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4-5 hours
Specific Tour
30 people
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The Greek Revolution of 1821 as a pivotal chapter in Greek history and a piece in the puzzle of world history.
The goal of this tour is to comprehend the Greek Revolution of 1821, to highlight its significance, its relationship with other revolutions and wars for independence that flared up at approximately the same time, and the effect it had on the rest of the world and how it was affected by it.
The Greek War of Independence, also known as the Greek Revolution referred to by Greeks in the 19th century as simply the (Greek : Agonas) “Struggle”, was a successful war of independence waged by Greek revolutionaries against the Ottoman Empire between 1821 and 1830.
The Greeks were later assisted by Great Britain, France and Russia, while the Ottomans were aided by their North African vassals, particularly the eyalet of Egypt. The war led to the formation of modern Greece. The revolution is celebrated by Greeks around the world as independence day on 25 March.
The Battle of Areopolis took place on 17 March 1821 between the Greek irregular revolutionary forces and the Ottoman forces of the city. It was one of the first events of the Greek War of Independence. The result was the capture of the city by the Greeks.
On March 17, 1821, the Mani Chiefs reaffirmed their faith in the ideals and traditions of Hellenism and Orthodoxy by raising the revolutionary flag in Areopolis. The Maniot Heroes, together with Petrobei Mavromichalis, swore that they would fight together for the Freedom of the Nation and swore “Victory or Death”.
The heirs of this will are not only the Mani of the next generations, but all the Greeks.
Areopolis became the first city in Mani to be liberated.
Greek independence heroes Petros Mavromichalis, and other Greek rebels liberated Areopolis in the first major battle in Mani area and the Hellenic War of Independence.
In the Church of Taxiarches, liturgy in Areopolis every year on this day on March 17, Mani celebrating the victory and it was where the Hellenic Revolution was declared.
Reenactment of the Liberation of Areopolis from the Ottoman rule..
Celebrations take place , the day that the 1821 War of Independence started and the city was liberated. A special moment is when the reenactment of the re-occupation of the city by the Greeks is performed.
Be part of the celebrations that take place every year in Areopolis square as a Greek Rebel or Heroe.
Bring your own Greek traditional dress of 1821 or let us to rent it for you for this Special Day.
An unforgetable experience which help you to live the Greek Revolution and culture !
Prices / minimum 4 persons
85€/person for minimum 4 participants.
70€/Kid age 10+ for 4 participants.
Prices / 5 up to 8 persons
80€/person for minimum 5 participants.
65€/Kid age 10+ for 5 participants.
For less or more participants please contact us in order to offer you flexible rates.
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This tour is available every year 17th of March, depending the weather conditions and you can select your date during the booking process. We’ll then get back to you with the confirmation.
If you don’t find any dates that are suitable for you, just get in touch by phone or email and we’ll let you know if anything can be arranged. We always do our best to get the experience that suits you best.
Comfortable athletic clothing that allows you to move freely.
Hat.
Sunglasses.
Bottle of water.
Sunscreen (especially during summer months).
One day hiking backpack 20lt (if available).
A spare T-shirt for change, if you will participate at the Parade.
A windstopper jacket.
Appropriate clothes for the season.
Difficulty level : Easy,suitable for adults and children (minimum age 10 years).
Season: all year.
Duration (total): 4-5 hours.
Meeting point: At Areopolis square.
departure time: 09:00 a.m.
Final meeting time,point and information will be advised by sms or email one (1) day before the departure of your tour/activity.
It is not mandatory to participate as a member of the local groups for the celembrations and Parade. You can see the celebrations,as audience, just find a proper spot with nice view around the Square of Tripoli,Pedion Areos.
Great for solo travelers, couples, friends, and parents with young children (10 years minimum)
If you have any food ingredient allergy or allergy on other natural sources like egg bees, please let us know.
Children need to be accompanied by an adult.
Participants should feel comfortable in walking and able to walk.
Difficulty level : Easy,suitable for adults and children (minimum age 10 years).
Season: End of September , every year.
Duration (total): 4-5 hours.
For any tour is required a minimum number of participations in order to be materialized. In case of less participants our travel agency has the right to cancel the tour or to postpone the date in another with more participants.Last day of information about the materialisation of the tour can be 1 day before departure as some new last minute - bookings or cancelations can influence the tour.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the prebooked tour.
All customer touchpoints are frequently cleaned.
Social distancing is maintained in vehicles up to 65% of the total capacity per vehicle ( taxi-minivan-minibus-bus)
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds.
Masks are required, please bring your own..
The year 2021 can turn out to be a milestone for Greece. The celebration of the 200 years since the outbreak of the Greek Revolution of 1821 and the War of Independence is a key historical event which, seen and analyzed in a creative way, can constitute the basis for a fertile dialogue between the Greek society and the country’s institutions.
Memory isn’t something static, and History isn’t exclusively related to the past, as it can offer a continuing lesson – useful for our present and our future. Especially for us – Greeks, History and Culture are undoubtedly the driving forces for our survival in our nation’s adventurous journey into space-time.
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