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Booklet Athens NEW DAILY TOURS FROM ATHENS Join us and feel like being with a friend who is excited to show you around like a Greek! WELCOME TO AMMON EXPRESS AMMONEXPRESS ATHENS - THESSALONIKI LIVE IT WITH US DAILY DAILY EXCURSIONS & TOURS Who we are AMMON EXPRESS: DAILY EXCURSIONS & TOURS A roadtrip to history, to civilization, to the natural beauties of Greece and a totally unforgettable experience in a day-trip, this is AMMON EXPRESS. AMMON EXPRESS travels you daily to priceless destinations of cultural and environmental value; pieces of the historical heritage located just a couple of hours away from Thessaloniki and Athens, ideal for daily escapes along with friendly escorts-archaeologists. AMMON EXPRESS, was founded in the winter of 2016, is an innovative company which consists of experienced professionals with fresh ideas and strong experience in the field of Greek Tourism and Culture, responding to the demands of the society and the new technologies. In the summer of 2017, the excursions of AMMON EXPRESS started from the city of Thessaloniki, where the headquarters are also situated. “ The fact that in a 5-month operating period, more than 8.000 travellers, from 78 different countries joined us, confirms the above desire. With more than 15 destinations in Thessaloniki and Athens and brand new services to offer, such as walking-talking-food and interactive cooking classes, AMMON EXPRESS continues to offer high-level services. In the summer of 2019, we expanded our activity in Athens, in order to offer this unique experience to the travellers of the capital of Greece, who are looking for the special feeling of the greek “philoxenia”. Wherever you are, either from a different city or country, just with one click to www.ammonexpress.gr our team shall welcome, host and travel you to a unique experience, to ancient Greece, to modern Greece, to our Greece! 4 steps Excursions on a daily or weekly basis, direct online reservation, and direct routes. 4 Benefits Book Online Easy Transfer 24 Hours / 7 Days Smart-Eco-Pickup Secure payment services e-Check in Easy - Express Comfortable transfers Daily Tours Friendly Hosted Daily excursions English speaking escorts-archaeologists Without stopovers Friendly tours Variety of excursions Unforgettable experiences A roadtrip to history, to civilization, to the natural beauties of Greece and a totally unforgettable experience in a day-trip, this is AMMON EXPRESS. AMMON EXPRESS travels you daily to priceless destinations of cultural and environmental value; pieces of the historical heritage located just a couple of hours away from Thessaloniki and Athens, ideal for daily escapes along with friendly escorts-archaeologists. AMMON EXPRESS, was founded in the winter of 2016, is an innovative company which consists of experienced professionals with fresh ideas and strong experience in the field of Greek Tourism and Culture, responding to the demands of the society and the new technologies. In the summer of 2017, the excursions of AMMON EXPRESS started from the city of Thessaloniki, where the headquarters are also situated. The fact that in a 5-month operating period, more than 8.000 travellers, from 78 different countries joined us, confirms the above desire. With more than 15 destinations in Thessaloniki and Athens and brand new services to offer, such as walking-talking-food and interactive cooking classes, AMMON EXPRESS continues to offer high-level services. In the summer of 2019, we expanded our activity in Athens, in order to offer this unique experience to the travellers of the capital of Greece, who are looking for the special feeling of the greek “philoxenia”. Wherever you are, either from a different city or country, just with one click to www.ammonexpress.gr our team shall welcome, host and travel you to a unique experience, to ancient Greece, to modern Greece, to our Greece! FROM ATHENS Daily excursions & tours, join us! VISIT THE “NAVEL OF THE EARTH” DELPHI plus ARACHOVA The epicenter of wisdom HIGHLY Recommended Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Delphi, the epicenter of wisdom, on a full-day bus trip from Athens. Admire the breathtaking mountainous scenery of Parnassus and feel the vibes of the ancient nature. Delphi was the holiest site of ancient Greek hosting the Oracle of Delphi with the priory of Olympian god Apollo, Pythia who transferred the prediction of the god to the humans. We explore the Oracle of Delphi and drink water from the sacred Castalia spring. If you are lucky, who knows maybe Pythia’s ancient spirit reveals you the future! The archaeological findings are kept in the museum from the archaic to the Roman era, with impressive artifacts such as the Iniohos, Sphinx of the Naxians and the statue of Antinoos. Delphi is not only history as it is also known for the gastronomy. So enjoy a gastronomy break with delicious homemade greek foodies. Last but not least, capture the picturesque traditional village of Arachova built right on the foothills of mount