Sightseeing
ATHENS SIGHTSEEING
Visitors to Athens will experience a city combining modern and ancient buildings. The most memorable part of any visit to Athens, would be the ascent to the Acropolis. A unique archaeological park featuring temples, theaters, cemeteries and marketplaces surrounds the Acropolis. Athens visitors can see famed monuments such as the Olympian Zeus Temple, the Keramikos ancient cemetery, the Ancient Agora, the Hephaistos Temple, the Attalos Arcade, the Tower of Winds and more...
CORINTH CANAL AND ANCIENT CORINTH
Corinth Canal completed in the 19th century and linking the Corinthian and the Saronic Gulf. The canal is over 6000 meters in length. It has a width of around 25 meters and in some places its sides are nearly 80 meters high.
Ancient Corinth, the archaeological site is not far from the town. Among the features are the ruins of the Roman forum, a row of small Roman temples, a superb Doric temple , the temple of Hera Acraea and the Glauce Fountain, numerous shops and arcades basilicas dating from Roman times. At the site, there is a museum with exhibits, which reflect the long and glorious history of Corinth.
MYCENAE CITADEL
The name of Mycenae is linked with the most important cycle of Greek myths. Mycenae in ancient times, was the center of the Greek world. Today, Mycenae is one of the most visited archaeological sights in Greece. Extensive ruins have survived of the imposing acropolis, the tomb of Agamemnon and the Lion Gate and more making a visit to Mycenae worthwhile and a unique experience.
EPIDAVROS
At the archaeological site of Epidavros or Epidaurus, one can visit the sanctuary of Asklepios, which grew to become the most important medical center of the ancient world. Of course, the most important monument of all is the world famous amphitheater, which is still used for performances during the summer months. Epidavros amphitheater is renowned for its its unique acoustics. Some of the finds from the Epidavros archaeological site can be seen in the museum inside the archaeological site, and the rest in the museum in Athens.
NAFPLION
Nafplio the first capital of modern Greece with its Venetian fortress of Palamidi and the fortified islet of Bourtzi. Visit the old part of Nafplion city, the square.
LOUTRAKI
Loutraki is located northwest of Athens on the Gulf of Corinth coast. Loutraki has a long beachfront and it is popular with Greeks. Loutraki, is famed for its thermal spas and spring water which is bottled and sold all over Greece. The name itself Loutraki derives from the Greek word for Spring. Loutraki also boasts a 5 star Casino resort which is open to all visitors.
DELPHI
Delphi has been the religious and spiritual center of the ancient world for many centuries. Legend has it that the two eagles that Zeus released from the ends of the sky met over this location and in antiquity Delphi was considered the geographical center of the world. The oracle of Delphi is one of the most important archaeological sites of Greece, while the temple of Apollo is together with Delos and Olympia, one of the biggest places of worship of the land. Delphi, the navel of the world as described by the ancient Greeks, is surrounded by scenery which is particularly impressive.
