HISTORY

The Argolid was the heart of Greece from 1600 to 1100 BC under the Mycenaeans.With their decline; the Dorians controlled the fate of the region until the conquest of the country by the Romans. During the Byzantine era the Argolid shared the fortune of the rest of the Peloponnese. It was ruled by the Franks and surrendered to the Turks in 1460, Nafplion, however, remained in Venetian hands until 1540. Nafplio was the capitol of the newly formed Greek state from 1828 to 1834, when this role passed to Athens. Nafplio capitol of the prefecture and one of the loveliest towns in all Greece. The old city with its neoclassic houses, picturesque streets, wooden balconies with cascading flowers, Turkish fountains, Constitution (Syntagma) square with its fascinating mosques and outdoor café tables is like fairy land. And the fairy tale world continues, whether you climb up the 999 steps to the Venetian fortress of Palamidi crowning the city, wander round the battlements of Acronafpia or pop over to the islet, Bourtzi, afloat in the middle of the bay. A new sight or sensation keeps coming across your path.

The trip to Argolida lasts around 10 hours. We will visit the Corinth Canal, ancient city of Corinth, Mycenae, Tyrinth the ancients believed that these Walls were built by the Cyclops, Nafplion, was the capital of the newly formed Greek state from 1828 to 1834, when this role passed to Athens. Nafplio, capitol of the prefecture and one of the loveliest towns in all Greece. and the ancient theater of Epidavros. The famous theater at Epidavros is the best preserved classical Greek amphitheater, which hosts a festival of Ancient Greek Dramas every year during the summer months. The theater's remarkable acoustics enables a person in the top row to hear a conversation being spoken in normal tones in the center of the theater, even while filled to its maximum capacity of 14,000 people.

Coming from Athens, Corinthia is the first prefecture you come to in the Peloponnese, the first sign of warmth and excitement. The aromas of the sea, the mountains, the harvest of grapes and currants are all-encompassing, accompanied by the sound of bees buzzing around the sheds where the currants are drying. Here you’ll rediscover some old Greek myths, learn that Nemean wine is called “Herakles blood” and that retsina is the teardrop of a certain wood nymph. You’ll find out about gods, nereids and mortals. Zeus and Apolo. You’ll come upon columns, sanctuaries and ancient palaces.The magic of the Argolid, the bald mountains, golden valleys, the grandeur of the monuments and the eternal quality of its myths will leave a lasting impression. On this “flaming red earth” celebrated by the poet, you’ll hear the most sublime voices of the Greek land, Homer, Aeschylus, Sophoclies.

Nafplion: Nafplion first Capital of Greece