Departures from Athens

Kastoria - Prespa - Nymphaeum via car

Trip to Crete via plane

Trip to Kythira - Monemvasia - Neapoli from Thessaloniki

Ioannina - Metsovo - Zagorohoria from Athens

Trip to Paros - Naxos via plane

The Byzantine castle-town of Monemvasia, the "stone ship" of Ritsos stands patiently at the southeast end of Laconic land, taking guests to a dreamy journey through time and history. Castles and walls, old houses, narrow cobbled streets, churches, old arches, escutcheons, imperial marble thrones, byzantine icons give the impression of an imaginary city, not touched the passage of time. Six kilometers northwest of Sparta, on a rocky hillside, in the north of Taygetos, stands the castle of Mystras with its ruined state. The hill with the sharp and conical form, called Mystras or Myzythras and because of its strategic position, was alone great natural fortress. The history of Mystras starts in mid 13th century when the conquest of the Peloponnese by the Franks was completed. The castle was built in 1249 by William II Villehardouin on the hilltop of the Byzantine castle-city and after the battle of Pelagonia acquired by the Byzantines Mystras was built in its place, which was the capital of the Despotate.

Ioannina prefecture occupies the northeastern part of Epirus Greece. The exceptional natural beauty and age-old human creations compose a memorable harmonious whole. Administrative, financial and transportation center the beautiful city of Ioannina capital of the Epirus prefecture lies on the banks of the legendary lake Pamvotida. The castle, historical monuments, traditional houses, narrow streets and popular art workshops are examples of the region's history. Traditional Zagoria, built in the mountain complex of Timfi, Pindos and Mitsikeli mountains fascinate us with its dense forests, steep ravines and wooded gorges. The East Zagoria area extends between the Pindos and Mitsikeli Mountains. Stone houses, cobbled streets, historic monasteries and churches create a harmonious whole. The Western Zagoria stretches along west Timfi mountain. Vikos Gorge and the impressive peak of Astraka is among what will enchant us. The Central Zagoria with exceptional architectural creations preserves its unspoiled traditional color.

The fertile plains, the wooded mountains of Vermion and of Pieria and abundant springs compose the natural environment of the area which is known for its agricultural products and especially wine. Capital of the prefecture of Imathia is Veria, which is built at the foot of Mount Vermio, in an area inhabited since prehistoric times. Veria is today a modern city center and the industrial processing of agricultural and livestock products in the region. The capital of the prefecture of Pella, Edessa, has stunning views over the plain that dominates the area, a place with plenty of green and flowery gardens amazing. Naoussa is situated on the eastern foothills of Mount Vermio. Characterized by the abundance of water as the river flows through Arapitsa.