• Attica - Embark on a journey through Attica, a region with a rich 6,000-year history that has significantly contributed to the development of Western civilization through its ideas and arts. Today, visiting Attica provides a unique experience, offering a “journey” through its extensive history, including the opportunity to explore famous monuments and masterpieces from antiquity and the Middle Ages, as well as the architectural heritage of the 19th and 20th centuries. Athens, the capital of Greece, is located here, known for being the country’s busiest city and home to the iconic archaeological site, the Acropolis.
  Attica boasts some of the world’s most significant and captivating museums and archaeological sites, reflecting its long-standing and prominent role in world history. Throughout the year, festivals featuring ancient Greek drama, performances, sports, and culinary events captivate audiences. Next, continue the journey towards the Peloponnese!
• REGION OF CENTRAL GREECE - REGIONAL UNIT OF VIOTIA - Located in the heart of Greece, Central Greece, also known as Roumeli, is a part of the Greek mainland that has been inhabited since ancient times. It features forested mountain ranges, rivers, lakes, rich flora and fauna, and remarkable archaeological sites. Explore the archaeological site of Delphi and the Oracle of Apollo, the charming seaside towns of Galaxidi and Itea, and the historically significant Nafpaktos. The Messolonghi lagoon, Greece’s largest wetland, is a natural paradise with islets, dunes, forested banks, and diverse flora and fauna, providing salt and fish to locals. The most prized natural gift here is bottarga (Greek avgotaracho), a delicacy made from the eggs of the female grey mullet, one of the few seafood products with a PDO award. For those seeking an adrenaline rush, Karpenisi is the perfect destination with a multitude…
• Thermopylae - Thermopylae is a historic location in Greece where a narrow coastal passage existed in ancient times. Its name is derived from its hot sulfur springs. In Greek mythology, the Hot Gates is considered one of the entrances to Hades.
• Leonidas Monument - The Battle of Thermopylae is renowned worldwide for its demonstration of selflessness, sacrifice, and adherence to the laws of the land. The resistance at the passage was due to rigorous military training, superior equipment, and strategic use of the terrain to enhance defensive capabilities.
  Where is the Thermopylae Memorial? The passage of Thermopylae (literally meaning “Hot Gates”) no longer exists as the Spercheios river’s sediment deposition has moved the beach and sea several kilometers away.
• Battlefield of Thermopylae - The Persian Army, led by Xerxes, reached the passageways of Thermopylae. The Greeks strategically chose this location to confront the Persian attack. Xerxes demanded Leonidas, the Greek Army leader, to surrender his armory, to which he famously replied, ‘Come and get them.’ For two days, the Greeks fought valiantly. On the third day, Ephialtes betrayed the Greeks by revealing a passageway to the Persians, allowing them to flank the Greeks. Consequently, the Persian Army surrounded the Greeks. Leonidas remained at the battle site with 300 Spartans, 700 Thespians, and 400 Thebans, loyal to their homeland’s laws. He was ultimately killed by Persian arrows. On Kolonos Hill, a memorial statue of King Leonidas and his soldiers stands, with an inscription stating: “Ὦ ξεῖν’, ἀγγέλλειν Λακεδαιμονίοις ὅτι τῇδε κείμεθα, τοῖς κείνων ῥήμασι πειθόμενοι,” meaning: “Stranger, tell the Spartans that we lie here, obedient to their laws.”
• Monument to the 700 Thespians - Adjacent to the larger statue of Leonidas at Thermopylae, there is a monument dedicated to the 700 Thespians who perished alongside the Spartans. Unveiled in 1997, it features Eros, the oldest of the gods, known to the Romans as Cupid. The Thespians revered Eros above all other gods, likely due to his lack of parents. Nearly 600 years after the battle, the Greek geographer Pausanias (c. 175 AD) described how the Thespians worshiped Eros first and foremost, with images of him throughout the city (9.27.1-4). The monument is striking for its broken wing and missing head, which are symbolic. A nearby stone slab explains that the missing head represents the Thespians’ anonymous sacrifice, the chest symbolizes bravery, the open wing signifies the spirit of freedom, and the broken wing represents voluntary sacrifice.
• Historical Information Center Thermopylon - The Thermopylae Historical Information Centre, part of the Municipality of Lamia, is situated in Thermopylae near the Monument of Leonidas. It was inaugurated in 2010 as part of the “Thermopylae 2010” celebrations.
  Visitors can learn about historical events through digital ‘tables’ and watch a three-dimensional video about the Battle of Thermopylae. After a three-minute introductory film in the first room, guests enter the interactive applications room, where eight digital tables provide historical context about the battle. Then, in the Virtual Reality room, visitors can wear 3D glasses to watch a digital movie about the military equipment of the Greeks and Persians.
  The tour concludes with a journey through time: using a Virtual Reality application, visitors are “transported” to the battlefield to actively participate in the soldiers’ preparations before the battle.
• Kamena Vourla - Kamena Vourla is a town and municipality in Phthiotis, Greece. The famous springs gained prominence around 1926 when chemist Michail Pertesis discovered the exceptionally high radon concentration in the water, believed to be highly beneficial for health. Nearly a decade later (1930s), the first hotels began to emerge. After World War II, Kamena Vourla transformed into a tourist destination. Eight kilometers away, on the road heading uphill, is the monastery known as Iera Moni Metamorfoseos tou Sotiros, built around the 11th century. Nearby, a historic tomb serves as a monument to the Battle of Thermopylae, featuring a seal of Leonidas, King of Sparta, located close to the mountain village of Karya.
  Here, visitors can enjoy the local cuisine (optional).
• Attica - After visiting Kamena Vourla, the journey returns to Athens via the same route. This marks the end of the service.

• Private vehicle
• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle appropriate for the size of your group
• A professional English speaking tour driver
• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Athens

• Entrance fees to the archaeological sites and museum
• Gratuities
• Food and drinks
• English-speaking licensed tour guide (We can arrange for a tour guide for you with an extra cost)

• Dress code is formal
• Athens International Airport transfers can be arranged on request at an extra cost!
• Important note: - A professional English speaking tour driver will be with you and with good knowledge in history and culture of Greece, to guide you till you enter archaeological sites and museums according to the program. Tour drivers are not licensed to companion you inside the archaeological sites and museums. If you’d like to have one, we can arrange it for you with an additional cost. Licensed by the state tour guides are freelance and it is subject of availability on bookings day!

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