Program (10-days
trip):
1.
day
Meeting
in Athens
and boat transfer in the afternoon to
Methana
or
arrival
to Methana
(usually via
Athens)
on your own.
Group dinner
in
a local tavern.
2.
day
Visit of the ancient Acropolis of Methana, walk or bus ride to Methana town, visit of the Methana
spas and warm springs (bathing/swimming possible), short walk to nearby Mycenaean excavations and descend into a hydrothermally active bay.
Transfer back in the evening.
3.
day
Transfer to the historically active
volcano at Kameni Chora
village.
Easy climb (200 m) to the center of the lava dome. Spectacular
cooling fractures, impressive natural rock sculptures and great views over
the Saronic Gulf. Coffee or lunch
break afterwards in a small cafe in the remote village at the feet of the
mountain. Hike to the
limestone outcroppings near the coast, observation of the contact between
limestone and lava; unique setting of lava flows emerging from natural
limestone caves. Swim break at a beautiful secluded beach. Transfer back
in the late afternoon.
4.-5.
day
Whole-day hikes across the volcanic
mountains and highlands of Methana, through varying landscapes with great
views over numerous volcanic domes and the Saronic Gulf. Visit of numerous
remnants of ancient settlements, old olive, almond, nut and other
plantations on the way.
6.
day
Day-trip to the picturesque
neighboring volcanic island of Poros, visit of the archaeological museum.
7. day
Day trip to the best-preserved, largest and probably most perfectly
built ancient Greek theater of Epidaurus. Group
dinner in the evening in a local tavern.
8.
day
Transfer to a picturesque mountain village and descent through a valley to
the sea. Visit of the ancient therapeutic spas described by the
Roman scientist
Pausanias. Visit of a carbon-dioxide well and
possibility to bath and swim. Walk along the coast
to a fishing port, lunch and swimming break. Walk or transfer back to
Methana.
9. day
At free disposal
10. day
Departure (usually in the afternoon, so that a large part of the
day can be used for smaller excursions, swimming etc.) or prolonged stay.
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Note: The order and the exact program of the tours might
change slightly according to each individual group´s preferences, weather
conditions etc.
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