We set off from Athens to reach our main base VytinaHouse. En route to Vytina, we will visit the renowned wineries of Nemea, we will plan hikes in the densely wooded Menalon mountain, wander around the baths, temple, and stadium of the archeological site of Nemea, take in the atmosphere in one of the major centres of Greek civilization, the dramatic military stronghold of Mycenae, and discover the picturesque city of Nafplion, named Greece’s second capital in 1827.
For 6 persons. Prices are per person / per day
DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION
El.Venizelos Airport, port or your Hotel
DEPARTURE TIME
Upon agreement
INCLUDED
Transport
Accommodation
Snacks & coffee
NOT INCLUDED
Entrance fees
Meals
Professional guide
1
Day 1: Departure
Pickup from Athens airport or hotel
Departure for Vytina House with our own, air-conditioned, 9-seat mini van.
Arrival at Vytina.
A few hours of rest, settling in our rooms, unpacking.
Choice of hiking tour in the Menalon mountain.
Return to Vytina, rest and unwind at home.
Dinner in one of the village tavernas or light dinner provided by us
2
Day 2
Departure from Vytina with Ancient Nemea as our final destination.
Visit the archeological site of Nemea.
Visit the historic site of Mycenae
Visits one or more of Nemea’s renowned wineries
3
Day 3
Departure from Vytina with Nafplion as our final destination.
Visit the fortresses of Palamidi and Bourtzi.
Free time to walk around in the picturesque city of Nafplion.
Lunch on fresh fish or other specialties in one of the local tavernas.
Return to Athens, drop-off at the hotel, port or airport.
The Stadium, which could accomodate 40.000 spectators, was built 400 m SE of the Temple of Zeus.
The track (total length of 178m) was bordered by a stone water-channel with stone basins at intervals for drinking water. The stone starting line was on its western extremity. A rectangular building with an internal colonnade on its western side served probably as a “changing room”. From it, the athletes and the judges entered the Stadium through a vaulted tunnel. The spectators sat in roughly levelled terraces (degrees), cut in the soft rock, while two or three rows of seats were constructed between the starting-line and the stoas.
The Stadium in which Panhellenic games were held every two years in honour of Opheltes, was built at the end of the 4th century B.C., as part of a renovation project of the Sanctuary. In about 270 B.C., the games were transferred to Argos. Despite an attempt in 235 B.C., of Aratos of Sicyon to bring them back to Nemea (and indeed, for a while, they took place alternately in Nemea and Argos), the games were definitively transferred to Argos not long after.
The stadium was excavated in 1974-1981 by the American School of Classical Studies (University of Berkeley, California) under the direction of S. Miller.
If hiking is more your cup of tea, Vytina is ideally located in the Peloponnese for such activities as well. The first Greek hiking path, certified by the European Ramblers’ Association, boasts 75 km of routes in the stunning local nature of Arcadia. Sky-tall black pines, firs, chestnut trees, plane trees and willow trees will make your hikes a memorable experience!
We will help you choose the right route, guided tour or not, different difficulty, distance, time etc.
You can start hiking into the gorge near Stemnitsa, visiting the Prodromou Monastery which was built into the rock face, and end the opposite side, visiting the ruins of the Old Philosophou Monastery. Or begin your hike from Dimitsana, hiking a mixture of wooded trails and dirt roads through forests, past Byzantine fortress ruins and stone houses.
The Nemean Wine Route takes you past excellent wineries nestled in the hills southwest of Corinth. An easy 45km drive north takes you to Nemea one of the best places in Greece to get to know local grape varieties. We have selected few bespoke wineries where you will be indulged by indigenous varieties such as Agiorgitiko and fruity Moschofilero.
The Nemean Wine Route takes you past excellent wineries nestled in the hills southwest of Corinth. An easy 45km drive north takes you to Nemea one of the best places in Greece to get to know local grape varieties. We have selected few bespoke wineries where you will be indulged by indigenous varieties such as Agiorgitiko and fruity Moschofilero.
You can start hiking into the gorge near Stemnitsa, visiting the Prodromou Monastery which was built into the rock face, and end the opposite side, visiting the ruins of the Old Philosophou Monastery. Or begin your hike from Dimitsana, hiking a mixture of wooded trails and dirt roads through forests, past Byzantine fortress ruins and stone houses.
Rafting
Lousios river is where Zeus Father of the Gods bathed himself.
Enjoy paddling in Lousios and Alfios rivers, which are of 2nd degree difficulty. Various stops will be made for swimming in the crystal-clear waters and for photo shouting in the spectacular gorge.
Wander around the remains of the original Olympic Games site, walk past the starting line of the Olympic stadium and see where the Olympic flame is lit every four years. Admire the marble statues at the nearby archaeological museum.
Once an important castle of the Byzantine Empire, builted on a steep mountainside. Spend half a day exploring ruined palaces and medieval churches, hiking to the mountaintop fortress and visiting the open churches and convents.
Nafplio is one of Greece’s prettiest and most romantic towns and the first capital of Greece after Independence (between 1833 and 1834) So strategic was its position that it had three fortresses which you can visit: the massive Palamidi, the smaller Akronafplia, and Bourtzi on an island west of the old town.
Vytina House
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The main view of the house
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The main view of the house
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Evening view of the house.
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The spacious living room of the first floor.
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The single, iron-cast beds guarantee a most restful sleep after a walk in the mountain.
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A romantic bedroom in lavender hues with large pillows and hand- embroidered fabric on the wall.
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The bathroom of the first floor is romantic and elegant.
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A country-style kitc
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The double bed in one of the two bedrooms of the ground floor awaits the tired guests.
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The second bedroom of the ground floor.
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In the ground floor living room, the sofa opens up to offer a comfortable night's sleep to an extra two guests.
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Thanks to this kitchenette, the ground floor is completely independent from the floor above it.
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The ground floor's bathroom.
Rooms
Bedrooms: 4
Beds: 7
– Bedroom 1 (1st Floor): two single beds
– Bedroom 2 (1st Floor): two single beds
– Bedroom 3 (Base Floor): two single beds
– Bedroom 2 (Base Floor): one king size bed
Bathrooms: 2
Kitchens: 2
Facilities
Kitchen
– Cooking items
– Dishes and cutlery
– Dishwasher
– Oven
– Refrigerator
– Wine glasses
– Oven pan
– Coffee
– Coffee maker
– Kettel
– Cleaning products
– Dinning room
Bathroom
– Hot water
– Sampoo
– Shower Gel
– Hairdryer
– Washing machine
Heating
– Autonomous heating for each floor
– Fireplace
– Woods for fireplace
TV
– Flat 40′
– Simple CRT 32′
WifiBedrooms
– Bed linen
– Pillows
– Quilts – Blankets
– Hangers
– Iron
– Towels: Hand, face, body
Security
– First Aid Kit
– Fire extinguishers
– Smoke Detectores
Yard
– Outdoor furniture
– Patio / balcony
– BBQ
– Free Parking space
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– Bedroom 2 (1st Floor): two single beds
– Bedroom 3 (Base Floor): two single beds
– Bedroom 2 (Base Floor): one king size bed
Bathrooms: 2
Kitchens: 2
