Your Greek Adventure

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ATHENS-DELPHI-GREEK ISLANDS

A passage from the past to the present

Your Greek Adventure

Your Greek Adventure

A ten days program that combines all the important acrhaeological sites of Greece.

The best local enthusiastic knowladgable licenced guides will take you away far back where the Democracy, philosophy, theater.

Meantime you will taste the best local dishes direct from the producers. You will have the chance to understand why Greeks are so hospitable what are their secrets.

Athens, Sounio, Corinth, Delphi, Nafplio, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Spetses island, Hydra island.

Tastings, Farm2table experience, winery, creamery for tastings, sailing trip, hiking and sea kayaking are the way. Your Greek Adventure is the mean to explore all those life time destinations!

Your Greek Adventure

Highlights

– Your Greek Adventure Athens: Acropolis, national archaeological museum, Acropolis museum, ancient agora, Sounio, temple of Poseidon, Athens by night

– Corith Canal, where the battle of Salamis was held

– Nafplio the first capital of Greece the most picturesque town of Greece

– Mycenae-World Heritage of Unesco-King Agamemnon who returned as a winner from the Troyan war

– Epidaurus-The beggining of the medicine-First healing center of the world

– Hydra: The island without cars, motorbikes or even bikes-Paradise of colors, relaxations ,hidden gem of the Argosaronic gulf

– Spetses-Another dream destination of a unique beautiful unknown island

– Different activities adjusted to your level

Why select this tour?

Your Greek Adventure is a life experience trip that combines all the highlights of a classical trip to Greece with alternative and authentic way to explore it! Interaction between locals and you are the main guideline not only for this program  for everything what is offered through our team.

History & Glossary

Spetses island is the island of the aromas! Known as Isola di Spezie under Venetian rule and Pityoussa (pine-clad) in ancient times, Spetses, at just 54 nautical miles from Athens, is a picturesque, car-free island with a unique architecturenaval history and culture. The island flourished during the early 18th century, developing into a significant naval power, dominating the major shipping routes of the Mediterranean. Today, the two-hundred year old captains’ mansions lining the coast are testimony to the vast wealth and grandeur of that time. The mansion of the Greek War of Independence heroine Laskarina Bouboulina – the only female admiral in world naval history – now houses Bouboulina’s Museum which hosts a Cultural Festival every summer with a plethora of events – while the Spetses State Museum is housed in the mansion of Spetsiot revolutionary leader Hatziyannis Mexis and contains artefacts representing more than 4000 years of history.
With its rich history and culture, museums, beautiful beaches, crystal clear waters, cosmopolitan nightlife, Spetses is the perfect location for a short-break or long vacation throughout the year.  

Hydra, built in the shape of an amphitheatre on a slope overlooking the Argosaronic gulf, is one of the most romantic destinations in Greece. Traditional stone mansions, narrow cobblestoned streets, secluded squares and above all the banning of cars and the use of around 500 donkeys as means of public transportation, explain the reason why Hydra preserved its distinctive atmosphere through the passage of time.
 
Delphi is known as the Navel of the Earth. Ancient Greeks believed that Delphi was the Navel of the Earth, a place seen as a spiritual focal point for all Greeks; it included many sanctuaries and the most prestigious oracle in all of ancient Greece. This is where Pythia, the high priestess, uttered the divine advice of god Apollo to mortals who travelled from across the world to seek a prophecy. Apart from Greeks, the Oracle was visited also by foreign leaders and dignitaries who were anxious to know the will of Apollo on important state affairs.
At a stone’s throw from the archaeological site, you can visit present-day Delphi town, lying at the foot of Mt. Parnassus, near Arachova town. Choose the area for your winter holidays as it is close to Parnassus ski centre, or visit it any other time of the year and explore the beauty of nature and the nearby beaches. It’s situated at a conveniently short distance from the mountain, the woods, the archaeological sites that are famous the world over, and some beautiful beaches.
 
The Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea .
It is the unquestionable sea “umbilical cord” between Western and Eastern Mediterranean.
We are going to stop to see this miracle of modern construction and then you will be driven to see the ancient Diolkos passage. (Δίολκος, from the Greek dia διά, “across”, and holkos ὁλκός, “portage machine”) was a paved trackway near Corinth in ancient Greece which enabled boats to be moved overland across the Isthmus of Corinth. The shortcut allowed ancient vessels to avoid the long and dangerous circumnavigation of the Peloponnese peninsula. 

Nafplio is considered to be one of the most beautiful and romantic towns in Greece. Here, we walk through Greek history from archaic times to the present. Legend says that the town was founded by Nafplios, son of the god Poseidon. Nafplios’ son Palamides fought in the Trojan War and today, his namesake, the huge Palamides castle, still stands atop the hill overlooking the town. We will drive you up to this famous castle to explore it and to enjoy the panoramic view.

Mycenae. One of the World Heritages of Unesco, homeland of king Agamemnon when he returned as a winner from the Troyar war. Your guided archaeological and historical tour will start at the vaulted tomb, known as   the “Treasury of Atreus”, one of the most impressive works of Mycenaean burial architecture. Continue to the Lion Gate, visit Grave Circle A, the “Megaron”: the Palace of the Mycenaean kings and the Museum.

Epidaurus, one of the most famous therapeutical centers of the ancient world and a UNESCO world heritage Theatre. Guided archaeological and historical tour of the Temple of Asclepius, the Abaton, the   Tholos   (dome)   with   its   puzzling   function,   the   Stadium, the Ceremonial Banqueting hall, the Katagogion, the Museum and the Theatre, enjoying its magnificent acoustics. After Epidaurus we will a 2 km walk, in a preserved ancient path through pine trees and a small stream to enjoy nature.

Your Greek Adventure

Day 1 – Arrival-Sounio Temple-Athens by night

Overnight in Athens

Day 2 – Acropolis City tour-Food tour

Acropolis museum

Athens by night

Overnight in Athens

Day 3 –  Corinth Canal – Farm2table – Mycenae world heritage of Unesco – Wine tasting

Overnight in Nafplio

Day 4 – City tour in Nafplio

Oldtown and Palamidi castle-cheese tasting

Epidaurus 1st healing center of the world

Sea kayak-Sunken city or cooking class

Overnight in Nafplio

Day 5 – Sailing day trip to the islands

Chariot horse ride at Spetses island

Overnight in Hydra

Day 6 – Hydra island 

Free leisure day
swimming-shopping

Overnight in Hydra

Day 7 – Athens

Ancient Agora-Byzantine churches/city tour

Greek dance night

Overnight in Athens

Day 8 – Delphi

Guided tour in Delphi

Overnight in Delphi

Day 9 – Hiking in the forest of Parnassus

A mountain where the famous cave of God Pan was…

Free leisure evening

Overnight in Delphi

Day 10 – Return

Drive to Athens airport-Flight back home

*You will receive a detailed itinerary after booking this pack!

Your Greek Adventure

Your Greek Adventure
Your Greek Adventure
Your Greek Adventure
Your Greek Adventure
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Important Information Your Greek Adventure

Price Includes

Accommodation (Double room sharing) all 4stars hotels and boutique traditional guesthouses.

Land Transportation with luxury mini bus and a professional driver 

– All meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner and a picnic. Local wines, soft drinks and water.  

– Historical Guided tours Athens (Αcropolis & it’s museum, Nationalal historical museum, ancinet Agora/temple of Hphaistos, Sounio,Delphi, Mycenae, Epidaurus,

– Tour Guides

– Tours as described (1 cooking class, 1 sailing trip, farm2table, hiking tour, sea kayak tour, food tour, Greek dance night, chariot horse ride)

 
** Prices may be changed depends season & number of persons
– Min number of participants: 4

Price Excludes

– Your return travel expenses to Greece from the country of your arrival

– Travel and medical insurance.

– Personal charges such as hard liquor, laundry, telephone charges, room service, tv on demand, mini-bar, souvenirs.

– Private excursions not mentioned in the itinerary

– Gratuities to the hotel personal or the tour operators -guides at your discretion

– Entrance fees in archaeological sites & museums

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