Medieval Fortresses in Greece part 1

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10 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

For the fans of Medieval Castles, Fortresses and Towers this is the only tour that give enough time to visit 3 castles. Breathtaking views over the cities and the Aegean sea, romantic walk at the old city of Nafplio.

What's Included

Soda/Pop
pickup from general areas
Palamidi castle : tickets: 4 euro / April-October: 8 euro
Bourtzi castle : Full: €10, Reduced: €8
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

I can pick up you from all locations in Athens

OR
Meeting point
Ermou 80

Next to old church

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Athens

    After pick up we will start drive for 2 hours

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Corinth Canal

    coffe brake and photos from above at the canal

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Acrocorinth

    An ancient castle on a 575m high rock. At the foot of the hill is Ancient Corinth. Its perimeter walls total approximately 3,000 meters in length, making it the largest fortress in the Peloponnese and one of the most important in the region. The interior of the castle still contains the ruins of the temple of Aphrodite (5th-4th century BC), the spring of Ano Peirini, several Christian churches, a Byzantine underground cistern, mosques, fountains etc.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Palamidi Castle

    he castle of Palamidi lies on a high hill (216m. a.s.l.) to the east of Acronauplia which was first fortified by the Venetians during the second Venetian occupation of the area (1686-1715). It is a typical baroque fortress, based on the plans of the engineers Giaxich and Lasalle. In 1715 it was captured by the Turks and remained under their control until 1822, when it was liberated by the Greeks.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Bourtzi

    The castle of Bourtzi A small island d in the middle of the harbour of Nafplio. The Venetians completed its fortification in 1473 to protect the city from pirates and invaders from the sea.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Nafplion

    Lunch and walk at the old city of Nafplio

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Athens

    After Lunch driving back to Athens

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by EASYEXPERIENCES

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Culture
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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