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Agrotourism

Culture and Agrotourism

  • Olive tree
1 DAY
ARRIVAL IN ATHENS-CONTINUE TO ITEA-OVERNIGHT

Arrival at the airport of Athens “Elefterios Venizelos”. We travel from the airport to Itea (Delphi area), where we have dinner and overnight.

2 DAY
AGRICULTURAL PROGRAM IN AMFISSA AND ITEA-VISIT TO DELPHI

We will pay a visit to the olive groves of Amfissa and a local olive-oil producer, where we will have the chance to see the process of the olive trees from the first phase until the last one and to learn so many secrets about the olive trees. We will also visit a small cottage with olive trees. Yet, after lunch in Itea, we will visit Delphi oracle in Phokis with its ancient ruins lying on the southern slopes of Mount Parnassos, in one of the loveliest and most impressive Greek landscapes. Delphi, hosting maybe the most important and well-known oracle and sanctuary of the ancient world was also believed to be the center of the world . The site features ancient monuments such as the temple dedicated to Apollo, god of light and poetry, the Theater, the Stadium and the Museum. Moreover, the place offers a magnificent view of the olive groves of the Pleistos valley just under the crags which tower over and enclose the archaeological site from north and east. Dinner and overnight in Itea.

3 DAY
AGRICULTURAL PROGRAM IN MISSOLONGHI WITH VISIT AND OVERNIGHT IN PATRAS 

After the breakfast, we will travel to Missolonghi and visit the Lagoon of Etolikon, where in a fish farm (Labrax de Lupus) raises eels for avgotaraho, which is also exported to Germany. We will visit so-called Divaria (Fish or rather angling facility), where we wish the group to learn how to fish by short participation. Later, after returning to Missolonghi where we will have lunch. Later on, we will drive to Antirrion and pass over the new suspension-bridge which connects the mainland with Peloponnese, in order to reach the hotel in the area of Patras, where we will have dinner and spend the night.

4 DAY
TRIP TO OLYMPIA-VISIT TO MERKOURI WINERY-RETURN-DINNER AND OVERNIGHT

After breakfast, we will travel to the archaeological site of Olympia, where the Olympic Games were born. Visit to ancient Olympia and the Museum. Later, we will have lunch in Olympia. In the afternoon, on our return from Olympia to Patras, we will visit a winery for wine-tasting. After that, we will return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

5 DAY
AGRICULTURAL TRIP TO MOUNTAIN VILLAGE OF KALAVRYTA-TRIP WITH THE LEGENDARY RAILWAY-VISIT TO A CHEESE FACTORY- A TROUT FARM – LUNCH WITH FRESH TROUT-VISIT TO AGHIA LAVRA MONASTERY-CONTINUING TRIP TO TOLON

After breakfast, we will travel to Diakofton at first and then to the small town Aegion, where the group will have the opportunity to visit a raisin processing factory. Then, shortly after our return to the small town of Diakofton, we will visit Kalavryta with the legendary cog railway through the Vouraikos Gorge (1 hour train journey). In Kalavryta we will visit a cheese factory and the historic monastery of Aghia Lavra and we will have lunch. After our lunch break, we will visit the Cave of the Lakes and a trout farm and a watermill in the small town of Planitero. Late in the afternoon, we will travel through the mountain Lagadia to our hotel in Tolon, Nauplia. Dinner and overnight in Tolon.

6 DAY
JOURNEY TO ARGOLIS (MYCENAE-NAUPLION)-OVERNIGHT IN TOLON

After breakfast in the surroundings of Nauplia Kandia, you will walk through a greenhouse with melons, tomatoes, cucumber, aubergines, paprika, artichokes, onions and potatoes. You will be able to learn about both the traditional and the modern agriculture. The watering plays here a very important role. In the afternoon, we are going to Mycenae. Visit to the Mycenae excavation site, one of the oldest cities not only in Europe but also in the world. Heinrich Schliemann excavated here in 1876/77 seven treasures, altogether 19 royal corpses furnished with gold and precious stones. Later, visit to Nauplion (Nauplia)- first capital of Greece after the Ottoman rule. After that, we will return to our hotel in Tolon in the Argolic Gulf.

