Archaeological and historical sites of Preveza Prefecture

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4 to 6 hours (approximately)
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Offered in: English

Nikopolis, also known as the 'city of victory', was founded in 29 BC by Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian to commemorate his victory over Marc Antony and Cleopatra at the nearby naval battle of Actium in 31 BC
The monument of Zaloggo is located a short distance from the archaeological site of Kassopi, from where, according to history, 63 women of Sοuli villages fell off the cliff with their children in 1803 dancing, so as not to be captured by the soldiers of Ali Pasha (1788-1822)
Acherontas strait and Estuary area is one of the 18 natural sites that have been recognized as the most remarkable in the whole region.
In this area the most famous nekromanteion (or oracle of the dead) of the ancient Greek world is spotted which lies near the northwest shores of the Acherousian lake.
Homer provides the earliest reference to the necromanteion of Acheron in his Odyssey, when Circe advises Ulysses to meet Teiresias, the blind seer, in the underworld in order to get an oracle for his return to Ithaka

What's Included

Bottled water
Lunch break to taste local dishes is paid by the visitor.
Video & Photos
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Licensed guide for Nikopolis Archeological site, duration 2 hours

Meeting and pickup

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Transportation by car, to and from the activities, is optional and price depends on the distance.

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Itinerary

Duration: 4 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Ancient Nikopolis was discovered in 31 B.C. by Octavian Augustus in honor of his victory over Antony and Cleopatra in the naval battle of Aktio. The city housed about 300,000 inhabitants.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Ancient Cassope, the capital of Cassopaea, was founded before the middle of the 4th century B.C. in order to protect the fertile valley which stretches to the south, from the exploitation of the Eleian colonists.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Monument of Zalongo, on the top of the cliff where the Souliote women threw themselves off in 1803.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Acheron was the river where Hermes delivered the souls of the dead to Charon in order to end up in Hades.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Nekromanteion Acheron

    At the northwestern coastal part of the Preveza Prefecture are the estuaries of the well-known mythological river of Acheron. Acheron river flows into the Ionian Sea and in particular in Fanari Bay (Ammoudia)

    1 hour Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Epirus Traveller

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Cancellation Policy

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