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Argo Cultural Arts and Tastings Private Tour

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This is a unique private experiences combining Cultural Arts (Epidavros) where you will meet with Local Guide for Tour around Sanctuary of Asklepios and Ancient Theatre. We depart Athens in the Morning and continue on the Scenic drive along the Saronic Gulf to the Corinth Canal, (80m high and 6km long), which connects the Aegean Sea to the Ionian Sea (short photo stop). Continue through to the Argo-Epidavros Region, combining ArgoTourism and will visit at either one of the Local Olives Groves. Continue to the hinterland of Epidavros to visit the Sanctuary of Asklepios, the most brilliant centre of healing in the ancient world and the theatre (4th Century BC) one of the most perfect and the best preserved of the ancient Greek theatres. Next stop to the beautiful Coastal City of Nafplio overlooking the Bourtzi Castle. After lunch a short boat ride for viewing of the Bourtzi Castle up close. Final Stop, the Vineyards in the Argo Region for our Local Wine Tastings.

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Argo Cultural Arts and Tastings Private Tour

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FromNZD $1,972.26Per Person

What's included in Argo Cultural Arts and Tastings Private Tour

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Itinerary

Corinth Canal

We depart Athens in the Morning and continue on the Scenic drive along the Saronic Gulf to the Corinth Canal Bridge, (80m high and 6km long), which connects the Aegean Sea to the Ionian Sea (short stop).

Epidavros

We continue through to the hinterland of Epidavros. Visit the one of the most Popular Olive Oil Domains for a Tour & Tasting. The Domain is an extroverted family business ofdealing with production and standardization of extra virgin olive oil based in Lygourio, next to the Ancient Theater of Epidavros. We then continue to visit the Sanctuary of Asklepios, the most brilliant centre of healing in the ancient world and the theatre (4th Century BC) one of the most perfect and the best preserved of the ancient Greek theatres.

Nafplio

Continue to Nafplio through the fertile plain of Argolis. The picturesque town nestling at the foot of a cliff crowned by the mighty ramparts of the Palamidi Fortress was the first capital of Greece. After lunch (in Nafplio) we savour a small boat trip to the Bourtzi Fortress. The Venetians built the small fortress Bourtzi, located in the Argolic gulf and close to Nafplio, in 1471. Bourtzi was originally part of the city's defenses, and thick chains ran from the castle to the mainland to prevent enemy ships from docking.

Inclusions

  • Private transportation
  • Entrance Fees
  • 3-Course Menu with Beverages (Shared Wine, Water & Soft Drinks)
  • Licensed Guide
  • Wine Tasting (over 18yrs)
  • Olive Oil Tour & Tasting
  • Gratuities
  • Personal Expenses
  • Fine Wines (15-45 Euro per Bottle)
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.

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Tickets will be delivered post-booking by email; or, physically delivered to you or your hotel

All Entrance Fees and Tastings are Non-Refundable once Purchased

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