Athina Trip Overview
With this three day tour in ancient Sparta, Monemvasia and Olympia you will see another aspect of the ancient Greek civilization. Unlike the Athenians, the Spartans set their lives according to war and for that reason were the best soldiers in the known world. Monemvasia is a very unique town as it is actually a small island in shape of a rock connected with the coast with a bridge. It will give you a taste from the medieval Greece which is very little known.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Athina, Greece
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Athina, Greece, Greece
With this three day tour in ancient Sparta, Monemvasia and Olympia you will see another aspect of the ancient Greek civilization. Unlike the Athenians, the Spartans set their lives according to war and for that reason were the best soldiers in the known world. Monemvasia is a very unique town as it is actually a small island in shape of a rock connected with the coast with a bridge. It will give you a taste from the medieval Greece which is very little known.
Itinerary
Day 1: Ancient Corint Ancient Theater of Epidaurous and Naflio
Stop At: Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos), Argous 105 Ancient Korinthos village, Corinth 200 07 Greece
Our first stop will be at the Corinth Canal, which divides Peloponnese from the mainland of Greece. The attempts of the opening go back in the ancient times but it was realised in 1893, proving that Greece was a modern country, capable to sustain projects like this.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Great Theatre of Epidaurus, Ethniki Odos Isthmou Archaias Epidavrou, Epidavros 210 52 Greece
he theatre astonishes the visitors with its acoustics but it also shows the Greek’s level of knowledge of the human soul. The site that it is located in was dedicated to Asclepius the god of the doctors and was also used as a hospital and a research’s center. Scriptures indicate that ancient science was more advanced than we can imagine.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Nafplion, Greece
Nafplion’s contribution to Greek history starts in ancient times when it was a port and reaches its peak when it became the first capital of modern Greece. You will admire the neoclassical architecture and the Castles surround the town such as Palamide, Bourzi and Akronaflplia
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Corinth Canal, Isthmia, Loutraki 201 00 Greece
Our first stop will be at the Corinth Canal, which divides Peloponnese from the mainland of Greece. The attempts of the opening go back in the ancient times but it was realized in 1893, proving that Greece was a modern country, capable to sustain projects like this.
Stop At: Olympia, Olympia, Elis Region, West Greece
we will head to Olympia where we will spend the night
Duration: 10 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Olympia
Stop At: Market of Ancient Olympia, Olympia 27065 Greece
At Olympia you will wonder around the place that the first Olympic Games were taking place at first as a religious celebration and then till today as a celebration of the human body and spirit. The next day you will visit the site that was sacred and dedicated to Zeus, the father of all gods and all men. Among the various buildings you will see the temple of Zeus where his famous statue was standing and the stadium of the Olympic Games that could fit 45.000 people along with the buildings where the athletes were staying and practicing. The museum is full of treasures ready for you to enjoy them to the fullest. .The beautiful statues will astonish you not only with their details but also with the philosophy behind them
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Athens, Athens, Attica
The visit follows a meal at a local traditional restaurant and then we will drive back to Athens
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