7 DAY
VISIT TO ANCIENT CORINTH-RETURN TO ATHENS-CITY TOUR-SUPPER IN THE OLD TOWN OF ATHENS, PLAKA-OVERNIGHT IN ATHENS

After breakfast, we will pass over the Canal of Corinth, where will stop for photographs on our way to Athens. Under the discretionary clause of the group, we may visit the archaeological site of Ancient Corinth. Ancient Corinth is nowadays a small port in the Gulf of Corinth, separating Peloponnese from the mainland.Continuation of the journey to Athens. After all, you will be able to enjoy the beauty of the old town of Athens-Plaka– the s0-called Monmarte of Athens,  Acropolis, Odeon of Herodus Atticus, Academy, the Τemple of Zeus and the Kallimarmaron Stadium. Here in Plaka, in a traditional tavern, beneath Acropolis, you will enjoy your supper and return afterwards to the hotel. Overnight.

8 DAY
VISIT TO ACROPOLIS AND THE NEW ACROPOLIS MUSEUM-AFTERNOON VISIT TO CAPE SOUNIO-RETURN TO ATHENS AND DINNER IN A FISH TAVERN-OVERNIGHT IN ATHENS

After the breakfast, we will go to Acropolis. Acropolis is not only a landscape in Athens but also a national monument of Greece. 155 meters over the sea level rises above the heavily-built plateau and is visible from far away. Visit to the new Acropolis Museum follows, a must-see for every guest. In the afternoon a visit to Cape Sounio, in the southern peak of Attica before the Aegean Sea. Visit to the temple of Poseidon of the 5th century BC. You will admire the view of the sunset from the temple. Dinner in a fish tavern and return to Athens.

9 DAY
TRIP TO AEGINA ISLAND IN SARONICOS GULF

We may visit Aegina via Piraeus Port as well as a factory processing island’s well-known pistachios, from roasting to packaging, once they are in season. Next, we will visit the temple of Aphaia, one of the better preserved ancient temples. In the afternoon, we will return to Aegina port, where we will have time for meal, coffee and a walk. Then we will return to Piraeus. Once we reach Piraeus, we will return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight.

10 DAY
ATHENS-TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT-RETURN 

After breakfast, transfer to Athens’s airport, “Eleftherios Venizelos”. Drive to the airport. Departure.

Flight programs

Island Hopping in Cyclades

  • Mykonos
1 DAY
ARRIVAL IN ATHENS  – OVERNIGHT IN ATHENS

Transfer from the airport. Pick up by  our tour guide and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon optional dinner in a traditional restaurant in the scenic old city of Athens, Plaka. Return to our hotel.

 2 DAY
PIRAEUS – DEPARTURE TO NAXOS ISLAND 

After breakfast, we drive to the harbour of Piraeus. Departure at 07.30 and arrival in Naxos at 12.30. The entrance to the port of Naxos is unlike any other. In a few moments, the visitor can get a clear idea of the island’s rich historical background, its grandiose towers, its strong religious ties, its agricultural heritage and its recent tourist development. Transfer to the hotel. Naxos Island is the largest island in Cyclades and it is one of the most beautiful among the Greek Islands. It combines superb fine sand beaches, with fertile valleys and mountainous beauty. An island with rolling green hills and valleys with clusters of Byzantine churches, medieval towers, and villages with handsome neoclassical houses. The long sandy beaches, the lovely and lively capital town that has grown up in and around its own massive Venetian Castle. Overnight in Naxos.

