Spata Trip Overview
Our 25 years experience and the combination of stunning natural scenery and the legacy of a
fascinating and diverse cultural heritage of Argolis and Olympia makes this 3days trip from Athens an irresistible
option. You will discover the fascinating historical, cultural and geographic landscape of the regions
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Spata, Greece
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Spata, Attica, Greece
Our 25 years experience and the combination of stunning natural scenery and the legacy of a
fascinating and diverse cultural heritage of Argolis and Olympia makes this 3days trip from Athens an irresistible
option. You will discover the fascinating historical, cultural and geographic landscape of the regions
Itinerary
Day 1: Visit Corinth Canal-Ancient Corinth-Myceane-Epidaurus and overnight in Nauplion
Stop At: Corinth Canal, Isthmia, Loutraki 201 00 Greece
Depart from Athens and drive along the coast line until we reach the Corinth Canal where we will make a brief stop.
The Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, arguably making the peninsula an island.
ls considered one of the great engineering accomplishments of Greece.
The canal was dug through the Isthmus at sea level and has no locks. It is 6.4 kilometres (4 mi) in length and only 21.4 metres (70 ft) wide at its base. The canal was constructed from 1880 to 1893, however, it is something that shipowners and captains had dreamed about for some 2000 years before it became a reality.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos), Argous 105 Ancient Korinthos village, Corinth 200 07 Greece
Ancient Corinth’s location was of great strategical and economic importance. It was located between the Saronic and the Corinthian gulf, in the narrow band of land which joins the central Greek land with Peloponnesus. In this way, it had the control of the ships which carried out the trade between eastern Greek and Italy, as well as the control of the entrance to Peloponnesus
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Archaeological Site Mycenae, Mycenae 21200 Greece
Mycenae is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Mycenaeans, was a civilization made up of herdsmen and warriors, prevailed in the south of Greece from approximately 1600 – 1100 BCE . Mycenae has been excavated by Heinrich Schliemann, who attempted to locate the legendary city of Troy and his led him to unearth a treasure trove of fortified palace complexes, burial tombs, and a cache of gold and bronze items comparable to the tomb of Tutankhamen
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: The Great Theatre of Epidaurus, Ethniki Odos Isthmou Archaias Epidavrou, Epidavros 210 52 Greece
The ancient Theatre of Epidaurus dates back to 4th century BC and is one of the many UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Greece, but is undeniably unique for a multitude of reasons. It is argued that the Theatre of Epidaurus is the grandest and best preserved in all of Greece,
For several centuries, the theatre of Epidaurus has been home to the theatrical arts, offering audiences ancient drama plays and comedies, as well as performances of opera, dance and classical music.
The Asklepieion of Epidaurus as an important healing center, considered the cradle of medicinal arts and the mother sanctuary of the plethora of other Asklepieia that were built throughout the Hellenic world.
The sanctuary of Epidaurus was named after the god of medicine, Asklepios, and pilgrims came from all over the Mediterranean seeking healing for their ailments through physical and spiritual means
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Nafplio, Nafplio, Argolis Region, Peloponnese
Nauplion is divided into the old city with its neoclassic buildings, picturesque streets, middle age fountains and Constitution Square. Was the capital of the newly formed Greek state from 1828 to 1834, when this role passed to Athens. It is a colourful town with culture, history and natural beauty.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Visit Temple of Apollo Epikourios-Olympia and overnight in Olympia
Stop At: Temple of Apollo Epikourios, Bassae, Skliros 270 61 Greece
This famous temple to the god of healing and the sun was built towards the middle of the 5th century B.C. in the lonely heights of the Arcadian mountains. The temple, which has the oldest Corinthian capital yet found, combines the Archaic style and the serenity of the Doric style with some daring architectural features.
Is an exceptionally large, well-preserved and mysterious Classical temple.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Archaeological Site of Olympia, Archaia Olympia 270 65, Greece
Visit the Archaeological Site with Temples of Zeus and Hera and the Ancient Olympic Stadium, where the First Olympic Games in 776 B.C. were held.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Visit Archaeological Museum of Olympia and return back to Athens
Stop At: Archaeological Museum of Olympia, Archaia Olympia 270 65, Greece
Visit the New Archaeological Museum of Olympia and see among others the Sculpture Masterpieces of Hermes by Praxitelis and the Nike (Victory) by Paionios.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
