Immerse yourself in an extraordinary experience as you swim amidst the divine, alongside the ancient ruins of the revered temple honoring goddess Hera. Delight in a landscape of unparalleled beauty where the remnants of antiquity blend seamlessly with the lush Mediterranean surroundings and the trappings of modern civilization, creating a harmonious tapestry of past, present, and natural splendor.
Swim with the Gods Private Tour from Athens
About This Tour
Inclusions
Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.]
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private transportation
Bottled water
There are no entrance fees
Exclusions
Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability [Additional cost - 380€]
Lunch
Airport Pick Up and drop-off (Additional cost)
Tour Plan
Itinerary
The Heraion of Perachora is a sanctuary of the goddess Hera situated in a small cove of the Corinthian gulf. In addition to a temple of Hera of unusual construction and antiquity, the remains of a number of other structures have also been found. The ruins of the ancient temple are all around and go further down to the sea. If you are at this point in the afternoon, you can enjoy the most beautiful sunset of the Corinthian Gulf, just above the ancient harbor of Heraion.
The lake is surrounded by natural pine forest and is considered to be one of the most beautiful lagoons in Greece. With its waters much saltier than the open sea, they are considered particularly warm and allow swimming until late in the autumn. On the perimeter of the lake you can either find some taverns for food and coffee or relax and swim.
Back in ancient times, Loutraki was known as Thermai Artemis, which found fame through its natural, therapeutic thermal springs. Mythology has it that, Artemis (Diana), goddess of forests and hills, while travelling through ancient Greece, made a stop in this mystical place.
Today is a living town where you can have lunch or enjoy swimming, along the inviting four kilometres of beaches, stretching from one end of the town to the other. Since 1987 Loutraki has been awarded with the blue flag for clean seas and beaches.
The Diolkos was a paved trackway which enabled boats to be moved overland across the Isthmus of Corinth built in the 6th c BC. The shortcut allowed ancient vessels to avoid the long and dangerous circumnavigation of the Peloponnese peninsula.
Our next stop the Corinth Canal. Opened in 1892 separating the Peloponnese peninsula from the rest of Greece and connecting the Saronic Gulf to the Corinthian Sea. You will have time to walk across on a pedestrian bridge to admire the canal closer, (if you’re game,) on some days bungee jumping is an option.
Meeting / Pickup
Know Before You Go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller / pram accessible
- Infant seats available
Please Note
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
- Our company complies with all the health instructions of the World Health Organization about COVID-19.
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- Pick up time adjustable upon your request.
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