View Mediterranean on the mapAn elegant town whose marble-paved old town retains Venetian and Ottoman influence, with lanes draped in bougainvillea. The small fortress floating in the bay and the huge citadel on the hill are the town's symbols.

Nafplio

Nafplio · Greece · View on map

Nafplio lies on the eastern coast of the Peloponnese and was one of Greece’s first capitals. It is also a gateway to ancient ruins such as Mycenae and Epidaurus.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

Model plan 1 (Japanese)

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Nafplio · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

A small city of about 14,000 people

Population

A typical Mediterranean climate, with dry, scorching heat from June to September and mild, rainy winters. Summer daytime temperatures can sometimes become extreme.

Climate

Greek (English is understood in tourist areas)

Language

Euro (EUR). Cards are widely accepted, but cash is convenient at small shops.

Currency

April to June and September to October, when the heat eases and conditions suit exploring ruins on foot.

Best time to visit

Local food

Moussakagrilled Mediterranean seafoodlocal olives and feta cheeseand red wine from Nemea.

Sights

Palamidi Fortress (999 steps)Bourtzi island fortress in the baySyntagma Square and cobblestone alleys in the old townMycenae ruins (World Heritage Site)Ancient Theater of Epidaurus

Monthly average high / low temperatures

13°

7°Jan

14°

7°Feb

17°

9°Mar

20°

12°Apr

25°

16°May

30°

21°Jun

33°

23°Jul

33°

24°Aug

29°

20°Sep

24°

16°Oct

19°

12°Nov

15°

9°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: HELLINIKON · about 91.5 km from port · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

Much more expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)164 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, water is somewhat cheaper; coffee costs about the same; meals, beer and a Big Mac are much more expensive.

€0.50

Water 500 ml

€3.10

Coffee

€13.45

Inexpensive meal

€6.00

Local beer

€4.90

Big Mac

Prices from nearby Athens (Piraeus) (about 85 km away) · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

ATH

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

Nearest airport

Airport name: OurAirports

About 109 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)

B — One connection

Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

MediterraneanOct 2026 – Nov 2027

10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus)

Viking Mira/ Viking Ocean Cruises

Athens (Piraeus)›Athens (Piraeus)›Volos›+7›Athens (Piraeus)

Indicative fare

From $8,399.00

Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Highest

10 nightsRound trip · 8 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on Oct 31, 2027

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

MediterraneanMay 2027

8-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus)

Costa Pacifica/ Costa Cruises

Athens (Piraeus)›Mykonos›Volos›+4›Athens (Piraeus)

Indicative fare

Fare in preparation

Fare level: Standard

8 nightsRound trip · 6 ports of call

Last checked Oct 5, 2026Details

Ports in the same region

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Model plans in this region

Sources

Source unverified

Checked Jul 22, 2026

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