3 DAY 
NAXOS ISLAND TOUR

The port of Naxos is perhaps the most impressive port in the Cyclades group of islands. At first glance, one can admire the island’s capital Naxos Town and its medieval castle, amphitheatrically built, facing the eastern coastline of Paros. Back on the main road, the traveler passes through Damarionas and Halki, two villages where the local aristocracy lived in fine Neoclassical houses. Further east along this road lies Filoti, built in amphitheatrical fashion on the foothills of Mount Zas and the beautiful village of Apeiranthos, clinging to the slopes of a low hill amongst densely-planted vineyards and with an enchanting view of the sea. Apeiranthos is one of the oldest settlements on the island, and has much in the way of interesting folklore to offer, as well as some remarkable examples of traditional architecture. After the village of Apeiranthos, the road from the Chora forks left towards the north of the island, passing through Koronos. Last visit to the village of Melanes with an ancient marble quarry where at the entrance to the quarry lies a kouros ten meters long, which has been there for centuries. Overnight in Naxos.

 

4 DAY
NAXOS – DEPARTURE TO SANTORINI

We travel from Naxos to Santorini. Departure is at 12.50 to Santorini and arrival at 15.15. Transfer to our hotel. Santorini is known by the name of the largest island in the archipelago, Thera, which is famous for the huge volcanic explosion which destroyed the settlements thereon, and created the current geological caldera. In the afternoon optional short excursion to the village Oia, where we can admire one of the most famous sunsets in the world. Oia gives you a different view of the islands consisting of the volcano (Palia & Nea Kameni) and of the small island of Thirasia. Return to our hotel. Overnight.

 

5 DAY
EXCURSION TO VOLCANO AND THIRASSIA ISLAND 

The tour starts with the bus transfer from the pick-up point to the port of Athinios and continues with the boat to the lava island of Nea Kameni. The boat will make a stop to give us the opportunity to ascend the soil path and approach the crater of the still active volcano. After seeing the crater, we will walk back down the path and get on boat. We’ll sail to the second lava island of Palea Kameni and reach the Hot Springs. The boat makes a stop approximately 50 meters from the opening so you can dive in the green sulphur waters of the hot springs or relax and enjoy the view. The tour continues to Thirasia island which was part of Santorini before the big explosion of the volcano. We will stay in Thirasia for two hours having the chance to go swimming, have lunch next to the sea or explore the village of Manolas with its winding steps and traditional houses. Sailing under Oia, on the way back to Athinios port, you may take wonderful pictures of the cliffs and the breathtaking scenery. At the port of Athinios, the bus will be waiting to take you back to our hotel.

 

6 DAY
PROPHET ILIAS –  MEGALOCHORI – AKROTIRI – PERIVOLOS BEACH – LOCAL WINERY

The tour starts by visiting the monastery „Prophet Ilias“, which was founded at the beginning of the 18th century. Apart from the carved wooden altarpiece, the monastery houses important old books, manuscripts and a collection of ethnographic material. After the Monastery we visit Megalochori, one of the most traditional villages on the Island. Our guide will take you through the narrow streets where you will have the opportunity to admire the traditional architecture and the unique craftsmanship of the local masons. Akrotiri archaeological site is our next destination. With the help of our guide, you will discover one of the most important prehistoric settlements of the Aegean. Leaving the archaeological treasures, we head towards the beautiful beach of Perivolos at the south part of Santorini. Perivolos is an organized beach with black sand. We will stay for approximately two hours and have free time to go for a swim, eat in a local taverna or just relax and explore the area. To complete a perfect day, we will visit a local winery where you may taste different local wines and have a mini tutorial on the particular characteristics of Santorini vineyards. At the end of the tour the bus will take you back to the village you started the excursion.

 

7 DAY
SANTORINI ISLAND – DEPARTURE TO PAROS ISLAND

Free program. In the afternoon we travel from Santorini to Paros. Departure is at 15.30 and arrival in Paros at 18.45. Transfer to our hotel. Overnight in Paros.

