Traditional Lefkada

Name: Traditional Lefkada
Address: Macedonia

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Discover the traditional side of Lefkada on a guided day trip. Visit the Castle of Agia Mavra, the Monastery of Panagia Faneromeny, and the mountainous village of Karya.

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Highlights

Discover the traditional side of Lefkada on a guided day trip
Visit the Castle of Agia Mavra, one of the most impressive medieval buildings
Explore the Monastery of Panagia Faneromeny and its beautiful inner yard
Enjoy a delicious Greek meal and dessert at a local tavern and patisserie
Visit the local folklore museum in Karya and learn about the old ways of living

Description

Discover the traditional side of Lefkada on a private guided tour in English and Dutch. Visit the Castle of Agia Mavra, the Monastery of Panagia Faneromeny, and the village of Karya. Enjoy a Greek meal at a local tavern and patisserie. Start your day with a visit to the Castle of Agia Mavra, one of the most impressive medieval buildings in Greece. Learn about its history and how it was built around 1300 by the Lombard lord Ioanni Orsini when he got the island of Lefkas as a wedding gift. Next, visit the Monastery of Panagia Faneromeny, a serene and peaceful place with a beautiful monastery with a cozy inner yard full of flowers, a small zoo, and breathtaking views of Agios Ioannis beach, the windmills, and Lefkada city. After this, head to Karya village, a picturesque mountainous village on a height of 500 meters. Visit the local folklore museum to see the old ways of living. Enjoy a tasty Greek meal and delicious dessert in a local tavern and patisserie. After lunch, have free time to explore the village, enjoy the view, and relax.