Medieval Fortresses in Greece part 1

Athens, Greece
Duration10h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

For the fans of Medieval Castles, Fortresses and Towers this is the only tour that give enough time to visit 3 castles. Breathtaking views over the cities and the Aegean sea, romantic walk at the old city of Nafplio.

What's included

  • Soda/Pop
  • pickup from general areas
  • Palamidi castle : tickets: 4 euro / April-October: 8 euro
  • Bourtzi castle : Full: €10, Reduced: €8
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. Athens
    2h
    After pick up we will start drive for 2 hours
  2. Corinth Canal
    30m
    coffe brake and photos from above at the canal
  3. 1h
    An ancient castle on a 575m high rock. At the foot of the hill is Ancient Corinth. Its perimeter walls total approximately 3,000 meters in length, making it the largest fortress in the Peloponnese and one of the most important in the region. The interior of the castle still contains the ruins of the temple of Aphrodite (5th-4th century BC), the spring of Ano Peirini, several Christian churches, a Byzantine underground cistern, mosques, fountains etc.
  4. Palamidi Castle
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    he castle of Palamidi lies on a high hill (216m. a.s.l.) to the east of Acronauplia which was first fortified by the Venetians during the second Venetian occupation of the area (1686-1715). It is a typical baroque fortress, based on the plans of the engineers Giaxich and Lasalle. In 1715 it was captured by the Turks and remained under their control until 1822, when it was liberated by the Greeks.
  5. Bourtzi
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    The castle of Bourtzi A small island d in the middle of the harbour of Nafplio. The Venetians completed its fortification in 1473 to protect the city from pirates and invaders from the sea.
  6. 2h
    Lunch and walk at the old city of Nafplio
  7. Athens
    2h
    After Lunch driving back to Athens

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Next to old church

End point

Next to old church

Pickup details

I can pick up you from all locations in Athens

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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