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EPIDAURUS ARCHAEOLOGICAL TOUR + SUNKEN CITY WITH SNORKEL
THIS EXCURSION WILL BE 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
MAXIMUM 30 GUESTS
FULL DAY HOUR TOUR WITH TRANSPORTATION AND LOCAL ENGLISH-SPEAKING GUIDE PLUS ARCOLOLIGICAL LICENSCED GUIDE
Schedule: -8:30 AM DEPART -EPIDAURUS ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE TOUR -SUNKEN CITY KAYAK SNORKEL (PLEASE WEAR SWIM WEAR / BRING TOWEL) -4:30 PM ARRIVE BACK TO SHIP
Archaeological Site Information Epidaurus: The sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidavros was the largest sanatorium in Antiquity. The site's entrance marks a monumental propylon, from which a processual road led - among other buildings of minor significance - to the sanctuary's centre. There is the god's temple, the Tholos, i.e. one of the most elegant circular buildings of Classical architecture housing Asklepios' mystic cult, and the dormitory for incubation [Enkoimeterion], where the patients were healed after meeting the god in their sleep. Close to these buildings, there is the banquet hall [Hestiatorion], and the large hostel. In the former meals were served to pilgrims following the ceremonial festivities, and the latter facilitated the patients and their companions. At the sanctuary's southern edge, the ancient theatre - already famous in Antiquity for its unsurpassed beauty and harmony - was erected, which is the best ancient theatre preserved nowadays holding modern plays. Recent restoration works rendered the ancient sanctuary's form and function easily perceivable even to non-specialists. In the Museum, stone slabs inscribed with miraculous healing narrations by Asklepios are exhibited, as well as medical implements, and sculptural votive offerings. A yet special feature of this Museum is the reconstructions of characteristic parts of the sanctuary's main buildings, which provide a direct and tangible image of the sacred space's architecture.
SUNKEN CITY OF EPIDAURUS: The sunken city of Epidaurus is located in the bay of Agios Vlasios in Greece in around 1.5 to 2 meters of water (4 to 6 feet). Here one can see Mycenaean tombs of the 12th century BC, walls, foundations of buildings, amphorae, parts of the ancient walls, and paved sections that are clearly visible through the crystal clear waters. One can easily explore the ruins by snorkeling or by kayak. Due to the shallowness of the water, visitors can get up close and personal with these ancient ruins and get every close to the ancient Agora (ancient city marketplace). Epidaurus is around 2 hours drive from Athens and is just a few meters from the shore. If one can get a bird's eye view (with a drone or something), one will even be able to see paved streets that were inhabited by the locals centuries ago. Archaeologists and historians think that this could have been a trading post in ancient times.
