PROPOSED EXCURSIONS
Leave by the coastal road along the Saronic Gulf to the Corinth Canal, which connects the Aegean Sea with the Ionian Sea, (short stop).
Drive to Mycenae, the Homeric city of Atreides, the city “rich in gold” of the ancient poets.
Visit the Lion’s Gate, the Cyclopean Walls, and the Royal Tombs e.t.c.
Depart for Nauplion through the fertile plain of Argolis, the picturesque town nestling at the foot of a cliff crowned by the mighty ramparts of the Palamidi Fortress (short photo stop), 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 Corinth. Lunch in Mycenae
If you wish to book tickets for this excursion, please contact us using the details provided below:
Mr. Thanasis Liagkis
Tel. +30 2299 44 964
Email: tli@zita-congress.gr
Drive through the fertile plain of Beotia, crossing the towns of Thebes connected with the tragedy of King Oedipus – Levadia and Arachova (short stop on the way back).
Arrive at Delphi, the center of Ancient World – the “Omphalos” (Navel of Earth) – whose prestige extended far beyond the boundaries of the Hellenic World.
On the slopes of Mount Parnassus, in a 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, return to Athens by the same route.
If you wish to book tickets for this excursion, please contact us using the details provided below:
Mr. Thanasis Liagkis
Tel. +30 2299 44 964
Email: tli@zita-congress.gr
One Day Cruise – Hydra – Poros – Aegina
We pick you up from your hotel early in the morning in order to take you by coach to the port for embarkation on the cruise ship. At 08:15 the cruise ship departs and sails for the first stopover on the island of Hydra. You will spend approximately one hour, thus you have free time to explore the unique island. Embarkation and sail to the island of Poros, separated from Peloponesse by a narrow strait and offering a most enchanting view of Poros town. Leisure time in Poros will be approximately 60 minutes. After two hours trip we shall arrive to the last port, the island of Aegina, where you have time either to make an optional tour visiting the Athena Afea Temple or to swim to the nearest beaches of the island. Total time to be spent one hour and a half. Lunch is served on board during the voyage. Re-embarkation and sailing back to the port. Arrive late in the afternoon and transfer by coach back to your hotel
If you wish to book tickets for this excursion, please contact us using the details provided below:
Mr. Thanasis Liagkis
Tel. +30 2299 44 964
Email: tli@zita-congress.gr
Iconic Aegean Summer – 3 Days
Day 1: Athens (Greece)
Departure 13:00 – Arrival to Mykonos 18:00
Your idyllic Aegean escape begins in the majestic city of Athens. As one of the oldest cities in the world, the vibrant modern metropolis boasts an intriguing and contrasting mix of old and modern architecture in perfect harmony and balance. Explore the city and soak up the atmosphere by the harbour’s edge as you wait to embark for your exciting adventure.
Continuing Day 1: Mykonos (Greece)
Departure 23:00 – Arrival to Kusadasi 07:00
The magical sun-kissed island of Mykonos invites you to admire its stunning coastline, soft sandy beaches, and rugged rocky landscape. Affectionately known as the ‘Island of the Winds’, Mykonos is home to the 16th-Century windmills that have become iconic landmarks on postcards. The energetic Greek island is well known for its beauty, diverse range of bars, cafes and restaurants and a vibrant atmosphere.
Day 2: Kusadasi (Turkey)
Departure 13:00 – Arrival to Patmos 16:30
We arrive in the stunning coastal town of Kusadasi in the morning where you can join your expert guide for an excursion to the iconic Hellenistic ruins of Ephesus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Whichever way you’ve spent your time here, you’ll have time to browse the port side bazaar.
Continuing Day 2: Patmos (Greece)
Departure 21:30 – Arrival to Heraklion 07:00
In the afternoon, we head to the volcanic island of Patmos with its enchanting lace-like coastline and dramatic sheer cliffs. Patmos is where John the Apostle is thought to have penned the Book of Revelation and you have the opportunity to visit the “Cave of the Apocalypse” and monastery or indulge in a traditional feast.
Day 3: Heraklion (Greece)
Departure 12:00 – Arrival to Santorini 16:30
As we pull into Heraklion, you have the chance to snap the imposing 16th-Century walls of Koules Fortress. Here you can enjoy the calm of the stunning waterfront or opt to go on a whirlwind adventure of the Cretan countryside. To delve into Crete’s past, take a spellbinding tour of the Palace of Knossos, which invites you to listen to tales of intrigue and learn about Europe’s first civilization in the Knossos museum. Was the Minotaur half-man or myth? You’re about to find out!
Continuing Day 3: Santorini (Greece)
Departure 21:30 – Arrival to Athens 06:00
The romantic charm of Santorini is one of the most celebrated Greek islands in the Aegean. Here you will have the opportunity to explore the magical villages of Fira and Oia and photograph the whitewashed houses and blue-blue-domed churches perched on caldera cliffs. With extraordinary from an elevated position, this idyllic island is the perfect location to watch the sunset.
Day 4: Final Day, return to Athens (Greece)
Arrival to Athens 06:00
While your cruise may be drawing to an end, the tantalizing city of Athens still lies ahead. Delve deep into the city’s sidestreets, bursting with life and culture. Or, clamber up high to the Acropolis for a stunning view of this thriving, cosmopolitan city. As the sun sets, take in the Athens skyline by night and wonder at the dancing Aegean. There’s no better place to end your cruise than here.
If you wish to book tickets for this excursion, please contact us using the details provided below:
Mr. Thanasis Liagkis
Tel. +30 2299 44 964
Email: tli@zita-congress.gr
