Swim with the Gods Private Tour from Athens: Dive into Ancient History at the Temple of Hera
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Perachora
Experience swimming alongside divinity near the remnants of the historic sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Hera, situated in a captivating environment that bridges ancient relics, Mediterranean flora, and contemporary society.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Heraion (Sanctuary of Hera) in Perachora - The Heraion of Perachora is a sanctuary of the goddess Hera situated in a small cove of the Corinthian gulf. In addition to a temple of Hera of unusual construction and antiquity, the remains of a number of other structures have also been found. The ruins of the ancient temple are all around and go further down to the sea. If you are at this point in the afternoon, you can enjoy the most beautiful sunset of the Corinthian Gulf, just above the ancient harbor of Heraion.
- Limni Vouliagmeni - The lake is surrounded by natural pine forest and is considered to be one of the most beautiful lagoons in Greece. With its waters much saltier than the open sea, they are considered particularly warm and allow swimming until late in the autumn. On the perimeter of the lake you can either find some taverns for food and coffee or relax and swim.
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Loutraki - Back in ancient times, Loutraki was known as Thermai Artemis, which found fame through its natural, therapeutic thermal springs. Mythology has it that, Artemis (Diana), goddess of forests and hills, while travelling through ancient Greece, made a stop in this mystical place.
Today is a living town where you can have lunch or enjoy swimming, along the inviting four kilometres of beaches, stretching from one end of the town to the other. Since 1987 Loutraki has been awarded with the blue flag for clean seas and beaches. - The Diolkos - The Diolkos was a paved trackway which enabled boats to be moved overland across the Isthmus of Corinth built in the 6th c BC. The shortcut allowed ancient vessels to avoid the long and dangerous circumnavigation of the Peloponnese peninsula.
- Corinth Canal - Our next stop the Corinth Canal. Opened in 1892 separating the Peloponnese peninsula from the rest of Greece and connecting the Saronic Gulf to the Corinthian Sea. You will have time to walk across on a pedestrian bridge to admire the canal closer, (if you’re game,) on some days bungee jumping is an option.
- Athens - We drive back to Athens.
What's Included
- Convenient pick-up and drop-off at hotels, AirBnBs, or ports
- Complimentary bottled water
- Private transportation for a comfortable journey
- Knowledgeable professional drivers (note: drivers are not licensed for guided tours within sites)
What's Not Included
- Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability [Additional cost - 330 €]
- Lunch
- Airport Pick Up and drop-off (Additional cost)
Additional Information
- The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
- Our company complies with all the health instructions of the World Health Organization about COVID-19.
Location
Heraion (Sanctuary of Hera) in Perachora
Limni Vouliagmenis
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Jul 19, 2023
Swimming with the Gods with the best host, Nasos! - Nasos was an absolutely fantastic host who went above and beyond throughout the whole trip.
The tour itself was breathtaking however the experience was magnified due to the knowledge, courtesy and professionalism of our host Nasos!
Highly recommended.
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