Patras, Greece
Small group tour in minivan from Monterrasol Travel.
Small group tour package 23 days in GreeceTravelling Greece: mainland extended tour, part 1/2 Touring Greece UNESCO sites, villages, castles, monasteries, archaeological places.tour ID: #768
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Tour highlightsTravelling Greece: mainland extended tour, part 1/2 Small group tour in minivan from Monterrasol Travel. Touring Greece UNESCO sites, villages, castles, monasteries, archaeological places. This 23 days tour is part 1 of extended touring across Greece mainland, focused on famous Peloponnese peninsula. The tour is intended for people who would like get to know deeply the history and current style of life in Greece. Do you want to walk ancient historical places where are roots of culture of our civilization? Do you want to feel the touch of Greece? Would you like to feel Greek atmosphere in towns and villages, castles and fortresses, museums and tavernas? The main idea of this tour is visiting together with famous UNESCO attractions also off the beaten patch places of Greece, some of them are hard to reach, some of them are remote, and some are cannot be visited with large bus at all. This tour can be extended for few days to spend a few days in Athens, to visit Athens attractions and get to know this famous city and places around. Ask us for that! The tour will start and finish in Athens (Greece) and will take 23 days (22 nights). During this tour you will visit Corinth canal, Acrocorinth, Ancient Corinth, Loutraki, Palaia Epidavros, Epidaurus, Nafplio, Mycenae, Argos, Tiryns, Tolo, Plaka, Elonas, Kosmas, Sparta, Mystras, Monemvasia, Bassae, Gytheio, Vathia, Porto Kagio, Tainaro, Kardamyli, Kalamata, Megalopolis, Messene, Palace of Nestor, Pylos, Foinikounta, Methoni, Koroni, Olympia, Patras, Rio, Diakopto, Kalavryta, Nemea located in Greece. We will pick you up at any hotel or place, in or around Athens. Drop off is the same as pick up, or upon request in another place. Overall, with this tour you will visit 6 UNESCO World Heritage sites and 8 sites from the UNESCO Tentative List (sites that were submitted to the World Heritage Committee, and are awaiting to consider for nomination, and therefore suitable for inscription on the World Heritage List). This page describes details of the multi-day small group car tour #768 offered by Monterrasol Travel. We, Monterrasol Travel, are an independent tour operator specialized in cultural and destination tourism. This sightseeing tour has been developed by Monterrasol Travel for small groups travelers based on our own experiences and belongs to the group of car tours with pre-designed itineraries. If you like this tour but you would like to change something, please do not hesitate to contact us and mention the ID number of this tour: #768. The custom itinerary will cost you nothing, it's free from our side. We, at Monterrasol Travel, practice the Slow Tourism philosophy. That means that we work our tours at a pace that allows to our clients have a more authentic experience and a true exploring of each destination that features in our itineraries. This small group tour is available for solo travelers as well. Please contact us for details. We provide for this tour a special discount for pensioners (seniors citizens). Border crossing for this tripThis tour does not require border crossing. Money and paymentsIn each country of your trip you can use main credit and debit cards. You can use ATM to withdrawal cash or pay at purchase point with card. More information on currencies, payments, and use cards you can read on this our page: On the trip: currencies, payments, card use. Last reviewed: 13 November 2022 Tour itineraryTour starts in: Athens, Greece day 1: travel to Corinth canal, visit Corinth canal landmark, travel to Acrocorinth to see Acrocorinth fortress, travel to Ancient Corinth to see Ancient Corinth archaeological site, visit Ancient Corinth museum; travel to Loutraki for accommodation Tour finishes in: Athens, Greece Planned distance of this tour: 1635 km. How to understand if this itinerary is good for you? Read our advice: what is a good itinerary for a multi-day tour! If you like this small group tour and itinerary but you would like to change something, please do not hesitate to contact us and mention the ID number of this tour: #768. We do not charge for development a custom car tour itinerary, it will cost you nothing. We will be glad to discuss with you the details of your future trip and plan it following your ideas and wishes. Visited places during the tourOur tour will pass several towns and places along the route. Each town and place has something to offer from a tourist's point of view. We will stop in each place and explore its attractions. The exact attractions for each place or town can be seen in the tour's itinerary. Here is the list of places visited during this tour, in the order they appear in the itinerary. Corinth canal, GreeceKnown for landmark, viewpoint The Corinth canal is a man made canal that connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. Nowadays the Corinth canal is mainly a tourist attraction. Acrocorinth, GreeceKnown for fortress, medieval old town, viewpoint Acrocorinth is the acropolis of Ancient Corinth, is a monolithic rock overseeing the ancient city of Corinth, Greece. It is count as the most impressive from all acropolis of mainland Greece, that become a Venetians and the Ottoman fortress. Ancient Corinth, GreeceKnown for archaeological site, museum Ancient Corinth was a city-state (polis) on the Isthmus of Corinth, the narrow stretch of land that joins the Peloponnese to the mainland of Greece, roughly halfway between Athens and Sparta, was one of the largest and most important cities of Greece. For Christians, Ancient Corinth is well known from the two