Route 3 - Gulf of Patras & Corinth

18/11/2019

Located on the crossroads between mainland Greece and the Peloponnese and between the Saronic Gulf and the Corinthian Gulf, just 84 km from Athens, Corinth was an important city in Greek, Hellenistic and Roman times. In 734 BC Corinthians founded the city of Syracuse, the most powerful Greek colony of the Mediterranean, which is located on the southeast corner of the island of Sicily, next to the Gulf of Syracuse beside the Ionian Sea. The influence of the Corinthians is obvious up until today since the city is notable for its rich Greek history, culture, amphitheatres, architecture.

7 day itinerary - On the Gulf of Patras and Corinth

DAY 1- PATRAS CITY

Visit of the city of Patras, sightseeing
Driving to Olympia by car
Video presentation about the archaeological site of Olympia. Visit the archaeological site Lunch close to the archaeological site
Driving from Olympia back to Patras
Accommodation on board; Welcome meeting; general project and cruise presentation Dinner in town and night out

DAY 2 - NA FPAKTOS

Departure from Patras to Nafpaktos
Sightseeing of the town and visit of the Venetian castle
Lunch in Nafpaktos with sea view
Video about pottery and discussion of the following activity. Pottery activity
Dinner in town. Overnight stay on board

DAY 3 - AIGION

Departure for Aigion
Arrive at Aigion, sea sports & other activities
Video about ancient Greek food and discussion of the following activity
Lunch on board on the traces of Ancient Greek food and wine tasting Visit of the city of Aigion
Dinner in the city & night out. Return on board

DAY 4 - GALAXIDI

Sailing from Aigion to Galaxidi
Visit of the town of Galaxidi. Lunch in a tavern with sea view
Video about the environmental awareness and discussion of the following activity. Microplastics activity
Dinner on board and olive oil tasting experience

DAY 5 - ITEA - DELPHI

Sailing from Galaxidi to tea
Video about the archaeological site of Delphi
Driving from 'tea to Delphi. Visit of the archaeological site of Delphi
Lunch in a picturesque tavern at a village near Delphi
Rest & enjoy nature, mountain view etc.
Driving from Delphi back to Itea. Dinner at tea & return on board

DAY 6 - HERAION OF PERAHORA - CORINTH

Departure from tea to Heraion of Perahora
Stop by the archaeological site of Heraion & Video presentation of Corinth. Lunch on board
Sailing from Heraion of Perahora to Diolkos. Watch the documentary about Diolkos
Visit of the archaeological site of Diolkos
Departure from Diolkos to Corinth. Arrive in Corinth, night out. Return on board

DAY 7 - CORINTH

Video presentation of the archaeological site of the Ancient Corinth
Driving from Corinth to Ancient Corinth. Visit of the archaeological site
Driving back from the Ancient Corinth to the city of Corinth. Lunch in a restaurant
Discussion of the trip (evaluation form, questionnaire)
(Optional) An excursion will take place, sailing from the city of Corinth to the Saronic Gulf-crossing the Corinth canal.
Dinner on board with a view of the Saronic Gulf