Klassiek Griekenland

About the destination: Kalamata is located on the Ionian Sea, toward the center of the Gulf of Messinia, and towards the eastern side this town lies the little high though famous mountains of Mount Taygetus, culminating in the Mani peninsula and separates to the Laconia Messinia, taking Laconia capital to Sparta. Kalamata has an important tourist port (very frequented by boats); and it is, on the other hand, the biggest shopping centre of the Peloponnese after Patras. Apart from archeological remains, this city has a discreet seaside attraction that takes place mainly in the environments.

About the destination: Sparta, officially Sparti, is a city in Laconia, Greece. In the center of the city there is the Archaeological Museum and in the North West end is the Tomb of Leonidas, also known as Leonidaion and there is a tavern in front of the temple named Leonidas. North of the modern city start the ruins of the ancient Sparta. Exiting the Acropolis by the North Gate there are the remains of the earliest ancient walls, the Heroon and the Altar of Lycourgos, whereas to the East there is the Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia. The Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil in the South West end highlights the culture of the olive and the technology of olive production. The city of Sparta enjoys a sunny and warm Mediterranean climate Points of cultural interest: Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil Archaeological Museum of Sparta Archaeological Museum of Mystras The Manousakeio Museum of urban and folk life Koumantareios Art Gallery of Sparta

About the destination: Gytheio or Gythio, also the ancient Gythium or Gytheion, is a town on the eastern shore of the Mani Peninsula, and a former municipality in Laconia, Peloponnese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality East Mani, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 197.313 km2. It was the seaport of Sparta, some 40 kilometres (25 miles) north. Gytheio is the site of ancient Cranae, a tiny island where according to legend Paris of Troy and Helen from Sparta spent their first night together before departing for Troy, thus igniting the Trojan War. Gytheio used to be an important port until it was destroyed in 4th century AD, possibly by an earthquake. Even thereafter its strategic location gave Gytheio a significant role in Maniot history. Today it is the largest and most important town in Mani. It is also the seat of the municipality of East Mani.

About the destination: According to mythology, it is considered the most ancient city of the world. It has significant archaeological monuments and a great Archaeological Museum. You can see the ancient town, where an imposing theatre of the Hellenistic Period is saved, with a capacity of 20,000 seats, the Roman Music Theatre, the remains of the temple of Venus and the ancient agora. The Archaeological Museum, in the main square, which houses finds from the excavations in ancient Agora, in the theatre, in Mycenae and Tiryntha. Neoclassical houses, such as the building of the Town Hall and the Constantopoulou Mansion, designed by Ziller. The barracks of Kappodistria (1829). The Church of Agios Petros, patron saint of the town, in the main square. The Municipal Market, a neoclassical building in Stratonon square (1889). The library “Danaos”, with the rich historical files. The Mycaenian citadel “Larissa’, where, apart from the remains of ancient temples, the remnants of an imposing medieval castle are saved till today. Hellinikon, 3 km from Kefalari. Here lie the remains of an ancient fortress, which has the shape of a pyramid and is known as the Pyramid of Hellinikon. Kefalari, which is located 5 km. southwest of the city, in a verdant area, with the “Historic Spilia”, which were the shelters of the revolutionary heroes of 1821. The remains of the Mycaenian citadel of Midea.

