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Mycenae: Private Guided Tour of the Lion Gate & Royal Tombs

Walk the sacred ground of Agamemnon's citadel with a licensed archaeologist-guide. The Bronze Age walls, the Lion Gate, and the Treasury of Atreus are among the most stirring ancient sites on earth — and a private tour lets you linger without the crowds.

What to expect

Your expert guide collects you at the port and drives you 30 minutes to Mycenae, narrating the Argolid landscape en route. Inside the citadel, you descend into the beehive-domed Treasury of Atreus — a feat of engineering that predates the Parthenon by 500 years. The guide brings the Iliad to life at every turn, from the royal grave circles to the secret cistern. Back in Nafplio with time to spare for an espresso on Syntagma Square.

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Tours Greece – Private Shore Excursions Nafplio
From EUR 43 per person (private group; entrance tickets extra: EUR 12 full / EUR 6 reduced)
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Good to know

Mycenae is 30 min from the port. Book private transport through the operator to control your return time. Wear sturdy shoes — the citadel paths are uneven. Site opens 08:00; aim for an early departure to beat midday heat and tour buses.

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