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Tour· Nafplio· Greece — Ionian, Saronic & Argolic

Tiryns

37° 36.0′ N · 22° 48.0′ E

The Cyclopean-walled Mycenaean citadel that legend says giants built, with a 47 m ramp, vaulted galleries and a palace megaron — only 5 km from the Nafplio quay and far less crowded than Mycenae.

Practical

Coordinate from Wikipedia/GeoHack. Greeka puts it 5 km from Nafplio — a short taxi or bus ride on the Argos road. Ticket €10 full / €5 reduced (Ephorate of Antiquities, 2026); check hours on the Ephorate site. UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999.

Best for

Quick ancient-site hit close to the boat