A 5-day trip to the historical and picturesque first capital of Greece!
Nafplio
NAFPLIO is the perfect place to RELAX, and to EXPLORE. If you want to escape from the buzzing city, get to know the authentic Greek way of life. Visit 3 World Heritage Sites of UNESCO (Epidaurus, Tyrins, Mycenae) and experience the Greek “philoxenia”. THIS IS THE PLACE TO BE. During the tour, a licenced English-speaking guide (or other language on request), will accompany you.
Nafplio
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Nafplio
Day 1 – Nafplio City Food Tour
Either on FOOT or by BICYCLE, you will be guided through the town, that was the first capital of Greece, alongside the main highlights and historical monuments. You will be able to literally get A FULL TASTE OF NAFPLIO, 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.
Mycenae
Day 2 – Mycenae – Mountain Village or/ Olive farm experience
A visit to the archaeological site of MYCENAE, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 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.
Afterwards, you can choose to visit a small MOUNTAIN VILLAGE for a breath of fresh air and have a lunch made of local produce, in the cool shade under the plane tree in the village square. Meet the locals or take a COOKING LESSON. The village is known for its fresh water, 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 of the olive grove, taste olive oil and learn about the ins and outs of the local produce.
Epidaurus
Day 3 – Epidaurus & surroundings
Εxplore the area of EPIDAURUS, the archaeological site of Asclepeus (the God of healing), also a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a long HISTORY, and have a chance to be on stage at this impressive ancient theater, while experiencing 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 today. You can also choose to go SNORKELING at The Sunken City, where you will be able to see the remains of a submerged Roman villa underwater, or visit a hidden MONASTERY high on the cliffs of a gorge.
Νemea
Day 4 – Νemea wine tasting
Visit a PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) for wine production and 3 wineries for a WINE TASTING program. Learn the secrets of wine producing and be a “connoisseur” of the excellent wines that Greece produces.
Porto Heli
Day 5 – Porto Heli Family farm
Become a local farmer for a day and experience the greek traditional hospitality at a local family farm. Have a chance to learn and taste during a COOKING LESSON or HERBAL THERAPY (with medicinal wild herbs and plants) and enjoy a FAMILY LUNCH with local delicacies.
*You will receive a detailed itinerary after booking this pack!
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Important Information
– 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 depending on season & number of persons
– 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 personnel or the tour operators – guides at your discretion.
– Entrance fees in archaeological sites & museums.
