Your pick up from Amanzoe takes you to Costa where the sea taxi will bring you to the picturesque island of Spetses. The guide will take you on a walking tour to explore the island. Known as Isola di Spezie under Venetian rule and Pityoussa (pine-clad) in ancient times, Spetses, at just 54 nautical miles from Athens, is a picturesque, car-free island with a unique architecture, naval history and culture. The island flourished during the early 18th century, developing into a significant naval power, dominating the major shipping routes of the Mediterranean. Today, the two-hundred year old captains’ mansions lining the coast are testimony to the vast wealth and grandeur of that time. The mansion of the Greek War of Independence heroine Laskarina Bouboulina – the only female admiral in world naval history - now houses Bouboulina’s Museum which hosts a Cultural Festival every summer with a plethora of events - while the Spetses State Museum is housed in the mansion of Spetsiot revolutionary leader Hatziyannis Mexis and contains artefacts representing more than 4000 years of history.
A revolutionary island
When Greece rebelled against the rule of the Ottoman Empire in 1821, Spetses was the first Greek island to hoist the revolutionary flag and the unparalleled heroism of the Spetsiot captains became known throughout Europe.
You can opt in to enjoy one of the crystal clear blue water beaches or even have lunch in one of the seafront tavernas or even continue with a hiking tour for a couple more hours. Whatever you decide to do, Spetses will for sure charm you. When you are ready, the water taxi will take you back to Costa and our driver will wait for you to take you back to the hotel.
Natural beauty
With no cars, like Hydra, it is one of the islands that has the ability to transport you back in time.
INCLUSIONS
Roundtrip Sea taxi (Costa-Spetses-Costa)
English speaking Tour Leader
Walking tour in Spetses
Liability insurance
All taxes
4-9 HOURS
