Patras: City Tour with Optional Visits and Wine Tasting
ID: GYG881750-1447487
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Explore the most unique places in Patras on a tour. See the Cathedral of Saint Andrew, the Mycenaean cemetery of Voudeni, the Archaeological Museum, the Patras Castle, and the Achaia Clauss winery.
Explore the most unique places in the town of Patras on a tour that takes you to the highlights of the third biggest city in Greece. Visit the Cathedral of Saint Andrew, the Mycenaean cemetery of Voudeni, the Archaeological Museum, the Patras Castle, and the Achaia Clauss winery.
Your driver will pick you up from your hotel in Patras and will take you to the most interesting places to see in town!
Start your tour at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew, the protector saint of Patra. According to tradition, Apostle Andrew, the first student of Jesus Christ, was crucified in this town, on a site near the port. Therefore, this large church has been built on the exact spot where Apostle Andrew was crucified.
The Cathedral of Saint Andrew in Patra is the third biggest orthodox church in the Balkans.
Next, visit the Mycenaean cemetery of Voudeni located near the settlement of Voudeni of the Municipality of Patras in Western Greece. The archaeological site of a total area of 180 acres is located at an altitude of 220 meters, 7 kilometers northeast of Patras, has been transformed into a recreational park. It includes 78 carved tombs and the ruins of a prehistoric settlement.
Visit the Archaeological Museum, a 28,000-square-metre (300,000 sq ft) plot of land, with 8,000 square meters of interior spaces, it is the second-largest museum of Greece. The museum has four thematic sections, three of which are permanent and one is periodic: The first section of the museum contains items such as jewelry, cosmetics, and tools from the private life of the Romans. The second section is about the public life of the people in the area, around 1,500 B.C. and the third section of Necropolis is dedicated to tombs and items discovered in Patras and the greater region of Achaia, and it presents the burial architecture and its evolution from the prehistoric till the Roman times.
Visit the Patras Castle, which was built around the mid-6th century A.D. above the ruins of the ancient acropolis of the city of Patras, on a low outlying hill of the Panachaiko Mountain. The castle covers 22,725 m² and consists of a triangular outer wall, strengthened by towers and gates and further protected originally by a moat, and an inner compound on the northeastern corner, also protected by a moat.
Finally, visit the Achaia Clauss winery. In 1859, Gustav Clauss, a representative of the Bavarian company Fels and Co., purchased an area of 240,000 m2 of land to Patras at an altitude of 500 meters. In 1861 he established the winery Achaia Clauss. In 1920 it passed into the ownership of Vlassis Antonopoulos, and from then on, the company developed rapidly. In Achaia Clauss we will taste unique wines and we will learn about the history of this place throughout the time.
After the tour, your professional english speaking driver will take you back to your hotel with the best possible memories. You can change the tour upon your desires since its a private tour! Enjoy the ride with a comfortable car!
Highlights
- See the Cathedral of Saint Andrew, the third biggest orthodox church
- Explore the Mycenaean cemetery of Voudeni, a prehistoric settlement
- Explore Patras Museum and Patras Castle! All in 1 day!
- Taste unique wines and learn about the rich history of the Achaia Clauss winery
- Private tour - Cheap price - Professional driver - Comfortable car - Great taste
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
Camera is recommended for capturing the sights
Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour starts
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation during the activity
NOT INCLUDED
- Guided tour of Patras (upon request)
- Entrance fee for Voudeni: 2€ per person
- Archaeological museum of Patras: 3€ per person
- Achaia Clauss wine tasting and tour fee: 18€ per person
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.