 

8 DAY
PAROS ISLAND TOUR

The excursion starts from Parikia as we walk to the castle and the church of Saints Constantine and Helen, where is the old town and the most scenic spot of. Then, walking through the alleys, we arrive at one of the main attractions of Paros, Panagia Ekatontapiliani, one of the oldest churches in the country, also called the church with 100 gates. Not only is an architectural and archaeological monument, the church of Our Lady of the Hundred Gates is also one of the most important pilgrimage sites throughout Greece. We continue with the bus to the port of Punda where we will take the ferry and find ourselves in Antiparos for a first acquaintance with the island and wander the narrow streets of the village and of course visit its venetian castle. Returning to Paros, we cross the southern coast, we pass from Aliki and Drios and reach Piso Livadi where we have free time for swimming and lunch (optional). The traditional architecture of Paros, you will meet with a stroll in Lefkes, the first capital of the island. The traditional settlement built amphitheatrically on the hillside offers a riveting view and will make you feel eventually that you are carried away to another era. In the afternoon we arrive at Naoussa, where we walk through the narrow streets of the village and of course visit the port of Naoussa, which is one of the most picturesque in Greece. Return to our hotel.

9 DAY
PAROS ISLAND – DEPARTURE TO PIREUS

Departure from Paros at 10.45 and arrival in the habor of Pireus at 15.00. Pick up by our tour guide – informational transfer with a short round tour in the city. Athens combines many of the city’s principal modern and classical sights. This tour includes an overview of the modern city and striking contrasts to the remains of its glorious past. Athens, the post Olympiad centre of the country, is one of the most modern and fast developing cities of Europe, with a cultural heritage that is one of the richest in the world. The Acropolis hill, the so-called “Sacred Rock” of Athens, is the most important site of the city. During Perikles’ Golden Age, ancient Greek civilization was represented in an ideal way on the hill and some of the architectural masterpieces of the period were erected on its ground.Heritage like: the Olympic Stadium, the world’s nicest marble stadium. The Greek Parliament, the changing of the guard at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Pnyx, Socrates’ prison, Ancient Agora, Keramikos, Museum, Hadrian’s  Gate and Thission are only some of the sights in the city of Athens.  Dinner and overnight in Athens.

10 DAY
TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT – DEPARTURE

After breakfast, transfer to the airport of  Athens, “Elefterios Venizelos”. Departure.

Classical Greece

8 Days Classical Tour Greece

  • Akropolis
1 DAY
ARRIVAL – TRANSFER TO HOTEL – DINNER IN OLD TOWN OF ATHENS, PLAKA

Transfer from the airport to the hotel. Pick up by our tour guide – short city tour.  We visit Plaka, the old city of Athens with the winding pedestrian streets, small shops and taverns, glimpses of ancient and century-old architecture and a number of museums. Plaka is what Athens used to be before it grew to a sprawling modern metropolis. Dinner in traditional restaurant in Plaka. Return to our hotel.

2 DAY
ATHENS SIGHTSEEING – CAPE SOUNIO

In the morning we start our sightseeing in Athens. Enjoy a tour of Athens, combining many of the city’s principal modern and classical sights. For thousands years Acropolis has been the symbol of Athens, the sacred rock, the link that connects the magnificent ancient  with the modern civilization. Entering on the south slope of the Acropolis, you’ll visit the Dionysus Sanctuary and Dionysus Theater before you walk up the slope leading to the Acropolis monuments. Panoramic views of the city will be perfect for your photo album. In this area we also visit Parthenon,  Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike and Erechtheion. We continue to the new Acropolis Μuseum. In the afternoon optional excursion to Cape Sounio and the 5th century B.C. Temple of Poseidon with one of the most breathtaking panoramic views in the world. Return to our hotel in Athens.

3 DAY
ATHENS – OSSIOS LUCAS – DELPHI – OVERNIGHT IN THE AREA OF PATRAS

After breakfast, we travel to Delphi. Short stop to visit the monastery of Ossios Lucas. The monastery is famous for its wall paintings. We continue by visiting Delphi, perhaps best known for the oracle at the sanctuary that was dedicated to Apollo during the classical period. Later we travel via Itea and Galaxidi to Antirrion (through the modern and biggest Europeʼs suspension bridge, which connects Peloponnese with the main land). Overnight to our hotel in the area of Patras.

