Culture, Environment & History Route in "Messolonghi-Aetoliko" Lagoon

NOTE.: the route on the map is colored blue.

ROUTE DESCRIPTION

ROUTE PROGRAMME

1st PART

08:30 – Departure for the island of Kleisova in the Lagoon. (Duration 10 ').

Guided tour of the history of the siege and the historic battle of Kleisova. Reference to the Holy Trinity and the certified Thermal mud baths. (Duration 30 ').

09:15 - Departure for the picturesque Tourlida and upon our arrival we board to traditional yachts (Gaites), (Duration 5 ').

09:20 - Crossing “Messolonghi Aetolian” Lagoon, an area protected by the Ramsar Treaty, and around the traditional fish farms (divaria or ivaria) of fishermen. (Duration 30 ')

09:50 - Visit the island of Ai Sostis. Guided tour of the Historical and economic significance of the island as the oldest port of Messolonghi and guided tour of the environmental significance of “Messolonghi Aetolian” Lagoon, an area protected by the Ramsar Treaty & Nature 2000. (Duration 1 hour).

10:50 - Visit a natural fish farm in the lagoon. Guided tour of the Historical and economic significance of divari (or ivari) and the art of fishing (Duration 1 hour).

12:10 - Return to the picturesque Tourlida. (Duration 25 ').

12:40 - Visit the Salt Museum (Duration 1 hour).

13:50 - Gastronomic Traditional event with local products, local recipes and products from the lagoon in the picturesque port of Tourlida by the sea (Duration 1 hour 30 minutes).

2nd PART

“Messolonghi-Aetoliko” lagoon 

08:30 – Departure for Alykes Messolonghi. (Duration 10 ').

08:40 - Guided tour of White Saline and we take photos in the Salt Hills (Duration 30 ').

09:20 - Departure for Aetoliko the "Little Venice" of Greece. (Duration 15 '). 

09:40 - Guided tour of Vassos Katraki Engraving Art Museum, awarded with four (4) first international awards. (Duration 1 hour).

10:50 - Guided tour of Aetoliko Nautical Art Museum (Duration 1 hour).

11:50 - Guided tour of Aetoliko Folklore Museum (Duration 40 ').

12:40 - Walk and admiring the traditional cobbled streets of the island, the architecture of the houses of 18th century and the churches that hide treasures of inestimable historical value (Duration 35 ').

13:15 - Gastronomic stop for lunch with authentic flavors, in the heart of Aetoliko in the tavern "Monomatos".