Day Trips from Nafplio: Where to Go
Nafplio is an ideal base not only for Argolida but for the entire northeastern Peloponnese. Here are the best options, sorted by distance.
Within Argolida (15-45 minutes)
Mycenae & Tiryns: Easy to combine in one day, being on the same route. 20-30 minutes each.
Epidaurus: Worth its own quiet day, especially combined with a summer performance. 30 minutes.
Nemea: Wineries, Temple of Zeus, ancient stadium. 45 minutes.
Toward Corinthia (1-1.5 hours)
Ancient Corinth & Acrocorinth: A major archaeological site with an imposing fortress. ~1 hour.
Corinth Canal: A popular photo spot, with boat cruise options. ~1 hour.
Lake Stymfalia: A mythological site (labour of Hercules), Environmental Museum. ~1 hour.
Loutraki: Spa town. ~1h15.
Toward Arcadia (45 minutes - 1.5 hours)
Tripoli & Ancient Tegea: Arcadia's capital and a significant ancient sanctuary. ~1 hour.
Moni Loukous: A 12th-century Byzantine monastery next to an ancient villa. ~1 hour.
Vytina: A mountain town, a good alternative outside summer. ~1h30.
Practical Tip
If you only have one day for a trip outside Nafplio, the most efficient combination is Mycenae + Tiryns in the morning, returning for a stroll in Nafplio in the afternoon.
See Also
What's the best day trip from Nafplio?
Mycenae and Tiryns together, since they're on the same route.
How far is Ancient Corinth from Nafplio?
About 1 hour by car.
