Easter in Athens (8 Days/7 Nights)
26.04.2019
- Breakfast in the hotel.
- Sightseeing tour of Athens, one of the oldest cities in the world. You will see the most famous places of the capital – the Parliament building, the Presidential Palace, the soldiers of the National Guard, the white marble Olympic Stadium, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the magnificent ensemble of buildings of the University of Athens, the Academy and the National Library. Visit the ancient Acropolis, the pearls of Greece, with its famous temples: the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaea.
- On request – visit to the Acropolis Museum (ultra-modern building at the foot of the Acropolis)
- Good Friday is the most mournful day in the church calendar for Christians around the world. Removal of the shroud – after sunset (the exact time will be announced later)
27.04.2019
- Breakfast in the hotel.
- Excursion to Cape Sounion and Lake Vuliagmeni.
Cape Sunio, with the towering temple of Poseidon, was a cult place in ancient times. - VULAGMEN LAKE is a terminal, radon lake. The water temperature in the lake is constant all year round 22 – 28 degrees, small fish provide the possibility of a natural “peeling”.
- Service in the Temple (in the pedestrian distance from the hotel there are 4 temples).
- Festive dinner at the hotel (for an additional fee).
28.04.2019
- Breakfast in the hotel.
- Free time
- Easter lunch with a lamb on a spit (extra charge)
- Due to the convenient location of the hotel, the possibility of an independent walk through the paved streets of the old town – Plaka, Anafietika, with many shops, cafes and colorful taverns
29.04.2019
- Breakfast in the hotel.
- Departure for the master class of cooking – we prepare from natural organic products Mediterranean cuisine, world famous for its beneficial properties (duration about 2 hours). Departure time is negotiated additionally. Return to hotel
30.04.2019
- Breakfast in the hotel.
- Departure to Argolis. Full day excursion.
Briefly about the tour: the Argolida region in the Peloponnese is one of the most rich antique sites in the world. During the tour, travelers will visit the Corinth Canal, Epidaurus, Mycenae and the city of Nafplio.
The Corinth Canal is one of the main projects of the 19th century, which turned the Peloponnese into a full-fledged island and made it possible to significantly shorten the journey of ships from the Aegean to the Ionian. Its construction was begun under the emperor Nero, but was repeatedly postponed and postponed.
The legendary Mycenae is the cradle of European civilization. It was from here that the ancient Greeks marched on Troy. Many of the attractions of Mycenae are very well preserved and amaze with the skill level of ancient architects.
The Epidaurus Theater is world-famous for its unique acoustics, and it is one of the best examples of ancient amphitheaters that have survived to this day.
Finally, another gem of Argolis – the city of Nafplio – the first capital of independent Greece and, perhaps, the most atmospheric city of the mainland. Built by the Venetians, he perfectly preserved the Italian flavor. In the city, in addition to museums, two ancient fortresses deserve attention – Palamidi and Bourtzi.
01.05.2019
- Breakfast in the hotel.
- Cruise on the three islands of the Saronic Gulf of Aegina, Poros and Hydra.
This fascinating one-day boat trip on the waters of the Saronic Gulf gives you the opportunity to visit three beautiful islands at once. The first island – Aegina, is famous for the magnificently preserved ancient temple of Aphaia, the cathedral of Sv. Nehtariya Aeginsky, a popular place of pilgrimage, as well as local pistachios, tastier than which can not be found throughout the Mediterranean.
You will visit the island of Poros, where the strait between its coast and the Peloponnese narrows to several hundred meters in places, and small boats, a kind of sea taxis, scurry between the shores. - The third island, Hydra, the birthplace of merchants-shipowners, will conquer with its indescribable atmosphere. He is completely deprived of cars that are banned here, which means that the purity of air and nature are worthy of the highest praise. Not without reason in our days Hydra – a favorite vacation spot of people of art. On each of the islands you will be introduced to the characteristic island Greek architecture.
- The cost of the excursion includes lunch and folklore program on board the cruise ship.
02.05.2019
- Breakfast in the hotel.
- Transfer to the airport and Departure.