This course is offered for up to 2.4 ASHA CEUs (various levels; Professional area)
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TOURS
Minimum participation for all tours is limited to 35 persons. The tours includes English speaking guide.
Cape Sounion in the afternoon
We will drive along the coastal road, past the wonderful beaches of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni and Varkiza to the most southern point of Attica, Cape Sounion, where the white marble pillars of the Temple of Posseidon stand. On the way you have a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf and the little islands offshore. Apart form its historical importance Sounion offers the most breath taking views in the Attica region. After visiting the Temple of Posseidon, you have time to walk at leisure on the rocky promontory of Sounion. Late in the afternoon you will have the opportunity to enjoy the majestic sunset which paints the landscape and the ancient ruins with wonderful colours.
Half day tour Daily Service - Dep. 15:00 - Dep. 19:00
Delphi one day tour with lunch
We will drive through the fertile plain of Boeotia, crossing the towns of Thebes related with the tragedy of King Oedipus, Levadia and Arachova, famous for its colourful rugs and carpets (short stop). Arrival at Delphi, the centre of the Ancient world - the "Omphalos" (Navel) of the Earth - whose prestige extended far beyond the boundaries of the Hellenic world. On the slopes of Mount Parnassus, in a landscape of unparalleled beauty and majesty, lie the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios. We will visit the Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo and the Museum which houses such masterpieces of ancient Greek sculpture as the bronze Charioteer and the famous athlete Aghias. Lunch will be served at a taverna in Delphi. We will return to Athens in the early evening.
One day tour Daily Service - Dep. 08:45 - Dep. 19:00
Argolis one day tour
We will drive on to Mycenae, the Homeric city of the Atreides- the city "rich in gold" of the ancient poets. (we will visit the Lion“s Gate, the Cyclopean Walls, the Royal Tombs etc.). We will depart for the town of Nafplion through the fertile plain of Argolis, the picturesque town nestling at the foot of a cliff crowned by the mighty ramparts of the Palamidi Fortress. After lunch we leave for Epidaurus to visit the theatre (4th century B.C.) famous for its astonishing acoustics. Arrival in Athens is expected in the early evening.
One day tour. Every Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday and Saturday - Dep. 08:45 - Dep. 19:00
Hydra-Poros-Aegina
In the morning we will take you by bus, from Athens to Piraeus for your embarkation to the cruise boat. We will depart for the island of Hydra at 08.30 hrs, and our expected arrival time is 11.45 hrs. There will be free time for a walk trough the narrow pathways of the island and have the opportunity to do window shopping at the local pretty shops, or have a refreshing a swim. At 13.30 hrs, embarkation and sail for Aegina past through the picturesque island of Poros and the Peloponnese seashore. Lunch will be served on board during the voyage. At 15.30 hrs, we arrive at Aegina the biggest island of the Saronic Gulf with the 3.000 years of history, beautiful landscapes and golden beaches. There you will have time for a swim and leisure. We will embark for our return voyage to the Pireaus port at 18.00 hrs.
One day cruise Daily Service - Dep. 08:00 - Dep. 19:15 approximately