KATAKOLON TOURS - KATAKOLON SHORE EXCURSION
Chlemoutsi castle tour is the alternative tour for cruise passengers that have already visited the archaeological site of Olympia. Casltes lies on the top of the hill being surrounded by the houses of a small village called Kastro.
Chlemoutsi castle is a medieval fortress which was built in the early 1220s by the Crusader rulers of the Principality of Achaea and is perhaps the finest preserved fortress of Frankish rule period in Greece. The castle is located on a hill of 226 metres above sea level and comprises a central hexagonal keep. The castle is preserved in its original 13th-century state, with only minor later modifications.
The baths baths of Kyllini are natural thermal baths which combine water and mud baths. Great opportunity to relax and revitalize
Panagia Vlacherna is an old monastery of the area being built 800 years ago. The building is well preserved keeping the character and the architecture of the old times while nowadays the nuns have mission to protect the poor and elderly people.
Skafidia and Kourouta beaches are the most well known beaches of the area. Locals and tourists visit the clean waters and enjoy the sun, swim and a great lunch. This stop is highly recommended between June and August period
The tour contains the following visits:
- Chlemoutsi Castle
- Panagia Vlacherna monastery
- Thermal baths of Kyllini
- Skafidia or Kourouta Beach for swim
- Lunch at a traditional non touristic restaurant
- The tour duration is approximately 7 hours. No charge for any extra time used
- The scheduled meeting time will be 15 minutes after your embarkation time so that there is enough time to have a smooth tour
- The ticket for Chlemoutsi Castle costs 4 euros per person. . Children under the age of 18 can get inside for free.
- The tour is flexible so any adjustments the customer wants can be of course discussed on the way
- Tickets for the Castle can be purchased in advance for you to save time not waiting in lines (upon request from the customer)
- Tour guide is available for tour inside the castle ( optional with extra cost, upon request from the customer) (Please contact us for more details)
- The transportation to all the places of the described tour
- Tour guide booklet for your exploration inside the Chlemoutsi Castle
- Pick up at the specified meeting point and drop off either at the same point or anywhere else you like
- The Tickets to the Castle
- Expenses for lunch, snacks, coffee’s, beverages and souvenirs
