A Nafplio taste

PELOPONNESE, GREECE
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PELOPONNESE, GREECE

A 3 days trip in one of the Jewel cities of Peloponnese!

A Nafplio taste

Visit a romantic and picturesque town, approx. 1,5 hours away from Athens. A calm and friendly place with a cosmopolitan vibe, at the seaside in the region of the ARGOLIDA, with historical buildings, beautiful nature and agricultural surroundings.

During the tour, a licenced english speaking guide- or other language on request, will accompany you.

A Nafplio taste

Highlights

City Food Tour by bike or on foot

– The golden heritage of Mycenae, a UNESCO Heritage

Cooking lesson on a mountain village & walk to the river

Olive oil farm experience

Epidaurus, the first healing center of the world

Why select this tour?

A Nafplio taste ! If you wish to take a sneak peak at this wonderful city, 3 days are all you need to enjoy and feel its magic! 

History & Glossary

Nafplio is considered to be one of the most beautiful and romantic towns in Greece. Here, we walk through Greek history from archaic times to the present. Legend says that the town was founded by Nafplios, son of the god Poseidon. Nafplios’ son Palamides fought in the Trojan War and today, his namesake, the huge Palamides castle, still stands atop the hill overlooking the town. We will drive you up to this famous castle to explore it and to enjoy the panoramic view.

Mycenae.
One of the World Heritages of Unesco, homeland of king Agamemnon when he returned as a winner from the Troyar war. Your guided archaeological and historical tour will start at the vaulted tomb, known as   the “Treasury of Atreus”, one of the most impressive works of Mycenaean burial architecture. Continue to the Lion Gate, visit Grave Circle A, the “Megaron”: the Palace of the Mycenaean kings and the Museum.

Epidaurus,
one of the most famous therapeutical centers of the ancient world and a UNESCO world heritage Theatre. Guided archaeological and historical tour of the Temple of Asclepius, the Abaton, the   Tholos   (dome)   with   its   puzzling   function,   the   Stadium, the Ceremonial Banqueting hall, the Katagogion, the Museum and the Theatre, enjoying its magnificent acoustics. After Epidaurus we will a 2 km walk, in a preserved ancient path through pine trees and a small stream to enjoy nature.

Itinerary A Nafplio taste

Day 1 – Nafplio City Food Tour

Either on FOOT or by BICYCLE, you will be guided through this town, that was the first capital of Greece, along the main highlights and historical monuments. You will be able to literally get A Nafplio taste, as you are having several FOOD STOPS where you will taste a variety of local products and learn about the secrets of the authentic Greek cuisine.

Day 2 – Mycenae – Mountain Village or / Olive farm experience

A visit at the archaeological site of MYCENAE, a UNESCO World Heritage. You will hear all about the HISTORY and be mesmerized by the architectural treasures of the citadel of King Agamemnon, who led the Trojan war.

After, you can choose to visit a small MOUNTAIN VILLAGE for a breath of fresh air and lunch of local produce, in the cool shade under the plane tree on the village square. Meet the locals, or take a COOKING LESSON. The village is known for its fresh water sources, and has beautiful luscious green nature. 

Alternatively, you can choose to visit an OLIVE OIL farm for a FARM TO TABLE experience. You will have a tour on the olive grove, taste olive oil and learn about the ins and outs of the local produce.

Day 3 – Epidaurus

Εxplore the area of EPIDAURUS, the archaeological site of Asclepeus (the God of healing), also an UNESCO World Heritage with a long HISTOR, and have a chance to be on stage at this impressive ancient theater and experience the unique acoustics.

Then you can enjoy a short hike to the ancient olive tree of Hercules, approx. 2.500 years old, that still produces olives up till today. You can also choose to go SNORKELING at The Sunken City, where you will be able to see remains of a submerged Roman villa underwater, or visit a hidden MONASTERY high on the cliffs of a gorge.

*You will receive a detailed itinerary after booking this pack!

A Nafplio taste

Important Information A Nafplio taste

Price Includes

Accommodation (Double room sharing) all 4stars hotels and boutique traditional guesthouses. 

Land Transportation with luxury mini bus and a professional driver 

– All meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner and a picnic. Local wines, soft drinks and water.  

-Historical Guided tours 

-Food and Wine tastings 

-Tour Guides

-Tours as described

 
** Prices may be changed depends season & number of persons
-Min participants: 4

Price Excludes

– Your return travel expenses to Greece from the country of your arrival.
 
– Travel and medical insurance.

– Personal charges such as hard liquor, laundry, telephone charges, room service, tv on demand, mini-bar, souvenirs.

– Private excursions not mentioned in the itinerary.

– Gratuities to the hotel personal or the tour operators -guides at your discretion.

– Entrance fees in archaeological sites & museums.

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