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The Best Of West Greece:Ancient Plevrona-Oiniades-Messolongi
Looking to explore West Greece Aitolia / Akarnania two great ancient states that the border was a river named Acheloos river.
A tour that offers you pieces of history from a) Ancient Greece 600bc - 100b.c
b)Greek revolution against ottomans at 1821 period.
This tour, combines something different from the other tours that are being operated. This tour is for people looking something new and altern
Meeting Point
Electra Metropolis, Mitropoleos 15, Athens
Ancient Plevrona
In Ancient Plevrona, our visitors, will have the opportunity to come face to face with the wild beauty the place offers. Ancient Plevrona has proved its existence and development during the Mycenaean period. It had taken part in the war of Troy, sending 40 ships. The old town was destroyed in 233 B.C by Demetrius II and was rebuild in the new area that is open to public. In this impressive archaeological site you will have the chance to see a huge, natural 6-meters tall stone tank, part of the market, the ancient road and a wonderful ancient theatre with the great panoramic view of the sea on west of Messolonghi. A special characteristic of the theatre is the fact that it is built next to the wall and uses a tower for its needs.
Ancient Oiniades
Ancient Oiniades was a port town on the west bank of the river Achelous. The town was characterized as one of the most important of Ancient Acarnania(it is now known as Aitoloacarnania). It was an important port on the route to Corfu. It changed its alliances repeatedly in the course of history; at first it was a member of the Peloponnesian League, but in 424 BC it was incorporated in the Delian League. In the Hellenistic period, Oiniades allied with the Aetolians until 218 BC when Philip V declared it free. From 211-189 BC during the Roman-Macedonian wars the city was again under Aetolian control. In Roman times it lost its strategic importance. However it was still inhabited in the 3rd century AD judging from coin finds.
Monastery of Ligovitsi
Above Lake Ozero or Galitzas, on a hill lying to the east of the hill where the ruins of the Ancient Fortress of the divers are preserved, the monastery of Ligovitsi is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Its external form is fortuitous. In the center is placed the Katholikon belonging to the type of the three-aisled inscribed cruciform with a dome. The three aisles are housed under a common pitched roof, interrupted by another transverse. At the meeting point of the crosses of the Cross, an octagonal dome rises. Along the sides of the wall there is built a number of cells with a hollow roof. The front of the semicircular tower on the northeastern wall of the Catholic, the wall is marked by the date 1737, which proves the rich history of the monastery.
Messolongi
We are going to visit the town of Messolongion and its castle. There, you'll be able to learn about the heroic Exodus of Messolonghi against Ottomans that costs the lives of many Greeks but it remained a reference point for the subsequent struggle for independence.
Ending Point
Electra Metropolis, Mitropoleos 15, Athens
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Soft drinks/soda, Bottled water, Snacks, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Our driver will guide you inside the monuments, Meal: Back in Athens a meal at a local restaurant.The meal,includes variety of meats and fish dishes based on customer's wish. 4 plates for each one of our customers and a drink of their choice.. Mercedes E 200 class(sedan), that is 4 years old with a full insurance or Scoda Octavia SUV, In the End of our Tour a Great Souvenir Gift is included.!!, Liability insurance per person
*** +1 Mercedes E200 Sedan for 1-7 passengers (4 passengers in each vehicle)***
We do not have a license to give tours inside of monuments and historical places.
Tickets for the monuments
The cost of entrance to the Acropolis is about 20 euros and is good for the other sites in the area including the ancient agora, theatre of Dionysos, Kerameikos, Roman Agora, Tower of the Winds and the Temple of Olympian Zeus
Tour Important Information
Not wheelchair accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
We can pick our customers up from wherever they want inside the region of Athens.
If the pick up is from the Airport or from the cruise dock please provide all the details to the operator after from the pickup.
If there is a Strike in The city Center or a special event that effects the tour,the tour may change start time or ITINERARY under the instructions of the operator and the agreement of the customer
Please provide as much as possible contact details to the operator even after the booking
If the booking will start from Ath Int Airport the time of the tour start to count fro the pickup of the customer,so do not stress your self in cases of Delay of flights.
If the tour is combined with a transfer the Maximum Luggage ( american size 32kl) can be no more than 3 and the start time of the tour starts at the time of the first pickup eg :( There is a customer that buys a tour starting from Cruise terminal but first he/she wants to be transferred to his Hotel to do the check in and then to start the tour. ) if the customer wants extra services than the ones that paid for,the operator will charge him extra and the payment will be done to the driver in cash or credit card.
*** +1 Mercedes E200 Sedan for 1-7 passengers (4 passengers in each vehicle)***
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
