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Home/Destinations/Nafplio/Nafplio in 2 days
2 days · Nafplio itinerary

Nafplio in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

Two days is the right length: one for the town and its three castles, one for the two UNESCO sites half an hour away. Here is the split, with the tours worth booking.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: town & fortresses
  2. 2Day 2: Mycenae & Epidaurus
  3. 3Nemea tasting
  4. 4Dinner in the old town

Day 1: the town

Palamidi in the morning, a guided old-town walk before lunch, the Arvanitia path and a swim in the afternoon.

Day 2: the Argolid

A half-day tour to Mycenae and the theatre at Epidaurus, back in time for a late lunch by the harbour.

The extra half-day

Either the Nemea vineyards for an afternoon tasting, or a sailing cruise into the gulf with a swimming stop.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Nafplio — prices per person.

Private Tour from Nafplio to Mycenae
Nafplio
Private Tour from Nafplio to Mycenae
5.0(17)·3–4 hours
from$131/ person
via Viator
Secrets of Nafplio: Private walking tour with a local tour guide
Nafplio
Secrets of Nafplio: Private walking tour with a local tour guide
5.0(37)·2h–2h 30min
from$80/ person
via Viator
Nemea Wine Tour from Athens, Nafplio or Nemea with Oenologists
Nafplio
Nemea Wine Tour from Athens, Nafplio or Nemea with Oenologists
5.0(29)·6–8 hours
from$201/ person
via Viator
Sailing Cruise in Nafplio with Meal & Drinks
Nafplio
Sailing Cruise in Nafplio with Meal & Drinks
5.0(70)·4h 30min
from$103/ person
via Viator
Private Tour from Nafplio to Mucenae and Epidaurus
Nafplio
Private Tour from Nafplio to Mucenae and Epidaurus
4.9(17)·3–5 hours
from$201/ person
via Viator
City Walking Tour of Nafplio
Nafplio
City Walking Tour of Nafplio
5.0(27)·1h 30min
from$92/ person
via Viator
Tolo Sailing|Nafplio|Half day|Private
Nafplio
Tolo Sailing|Nafplio|Half day|Private
5.0(24)·4h 30min
from$975/ person
via Viator
Mycenae - Ancient Corinth & Canal - Epidavros from Nafplion
Nafplio
Mycenae - Ancient Corinth & Canal - Epidavros from Nafplion
4.5(20)·7–8 hours
from$201/ person
via Viator

Nafplio in 2 days — FAQ

Is two days enough for Nafplio?
For the town and the two great sites, yes. Three days lets you add Nemea, a sailing day or the drive south to Monemvasia without cutting anything short.
Should you visit Mycenae or Epidaurus first?
Mycenae first, because it is exposed and unbearable by midday in summer. Epidaurus has pine shade and its museum, so it works better in the afternoon.
Can you do Nafplio as a day trip from Athens?
You can — it is about two hours each way — but it makes for a rushed day that usually skips either Palamidi or the ancient sites. Two nights in Nafplio is the better trade.

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