GREAT MULTISPORT TOUR
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Trip Summary:
1st DAY: Welcome at the airport,
transfer to the hotel. Athens sightseeing. See the Panathinaiko Stadium
where the first Olympic Games took place in 1896, visit Parthenon and the
National Archaeological Museum. In the evening dinner in Plaka.
2nd DAY: By bus to Nafplion, one
of the prettiest towns of Peloponnese and the first capital of Greece after
Independence. Climb up the 999 steps to the fortress of Palamidi
(216 meters high) that offers a spectacular view of the city below. The
fortress was built around 1711. In the afternoon walk around the narrow
streets of the old town that are filled with elegant mansions and
venetian houses. Dinner in a tavern and overnight. at a hotel.
3rd DAY: First stop Mystras,
the so called Pompeii of the Byzantine times, built in 1249. Walking tour
to the monasteries, palaces and the fortress. Picnic. Overnight at a hotel
in Sparta.
4th DAY: Continue to visit Monemvasia,
the fortress city that is connected with the mainland by a narrow strip
of land. On top of this impressive rock that rises from the surface of
the sea, the medieval town captivates the eye of the visitor. Leisure time.
Dinner in a tavern and overnight at a hotel.
5th DAY: Trekking to the
ancient Cape of Tenaros, the area of which is well known for the many ancient
paths and Byzantine ruins. See the Byzantine castle and the legendary port
of Ulysses. Picnic. Overnight at a hotel.
6th DAY: Transfer to the traditional
village of Kardamili where trekking has become the village’s biggest
attraction. Short walk into the Taygetus ecosystem , the spectacular Viros
Gorge. Picnic. Overnight at a guesthouse.
7th DAY: The bus will take us to
Ancient Olympia, were the first Olympic Games were held in 776 b.C. Walking
tour to the stadium and other sites. Picnic. Overnight at a hotel.
8th DAY: Going on to Epiros region.
We spend the first day trekking through Vikos Gorge (from Monodendri
village to Vikos village. 7 hours) Picnic. Overnight at a guesthouse.
9th DAY: River rafting (Voidomatis
river) through an impressive gorge. Picnic. Overnight at a pension.
10th DAY: Trekking in Meteora (3
hours). We walk to the two monasteries (the Large Meteoron Monastery and
the Rousanou Monastery) through the pathway that connects them. Optional
rapel (20 meters high). Picnic. Overnight at a hotel.
11th DAY: River rafting (Aliakmonas
river). An ideal introduction to river rafting, suitable for all ages.
). Picnic. Overnight at a hotel.
12th DAY: Kayaking (Plastiras Lake)
Pictures of unique natural beauty. After kayaking, easy trekking to the
pathway of Pelekitis. Picnic. Overnight at a hotel.
13th DAY: Before noon we arrive
at Delphi, the center of the ancient world. Visit the museum of Delphi,
the stadium, the Treasury of Athenians. Dinner in a tavern and overnight
at a hotel.
14th DAY: Transfer back to Athens.
Equipment: All necessary equipment
for the activities mentioned in the program is provided by the organizers.
Grade: 1 (for beginners)
Services included:
13 O/N, on H/B basis,
4 dinners (1st, 2nd, 4th, 13th night)
,9 picnics
all transfers,
Athens sightseeing with English speaking
tour guide.
English speaking tour leader,
Equipment provided for the activities
mentioned in the program,
river rafting lessons.
Meteora |
Palimidi Fortress in Nafplio |
Monemvasia |
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