ΑTHENS TOUR – TRIP TO SOUNIO – DELPHI
Αthens Tour
Welcome to Athens the cradle of democracy. We offer you a 4 to 8 hours tour round the city to see the most important landmarks.
GREEK PARLIAMENT
An impressive building, firstly used in 1843, in central Athens, at Syntagma square. The hourly event of guard changing, dressed in traditional uniforms, is of special interest. You can be photographed with the guards among the pigeons.
THE PANATHENAIC STADIUM (KALLIMARMARO)
Reconstructed in 1869, it hosted the first Olympics in 1896,
and also is the finishing venue for the annual Athens classic marathon.
THE PANATHENAIC STADIUM (KALLIMARMARO)
The only marble stadium in the world. It was constructed in 330 B.C. for the Panathenaic games and had a capacity of 50.000 seats.
After the 4th century it was abandoned and suffered a lot of damage.
GTRIP TO SOUNIO
(ANCIENT TEMPLE OF POSEIDON)
Duration 6 to 8 hours It is a popular trip of unique experience. The temple was builtin 450 B.C. and was devoted to Poseidon, God of the sea.
GTRIP TO SOUNIO
(ANCIENT TEMPLE OF POSEIDON)
The drive from Athens follows the coastal line of Athenian and Attica riviera, passing through the elegant suburbs of Glyfada, Voula and Vouliagmeni, while having the Saronic gulf on our right. The sunsets, viewed from there are famous for their beauty and the night sky is particularly active, with numerous shooting stars, according to NASA.
Delphi
Delphi is an ancient sanctuary, one of the most important archeological sights in Greece. It is situated on the south-western slope of mount Parnassos. The site was acknowledged by UNESCO as a world heritage. The ancient Greeks considered it as the center of the world and a lot of people believe that this placeis full of positive energy.
High Lights Of Delphi
We will pick you up from your hotel in the morning. After two hours we will arrive at Delphi. During our trip we will pass by Thiva (city with a lot of history), Livadia (the capital) and Arachova (a famous winter resort). Then you will have four hours available to visit the archeological interests.
Ancient Corinth
It is located about 87km south-west of Athens.Has a great history supported by many monuments from prehistory since it has been inhabited at least from 6500b.c.
Ancient Corinth
The temple of Apollo,the sacred spring,the Asklepieion are some of the amazing monuments you will be able to see.
Ancient Olympia
Olympia is one of the most influential ancient Greek sanctuaries,situated in western Peloponnese,188 km from Athens,in a reach valley.
Ancient Olympia
Among its sights there are the Doric temple of godess Hera,the stadium of Olympia and the workshop of Phedeas,sculptur of the Akropolis masterly statues (statue of Zeus is one of the 7 miracles of the world).
Epidaurus
Is famous for the ancient theater which was build in the
4th century B.C.
Epidaurus
Is admired worldwide for its exceptional acoustics.The last few decades is being used for cultural performances!
Meteora
Meteora is included in the UNESCO world. Is a breath taking rock formation as high as 550 metres with 6 monasteries on its top.The first documentation of people inhabiting after the Neolithic Erawas in the 9th century A.C and the access was via removable ladders,to protect the monks.Now there are steps,carved during the 1920s.
Meteora
On the way back we will stop at Thermopylae. The heroic battle between Persian army and 300 Spartans led by Leonides in 480B.C took place there.Spartans knew they were going to die but still fought for their homeland. The fight came on screen by 2ackshyder starring Brad Pitt
