EPIDAVROS
7 DAYS / 10 BOAT DIVES FROM 950€
Epidavros (Greek: Ἐπίδαυρος) was a small city (polis) in ancient Greece, on the Argolid Peninsula at the Saronic Gulf. Two modern towns bear the name Epidavros: Palaia Epidavros and Nea Epidavros. Since 2010 they belong to the new municipality of Epidavros, part of the regional unit of Argolis. The seat of the municipality is the town Lygourio. The nearby sanctuary and ancient theatre were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1988 because of their exemplary architecture and importance in the development and spread of healing sanctuaries and cults across the ancient Greek and Roman worlds.
In its day Epidavros, 30km east of Nafplio, was famed and revered across the Mediterranean as a place of miraculous healing. Visitors came great distances to the tranquil Sanctuary of Asclepius, the god of medicine, to seek a cure for their ailments.
Upon arrival
Travel from Athens International Airport to Epidavros.
Distance: 150 km
Travel time: approx. 2 hours
*This is not included in the above mentioned price, but depending on the group size, scubahellas.com can plan and organize the transfer to and from Epidavros.
AVANTIS III
Two morning dives at the cargo ship “Avantis III”, which was a cargo ship with a length of 80 meters and a total capacity of 2.362 tones. It was constructed in 1977 in Norway and its first name was “Akershus”. It sank on the 19th of November 2004 in the morning, just in 20 minutes, after crashing into the rocks of “Doroussa” islet, under good weather conditions. The ship had a cargo of construction materials and it was travelling from Mesolongi to Cyprus.
This recent wreck can be seen by Open Water divers since it begins at 15 meters, but it is needed to be at least Advanced to see the wreck completely. The wreck is intact, with many objects that were on board to be seen. It lies on a sandy bed from 15 meters to 45 meters approx.
● 6 nights at Mike Hotel in dbl sharing room with half pension.
● 10 Boat Dives (2 per day) tanks & weights included.
● Dive sites: ASPRO FARO, AVANTIS III, THE CAVE OF THE MINOTAUR, THE LABYRINTH OF ZEUS, THE AQUARIUM
● All dives are guided by scubahellas.com expert divers & partners.
● *All rates are quoted for a minimum of 6 pax in dbl sharing rooms.
● *Itineraries and scheduled dives are subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control including weather and sea conditions.
Extra Possible Booking Activities
Guided Tour for small group:
The Ancient Theatre of Epidavros is a theatre in the Greek city of Epidavros, located on the southeast end of the sanctuary dedicated to the ancient Greek God of medicine, Asclepius. It is built on the west side of Cynortion Mountain, near modern Lygourio, and belongs to the Epidavros Municipality. Constructed in late 4th century BC, it is considered to be the most perfect ancient Greek theatre with regard to acoustics and aesthetics. Because of its exceptional architecture and aesthetics, the theatre was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1988 along with the Temple of Asclepius.