4 DAY
THE PANHELLENIC SANCTUARY OLYMPIA – BASSAE – SPARTA

In the morning we travel to Olympia, the Panhellenic sanctuary. We visit the archaeological site of Ancient Olympia, the place that first  Olympic Games took place in 776 B.C., lies in the lush valley formed by the Alfios river. There is a temple of Zeus. Then visit the temple of Hera , the shrine of Pelops (one of the oldest in the sanctuary), the Council house where the athletes took the Olympic oath, the Treasury houses, the Gymnasium and the Palestra where they used to exercise for a month prior to the Games. Finally come to the stadium, where the marble starting blocks are still in position. We travel to Sparta. Dinner and overnight in Sparta.

5 DAY
SPARTA – MYSTRAS – EPIDAURUS – NAUPLIA – TOLO

Excursion to the Byzantine town of Mystras. Wander around the castle city the Upper and the Lower Town, and sense through the silence the city’s sheer grandeur: the Palace of the Despots (Anaktora), the Houses of Laskaris and Frangopoulos, the beautiful  Cathedral of Saint Dimitrios and the impressive Monasteries of Our Lady Pantánassa, and of Οur Lady Perivleptos. Mystras was built as an amphitheatre around the fortress erected in 1249 by the prince of Achaia, William of Villehardouin. For a short period Mystras came under the control of the Venetians (1687-1715) but was again taken over by the Turks. It was one of the first castles of Greece to be liberated in 1821. Τhe city was abandoned in 1832, leaving only the breathtaking medieval ruins, standing in a beautiful landscape. We continue by travelling to the ancient theatre of Epidaurus. The theater of Epidavria is marveled for its exceptional acoustics, which permit almost perfect intelligibility of unamplified spoken word from the proscenium or  scene to all 15,000 spectators, regardless of their seating. We continue by visiting the town of Nauplia, a beautiful city with an excellent history and the first capital of Greece. Transfer to our hotel in Tolon (in the Gulf of Argolis). Dinner and overnight.

6 DAY
TOLON –  MYCENAE – ANCIENT CORINTH – TOLON

Today at first we will visit Mycenae. Mycenae was the most powerful, brilliant and sovereign influence in Greece up to 1100 BC when it was destroyed by fire. Centuries later the tragic poets Aeschylus and Sophocles brought it back to life with the magic of their verses. One enters the Acropolis through the Lion Gate, the oldest example of monumental sculpture in Europe. We continue to Ancient Corinth, the first prefecture you come to in the Peloponnese – the first sign of warmth and excitement. The aromas of the sea, the mountains, the harvest of grapes and currants are all-encompassing, accompanied by the sound of bees buzzing around the sheds where the currants are drying. Here you will rediscover some old Greek myths, learn that Nemean wine is called “Heracles blood” and that retsina is the teardrop of a certain wood nymph. You will find out about gods, nereids and mortals; Zeus and Apollo. You will come upon columns, sanctuaries and ancient palaces. On this “flaming red earth” celebrated by the poet, you will hear the most sublime voices of the Greek land, Homer, Aeschylus, Sophocles. Return to our hotel in Tolon. Overnight.

7 DAY
TOLON – CRUISE TO THE SARONIC ISLANDS OF HYDRA AND SPETSES

Early morning departure from Tolon or Hermioni. This one day cruise is the perfect passport to this Aegean destination. In Hydra you will be indulged of this favourite resort of the International ‘Jet Set’. This is the Saronic known to connoisseurs, to lovers of history, culture and beauty. We continue to Spetses, a picturesque island with excellent and very scenic landscapes, beautiful houses and sunny beaches. Return to Tolon and transfer to our hotel. Overnight in Tolon.

8 DAY
DEPARTURE

After breakfast, transfer to Athensʼs airport, Eleftherios Venizelos.  Departure.

 

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