What to Do in NAFPLIO & The Ancient Sites You Can’t Miss (Mycenae!)

What to Do in NAFPLIO & The Ancient Sites You Can’t Miss (Mycenae!)

How ancient is ancient? To us, Socrates and Plato are definitely ancient. But what did THEY consider ancient? Today, we’re stepping inside a 3,000-year-old tomb, climbing the Mycenaean Acropolis, and walking across the oldest bridge in Europe—all built during the BRONZE AGE. 🤯

If you’re planning a trip to Greece, Nafplio (or Nafplion) is the perfect base for exploring the Peloponnese. In this travel guide, we’re taking you to Mycenae, Tiryns, the Palamidi Fortress, and more. We’ll also show how far each site is from Nafplio so you can plan your trip like a pro!

💡 Thinking of visiting Nafplio as a day trip from Athens? Sure, you can—but you’ll want more time in the Peloponnese once you see everything there is to explore!

Where We Go in This Video:
✔️ Sunset Spot – A hike to a beautiful church next to the Argolic Gulf
✔️ Mycenae – Including the “Treasury of Atreus” – a stunning 3,000-year-old tomb
✔️ Tiryns – A UNESCO World Heritage Site with massive Cyclopean walls
✔️ Palamidi Fortress – Nafplio’s epic hilltop fortress
✔️ Nafplio Old Town – Our home base for exploring the Peloponnese

Check out our side-quest to Epidauros HERE: https://youtu.be/BnyKrLVZEUI?si=6fZzFRGzgHabS4a-

📍 Plan your Nafplio trip! Our Google Maps list includes all the spots we visited:
➡️ Check it out here: https://www.subscribepage.io/IXW83L

🎵 Original Music by: Jed of Wanderism
🎵 Additional music by: Wisdom is Lost (https://wisdomislost.bandcamp.com/)

Timestamps:
00:00 How Ancient is Ancient?
01:15 Exploring Nafplio
02:17 The Old City of Nafplio
03:59 Bourtzi Fortress & Gelato
05:07 Fortress of Palamidi
08:18 Sunset Spot & Greek Snacks
10:20 Road Trip Nafplio – Mycenae
12:27 What is the “Tomb of Agamemnon”?
14:23 Legends of Mycenae
15:35 The Archeological Site of Mycenae
17:48 Tips for Visiting Mycenae
18:36 The Archeological Site of Tiryns
19:45 Heracles’ Legend & Tiryns Tholos Tomb
21:13 Oldest Bridge in Europe
21:54 Why Nafplio?

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