letters of Saint Paul in the New Testament. Loutraki, GreeceKnown for beach, coastal town, marina, promenade Palaia Epidavros, GreeceKnown for ancient theatre, archaeological site, coastal town, promenade Epidaurus, GreeceKnown for ancient theatre, archaeological site; archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Epidaurus was a small town (polis) in ancient Greece, on the Argolid Peninsula at the Saronic Gulf. Two modern towns bear the name Epidavros: Palaia Epidavros and Nea Epidavros. Since 2010 they belong to the new municipality of Epidaurus, part of the regional unit of Argolis. Nafplio, GreeceKnown for castle, coastal town, fortified town, fortress, historical center, marina, monument, museum, promenade, viewpoint; fortress is a UNESCO Tentative List Site; castle is a UNESCO Tentative List Site; fortified town is a UNESCO Tentative List Site Nafplio is a seaport town in the Peloponnese that has expanded up the hillsides near the north end of the Argolic Gulf. To the Nafplio belong 2 castles and its center is old fortified town. Mycenae, GreeceKnown for ancient settlement, archaeological site, viewpoint; archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Mycenae is an archaeological site near Mykines in Argolis, north-eastern Peloponnese, Greece. It is located about 120 kilometers south-west of Athens and is UNESCO World Heritage Site. Argos, GreeceKnown for ancient settlement, ancient theatre, archaeological site, castle, orthodox cathedral; archaeological site is a UNESCO Tentative List Site According to mythology, it is considered the most ancient city of the world. Built at the center of the fertile Argolic plain, along with Thebes, it was the most powerful city of Ancient Greece. Argos, one of the beauties of the famous Peloponnese, is an enchanting destination just a stone’s throw from Athens. The surrounding area has plenty of other sights as well. Tiryns, GreeceKnown for ancient settlement, archaeological site, viewpoint; archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Tolo, GreeceKnown for beach, coastal town Plaka, GreeceKnown for beach, coastal town Elonas, GreeceKnown for scenic road, viewpoint, orthodox monastery The Elonas Monastery is situated in the southern Parnon Mountains, specifically in the region of Kynouria, at an altitude of 650 meters. It is located approximately halfway between the towns of Leonidio and Kosmas, making it a significant landmark in the area. The road is narrow with hairpin turns, especially if coming from Leonidio, making the journey to the monastery as scenic as the destination itself. Kosmas, GreeceKnown for mountain town, scenic road, viewpoint, orthodox church Sparta, GreeceKnown for ancient settlement, archaeological site As the great rival of Athens in ancient Greece, Sparta prided itself on the iron-hearted warrior culture that remained the backbone of their civilization. Ancient Sparta was mostly a military city-state. The Spartans believed that their purpose was to become strong soldiers and protect their homeland even with their lives. A Spartan should be strong in body, healthy in mind and brave in character. Mystras, GreeceKnown for ancient settlement, archaeological site, viewpoint, orthodox monastery; archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Mystras is a fortified town and a former municipality in Laconia, Peloponnese, Greece. Mystras is situated on the slopes of Taygetos Mountain, near Sparta. Mystras served as the capital of the Byzantine Despotate of the Morea in the 14th and 15th centuries, experiencing a period of prosperity and cultural flowering. Mystras is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Monemvasia, GreeceKnown for ancient settlement, beach, coastal town, hiking pass, island, medieval old town, viewpoint, orthodox church Monemvasia, founded in the sixth century, is a one of the oldest continually-inhabited fortified towns in Europe, located on a small island connected to the mainland by a 400-meter-long pass. This unique geographical feature, surrounded by the Myrtoan Sea, makes Monemvasia a fascinating destination. Monemvasia offers an immersive experience that combines historical exploration, cultural enrichment, and natural beauty. Bassae, GreeceKnown for archaeological site, viewpoint; archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Bassae is an archaeological site in Oichalia, a municipality in the northeastern part of Messenia, Greece, remotely located at an elevation of 1,131 meters above sea level on the slopes of Kotylion Mountain. The site is famous for the well-preserved 5th century BC Temple of Apollo Epicurius, the very first Greek site to be inscribed in 1986 on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Gytheio, GreeceKnown for ancient theatre, island, viewpoint Vathia, GreeceKnown for architecture, scenic road, viewpoint Porto Kagio, GreeceKnown for beach, coastal town, marina, viewpoint Porto Kagio is a a peaceful seaside village on the eastern side of the Mani Peninsula. Tainaro, GreeceKnown for archaeological site, viewpoint Kardamyli, GreeceKnown for medieval old town Kalamata, GreeceKnown for beach, castle, museum, orthodox cathedral Kalamata is the second most populous city of the Peloponnese peninsula (southern Greece) and the largest city of the homonymous administrative region. Kalamata is renowned as the land of the Kalamatianos dance and Kalamata olives. Megalopolis, GreeceKnown for ancient theatre, archaeological site; ancient theatre is a UNESCO Tentative List Site Messene, GreeceKnown for ancient settlement, ancient theatre, archaeological site, landmark, museum, viewpoint; archaeological site is a UNESCO Tentative List Site The vast Archaeological Site of Ancient Messene, relatively new, has been largely excavated and restored to the point that is one of most impressive sites in Greece. Highlights