Athens Trip Overview
With this private tour you will have the chance to visit one of the most beautiful Greek towns avoiding the crowds of big buses.Visit the charming seaside port of Nafplio, the first capital of modern Greece, with its soaring castle walls and its beautiful waterfront.This low-key harbor town was in fact the first capital of the country. Its rich past and a great position on a wide bay has made it an important port for much of its history. You can see this in the medieval walls high on Palamidi Hill above the town and in the amazing fort that sits right in the middle of the harbor, but you can also see it in the 19th-century buildings scattered around the town.
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Duration: 7 hours
Starts: Athens, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Athens, Attica, Greece
With this private tour you will have the chance to visit one of the most beautiful Greek towns avoiding the crowds of big buses.Visit the charming seaside port of Nafplio, the first capital of modern Greece, with its soaring castle walls and its beautiful waterfront.This low-key harbor town was in fact the first capital of the country. Its rich past and a great position on a wide bay has made it an important port for much of its history. You can see this in the medieval walls high on Palamidi Hill above the town and in the amazing fort that sits right in the middle of the harbor, but you can also see it in the 19th-century buildings scattered around the town.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Corinth Canal, Isthmia, Loutraki 201 00 Greece
After 1 hour of driving we will make a stop at corinth canal which connects the Aegean with the Adriatic sea and was built in 19th century.You will have the chance to take some stunning pictures and admire the view of this marvel of engineering.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Palamidi Castle, Eikostis Pemptis Martiou, Nafplio 211 00 Greece
Enjoy the amazing view of the town of Nafplio and the Argolic gulf from this 17th century fortress and feel atmosphere of the Greek war of independence
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Nafplio, Nafplio, Argolis Region, Peloponnese
You will have the chance to explore the first capital of the modern Greek state. Stroll in the narrow streets with the amazing restaurants, cafes and local products shops. Take a stop at Syntagma ( Constitution) square and admire the 18th and 19th century buildings.Walk in the boulevard of Nafplio port overlooking the Bourtzi fortress which was build to guard the port.
Duration: 2 hours
