DESCRIPTION
Embark on a captivating journey through Greece, inspired by the rich narratives of Pausanias' Periegesis Book 9. Start in Athens and explore Chalcis, then cross the Euripus Strait to uncover the ancient wonders of Thebes, including the famed Temple of Artemis. Follow in the footsteps of history at battle sites like Plataea and Chaeronea, and marvel at the cultural treasures of the Valley of the Muses and the Acropolis of Ascra. Conclude your adventure with a taste of Athens' timeless allure before heading home. Experience Greece through the lens of its storied past!
INCLUDED
- All transfers in luxury 9-seater van
- English/Italian-speaking driver/escort
- Accommodation in double rooms in 3*/4* hotels
- Breakfast
- VAT
NOT INCLUDED
- Lunches and dinners
- Flights to and from your place of origin
- Official guide service
- Stay taxes
- Medical/luggage travel insurance
- Cancellation insurance for medical reasons
- Entrance fees to sites and museums where applicable
- Anything not specified as included
DAY 1 ATHENS - CHALCIS
Arrival at Athens airport and transfer to Chalcis. Opportunity to visit the Chalcis Museum for an initial taste of local history and culture.
Distance covered: 100 km
DAY 2 CHALCIS - AULIS - THEBES - CABIRIUM - TANAGRA - CHALCIS
We depart from Chalcis, crossing the Euripus Strait (Periagesi 9, 19.6) and visit the remains of the Temple of Artemis at Aulis (9, 19.6). We then transfer to Thebes, the city of the seven gates (9, 8 - 9, 23), to visit the rich Archaeological Museum and archaeological area. We explore the site of Cabirium, the most important temple of the Cabiri on mainland Greece (9, 25.5). On the way back to Chalcis, we stop at the archaeological site of ancient Tanagra, located at the border between Boeotia and Attica (9, 20.3).
Distance covered: 100 km
DAY 3 CHALCIS - PLATAEA - LEUCTRA - LIVADOSTRA - ALYKI - THISBE - CHALCIS
The day is dedicated to the slopes of Cithaeron and the Boeotian coast on the Gulf of Corinth. We visit the ruins of Plataea (9, 2.5), the site of the famous battle of 479 BC, and make a stop at the Epaminondas Trophy at Leuctra. We continue with the visit of the Acropolis of ancient Creusis in Livadostra (9, 32.1). At Alyki (Tifa 9, 32.4), we see the ruins of the Hellenistic acropolis on the bay which, according to myth, saw the landing of the Argo returning from Colchis. We conclude with a visit to the ruins of Thisbe (9, 32.2) before returning to Chalcis.
Distance covered: 200 km
DAY 4 CHALCIS - VALLEY OF THE MUSES - ASCRA - HALIASTRUS - LIVADIA
We leave Chalcis to reach the foothills of Helicon and visit the famous Valley of the Muses with the remains of the sanctuary (9, 30.1) and the Acropolis of Ascra (9, 29.1). On the way to Livadia, we ascend the acropolis of Haliartus (9, 32.5). In Livadia, before overnighting, we visit the Temple of Trophonius (9, 39.3) and the Temple of Zeus Basileus (9, 39.4).
Distance covered: 100 km
DAY 5 LIVADIA - ORCHOMENOS - CHAERONEA - IETTO - GLA - ATHENS
We depart from Livadia and visit the acropolis of Orchomenos (9, 38.1). We move on to Chaeronea to visit the Museum and the famous funerary monument for the Theban fallen of the Battle of Chaeronea (9, 40.10). On the way to Athens, we visit what remains of Ietto (Pavlos 9, 24.3) and the Mycenaean acropolis of Gla. Arrival in Athens and overnight stay.
Distance covered: 190 km
DAY 6 DEPARTURE
Opportunity for a free visit to Athens to explore its historical and cultural treasures. Afterwards, transfer to the airport for the return flight.
Cancellation policy.