Poros tour - Around Poros by Coach

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Discover the great history of Poros island and its most important sites, and taste the Greek drink Ouzo with “Mezze” enjoying the sea view

Drive from Poros Port through Neorion Bay. Stop at the Russian Bay for sightseeing and local guide will talk about region’s history etc. 

Drive to the Temple of Poseidon. In the north part of the island there are the ruins of Poseidon's Temple, which was built in 520BC. The main Temple was built in Doric style, though some of its columns were Ionian. Nearly the Temple there was the built up area of Kalavria.-Guided tour by foot into the Temple.

Depart from the Temple and go to the Monastery – The old historical Holy Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi of Poros is located 4km east of the main city of Poros island and is built on the slope of a pine forest.
It was founded in 1720 a.d. by the Archbishop of Athens Iakovos (Jacob) the 2nd, who, suffering from lithiasis, was miraculously cured, after drinking from the holy water springing near the Holy Monastery.Guided tour and free time.

Tour continues to the old town of Poros with visit to the Clock Tower ,which is imposing from the distance on the highest top of the hill, among prickly pears and pine trees. It was built in 1927, it is visible from every part and it is the jewel of the town, and then onto the Archaeological museum. The museum houses  findings from the excavations of the Temple of Poseidon, Ancient Trizina, Magoula, Apathia, Modi.  

Finish your tour by tasting an Ouzo and local delicacies “Mezze” at the main port in a coffee shop with view of Poros.

Inclusions

-         transportation by deluxe, air-conditioned vehicle, late-model

(bus, minibus or taxi, according to your group’s size)

-         professional driver

-         insurance cover during transfers by vehicle

-         licensed English-speaking guide * (concerns “with guide” rate only)

-         all taxes

-         identification sign with your name on it

-         mobile contact number for any emergency, available 24/7

  Tasting of Ouzo and local delicacies, “Mezze”, in a coffee shop at the main port

* guides in other languages available, upon request

Exclusions

-         entrance fees (paid by you on the spot)

Step 1

Your tour starts from the port of Poros

Step 2

Visit of the Russian Bay and the Temple of Poseidon

Step 3

Visit of the old historical Holy Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi and the Archaeological museum

Step 4

Visit of the Clock Tower

Step 5

Tasting of Ouzo and local delicacies, “Mezze”, in a coffee shop at the main port

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