Shore Excursion in Nafplio

This tour is dedicated to the land of Heroes of the Antiquity and of the modern History. The tour starts from Naflpion and takes you to Mycenae. The home of King Agamemnon.The historic facts, the stories of rivalry, betrayal and royal prevalence will all come to life in front of your eyes by the detailed narrations.

As you enter the citadel you will admire the Cyclopean Walls and come across the imposing Lions Gate, that takes its name from the triangular architectural structure that decorates and guards the entrance. This relief structure is believed to be the oldest surviving monumental piece of Art Sculpture of the western civilization.

Do not miss to visit the Archaeological Museum of Mycenae that includes exhibits found in the archaeological excavation giving you a visual and authentic perspective of the small everyday life objects, the religions utensils, burial offerings, burial jewelry and other decorative objects. Before leaving Mycenae, a short stop at the tomb of King Agamemnon or also known as the Treasury of Atreas which establishes it as a monument of even greater importance.

As we continue our Greek adventure it is time to enjoy once again a 40 minute ride as the Greek countryside unravels outside of your window. It is a wonderful opportunity to take in all the natural beauty and why not discuss any questions that you might have or even delve into the special products that the Greek soil so ungrudgingly offers. The area around Argos after all is renowned for its oranges and citrus trees.

After this easy ride through the majestic densely planted Peloponnesian scenery you will arrive at the Archaeological Site of Epidaurus, the birthplace of God Asclepios, God of Health and his sanctuary, and of course visit the renowned Theater of Epidaurus.

Before the end of the tour, our trip back in time and history will take us to our last stop, to the city Nafplion during the 19th century, when this city of extraordinary beauty was designated as the first capital of modern Greece after the War of Independence. Your chauffer will take you for a driving tour in order for you to capture pictures of the most important landmarks of the city, while at the same time offering you all the hidden details of the War of Independence and the intriguing stories that are worth being narrated for the Castle of Palamidi, the castle of Acronafplia and the importance of its fortification for the city’s port.

As this program full of experiences reaches its end we will make our way back to Nafplion and escort you to your cruise ship. We ensure you that after this tour you will feel revitalized and filled with new intriguing stories, historic knowledge and wonderful experiences that will follow you back home and will last for a lifetime.