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Ancient Plevrona, Oiniades & Messolongi Tour

From€90
8 hours
Athens, Greece

About this activity

Experience Greece's rich history with a guided tour of Ancient Plevrona, Oiniades, and Messolongi, including a traditional lunch.

Highlights

  • Explore Ancient Plevrona's archaeological wonders
  • Discover the ruins of Oiniades ancient city
  • Stroll through Messolongi's central garden
  • Learn about the Great Battle of Messolongi
  • Visit the historic Castle of Messolongi

Full description

Step back in time and immerse yourself in Greece's ancient past on this captivating full-day tour. Begin with a guided exploration of Ancient Plevrona, where you'll uncover the secrets of this archaeological gem. Next, wander through the ruins of Oiniades, an ancient city that once thrived along the Achelous River. After a scenic drive, arrive in Messolongi, a town steeped in history and natural beauty. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through its central garden, learn about the heroic Great Battle of Messolongi, and visit the historic Castle of Messolongi. Throughout the day, indulge in a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, savoring traditional Greek flavors. This tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and cuisine, making it an unforgettable experience for history enthusiasts and travelers alike.

Included / Excluded

  • Guided tour of Ancient Plevrona archaeological site
  • Visit to Oiniades ancient city ruins
  • Lunch at a local restaurant in Messolongi
  • Personal expenses and gratuities

Itinerary

1

Our tour starts from Ancient Plevrona. There our visitors, will have the opportunity to come face to face with the wild beauty the place offers. Ancient Plevrona has proved its existence and development during the Mycenaean period. It had taken part in the war of Troy, sending 40 ships. The old town was destroyed in 233 B.C by Demetrius II and was rebuild in the new area that is open to public. In this impressive archaeological site you will have the chance to see a huge, natural 6-meters tall stone tank, part of the market, the ancient road and a wonderful ancient theatre with the great panoramic view of the sea on west of Messolonghi. A special characteristic of the theatre is the fact that it is built next to the wall and uses a tower for its needs.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: YES
2

Ancient Oiniades was a port town on the west bank of the river Achelous. The town was characterized as one of the most important of Ancient Acarnania(it is now known as Aitoloacarnania). It was an important port on the route to Corfu. It changed its alliances repeatedly in the course of history; at first it was a member of the Peloponnesian League, but in 424 BC it was incorporated in the Delian League. In the Hellenistic period, Oiniades allied with the Aetolians until 218 BC when Philip V declared it free. From 211-189 BC during the Roman-Macedonian wars the city was again under Aetolian control. In Roman times it lost its strategic importance. However it was still inhabited in the 3rd century AD judging from coin finds.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
3

Above Lake Ozero or Galitzas, on a hill lying to the east of the hill where the ruins of the Ancient Fortress of the divers are preserved, the monastery of Ligovitsi is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Its external form is fortuitous. In the center is placed the Katholikon belonging to the type of the three-aisled inscribed cruciform with a dome. The three aisles are housed under a common pitched roof, interrupted by another transverse. At the meeting point of the crosses of the Cross, an octagonal dome rises. Along the sides of the wall there is built a number of cells with a hollow roof. The front of the semicircular tower on the northeastern wall of the Catholic, the wall is marked by the date 1737, which proves the rich history of the monastery.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
4

We are going to visit the town of Messolongion and its castle. There, you'll be able to learn about the heroic Exodus of Messolonghi against Ottomans that costs the lives of many Greeks but it remained a reference point for the subsequent struggle for independence.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Important information

Know before you book

  • The tour is conducted in English; ensure you understand the language.
  • Be prepared for a full-day excursion with moderate walking.
  • Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for the day's conditions.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
  • Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
  • Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Stroller Accessible
  • Service Animals Allowed
  • Easy Public Transport
  • Infants Required On Laps
  • Infant Seats Available

Good to know

  • For 1-4 passengers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Eclass. For 5-8 travellers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Minivan.For 9-20 passengers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Sprinter.
  • We can pick our customers up from wherever they want inside the region of Athens.
  • If the pick up is from the Airport or from the cruise dock please provide all the details to the operator after from the pickup.
  • If there is a Strike in The city Center or a special event that effects the tour,the tour may change start time or ITINERARY under the instructions of the operator and the agreement of the customer
  • Please provide as much as possible contact details to the operator even after the booking
  • If the booking will start from Ath Int Airport the time of the tour start to count fro the pickup of the customer,so do not stress your self in cases of Delay of flights.
  • If the tour is combined with a transfer the Maximum Luggage ( american size 32kl) can be no more than 3 and the start time of the tour starts at the time of the first pickup eg :( There is a customer that buys a tour starting from Cruise terminal but first he/she wants to be transferred to his Hotel to do the check in and then to start the tour. ) if the customer wants extra services than the ones that paid for,the operator will charge him extra and the payment will be done to the driver in cash or credit card.
  • ***Mercedes-Benz vehicles (Sedan, Minivan, SUV, Bus-depending on availability)***

Additional information

For 1-4 passengers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Eclass. For 5-8 travellers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Minivan.For 9-20 passengers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Sprinter. We can pick our customers up from wherever they want inside the region of Athens. If the pick up is from the Airport or from the cruise dock please provide all the details to the operator after from the pickup. If there is a Strike in The city Center or a special event that effects the tour,the tour may change start time or ITINERARY under the instructions of the operator and the agreement of the customer Please provide as much as possible contact details to the operator even after the booking If the booking will start from Ath Int Airport the time of the tour start to count fro the pickup of the customer,so do not stress your self in cases of Delay of flights. If the tour is combined with a transfer the Maximum Luggage ( american size 32kl) can be no more than 3 and the start time of the tour starts at the time of the first pickup eg :( There is a customer that buys a tour starting from Cruise terminal but first he/she wants to be transferred to his Hotel to do the check in and then to start the tour. ) if the customer wants extra services than the ones that paid for,the operator will charge him extra and the payment will be done to the driver in cash or credit card. ***Mercedes-Benz vehicles (Sedan, Minivan, SUV, Bus-depending on availability)***
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