Top Loutraki Cultural Tours

Serene, spiritual, magical, mystical, extraordinary, breathtaking, immense, inspiring, impressive These are only some of the words people very often use to describe the Meteora phenomenon. A trip to Meteora offers the unique experience of nature’s grandeur in conjunction with history, architecture and man’s everlasting desire to connect with the Divine. The excursion will start early in the morning and after about 4 hours drive we will reach the city of Kalambaka which is located at the foot of Meteora. We will drive to the top of the rocks and visit one or two monasteries. Then we will have free time in Kalambaka for lunch. After a wonderful day we will take the road back full of images and emotions.

See the highlights of Kalavryta’s nature and history in one day on this private full-day tour. In the company of a driver-guide, travel through the area and learn about its history. Enjoy scenic views from the Cog Railway up the slopes of Helmos and visit Mega Spilaio Monastery and Agia Lavra Monastery if you choose.

Joining our tour you will visit one of the oldest and most important cities in Greece, Corinth and an area with great history and long tradition in wine making, Nemea. By walking through the village of anc. Corinth you can get to know its long history, from the ancient times (Temple of Apollo) to the Roman times (roofed passages, public baths) and the Christian times, during which Apostle Pavlos (Saul) taught at its market. In the archaeological museum of the city will have the chance to admire interesting findings. The tour continues in Nemea, known since the ancient years for organizing the great local games “Nemean”, but also known by a famous fable, according to which Nemea was the place where Hercules killed the terrifying lion, that had been devouring the state, and thus completed his first task. We will visit the archaeological site, the stadium and Temple of Zeus right next to vineyards and wineries. This will be a day full of history and nature.

Discover the archaeological sites and natural beauty of Greece during a private tour in the Gulf of Corinth. Get picked up at your hotel or the address of your choice and set out on a sightseeing tour of the area of Loutraki, including beaches and a monastery overlooking the Sea of Corinth. Drive through olive fields to reach the Temple of Hera and learn about its history. Complete the experience with a trip to Blue Lake and go for a swim in the clear waters.

At the foot of Mount Parnassos lies the Pan-Hellenic sanctuary of Delphi, which had the most famous oracle of ancient Greece. Delphi was regarded as the center of the world The sanctuary of Delphi, set within a most spectacular landscape, was for many centuries the cultural and religious center and symbol of unity for the Hellenic world. We will depart early in the morning heading central Greece. After 2 hours we will reach the site of Delphi. You will have free time to visit the archaeological site, the temples and the museum with its unique findings such us "Iniohos". You will admire the grandeur of the place and you will feel the sacredness that radiates. After that, we will visit the famous and traditional village of Arachova where you will have free time for lunch of coffee. Then we will take the road back and in the afternoon we will be back to your place.

We’ll get on the car and first drive to the famous Corinth Canal. I will give you information about its history and take a lot of photos. Second stop will be the ancient Theater of Epidaurus. This construction is known to be the most perfect sample of an ancient theater in Greece and one of the most amazing ones in the world, from a symmetry and perfect acoustics point of view. we will do an acoustic experiment and explain the connection of theater to medical science in the ancient years. Next stop will be the picturesque and seaside city of Nafplio, the first capital of modern Greece. We will explore together the old city and discover its hidden beauties, talking at the same time about its history. We will see the historic buildings, the squares and Palamidi, the castle above the city. Finally we will visit the archaeological site of Mycenae where we will admire the tombs of the Kings, the great Walls and the museum.

The blessed land of Olympia, as characterized by many, is a home to the most praised sanctuary of ancient Greece, dedicated to the father of the Gods, Zeus. It is the place where the most significant games of ancient Greece, the Olympic Games, were born, which were held every four years since 776 BC in honor of Zeus. The lighting of the Olympic flame takes place in ancient Olympia before each Olympic Game and proclaims the start of the Games. We will depart early in the morning and drive to the north side of the Peloponnese. After about 2 hours we will reach the village of ancient Olympia. You will have time to visit the archeological site where you will find the stadium, the gymnasium and temple of Zeus. Then you will visit the museum where you will admire the famous Hermes of Praxiteles. Finally you will have free time in the village for lunch and a walk.

Hydra is one of the most picturesque and famous islands in Greece and the Argo-Saronic Gulf. The tour begins with a two hour drive on a beautiful route of the eastern part of Peloponnese overlooking the sea heading to the port of Metohi. Then we will board on the small boat for a thirty-minute trip to Hydra. Reaching the port, Hydra looks glamorous like an art-paint with grey, white and blue colors above the blue of the sea, an exemplar of architectonics and aesthetics. The town of Hydra island, which is the center of the whole island, is built amphitheatrically around the port, combining nature and architecture. You will have 3 hours free time to explore everything. Walk in the picturesque alleys of the island, visit the historical museum and to enjoy its cosmopolitan aura. In the afternoon we will get on the boat for the return trip full of pictures!!

Travel an hour west of Athens to the duplicitous city of Corinth. Like many Grecian cities, archeological sites sit next to modern buildings. Visit the remains of the ancient agora, the Temple of Apollo, and the Acropolis. On the return journey, see the newer side of Corinth including the city center and port authority.