Day Itinerary
6 Activities
Day 3
110 mi0.6 mi
Tolo - Nafplion - Mycenae - Kalamata
Continue our journey through the Peloponnese. Explore Nafplion and climb up to Palamidi Fortress, which offers a magnificent view of the city and its surroundings. Visit the Golden Mycenae, the kingdom of Agamemnon. Spend the night in Kalamata.
7.7 mi
20 min
Palamidi Fortress (Παλαμήδι)
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Swim in the morning in the azure sea, rent the keys to your room and go on. Drive to the charming town of Nafplion, the first capital of independent Greece, reminiscent of the elegance of Italian cities. Start at Palamidi Fortress, which towers above the city and offers a breathtaking view.
0.4 mi
5 min
Parking Λιμανιού Ναυπλίου
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Nafplion town is pedestrian, so leave the car in a large parking lot near the port and go for a walk.
0.6 mi
15 min
Syntagma Square (Πλατεία Συντάγματος)
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Take a walk around the city and feel its special atmosphere. History lovers can visit the city's Archaeological Museum, where findings from the entire Argolida region (Mycenae, Epidaurus, Lerne) are collected. And those who want to get acquainted with the traditional Greek drink ouzo can visit Karonis Wine Shop, one of the oldest producers of ouzo and other drinks in Greece.
Don't forget to try the local ice cream, which is still made here using ancient Italian recipes.
15.4 mi
30 min
Archaeological Site of Mycenae (Αρχαιολογικός Χώρος Μυκηνών)
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Ancient Mycenae, where the Mycenae civilization arose. From here, from a palace of tsar Agamemnon the army in the Trojan campaign went, and the ancient myths which have appeared a reality, have led on these hills at the end of XIX century Henry Schliman who has found here gold of Mycenae. Before climbing through the Lion's Gate to the ruins of the palace, take a look at the local archaeological museum.
0.3 mi
5 min
Treasury of Atreus (Θησαυρός Ατρέως)
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Be sure to stop at the impressive domed tomb, the so-called Treasury of Atrey (admission ticket to these 2 places is common).
86.2 mi
1 hr 40 min
Pharae Palace
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Overnight stay in Kalamata. The city's long pebble beach has earned two Blue Flags in 2020 (https://zen.yandex.ru/media/id/5f819fd235ee674d760cf60f/chto-takoe-goluboi-flag-i-kakie-pliaji-grecii-nagrajdeny-im-v-2020-godu-5fa29b675dc59845dd9ec509). Evening bathing, dinner at local tavern, rest.