Archaeological and historical sites of Preveza Prefecture | La Vacanza Travel

Archaeological and historical sites of Preveza Prefecture

Duration: 4 to 6 hours
Destination: Greece, Greece, Epirus
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  • 4 to 6 hours
  • Epirus
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

The monument of Zaloggo is located a short distance from the archaeological site of Kassopi, from where, according to history, 63 women of Sοuli villages fell off the cliff with their children in 1803 dancing, so as not to be captured by the soldiers of Ali Pasha (1788-1822).
Acherontas strait and Estuary area is one of the 18 natural sites that have been recognized as the most remarkable in the whole region.
In this area the most famous nekromanteion (or oracle of the dead) of the ancient Greek world is spotted which lies near the northwest shores of the Acherousian lake.
Homer provides the earliest reference to the necromanteion of Acheron in his Odyssey, when Circe advises Ulysses to meet Teiresias, the blind seer, in the underworld in order to get an oracle for his return to Ithaka.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Nikopolis, Nikopolis, Preveza Region, Epirus

Ancient Nikopolis was discovered in 31 B.C. by Octavian Augustus in honor of his victory over Antony and Cleopatra in the naval battle of Aktio. The city housed about 300,000 inhabitants.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ancient Kassopi, Kamarina 481 00 Greece

Ancient Cassope, the capital of Cassopaea, was founded before the middle of the 4th century B.C. in order to protect the fertile valley which stretches to the south, from the exploitation of the Eleian colonists.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Monument of Zalongo, Kamarina 481 00 Greece

Monument of Zalongo, on the top of the cliff where the Souliote women threw themselves off in 1803.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Acheron Springs, Glyki 480 62 Greece

Acheron was the river where Hermes delivered the souls of the dead to Charon in order to end up in Hades.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Nekromanteion Acheron, Mesopotamos 48062 Greece

At the northwestern coastal part of the Preveza Prefecture are the estuaries of the well-known mythological river of Acheron. Acheron river flows into the Ionian Sea and in particular in Fanari Bay (Ammoudia)

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Video & Photos
  • Lunch - Lunch break to taste local dishes is paid by the visitor.
  • Entry/Admission - Ancient Kassopi

Exclusions
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infant seats available
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    Departure Point

    Spiliadou 18, Preveza 481 00, Greece
    Traveler pickup is offered
    Transportation by car, to and from the activities, is optional and price depends on the distance.

    Airports

    • Ioannina Airport, Ioannina Greece
    • Aktion International Airport, Λεωφόρος Ειρήνης, Άκτιο 300 02, Greece


    Ports

    • Igoumenitsa Ferry Port, E55, Ηγουμενίτσα 461 00, Greece
    • Syvota Square, Syvota 461 00, Greece
    • Portu Parge, Parga, Greece
    • Preveza Marina, Λιμάνι, Preveza 481 00, Greece
    • D-Marin Lefkas Marina, East Shore, Lefkada 311 00, Greece


    Departure Time

    09:00 AM


    Return Details

    Returns to original departure point

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    4 to 6 hours


    User's Reviews

    Candace_B

    04 Sep, 2023

    We joined the tour w/Helen, and our driver/guide Ioannis. So much to SEE and TAKE IN. The remains of the temple of Augustus, Battle of Actium, the Oracle of Nikopolis, (this is weird), The monument of Zalongo: where in 1803 women & children jumped to their death. "live free or die" this was our work out for the day 400+ steps. Then lunch at Acheron Springs. Hard to believe we fit this all in, with an hour to spare prior to the ship disembarking. The VALUE for the $$ was EXCEPTIONAL Tim & Candace

    ragsandrichestravel

    16 Jun, 2022

    We had to transfer from Nidri to Parga and I discovered that for not much more than the cost of a taxi we could do a wonderful tour with this company. We visited the ancient city of Nikopolis where we discovered an open air theatre, Doric columns and beautiful villas. We hiked up to the monument at the top of a mountain commemorating the women who jumped to their deaths with their children to avoid capture, we walked up the River of Acheron and visited Hades in the Necromantion. What a day! It was amazing and we were dropped at our hotel by 5p.m. Ioannis was informative, professional and friendly. The minivan was comfortable and had plenty of water available . I thoroughly recommend this company.

    AlexandrosDardoufas

    17 Feb, 2020

    If you are planning to visit the vast region of Epirus, use Epirus traveller! With a variety of options, specially designed and organised, they are the definite choice!

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