CORINTHIAN RIVIERA TOUR Association of Municipalities around the Corinthian Gulf - Greece"

CORINTHIAN RIVIERA TOUR Association of Municipalities around the Corinthian Gulf - Greece"

CORINTHIAN RIVIERA TOUR Municipality of Aigialeia Municipality of Velo - Vocha Municipality of Distomo, Arachova, Antikyra Municipality of Dorida Municipality of Thiva Municipality of Korinthos Municipality of Livadia Municipality of Loutraki – Ag. Theodoron Municipality of Mandra – Eydiallia Municipality of Nafpaktos Municipality of Xylokastro – Evrostini Municipality of Patra Municipality of Sikyona   3 4 10 7 5 1 12 2 11 9 13 8 6 On behalf of the Association of Municipalities around the Corinthian Gulf, we would be more than happy to invite you in a trip combining unique landscapes, tradition, gastronomy, wineries, activities and rich history!

CORINTHIAN RIVIERA TOUR Municipality of Aigialeia Municipality of Velo - Vocha Municipality of Distomo, Arachova, Antikyra Municipality of Dorida Municipality of Thiva Municipality of Korinthos Municipality of Livadia Municipality of Loutraki – Ag. Theodoron Municipality of Mandra – Eydiallia Municipality of Nafpaktos Municipality of Xylokastro – Evrostini Municipality of Patra Municipality of Sikyona   3 4 10 7 5 1 12 2 11 9 13 8 6 The tour will include areas, sites, spots in a great part of the places which are shown above. Your accommodation will be arranged in 3-4 of the places above, from which, daily excursions will take place.

CORINTHIAN RIVIERA TOUR Key points of interest: Beautiful beaches – amazing coastal areas Unique mountain areas Traditional settlements Medieval castles Picturesque old churches Plenty of famous historical sites and monuments Activities such as hiking Gastronomy experiences Local products Wineries – Vineyards

CORINTHIAN RIVIERA TOUR Local support: Accommodation in good quality hotels, (wifi, BB). Your accommodation will be arranged in 3-4 of the places above, from which daily excursion will take place. Lunch and dinner on a daily basis Tours Transfer from/ to Athens

CORINTHIAN RIVIERA TOUR MAJOR DESTINATIONS The tour will include areas, sites, spots in a great part of the places which are mentioned in the next pages. Your accommodation will be arranged in 3-4 of the described places, from which, daily excursions will take place.

CORINTHIAN RIVIERA TOUR The city centre has wide roads, parks, squares and a picturesque port with fishing boats. Beautiful pedestrian walkways entice the visitors for a stroll, a coffee and shopping, with monuments, museums and historical sites surrounding the city. In antiquity Korinthos was one of the largest and most important cities in Greece.

CORINTHIAN RIVIERA TOUR Loutraki  At the foot of Mount Geraneia, built in the northern part of the Corinthian Gulf’s cove, lies Loutraki; a coastal town which is internationally known for its thermal springs! The thermal springs of Loutraki were famous since Antiquity, when the city was called Thermai, in honor of Thermia Artemis. The region is also famous for its natural mineral waters..

CORINTHIAN RIVIERA TOUR Xylokastro Xylokastro is a tourist destination attracting thousands of visitors who enjoy the unique seaside pinewood, the tourist infrastructures the beautiful beaches as well as the activities like hiking and trekking and the traditional villages. 

CORINTHIAN RIVIERA TOUR Nafpaktos  A particularly beautiful town of 10,000 inhabitants built in the shape of an amphitheater on a pine-clad slope. Nafpaktos is also known for the famous sea battle, during which the Turkish fleet was destroyed by the unified European forces (in October 1571). Miguel de Cervantes, the author of "Don Quixote", took part in this battle as a soldier on a Spanish ship.

CORINTHIAN RIVIERA TOUR Dorida  Popular for its picturesque fishing villages and beautiful beaches, having little tourism development, coastal Dorida is one of the most worth-visiting destinations. It is this advantageous position that gives the guest the opportunity to plan excursions to some of the most famous places of Western Greece.

CORINTHIAN RIVIERA TOUR Egio The big town, that is built upon the exact spot of ancient Aigio, was named Vostitsa during the Middle Ages and is an industrial and commercial harbour. Quite interesting is the old part of the town towards the seaside. 

CORINTHIAN RIVIERA TOUR Thiva  Built in the place of the ancient town of Thiva in a fertile plain, Thiva is associated with the tradition of Kadmos, Oedipus and Kreon.Nowadays, it has 21,211 inhabitants and is agricultural, commercial and industrial center of the Prefecture of Boeotia. Thiva is located 45 km east of Livadeia. 

CORINTHIAN RIVIERA TOUR Leivadia  Erkynas river flows through the town. Homer refers to Livadeia with its former name, Mideia. According to Pausanias, Livadeia was named after Athenian hero, Levados, who persuaded the locals to build the town at its current location. Livadeia participated in the War of Troy and became famous due to the Oracle of Trofonios Zeus.

CORINTHIAN RIVIERA TOUR Patras  Patras is a bustling city, a place where entertaiment, history and culture mingle together to create a destination filled with wonderful A romantic stroll around its cobbled streets will reveal grand colourful neoclassic mansions, reminders of the city’s glorious past.

CORINTHIAN RIVIERA TOUR Arachova  Aráchova is a mountainous village nestling picturesquely at the foot of Mt. Parnassós in Viotia, Southern Greece. It is the most cosmopolitan mountain destination in Greece, a great favourite for passionate ski lovers and celebrities, or just first-time visitors who wish to relax in a dreamy mountainous setting with modern tourism facilities.