Program
Day 1 (Friday): LARNACA - ATHENS - ANCIENT EPIDAVROS - PORTO HELIO
Gathering at Larnaca airport and flight to Athens. Arrival, pick-up and via the national road we depart with destination Porto Heli. Our first stop will be at the Isthmus of Corinth, we continue to the Holy Monastery of Agnountos, an important monastery, with a long history and many spiritual treasures, known by the name of "Virgin of Agnanda". Free time for lunch in Ligourio and a short visit to the Ancient Theater of Epidaurus to admire its unique acoustics. Arrival and check-in at the hotel. Dinner in a rich buffet with fasting food and we depart for the Church of Panagia Evangelistria, located at the entrance to the bay of Porto Heli to experience the devout and reverent procession of the Epitaph. Return to the hotel and overnight.
Day 2 (M. Saturday): POROS
After breakfast, our day is dedicated to the lush green island of Poros. Our first stop will be Ermioni, a beautiful village, and we continue to the port of Galatas, where we will cross to the island in 10 minutes by ferry boat. We will climb up to the historic Clock to enjoy the scenery and feel the glamour of the old era when the old Athenian aristocrats had their mansions here. Free time and among the narrow alleys and whitewashed houses you will find many taverns. In the afternoon, return to the hotel and rest. Late in the evening at 11:15 PM, we will go to the Church of Panagia Evangelistria to watch the Joyful Event of the Resurrection of the Lord. Return to our hotel and dinner with magieritsa and a rich buffet.
Day 3 (Easter Sunday): EASTER AT THE HOTEL
Easter awakening with a rich festive breakfast in the hotel's outdoor areas. The day is free at the hotel. The grills will have been set up early in the morning for the custom of roasting the obelia. Various appetizers will be offered and at two o'clock lunch will begin with lamb skewers, kokoretsi and many other things in a buffet. Which will be accompanied by dancing and a party with a disco-jockey. In the afternoon we will go to Porto Heli which is a small settlement built around a closed natural harbor and the image it presents refers to an island. Fishing boats moored around the sheltered harbor and the lush nature compose the grandeur of the area. Free time and return to our hotel.
Day 4 (Easter Monday): HYDRA & SPETSES CRUISE
After breakfast we will enjoy a full-day cruise to Hydra, the island with a huge maritime tradition. In Hydra we will visit the Metropolis as well as the Hydra Museum with documents and manuscripts that outline pre-revolutionary, revolutionary and post-revolutionary times of Greek history. Free time for lunch. We continue to beautiful Spetses. Mansions, neoclassical buildings, carriages and greenery compose the image of the island. The deep blue waters, pine forests, neoclassical mansions, the old port, the walks on the paved streets will fascinate you. You will have the opportunity to visit the house of Bouboulina, Hadjigiannis Mexis and the historic Dapia Square. Return in the afternoon to our hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Day 5 (Easter Tuesday): PORTO HELLI - NAFPLIO - ATHENS - LARNACA
Breakfast and we say goodbye to Porto Heli heading towards Nafplio which is still adorned with all its traditional elements untouched by time. A special place, full of natural beauties and culture, which for centuries has continued to charm every visitor. Tour of the quaint old town of Nafplio and free time. Early in the afternoon we depart for the Athens airport and flight to Larnaca, with the best holiday memories.