Secret Epirus
Excursions & day trips

Secret Epirus

4.5/5
Excellent
Based on 37 reviews
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£52.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Full day River Acheron excursion
  • Cruise from Ammoudia Bay
  • Have lunch at a riverside taverna
  • Guided ramble along the riverside
  • See the Acheron Springs
What to expect

Ancient Greek myths come to life during this River Acheron valley tour. You'll journey to the beautiful fishing village of Ammoudia for a cruise up this legendary river – known as the Styx in classical times – and on to village of Gliki and the famous Acheron springs.

The Acheron was known to the ancients as the Styx, and it was one of the five rivers of the underworld. It was into its waters that the infant Achilles was dipped by the heel and thus became one of the immortals. Fringed by trees and ranging in colour from emerald green to tropical turquoise, the river flows into the amazing Ammoudia Bay.

Here, you'll board a riverboat for a cruise, following a route taken by mythical heroes such as Hercules and Ulysses. We then head inland to the village of Glyki for a traditional Greek lunch at a riverside tavern. In the afternoon, a guided ramble takes you to the Acheron Springs.

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What's included
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What to remember
  • Guided in English
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • Comfortable shoes and change of clothes required for the river walk
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Provider
TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA, with Tax Number 094469778 and Travel License Number 0261Ε60000126100
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.5/5

Based on 37 reviews from verified customers

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Safety

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Value for money

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  • Jan

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    The rep Natasha was brilliant, always making sure we were enjoying the trip. The food was really good and plenty off it. Chicken chips, rice and tzat ...

  • HilaryR

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Great trip. River cruise guide was brilliant. Good lunch. Atherton Springs was great, lots if shade and only a very small area that you have to swim ...

  • Daryl

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Rob

    From United Kingdom - October 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    A great day in a beautiful location with knowledgeable guides, but would benefit from more information beforehand about the requirements for the river ...

  • Vron

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    If you enjoy nature, you’ll like this trip. Boat ride through wetlands we saw kingfishers, herons, egrets. Lunch by river was excellent. The walk in t ...

  • Kerry H

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Travelled with a group of friends

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    An excellent trip thoroughly enjoyed it. Guides were fantastic The river walking was an incredible experience I can’t recommend it enough we had a g ...

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