Thermopylae & Lichadonisia Full Day Tour

During this full-day tour you will have the chance to visit Thermopylae, the place where the battle between the Greek forces including the 300 Spartans of Leonidas  and the Persian forces took place, Kamena Vourla resort city, and enjoy snorkeling or just swimming in Lichadonisia islands

With our luxury vehicles we start this full day tour from your Athens hotel and with short stops on the National road Athens-Thessaloniki we reach the famous Thermopylae. The city name comes from its hot sulphur springs- “Hot gates” – but it is also believed that these hot springs are also entrances to Hades-world of dead. Thermopylae is primarily known for the battle that took place there between the Greek forces including the Spartans and the Persian forces. We will visit the “Thermopylae’s Innovative Centre of Historical Information”. The Centre of Historical Information in Thermopylae consists of three halls, the applications of which have been curated by the Foundation of the Hellenic World. The collection of the educational material is based on Herodotus’ History and on archaeological researches. Then we will make an intermediate stop at Kamena Vourla, a nice summer resort-city of Greece. Then, (and during the summer period only) we will depart by boat(boat tickets can be bought on spot) for a unique cruise on Lichadonisia islands. The island complex is the creation of volcanic energy and is a single volcanic formation. Large portions of the islands were submerged by a great earthquake in 426 BC. According to mythology, the Lichadonisia were formed by parts of the body of Lichas. Deianira, Hercules’ wife, who thought that he was cheating on her, sent with Lichas a poisoned shirt. When Hercules wore the shirt began to suffer from terrible pain and furious grabbed Lichas and hurled him to the sea. From his parts were formed Lichadonisia Islands that are located on the northwest side of Evia. Lichadonisia are ideal for underwater fishing and water sports (skiing, surfing etc). 

Included:

English-speaking driver/escort
Transportation by air-conditioned, free wi-fi, non smoking private van/car
Local taxes

Highlights:

Thermopylae/Hot Gates, entrance to Hades, Leonidas temple, Lichadonisia Islands, swimming/snorkeling 

Schedule Details:

Daily departures, Duration: 9 hours
Departure Point: pick up service from your hotel
Suggested Departure Time: 07:00am

What to bring:

Comfortable footwear, Sunblock, Hat, Swimming suit, Snorkeling Equipment, Underwater Camera

***No entrance fees are included***

***No boat tickets to Lichadonisia are included***

***No meal is included, but can be arranged further your special requests***

***Professional licensed guide can be arranged on request***