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Chlemoutsi Castle: A Knight’s Legacy– Archaeologist-Led Tour

By Licensed Guide& Classical Archaeologist MA
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$264 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Immerse yourself in the medieval world with a guided tour of Chlemoutsi Castle
  • Learn about the Frankish ruleand the impact of the crusader conquest
  • Explore the museum's 5 sections and admire over 500 artefacts from the era
  • Discover the commercial importance of Frankish Morea with the East
  • Uncover the history, architecture, and daily life of the Principality of Achaia

Activity location

    • West Greece
    • Ilia, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Κάστρο 270 50, Ελλάδα | Meeting at the Ticket Office
    • Ilia, Greece

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Chlemoutsi Castle: A Knight’s Legacy– Archaeologist-Led Tour

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Price details
AU$263.66 x 1 TravellerAU$263.66
Total
Price is AU$263.66

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tour by an expert Archaeologist & Licensed Tourist Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport to/from the castle,
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks,
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses&
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance Tickets.

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Flash photography
  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Step into the heart of medieval Morea (Peloponnese) with an exclusive guided tour of the Chlemoutsi/ Clermont Castle Museum, the first and only museum in Greece dedicated to the Frankish rule (13th-15th c. AD). Located within the castle’s inner enclosure, this remarkable museum brings to life the fascinating era of knights and crusaders.

Led by an expert Archaeologist & Licensed Tourist Guide, this tour takes you through five immersive sections, unveiling the history, architecture, and daily life of the Principality of Achaia. Additionally, this tour provides in-depth insights into the museum's exhibits and the historical context of the Frankish period in Greece.

Explore the fortress of Chlemoutsi, the organisation of medieval settlements, and the impact of Gothic architecture on Orthodox churches. Learn about the crusader conquest of the Peloponnese, the powerful Villehardouin dynasty, and the rulers of the principality.

Step into the world of the Frankish Morea, from household organisation and medieval cuisine to entertainment and social customs. Uncover the commercial importance of Morea, its connections with the East and West, and the role of the Glarentza mint in medieval trade.

Admire over 500 artefacts, including coins, sculptures, medieval pottery, textiles, and everyday objects—many unearthed during excavations in Ilia. The museum’s impressive ceramic collection is among the richest in Greece. Embark on this captivating journey through time and experience the legacy of the knights and crusaders like never before.

Location

Activity location

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    • West Greece
    • Ilia, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Κάστρο 270 50, Ελλάδα | Meeting at the Ticket Office
    • Ilia, Greece