially registered under the Greek National Tourism Organization with business license number: 1245E70000044101. The ‘client’ or ‘customer’ is the person or persons who have made a confirmed booking with Eudaimonia.
CANCELLATION POLICY FOR TOURS, TRANSFERS AND SERVICES
(a) Cancellation Policy for day tours, half-day tours, and transfers:
☼ Cancellations made greater than 60 days before the scheduled tour date will be fully refunded minus service fees as mentioned below.
☼ Cancellations made between 60 to 30 days before the scheduled tour date will be refunded 75% of the agreed total tour fee minus service fees.
☼ Cancellations made between 30 to 7 days before the scheduled tour date will be refunded 50% of the agreed total tour fee minus service fees.
☼ Cancellations made 7 days or less before the scheduled tour date will incur a 100% charge.
EXPENSES: Additionally to the above but only after the 60-day full refund period, all of Eudaimonia’s expenses agreed upon through the email exchange of communication concerning or are part of the day or half-day tours or transfers, such as site tickets, train/boat tickets, or any other bookings for the client (wine tasting, restaurants, etc) will be deducted from the amount to be refunded. This will be an amount of approximately 15%-20% of the total tour cost.
SERVICE FEE: Finally, a service fee of 9% (of the total amount agreed) will also be deducted from any refundable amount including the 60-day full refund case. This corresponds to the time spent on the client’s booking.
(b) Cancellation Policy for multi-day tours (at least one night stay/overnight or more):
☼ Cancellations made greater than 90 days before the scheduled tour date will be fully refunded minus expenses and services fees as mentioned below.
☼ Cancellations made between 90 to 60 days before the scheduled tour date will be refunded 75% of the agreed total tour fee minus expenses and services fees.
☼ Cancellations made between 60 to 30 days before the scheduled tour date will be refunded 50% of the agreed total tour fee minus expenses and services fees.
☼ Cancellations made 30 days before the scheduled tour date will incur a 100% charge.
EXPENSES: Additionally to the above, but only after the 90-day full refund period, all of Eudaimonia’s expenses agreed upon through the email exchange of communication concerning or are part of any multiday tour, such as site tickets, train/boat tickets, hotels booked for the client, or any other bookings (wine tasting, restaurants, etc), will be deducted from any amount to be refunded. This will be an amount of approximately 25%-30% of the total tour cost.
SERVICE FEE: Finally, a service fee of 18% of the total amount agreed will also be deducted from any refundable amount including the 90-day full refund case. This corresponds to the time spent on the client’s booking.
(c) Special client-specific arrangements/agreements & cancellation policy:
There may be client-specific payments & bookings (full or partial) agreed upon through e-mail communication mentioned -for example- as “non-refundable” or different from the main cancellation policy “refund dates”. Then, these client-specific agreements will precede any other interpretations made from this main cancellation policy. Therefore, it is the specific written (email) agreement between each client and Eudaimonia that can only precede this main cancellation policy -if it is different- and determines the cancellation policy for each client.
(d) Other issues:
Eudaimonia reserves the right to make subtle changes to tour itineraries. Eudaimonia reserves the right to substitute vehicles and/or drivers should they arise. Eudaimonia reserves the right to change or cancel your booking without any penalties beyond offering a full refund. Should change and/or cancellation prove necessary we will give you -if possible- reasonable notice & where available, offer you a comparable alternative. If an alternative is not available or acceptable you will be entitled to a full refund.
Eudaimonia encourages all clients to communicate as early as possible concerning cancellation issues which could allow the agency to offer a better refund – partial or full- to a client despite the standard cancellation policy described in this document. This is a decision not to be discussed with or disputed by the client and will be made entirely by Eudaimonia to better serve the client if it is possible.
Eudaimonia itineraries are flexible, and if possible, the requirements of clients will be facilitated. Eudaimonia reserves the right to vary, modify, or cancel any itinerary, either partly or wholly. Itineraries published are sample itineraries only and may be amended without notice. Eudaimonia also reserves the right to use alternative vehicles to those advertised.
Eudaimonia is not responsible for the costs of any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations or rescheduling of any tour departure.
Bookings can only be used by the client/s to whom the booking was initially arranged; no other person can use the booking in any circumstances.
The client will be asked to produce a valid photo and/or passport number identification.
(e) Force Majeure
It is only at Eudaimonia’s discretion to refund fully, partly, or not at all if a customer cancels under certain conditions including even “Force Majeure”. Eudaimonia strongly recommends that the client purchase travel insurance.
The Client agrees to all the above when booking any of Eudaimonia’s tours and services.
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