Why choose this Athens tour ?
This tour gives you the opportunity to combine the ideal daytrip destination, Chalkida, a stone’s throw away from Athens, and to get a taste of the slower side of life in Thebes, while still experiencing the gems of history that Greece has to offer.
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What makes Thebes & Chalkida Island Private Tour from Athens a unique experience ?
The Archaeological Museum of Thebes is one of the most important museums of Greece since some of its collections are rare or unique. The exhibits originate from excavations all around Boeotia and cover a long chronological period spanning from the Palaeolithic to the Post Byzantine periods. Considered as one of the best museums in Greece as it also respect its environment, at its yard a Byzantine tower can be visited, while under your feet you can admire through glass floor the ruins of the Bronze Age Acropolis.
Walk around Thebes / Thiva, a town in central Greece that combines modern life with its glorious past. The Mycenaean Palace, or Kadmeion, dates from the 13th century BC and is located almost centrally on the acropolis. The palace was decorated with frescoes and clay tablets in Linear B and amphorae and was destroyed by fire in around 1200 BC.
An Ottoman castle of the 17th century built on the “continental” coast of the city of Chalkis (it is not on the island of Evia) which together with the destroyed castle of Chalkis made the city impregnable.
The tidal phenomenon of Chalkida, observed in the famous Evripos Channel, is a very rare phenomenon of a change of direction in the flow of the sea currents. This phenomenon has provoked the admiration and interest of humans from ancient times, not only from an astronomical and geophysical perspective but also a philosophical one.
The mystery and beauty of this phenomenon captivates the visitor, as its combination with the imprint of the channel creates a remarkable panorama.
Thanks to its strategic geographic position, the city has remained a crossroad of cultures and ideas over the centuries, an apple of discord for many foreign conquerors. Today the cosmopolitan city of Chalkida, the administrative and commercial centre of the island built on both sides of Evripos straits, is a popular destination among Athenians for short breaks away from the hustle and bustle of the capital city. Thanks to its impressive ultra-modern cable bridge, the access to the city has now become easier and quicker. It provides a variety of restaurants to enjoy your lunch by the sea.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside any site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by Viator.
- The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Our company complies with all the health instructions of the World Health Organization about COVID-19.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Private Tour [Eng]
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Thebes & Chalkida Island Private Tour from Athens Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.]
Not Included
- Entrance Fees [6€ for over 6 yo Non EU & 24 yo EU Citizens]
- Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability [Additional cost – 270 €]
- Airport Pick Up and drop-off (Additional cost)
- Lunch
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Olive Sea Travel.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Athens.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 2 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 12 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Our contact Email: info@olivesea.com – Don’t hesitate to ask any more questions you may have.