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AEGEAN ALLURE | 10 Nights | Departs Jul 8, 2013

 

Nafplion, Greece

Nafplion, Greece-port

Nafplio is one of Greece’s most beautiful towns with narrow streets, elegant Venetian houses and gracious neoclassical mansions. In the 13th century, following Byzantine rule, the Franks, Venetians and Turks each took possession, each leaving behind architectural monuments and traces of their culture. Take in the recently reopened Archeological Museum in Constitution Square, with a collection that includes pottery, jewelry, and some unique Mycenaean terracotta idols; and the The National Gallery-Alexandros Soutzos Museum, with a permanent exhibition of paintings of the Greek War of Independence, as well as frequently changing temporary exhibits of local artists’ work.

 

Free Excursions

Regent Choice Excursions

The following Shore Excursions are available for this port on this cruise, and may be reserved beginning 240 days before the cruise begins for guests receiving Concierge amenities, and 180 days before the cruise begins for all other guests. Guests receiving Concierge amenities will receive a 5% discount off of the prices shown below for Regent Choice tours.

  • Mycenae and Palamidi Fortress
    Extreme Walking or Long Tours
  • Epidaurus Theater and Palamidi Fortress
    Extreme Walking or Long Tours
  • Walking Tour & Ouzo
    Extreme Walking or Long Tours
  • Ancient Corinth and Navigation of the Corinth Canal
    Seated Tour
  • Mycenae & Palamidi Castle

    Extreme Walking or Long Tours
    Duration: 3 3/4 hours
    Tour Code: nau-001
    Price:

    Free

    A scenic drive through Nauplion and past the ancient sites of Tiryns and Argos will bring you to the ruins of Mycenae. Schlieman, a German archaeologist who was obsessed with finding the grave of King Agamemnon, carried out the first in-depth excavations here in 1876. His diligent work exposed the famous Lions Gate, the entrance to the city, which contains the shaft burial graves of some ancient nobles. A short distance away is the Beehive Tomb, so named due to its unusual shape.

    On the second part of your journey you will return to Nauplion where the Castle of Palamidi stands. The fortress is very well preserved and this great mass of masonry, with walls and fortifications that made it impregnable, broods menacingly over the town. From this vantage point there is a fine panoramic view of the entire Nauplion Basin including the town of Nauplion and the Bourtzi offshore. This castle was built by the Venetians and the Turks as a fortress, but has more recently served as a prison.

    Please note: This tour includes extensive walking and includes several steps to negotiate at Palamidi Castle. The tour is not recommended for wheelchair guests or those with mobility concerns. Light-weight clothing; sun caps; sunglasses; sunscreen and flat, comfortable walking shoes are suggested.

Terms & Conditions:

Free Unlimited Shore Excursions are for full fare guests only, capacity controlled and subject to availability. Requested excursions may not be available at time of booking. Supplement will apply on Regent Choice excursions (indicated by the above) and excludes Private Arrangements and all Adventures Ashore programs. In order to ensure quality guides and sufficient transportation, we must provide the tour operator with passenger counts at least 36 hours in advance. Therefore no refunds will be given within 36 hours of tour departure for cancellations or no-shows. Please pay special attention to scheduling and tour lengths when booking your shore excursions. In many cases, it is not possible to participate in more than one tour per day in a given port. Tour Departure times are subject to change so please reference your actual tour ticket for the correct departure time. Tours operate rain or shine. Minor children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a an adult parent or guardian on all shore excursions. Tours require minimum participation levels to operate so please sign up as early as possible. Tours may be cancelled if minimum participation levels are not met. Prices, Itineraries and General Information shore excursion prices are subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases or currency fluctuations. Please consult the Destination Services Desk onboard for information. During local or national holidays, access to certain facilities (such as museums or archaeological sites) may be limited or denied. In such instances, adjustments will be made to minimize inconvenience to guests. Some tours have limited availability. Tours are generally available for reserving 180 days prior to the beginning of a cruise. Please sign up early to avoid disappointment. Regent Seven Seas Cruises reserves the right to require guests to complete a liability waiver for select shore excursions. For more information, please visit the Destination Services Desk onboard.

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