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| ATHENS HIGHLIGHTS | |
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This tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contracts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Our expert guides take you to see the center of the city, Constitution square (Syntagma Square), the House of Parliament, the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier and the National Library.
Driving down Herod Atticus Street, you will see the Evzones in their picturesque uniform and the Presidential Palace.
On the way to the Acropolis, you will see the Panatheanic Stadium (where the first Olympic Games of the modern era were held in 1896) (Short stop) the temple of the Olympian Zeus and Hadrian´s Arch.
At the Acropolis visit its Museum and the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: the Propylaea, the Temple of Athens Nike, the Erechteion and finally, the harmony between material and spirit, the monument that puts order in the mind, the Parthenon. |
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55 EURO per person |
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Everyday departure. |
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| ATHENS BY NIGHT | |
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Start with a drive to the port of Piraeus, passing by the port of Zeas (private yachts), and a short stop at the famous Mikrolimano where you will enjoy a drink of Ouzo with Greek appetizers.Then we will drive back to Athens, to the old area, Plaka, for dinner
in a typical Greek Taverna with bouzouki music and Greek Folk Dances.
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63 EURO per person |
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Transfers are included. |
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| CAPE SOUNION TOUR | |
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Drive along the coastal road, past the wonderful beaches of Glifada, Vouliagmeni and Varkiza to the most southern point of Attica, Cape Sounion. Here the white marble pillars of the Temple of Poseidon stand. On the way you have a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf and the little islands offshore. After visiting the Temple of Poseidon, you have time to walk at leisure on the rocky promontory of Sounion.
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41 EURO per person |
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Everday departure. |
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| ANCIENT KORINTHOS TOUR | |
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Leave Athens and drive south west until we reach the Korinthos Canal which connects the Aegean sea with the Ionian sea ( short stop). Drive on and visit the Ancient town of Korinthos where St. Paul lived and preached for two years. The remains of the City, which include the Agora (Market place) and the Apollo´s Temple (6th century B.C.), clearly show how rich and important Korinthos was in ancient Times. A short stop at the Site of the Ancient Port of Cehries, where St. Paul disembarked, will conclude the visit. Return to Athens. |
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60 EUR0 per person |
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Departures FRIDAY&MONDAY. |
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| DELPHI TOUR | |
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Drive through the fertile plain of Boeotia, crossing the towns of Thebes connected with the tragedy of King Oedipus Levadia and Arahova, famous for its colorful rugs and carpets.
Arrive at Delphi the center of the ancient world - the Omphalos (Navel) of the Earth - whose prestige extended far beyond the boundaries of the Hellenic world. On the slopes of Mount Parnassus, in the landscape of unparalleled beauty and majesty, lie the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios. Visit the Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo and the Museum containing such masterpieces of ancient Greek sculpture as the bronze Charioteer and the famous athlete Aghias.
Lunch in the modern village of Delphi. |
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98 EURO per person (lunch incl.) |
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Everday departure. |
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| ARGOLIS TOUR | |
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Leave by the coastal road along the Saronic Gulf to the Korinthos Canal, which connects the Aegean sea with the Ionian sea. Drive to the Mycenae, the Homeric City of the Atreides - the city "rich in Gold" of the ancient poets. (Visit the Lions Gate the Cyclopean Walls, the Royal Tombs etc) depart for Nafplion at the foot of a cliff crowned by the mighty ramparts of the Palamidi Fortress.
After lunch leave for Epidauros to visit the Theatre (4th century B.C.) famous for its astonishing acoustics.
Return to Athens by the National road connecting Epidauros with Korinthos. |
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98 EUR0 per person (lunch incl.) |
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Departures are Tues. Wed. Thurs. Sat. |
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| CRUISE TO SARONIC ISLANDS | |
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This wonderful tour takes you to Aegina where you can tour the Ancient Temple of Aphaia, in Poros take a walk to the clock tower and admire the panoramic view. In Hydra you will be indulged at the favorite resort of the International Jet Set. Aegina is the biggest island of the Saronic Gulf inhabited as from the 2nd mil. B.C. with two important archaeological sites, a large Cathedral dedicated to St. Nektarios the last canonized Saint of the Greek Orthodox Church, a wonderful fish market, a unique fruit floating market and an economy based on pistachio nuts.
Poros is the smallest of the three islands of the Saronic islands, covered with pine and lemon trees, situated very close to the Peloponesian peninsula. Enjoy a beautiful walk up to the clock tower and admire the panorama.
Hydra is the "smartest" of the Greek islands, the favourite resort of the International Jet Set, the unique architecture of its houses, the narrow pedestrian streets full of boutiques, exclusive jewellery and handicrafts, attracts both shoppers and photographers. The crystal clear waters will refresh the swimmer.
Enjoy a wonderful lunch on board and return to Athens early evening.
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95 EURO per person |
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Everyday departure. |
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