are the theater, the stadium, the gymnasium architectural complex and the Hellenistic sanctuary of Asclepius among others. Palace of Nestor, GreeceKnown for archaeological site, architecture, landmark The Palace of Nestor, the famous king of Pylos, is one of the most well-preserved Mycenean structures still visible today. Located just 14 km from Pylos, the palace was built by King Nestor, son of Neleus, and features in both the Iliad and the Odyssey. Pylos, GreeceKnown for beach, bridge, castle, coastal town, fortress, marina, venetian empire, wildlife Pylos, a picture-perfect town, welcomes you with famous beaches, historic castles, Mycenaean palaces, important wetland and more! All packaged in an ideal holiday destination. Foinikounta, GreeceKnown for beach, coastal town, promenade Methoni, GreeceKnown for beach, castle, coastal town, viewpoint; castle is a UNESCO Tentative List Site This lovely coastal town is a real gem not only because its ancient history and fine golden sandy beaches but also because it houses an impressive medieval castle. Koroni, GreeceKnown for beach, coastal town, fortress, promenade, viewpoint, orthodox church, orthodox monastery; fortress is a UNESCO Tentative List Site The picturesque and colorful seaside town of Koroni, founded in ancient times and with insular atmosphere, is located on a hill below a Venetian castle that reaches to the edge of the gulf. Olympia, GreeceKnown for archaeological site, museum; archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Olympia is a small town on the Peloponnese peninsula in Greece, famous for the nearby archaeological site of the same name, which was a major Panhellenic religious sanctuary of ancient Greece, where the ancient Olympic Games were held. Olympia is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Patras, GreeceKnown for archaeological site, castle, coastal town, museum, promenade, seaport, viewpoint, winery, orthodox cathedral Patras is Greece's third-largest city and the regional capital of Western Greece, in the northern Peloponnese, 215 km west of Athens. The city is built at the foothills of Mount Panachaikon, overlooking the Gulf of Patras. The core settlement has a history spanning for four millenniums; in the Roman period it had become a cosmopolitan center of the eastern Mediterranean whilst, according to the Christian tradition, it was also the place where Saint Andrew was crucified. Patras and its region is home to various Ancient Greek, Roman and Byzantine Monuments, including the Roman Odeon, the Fortress of Rio and the Fortress of Patras. Rio, GreeceKnown for beach, bridge, coastal town, fortress, seaport, viewpoint Rio is a town in the suburbs of Patras and is the northernmost municipal unit of the Peloponnese peninsula, Greece. Rio has been a strategic point since antiquity. From early 19th century at the cape over Rio is located an old Turkish castle (the ＂Castle of the Morea＂). Diakopto, GreeceKnown for coastal town, railroad, scenic road Diakopto is a coastal town located in the Achaea region of West Greece, situated on the Gulf of Corinth near the mouth of the Vouraikos river and at the lower end of the Vouraikos Gorge. Diakopto is a tidy town known for its beautiful gardens and picturesque port. Diakopto is also know for a station of Rack Railway toward Kalavrita. The train can reach high altitudes and operate on steep grades, passing through territories of unique interest and spectacular views. Kalavryta, GreeceKnown for cave, hiking pass, mountain town, nature, railroad, resort, scenic road, sightseeing, viewpoint, orthodox monastery Kalavryta is a town and municipality located in the mountainous east-central part of the regional unit of Achaea, Greece. The town is nestled at the foot of Mount Chelmos, offering a picturesque landscape with steep mountains and lush forests. Kalavryta is also know for a station of Rack Railway toward to Diakopto. The train can reach high altitudes and operate on steep grades, passing through territories of unique interest and spectacular views. Nemea, GreeceKnown for archaeological site, winery #768 Tour mapTour starts in: Athens, Greece 
day 1: Corinth canal landmark; Acrocorinth fortress; Ancient Corinth archaeological site; Ancient Corinth museum; accommodation in Loutraki Tour finishes in: Athens, Greece Planned distance of this tour: 1635 km. Availability of this tourPlease check below for the availability of this small group tour for a specific month and year. In addition, for this tour, a 60 days cut-off period is in effect. Of course, you are always welcome to contact us with questions about availability. Check availability for specific period:
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Price from€ 7,751
The min amount of people in this tour: 2 This small group tour is available all year round. SRS means single room supplement. Prices above depend on the season. Read our pricing policy. Maybe you want?What the tour includes• transport with driver • transportation in car with air conditioner • the car is minivan by default • company's tour guide • English spoken driver and tour guide • tour guide all the time with you • accommodation in *** hotels or guesthouses • accommodation with breakfast only What the tour does not include• lunch and dinner • accommodation in single rooms • hotel tourist tax • professional tour guide • entry fees and tickets • flights tickets • ferry tickets • travel insurance • country visas Safe TravelsThe Safe Travels stamp allows travelers to recognize destination companies around the world that have implemented health and hygiene protocols that are aligned with WTTC's Global Safe Travels Protocols. Monterrasol Travel Small group tours has implemented health and hygiene protocols. Monterrasol Travel is the Safe Travels company.  |
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