Classical Greece

Delos

Visit the tiny uninhabited island, one of the most famous archaeological sites of Greece and a UNESCO World’s Cultural Heritage site.

In antiquity, Delos was considered to be the spiritual and commercial centre of the Aegean.

After a short tender ride disembark on the island and gather for an introduction before proceeding with your lecturer guide on a unique walk through the original streets of the site’s best preserved quarters.

There you will see Hellenistic houses with beautiful mosaics in amazingly good condition, further along you will come to the Sanctuary, where you can see the ruins of a temple dedicated to Apollo – Delos being Apollo’s mythological birthplace - while over the Sacred Way you will see the famous five 7th century B.C. marble lions, guardians of the Sacred Lake.

On to the Theatre and the Roman quarter, where you will find ancient statues dedicated to Dionysus and optionally visit the museum with its interesting exhibits.

Price: Euro 60 (Payable on board)
Duration: approx. 3 hours

Santorini

Visit Fira town ,the Prehistoric Akrotiri Archeological Site and  breathtaking Oia.

Disembark by tender and board the cable car to reach the island’s capital Fira for a guided walk through the narrow pedestrian streets.

Board the bus for a pleasant drive through the countryside passing the village of Pyrgos  to the famous archaeological site of Akrotiri.

If Santorini is known as the Greek Pompeii it is because of ancient Akrotiri. Excavations uncovered an ancient town frozen in time by ash from an eruption some 3.600 years ago.

Remains of sophisticated buildings with great frescoes and other constructions are evidence of an elaborate lifestyle. 

Continue by bus to the northern coast admiring views of land, sea and skies to reach Oia, the most picturesque village of Santorini with its magical views over the Caldera. Our local guide will take you to the most photographed blue domes, to insight spots and will give you hints for your time at leisure.

A short drive will bring you back to Fira.  

Price: Euro 68 (Payable on board)
Duration: approx. 4,5 hours

Crere/ Rethymno

A guided tour to the Minoan Palace of Knossos and Heraklion Capital with a light tasting of Cretan specialties. 

After about an hour’s drive eastwards along the coast and areas where Cretan wines grow we arrive at the Prehistoric (2000BC) Minoan Palace of Knossos to visit the archaeological site, located in a uniquely quaint scenery.

The palace is a monumental symbol of Minoan Civilization due to its impressive size and construction and has been excavated and partially restored in the early 20th century by the great English archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans.

Was it the palace of mythical King Minos bearing the labyrinth , where the fearsome Minotaur was said to have lurked?...  

After our detailed visit we will proceed by bus to Heraklion to sample healthy local delicacies and have some free time before returning to Rethymnon.
Price: Euro 80 (Payable on board)
Duration: approx. 6 hours

Nauplion

Mycenae a major centre of Greek civilization between 1600BC and 1100BC and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

A short drive through the fertile countryside of Argolis takes us to the ancient city of Mycenae, home to the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon. 

The importance of the city, which Homer calls “rich in gold” begins in 1650 B.C and ceases around 1100 B.C with the fall of the civilization to which it gives name. Visit the remains of the glorious city including the Lion’s Gate, the Palace and the tomb of Agamemnon .

Mycenae in legend was the royal seat of the ill-fated House of Atreus, and from Mycenae Agamemnon, “king of men”, went off as the leader of the Achaean expedition to war against Troy.
Price: Euro 56 (Payable on board)
Duration: approx. 3 hours