Thebes & Chalkida Island Private Tour from Athens
About This Tour
Discover two fascinating destinations beyond Athens on this private day tour to historic Thebes and seaside Chalkida. Explore a region where ancient heritage, s...
Duration: 6 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Athens, Chalkis, Thebes · Languages: English
Know before you go: WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE; STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE; INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE; Not suitable for pets; No public transportation nearby; Infants must not sit on laps; Wheelchair accessible; Not wheelchair accessible; The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside any site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally.; The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions; Don't hesitate to ask any more questions you may have.; Pick up time adjustable upon your request.
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Chalkis
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What's Included
- Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.]
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
Not Included
- Entrance Fees [10€ for over 6 yo Non EU & 24 yo EU Citizens]
- Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability [Additional cost - 300 €]
- Airport Pick Up and drop-off (Additional cost)
- Lunch
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Archaeological Museum of Thebes The Archaeological Museum of Thebes is one of the most important museums of Greece since some of its collections are rare or unique. The exhibits originate from excavations all around Boeotia and cover a long chronological period spanning from the Palaeolithic to the Post Byzantine periods. Considered as one of the best museums in Greece as it also respect its environment, at its yard a Byzantine tower can be visited, while under your feet you can admire through glass floor the ruins of the Bronze Age Acropolis. Archaeological site of Thebes Walk around Thebes / Thiva, a town in central Greece that combines modern life with its glorious past. The Mycenaean Palace, or Kadmeion, dates from the 13th century BC and is located almost centrally on the acropolis. The palace was decorated with frescoes and clay tablets in Linear B and amphorae and was destroyed by fire in around 1200 BC. Karababa Castle An Ottoman castle of the 17th century built on the "continental" coast of the city of Chalkis (it is not on the island of Evia) which together with the destroyed castle of Chalkis made the city impregnable. Old Bridge of Khalkis (Crazy Water) The tidal phenomenon of Chalkida, observed in the famous Evripos Channel, is a very rare phenomenon of a change of direction in the flow of the sea currents. This phenomenon has provoked the admiration and interest of humans from ancient times, not only from an astronomical and geophysical perspective but also a philosophical one. The mystery and beauty of this phenomenon captivates the visitor, as its combination with the imprint of the channel creates a remarkable panorama. Khalkis Thanks to its strategic geographic position, the city has remained a crossroad of cultures and ideas over the centuries, an apple of discord for many foreign conquerors. Today the cosmopolitan city of Chalkida, the administrative and commercial centre of the island built on both sides of Evripos straits, is a popular destination among Athenians for short breaks away from the hustle and bustle of the capital city. Thanks to its impressive ultra-modern cable bridge, the access to the city has now become easier and quicker. It provides a variety of restaurants to enjoy your lunch by the sea. Athens We drive back to Athens.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Pickup service provided in Athens. · Tour start: Pickup service provided in Athens. · Tour end: Drop-off service provided in Athens.