Parnassus. EXPLORE THE UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE OF THE ANCIENT MYCENAE AND EPIDAURUS MYCENAE plus EPIDAURUS plus NAFPLIO DO NOT miss The gold kingdom of Agamemnon & the most famous ancient theater of all times Visit Mycenae, Epidaurus and give a modern aspect to your day with a short stop at the coastal city of Nafplio. Let the Cyclopean walls take your breath, as until nowadays no explanation can be found regarding their construction. Mycenae is considered the greatest and richest kingdom of the later Bronze Age around 1350 B.C. Walk around the archaeological park, pass through the great Lionesses Gate, explore the Ancient Treasure of Atreus also known as King’s Agamemnon Tomb as well as the Tomb Clytemnestra. Admire the Palace and the Gold Mask of Agamemnon. After Mycenae, visit the ancient theater of Epidaurus. Though, in the antiquity, Epidaurus was a sanatorium, connected intensively with the Asclepeion healing temples. Asclepeion was the 5* hotel of the ancient times and is considered as the origin of the medical science. Enjoy a greek traditional lunch in the beautiful seaside city of Nafplio. Naflpio used to be the capital of Greece before Athens and its architecture has venetian, byzantine, ottoman and modern greek influences. VISIT ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CITIES OF GREECE The highlight plus of the NAFPLIO EPIDAURUS summer The amazing Nafplio, the 1st capital of Greece Enjoy a colourful day in Naflpio, on a full-day trip. Combine the modern element with the ancient Epidaurus. Admire the multi-architectural aspect of the first capital of Greece with the numerous squares and the various monuments and activities. Observe the colorful venetian houses that attract your eyes with the bougainvilleas hanging flashily from the balconies. You have the chance to enrich your trip by visiting the Komboloi Museum and the distillery of Tsipouro, Ouzo or Mastiha known as “ouzo experience” in the most traditional district of the city. Enjoy the greek lunch break in a cozy tavern and be one with the locals. Travel into history by visiting the ancient theater of Epidaurus. In the antiquity, Epidaurus was a sanatorium, connected intensively with the Asclepeion healing temples. Asclepeion was the 5* hotel of the ancient times and is considered as the origin of the medical science. Nowadays, Epidaurus is most known as the theater with the greatest acoustic of all times. Visit Mycenae, Epidaurus and give a modern aspect to your day with a short stop at the coastal city of Nafplio. Let the Cyclopean walls take your breath, as until nowadays no explanation can be found regarding their construction. Mycenae is considered the greatest and richest kingdom of the later Bronze Age around 1350 B.C. Walk around the archaeological park, pass through the great Lionesses Gate, explore the Ancient Treasure of Atreus also known as King’s Agamemnon Tomb as well as the Tomb Clytemnestra. Admire the Palace and the Gold Mask of Agamemnon. After Mycenae, visit the ancient theater of Epidaurus. Though, in the antiquity, Epidaurus was a sanatorium, connected intensively with the Asclepeion healing temples. Asclepeion was the 5* hotel of the ancient times and is considered as the origin of the medical science. Enjoy a greek traditional lunch in the beautiful seaside city of Nafplio. Naflpio used to be the capital of Greece before Athens and its architecture has venetian, byzantine, ottoman and modern greek influences. IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THIS DE-LIGHT-FUL EVENING EXPERIENCE SOUNIO SUNSET plus ATHENS BY NIGHT One of the most astonishing sunsets in Greece Enjoy a half day trip in Cape Sounio and the astonishing Temple of Poseidon and watch one of the most astonishing sunsets in Greece. On the way back from the Athens Riviera learn about all the interesting waterfront points where locals hang out. Be like a Greek with us! The best moment to enjoy the picturesque area of Sounio is during sunset. Walk around the magnificent Temple of Poseidon, one of the most important temples in central Greece and second most important after the Temple of Acropolis. The ancient Greeks used to build their sacred areas in concrete points measured in a way so that there was a form of triangulation among them. Let the romance aspect of Sounio travel you while you watch the idyllic sunset fading into the clear blue Aegean Sea. After this unique experience, discover the Athens Riviera strolling along the waterfront cafes and the seafront promenades where all locals turn to in order to escape from city life. DO NOT miss The colorful Nafplio Our team shall welcome, host and travel you to a unique experience! Friendly Hosted Our local escorts-archaeologists will make you feel like a Greek and treat you like a best friend! EXPERIENCE THE ARGOSARONIC ISLANDS AND DISCOVER THEIR MAGIC! AEGINA plus AGKISTRI Discover the two wonderful Greek islands of the Argosaronic Aegina and Agkistri in a full day trip.
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