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Excursions
C.O.P.A.E. ILIS organizes and offers touristic and cultural tours.
The road of « Discovering Hellenic Culture » is a walk through Greek history and traditional and modern Greek culture. We recommend visiting Greek ancient sites such as Olympia, Zakynthos island, Cephalonia island, Delphi, Apollo Temple, Ancient Corinth site, the town of Nafplio, the city of Patras. To top off your stay we propose visiting Athens and the Acropolis, the Acropolis Museum and taking a walk in Plaka, the old neighborhood of Athens. There is also the possibility to have an escort of the C.O.P.A.E. ILIS team who will be present during your excursion to guide you at best.
Moreover, we propose “initiations” or “introductions” to contemporary and traditional Greek culture such as traditional dances, Greek music shows, folk art tradition, culinary arts…
Ancient Olympia :
Departure from the guest houses in the morning.
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Visit of Ancient Olympia museum and site with a guide (to be defined).
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Picnic in the town of Olympia.
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Free time in the town of Olympia.
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On the way back stop by the famous Kourouta beach.
Return to the guest houses late in the afternoon.
 Musée d'Olympie |  Site d'Olympie |
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 Plage Kourouta |
Zakynthos :
Departure from the guest houses early in the morning.
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At 1 hour’s boat of the port of Kyllini.
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First stop at Bohali, panoramic view of the island.
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Second stop at Shipwreck Beach/Bay.
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Lunch in a fishing village.
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Free time in Zakynthos town.
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One hour’s boat trip to get to Kyllini port.
Arrival at the guest houses for diner.
 Ferry : Killini - Zakynthos |  Bohali |
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 La Baie du Naufrage |
Acropolis :
Departure from Gastouni in the morning.
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Visit of the Acropolis Museum
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Visit of Acropolis
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Lunch
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Free time and visit of the old neighborhood of Athens.
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Dinner in a traditional taverna
in Plaka.
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Accommodation in a Youth Hostel at the fool of the Acropolis. (to be defined)
Departure for the airport the day after.
 Musée de l'Acropole |  Acropole |
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 Quartier Historique |
Patras :
Departure from the guest houses in the morning.
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Visit the French Castle of Patras
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Visit St. Andrew’s Cathedral
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Lunch
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Visit the Archaeological Museum (optional)
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Visit Patras Ancient Roman Odeum
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Free time in the city
Return to the guest houses in Gastouni late in the afternoon.
 Château de Patras |  Basilique de St-André |
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 Musée Archéologique |
Excursions’ program can be modified according to the needs of each group.