Hotel Amphitryon

Rest-up in a modern luxurious resort, with 5-star service and modern day amenities and explore the antiquity by visiting the ancient Theatre of Epidauruns and Asclepius (a Unesco World Heritage Site).You’ll be transported to another time wandering through ancient monuments and Venetian and Byzantine castles. Nafplion is in the cradle of great culture and was the first capital of modern Greece following independence in the 1820’s Things to do in the Historic City of Nafplion:

1.OLD TOWN OF NAFPLION
The old town of Nafplion offers many nightlife venues and exclusive shops and boutiques. Nafplion hosts a classical music festival in late May and early June featuring both Greek and international performers. 2. MUSEUMS
The museums of Nafplion are all within walking distance from the hotel. Including the Archaeological, Naval and Folklore.

3. PUBLIC BEACH
Public beach at walking distance, not managed by the hotel.

4. MYCENAE & TIRYNS
The archaeological World Heritage sites of Mycenae and Tiryns, where the Palace of Agamemnon lies (at a distance of 24km)

5. EPIDAURUS THEATRE Epidaurus Theatre is the biggest and the best preserved ancient amphitheatre. During the Summer Festival the theatre hosts performances of ancient Greek drama. (at a distance of 28km). 6. BOURTZI ISLE

A tower complex that occupies exclusively the shape of the isle. Bourtzi which in Turkish-Arabian means fortress island, was built in 1473 by the Venetians, who planning to face the pirate raids. Visitors can gain access to the fortress by boats from Nafplio.
7. PALAMIDI FORTRESS
Palamidi is a huge, well-maintained and probably one of the most beautiful castles in the country and the finest sample of the Venetian fortifications in Greece. It was built in 1714 by the Venetians, within the record time of 3 years during their second occupation of the area.

8. ANCIENT OLYMPIA
Ancient Olympia The birthplace of the Olympic Games (at a distance of 177km).