The Best Archaeological Day Trips from Nafplio
From Mycenaean citadels to ancient stadiums, discover the myths, ruins, and hidden gems just beyond Nafplio’s pastel streets.
A Journey Back in Time: The Newly Restored Bourtzi Castle in Nafplio
A beautiful tourist attraction that's also an important historical landmark, this Venetian-built…
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The Parthenon of the Peloponnese: The Temple of Apollo at Bassae
One of the best-preserved monuments from Classical antiquity, the Temple of Apollo…
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Cape Tainaron: Gateway to the Underworld
Journey to the southernmost tip of the Mani Peninsula, to the fabled…
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The Hydra’s Lair: An Archaeological Guide to Prehistoric Lerna
Home of the fearsome Lernaean Hydra, Lerna, on the shore of the…
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Built by Giants: An Archaeological Guide to Tiryns
Famed for its Cyclopean walls, the Bronze Age citadel of Tiryns is…
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A Tale of Two Castles: Methoni and Koroni’s Best-Kept Secrets
Located just half an hour from each other on the south coast…
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Ancient Messene: A Living Museum in the Heart of the Peloponnese
The aim of archaeologist Petros Themelis has always been to ensure the…
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Lesser-Known Mountain Villages: Syrrako, Kastanitsa and Dilofo
These three car-free, stone-built villages are perfect for leisurely strolls, nature hikes,…
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