Private Tour & Swimming Vravrona from Athens

Athens, Greece
Duration5h
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

This tour gives you the opportunity to travel through one of the most beautiful areas of Attica, with green fields, vineyards, olive trees, gentle mountainsides, and the coast of the Euboean Gulf. In the summer one can take a swim in the sea.

What's included

  • Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.]
  • Vravrona Arch. site
  • Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability [Additional cost – 280€]

What to expect

  1. Vravrona
    30m
    In this site of great beauty ancient coexists with Christianic as next to the temple lies the church of Saint George. The site was built in a wetland by the sea and every winter it flooded, that's why they had built brigdes, still in situ.
  2. Archaeological Museum of Brauron
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    The museum is located at the archaeological site of Vravrona at a small distance from the impressive sanctuary of Artemis in a green area of rare natural beauty. The small two-storied building hosts findings from the area of Vravrona and Mesogeia, which date from the Prehistoric to the Roman period. Most impressive are the sculptures of the “She-Bears”, small girls and boys dedicated to the goddess Artemis.
  3. Temple of Artemis
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Vravrona was dedicated to goddess Artemis, protector of hunters, animals and people’s safe birth. Being enraged from the killing of two small female bears, Artemis caused epidemic in Athens. Then she asked an oracle to tell Athenians that all girls living in Attica aged from 5 up to 10 years should devote their lives to her. Athenians obeyed her command and brought all girls to her temple, where they spend big period of their childhood serving her and participating in celebrations organized in there. The girls staying in the temple were called arkti (bears). The celebrations in honor of the goddess were called Vravronia and included music events, sports games and recitation of poems.
  4. Artemida
    2h
    Also known as Loutsa, the bustling village of Artemida is home to one of the most popular family beaches in the area. With its fine sand and safe, shallow water, this organised beach is perfect for kids. A wide range of services, accommodation and dining options are also offered by the town of Artemida.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick up time adjustable upon your request.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside any site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by Viator.
  • The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

Cancellation policy

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