About the destination: Athens takes its name after the goddess of wisdom Athena, who is celebrated by the magnificent Acropolis, which overlooks the modern, cosmopolitan city that Athens is today. Athens is one of the world’s oldest cities and it is the birthplace of western philosophy, democracy and theater. Up to this date, the Greek capital remains a major worldwide centre of culture, with its historic centre, iconic classical sites and museums filled with ancient Greece artefacts. The Acropolis, crowned by the emblematic Parthenon, has been proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cars were banned from the historic centre, which has become the most striking pedestrian promenade in Europe. In this archeological Park, visitors will witness the contrasting nature of this ancient metropolis being able to visit the New Acropolis Museum, a high-tech modern structure with light and airy exhibition spaces as well as the National Archaeological Museum, the largest archeological museum in Greece built in the 19th century and devoted to ancient Greek art. The Acropolis and Mount Lycavittos, the city’s highest points, are used as orientation since they are visible from most places in the Plaka, the old historical neighborhood. The Plaka is under the Acropolis and stretches almost to Syntagma, home of to the Greek Parliament. For a taste of the hedonistic Athenian lifestyle one should visit Monastiraki, where locals go to eat, drink and mingle. The night time belongs to Psirri, a vibrant neighbourhood known for its bars, live music venues and exciting nightclubs. Southeast of the city centre, a glorious stretch of coast affords dreamy views over the glistening blue Aegean Sea. Surely few European capitals can claim sandy beaches and clean water for swimming within such easy access. Athens therefore offers the best of both worlds – a fantastic city break as well as a lazy beach holiday. Athenians are surprisingly friendly and outgoing and their enthusiasm for life’s pleasurable pursuits is so infectious that even the stiffest traveler will take time out for endless coffees and evening strolls, dine out until late and enjoy the city’s nightlife, long after the rest of Europe has gone to bed.

About the destination: Delphi, ancient town and seat of the most important Greek temple and oracle of Apollo. It lay in the territory of Phocis on the steep lower slope of Mount Parnassus, about 6 miles (10 km) from the Gulf of Corinth. Delphi is now a major archaeological site with well-preserved ruins. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987. Delphi was considered by the ancient Greeks to be the centre of the world.

About the destination: Kalabaka is a municipality in the Trikala regional unit, part of Thessaly in Greece. The Meteora monasteries are located in the town. Kalambaka is the northwestern terminal of the old Thessaly Railways, now part of OSE. Kalabaka was voted as one of the most beautiful places in Greece. Nearby Meteora, and it's cliff top monasteries is the main tourist attraction at city

About the destination: Preveza is a town in the region of Epirus, northwestern Greece, located at the mouth of the Ambracian Gulf. It is the capital of the regional unit of Preveza, which is part of the region of Epirus. The Aktio-Preveza Immersed Tunnel – the first and so far only undersea tunnel in Greece – was completed in 2002 and connects Preveza to Aktio in western Acarnania in Aetolia-Acarnania. The ruins of the ancient city of Nicopolis lie 7 kilometres (4 miles) north of the city.

About the destination: Olympia is a town in Peloponnese. This was the site of the original Olympic Games. The games, held every four years in honor of the Greek god Zeus, lasted through the entire Classical Age. The central sanctuary or Altis included temples, altars, shrines, and public buildings for both religious and profane purposes. The flame for each modern Olympic Games is still lit in the town, by a reflection of sunlight in a parabolic mirror, and carried by torch to the place where the games are to be held.

About the destination: Pylos is a city in Messenia, Peloponnese, Greece. The area of Pylos has a variety of landscapes to visit, with their own marvelous geomorphological history. It was a significant kingdom in Mycenaean Greece, with remains of the so-called "Palace of Nestor" excavated nearby, named after Nestor, the king of Pylos in Homer's Iliad.  Boat tour around the area of Sphacteria. Boattrips are offered in the harbour of Pylos. The boat trips bring you to the lighthouse at the entrance of the bay of Navarino or Sphacteria. Top 10 things to see in and around Pylos:    Bay of Voidokilia.   "New" (Turkish) Castle of Pylos   "Old" (Frankish-Venetian) Castle of Pylos (Palaiokastro)   Lagoon of Gialova. a Natura 2000 site with unique fauna and flora   Cave of Nestor (south of bay of Voidokilia). mentioned in Homer's Odyssey Bay of Navarino. Palace of Nestor The Tholos Harbour of Pylos. Sunset over the Bay of Navarino and Sphacteria or at Gargaliani beach

About the destination: Kalamata is located on the Ionian Sea, toward the center of the Gulf of Messinia, and towards the eastern side this town lies the little high though famous mountains of Mount Taygetus, culminating in the Mani peninsula and separates to the Laconia Messinia, taking Laconia capital to Sparta. Kalamata has an important tourist port (very frequented by boats); and it is, on the other hand, the biggest shopping centre of the Peloponnese after Patras. Apart from archeological remains, this city has a discreet seaside attraction that takes place mainly in the environments.