Come see the Sanctuary of Epidaurus, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It’s also home to a therapeutic and religious center dedicated to Asklepios.
Highlights
Temple of Asklepios and the Tholos
Masterpieces of Greek architecture dating back to the 4th century BC
Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
This one of a kind ancient theatre was designed by Polykleitos the Younger and is so well-preserved that productions are still held throughout the Peloponnesian summer. The late Maria Callas even once performed here.
Propylaia
The massive gateway to the Asklepeion still stands at the northern entrance. You’ll find sections of the Sacred Way beneath your feet and a classical stadium with benches still intact and starting line still visible!
After the tour to the Ancient theatre of Epidaurus, we’ll return to Nafplion where you’ll have free time to deeply explore this beautiful port before we return to the ship. Some of Nafplion ports highlights include:
- Two Turkish mosques.
- The Archaeological Museum of Nafplion, which houses artifacts found in the area from the Prehistoric and Mycenaean eras.
- Municipal Gallery, an arm of the Athens National Gallery.
- The Church of Agios Spyridonas.
- Church of Agios Georgios, home to a number of legendary murals, including a copy of Da Vinci’s “The Secret Dinner.”