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Archaeological and historical sites of Preveza Prefecture
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Preveza
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Nikopolis, also known as the 'city of victory', was founded in 29 BC by Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian to commemorate his victory over Marc Antony and Cleopatra at the nearby naval battle of Actium in 31 BC The monument of Zaloggo is located a short distance from the archaeological site of Kassopi, from where, according to history, 63 women of Sοuli villages fell off the cliff with their children in 1803 dancing, so as not to be captured by the soldiers of Ali Pasha (1788-1822) Acherontas strait and Estuary area is one of the 18 natural sites that have been recognized as the most remarkable in the whole region. In this area the most famous nekromanteion (or oracle of the dead) of the ancient G...
Highlights
From 4 hours to 6 hours
Offered in Greek & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 4 hours to 6 hours
Offered in Greek & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Lunch break to taste local dishes is paid by the visitor.
Video & Photos
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Licensed guide for Nikopolis Archeological site, duration 2 hours
Meeting Points
Departure
Spiliadou 18
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Ancient Nikopolis was discovered in 31 B.C. by Octavian Augustus in honor of his victory over Antony and Cleopatra in the naval battle of Aktio. The city housed about 300,000 inhabitants.
1 hour
2
Ancient Kassopi
Ancient Cassope, the capital of Cassopaea, was founded before the middle of the 4th century B.C. in order to protect the fertile valley which stretches to the south, from the exploitation of the Eleian colonists.
30 minutes
3
Monument of Zalongo
Monument of Zalongo, on the top of the cliff where the Souliote women threw themselves off in 1803.
1 hour
4
Acheron Springs
Acheron was the river where Hermes delivered the souls of the dead to Charon in order to end up in Hades.
1 hour
5
Nekromanteion Acheron
At the northwestern coastal part of the Preveza Prefecture are the estuaries of the well-known mythological river of Acheron. Acheron river flows into the Ionian Sea and in particular in Fanari Bay (Ammoudia)
Archaeological and historical sites of Preveza Prefecture
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Preveza
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About
Nikopolis, also known as the 'city of victory', was founded in 29 BC by Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian to commemorate his victory over Marc Antony and Cleopatra at the nearby naval battle of Actium in 31 BC The monument of Zaloggo is located a short distance from the archaeological site of Kassopi, from where, according to history, 63 women of Sοuli villages fell off the cliff with their children in 1803 dancing, so as not to be captured by the soldiers of Ali Pasha (1788-1822) Acherontas strait and Estuary area is one of the 18 natural sites that have been recognized as the most remarkable in the whole region. In this area the most famous nekromanteion (or oracle of the dead) of the ancient G...
Highlights
From 4 hours to 6 hours
Offered in Greek & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 4 hours to 6 hours
Offered in Greek & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Lunch break to taste local dishes is paid by the visitor.
Video & Photos
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Licensed guide for Nikopolis Archeological site, duration 2 hours
