Mysterious volcanoes, antiquity and thermal springs

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Mysterious, Volcanoes, Antiquity and Thermal Springs

- geologic walking tour to the mysterious Methana peninsula -

Highlights

	The ancient center of Athens
	The picturesque island of Poros
	Ancient Trizin - the homeland of Theseas
	The volcanic Methana peninsula
	Ancient temples and excavations
	Unspoilt nature and beautiful coasts
	Possibility for wellness in the Methana Volcanic Spa

A walking group at a highplain on Methana

In short

Tour code: MET_MAT
Tour type: Walking & study tour: photography - geology & volcanism - archaeology
Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
Tour character: Easy to moderate hikes and excursions. Intensive contact to local people. Great for photographers, nature-lovers and geologists. Combination with the new renovated Methana Volcanic Spa.
Best travel period: All over the year!
Duration:

Dates:

10-17 May 10

31 Dec 10 - 7 Jan 11

Price (p.p.): 980 €

(6-12 participants / prices for smaller or larger groups on request.)

Included:

	2 nights in double room in Athens
	7 nights in double room on Methana
	Breakfast and Dinner
	All necessary transfers by land and sea as described in the program (i.e. from the airport in Athens on day 1
	and to the port of Piraeus on the last day)
	Accompanying material
	The English-German-Greek speaking geologic guide (Tobias Schorr)
	Entrances to museums & ancient sites

Arrival info:

Arrival at Athens Venizelos airport ATH with international flights. There Tobias Schorr will wait for you and drive to the hotel in Athens center by public bus. It would be useful to arrive about 14:00-18:00 Greek time to collect all the group. A individual taxi-transfer to the hotel is about 35-60 € as a option.

A very special tour on the mysterious peninsula Methana with its 30 lava domes. You discover the volcanic mountains and its hidden archaeological places. On the walking tours Tobias Schorr explains the rare plants, animals and meets the people of Methana. His experience on the 4 Greek volcanoes gives you a great introduction in the history of the Methana lava domes. A combination with Athens makes it possible to visit the ancient Acropolis and the centre of Athens. On Methana you can use the new renovated Methana Volcanic Spa and enjoy wellness (massages, gymn, baths).

Day 1:	Arrival to Athens Meeting at the airport or at your hotel in Athens. Later dinner in Athens downtown. First introduction of the tour program by Tobias Schorr. Acc.: *hotel in the centre of Athens (D)
Day 2:	Archaeological highlights at Athens Meeting with your guide Tobias Schorr after breakfast and a round tour through the center of Athens with the famous points of interest like ancient Acropolis and modern Greek life. Acc.: *hotel in Athens centre (B,D)
Day 3:	Travelling to Methana Travelling by a modern ferry boat to Methana and a round tour on Methana after arriving there. First introduction into Methana´s geology. Acc.: Hotel in Methana
Day 4:	The highest tops of Methana Walking to the most beautyful highlands of Methana and to the volcanic caldera Stavrolongos. Acc.: Hotel in Methana
Day 5:	The Mycenean town & volcanic gas Walking tour to the old part of Methana town and to the Mycenean excavation. Later descend to a bay with volcanic gas & salt. Visit of a ancient roman bath. Acc.: Hotel in Methana
Day 6:	The mountain village Mouska & Profitis Ilias top Tour to one of the most beautyful villages and to the Profitis Ilias top Acc.: Hotel on Methana
Day 7:	Tour to the historic volcano Tour to the historic volcano dome of Methana and to the acropolis of ancient Methana at Vathy Acc.: Hotel on Methana
Day 8:	Return to Athens airport Return to Athens airport & flight back home Acc.: last day, no other accommodation, (B)

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Dates:

Price (p.p.): 980 €

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