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Epidaurus Theater & Palamidi FortressExplore > Greece > Nafplion > Epidaurus Theater & Palamidi Fortress
OverviewSee Epidarus's Gorgeous Theater and the Palamidi Fortress Explore Nafplion aka Nafplio- the first capital of Greece after independence! We'll travel 18 miles east of Nafplion, to Epidaurus... known for its stunning ancient theatre. Epidaurus was dedicated to the God of Medicine, Asklepios. The world famous "Theatre of Epidaurus", built in the 4th century BC, is a marvel of harmony and acoustics and the best preserved ancient theatre in Greece. It is built out of limestone and seats a whopping 12,000 spectators! Attending the performances of Ancient drama operating during summer period is an unforgettable experience. Returning to Nafplion, we'll visit the fabulous Venetian fortress of Palamidi, commanding an impressive view over the Argolic Gulf, the city of Nafplion and the surrounding country. Palamidi was an incredibly ambitious project- taking only 3 years to complete (1711-1714). The fortress is very well preserved and an extremely impressive site in person! There are 857 steps in the winding stair from the town to the fortress and to reach the top of the fortress... over one thousand! - There is moderate walking involved in this tour. Comfortable walking shoes are required. - This is a private tour and you will not be combined with other travelers. Make sure to choose the appropriate pricing range. - Groups of 2 people will be transported in a pre-booked Mercedes taxi. Please note that while the vehicles are used primarily for private tours and transfer services, it is the law for the meter to be on and for the vehicle to have a taxi sign on top. You will not be expected to pay the meter. - Please note that the Sunday Supplement also applies to the following Public Holidays in 2020: January 1; March 2nd; March 25th, April 17th-19th; May 1st; June 8th; August 15th; October 28th and December 25th and 26th. - Supplement is per group and not per person. Days offered: 7 days a week Departures:
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