Watch a performance at ancient stage of Epidaurus

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ID: GYG613745-1027679
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Country: Greece

Duration: 08:00 hours


Description

There is screen that translate in english all the dialogs of the performance at real time. Epidaurus Festival hosts an impressive roster of distinguished theatre artists from around the world
The Athens and Epidaurus Festival is the city’s annual arts festival and a highlight of the Greek summer calendar. With a legacy that spans more than sixty years, today it incorporates a full programme theatre, dance and visual arts. Performances at the ancient theatre of Epidaurus are highlights of the festival. Famous for exemplary acoustics and many of the great works of classical playwrights, such as Sophocles, premiered at the Epidaurus Theatre in ancient times.

Before the performance you will have an hour to visit The sanctuary of Asclepius at Epidaurus, situated in a quiet valley in the northeastern Peloponnese, is a tribute to the origins of Greco-Roman healing cults. The vast site, with its temples and hospital buildings devoted to gods, provides evidence of the transition from belief in divine healing to the science of medicine. The site was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1988 on the basis of being the earliest organised sanatorium and as one of the most complete ancient Greek sanctuaries—renowned for its architectural brilliance and influence.

Also you will have an hour before the performance for snack, dinner or drink.

Highlights

  • Live performance in ancient theatre
  • real time translation in screen of the performance in english language
  • The roots of European culture and medicine and healing cults of Ancient Greece

Guiding languages

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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.