Sept. 17, 2009 Jade Nafplion, Greece

[jms2362]

Has anyone been to Nafplion, Greece? We will be there in Sept. and would like some suggestion of what to do there.

[acruisergirl]

Has anyone been to Nafplion, Greece? We will be there in Sept. and would like some suggestion of what to do there.

We are sailing in 2 weeks on Azamara and we'll be stopping in Nafplion. The ship excursions highlight Epidavros, Palamidi Fortress and ancient Mycenae. I looked into private tours but very expensive with only 4 passengers.

[steamboats]

I´ve been to Nafplion on land vacations on serveral occasions. It´s a nice little city. The main attraction is the Palmidi Fortress (lots of steps, lots of walking - I just read it´s 999 steps but you can take a taxi). The second fortress is called Akronauplia and a third one is called Bourtzi and this one is located in the sea on a tiny island. Nafplion has a military museum, an archeological museum and a local museum.

 

There are also public busses to the ancient amphitheatre of Epidavros (Epidauros). Mykene is another option which is close by. You can even go to Olympia on a day tour or to Korinth (see the Canal and the excarvations there). I´m sorry I can´t give you any detailed information about public transportation as we usually had our own / rental car with us.

 

But here´s a bus schedule

 

http://www.ktel-argolis.gr/en/table.asp

 

Here´s a website covering the Epidavros region

 

http://www.ancientepidavros.com/english/default.htm

 

There are a couple of villages called Epidavros (Nea = New, Palea = Old/Ancient, Archea = historic). So make sure you´re going to the correct one.

 

Also check this website for Nafplion:

 

http://www.greecetravel.com/nafplio/tour.htm

 

Also make a search for Mykene and the famous Lion Gate.

 

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[jms2362]

We are sailing in 2 weeks on Azamara and we'll be stopping in Nafplion. The ship excursions highlight Epidavros, Palamidi Fortress and ancient Mycenae. I looked into private tours but very expensive with only 4 passengers.

Please do a review when you get back. Have a great time, we are counting the days now as we reserved over a year ago for Sept.

[easy22]

WE'RE DOING THIS ONE ON 6/3/2010. WILL BE ON NORWEGIAN GEM LEAVING VENICE 5/29. LOOKING FOR A COUPLE TO JOIN US.

LINDA AND RICHARD

 

There are no larger vehicles for the tours from Nafplio so it would be better for you to find another couple to sheare the taxi sedan.

Half day tour / approx.5 hours: Pick up from the port of Nafplio. Corinth canal, Ancient Corinth and Epidavros. Drop off at the port.Costs 180 euro.Please view the sites in Detail http://greecetaxi.gr/index/corinth.html http://greecetaxi.gr/index/epidavros.html

For the comfort and enjoyment of our clients we provide only non-smoking sedan vehicles, Mercedes Benz (air conditioned). All vehicles are covered by a fully comprehensive insurance policy.

The tour is private & flexible, your group only, in your own private vehicle and the price is based on a group of up to 4 persons - not per person.

[TLCOhio]

Has anyone been to Nafplion, Greece? We will be there in Sept. and would like some suggestion of what to do there.

 

Nafplion was Greece's capital in the 1800's as Athens had faded in size and importance under Turkish rule. Below are some visual sampling for your options. The main town has nice outdoor dining places overlooking the harbor. Nearby are varied options to reach by tour.

 

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

 

 

These Mycene ruins go back 2700 years from a spectacular empire:

 

 

 

For a Mycene ruler, this was his burial place with its space for a carved triangle:

 

 

 

Looking down upon Nafplion from the historic fortress that overlooks the town and its harbor:

 

 

 

In Nafplion, there is this view of the small fort out in the harbor and the main town:

 

 

 

Epidaurus is the famed outdoor theater with super great acoustics:

 

 

 

Epidaurus has totally amazing acoustic properties. It is located on the Peloponnesos Peninsula: