Compare 2 Day Peloponnese Adventure by Trails Beyond vs Athens SUP weekend by Personality Journeys
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| Duration | 2 days | 3 days |
| Price From | $ 325 | $ 404 |
| Price Per Day | $ 163 | $ 135 |
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| Trip Style | Group tour | Private guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Standard |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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| Meals Included |
1 Breakfast and 1 Lunch |
2 Breakfasts and 2 Lunches |
| Description |
Awaken your senses on a weekend escape in the Peloponnese… Home to god Panas and the Nymphs, featuring unparalleled natural beauty and some of Greece’s foremost historic monuments, easily accessible and diverse, mountainous Arcadia will definitely captivate you! Whether you are looking for a short city break from Athens or for an authentic add-on during your holidays in Greece, our 3day adventure will undoubtedly revitalize you! Explore Mount Menalon, one of the densest mountains in Greece, hike through Lousios gorge, part of the internationally certified Menalon trail, visit traditional villages, rich in history, learn more about the Greek War of Independence and the area’s significant role in it, enjoy rafting in one of the country’s most beautiful rivers and taste the delicious regional cuisine…all in just 2 days! |
Surrounded by mountains and sea, Athens is basked in year-round sun and perfect conditions for SUP (stand up paddle boarding). Paddle around magnificent locations such as Vouliagmeni – the highlight beach town of the Athenian Riviera – and stunning cape Sounio and visit the temple of Poseidon - god of the sea. Our expert professional instructors will guide you to a weekend paddling adventure of a lifetime. This trip is offered on a private basis only and can be tailor made to fit your travel needs. |
Day 1: Athens – Dimitsana – Hike through Lousios gorge
Meals: Lunch
Accommodation: 3* Traditional Hotel in Dimitsana
(Hike duration approx. 3 hrs / 9km).
On day 1, we meet at the designated meeting point in Athens, where you are met and welcomed by our team. The tour leader briefly explains the program of the coming days and we board our mini bus with direction the picturesque mountainous village of Dimitsana, located at 1.000m altitude, cradle of the War of Independence against the Turkish in 1821. (approx. 3 hrs driving distance)
Upon arrival in Dimitsana, we will set off for an exciting hiking route through the impressive Lousios gorge. This area is one of the most beautiful in the Peloponnese, as it combines dense nature with great history. Starting from the new monastery of Philosophou, we will hike to the Old Philosophou monastery, literally hanging from the cliffs. In the Old monastery, we will also visit the “Secret School” (krifo scholio), hidden inside the monastery, which, as indicated by its name, used to serve as a school during the Turkish occupation. A descending trail reaching the riverside will then take us to Prodromou monastery. Once there, we’ll take a break for coffee and snack. We will then continue towards the Ancient Gortys and the Temple of Asclepius, built in the 4th BC century, where our hiking ends. You are free to visit the archaeological site, before we board our mini bus.
Next stop is the picturesque small village of Stemnitsa, where we will stop for coffee and relaxation. In the afternoon, we will head back to Dimitsana and visit the open-air Water Power museum where we’ll find out how the power of water was used in the traditional, pre-industrial societies, for the production of various goods.
Check in at the hotel and free time to relax or walk around the narrow paved streets of the village and admire the magnificent views over Lousios gorge. You can also enjoy dinner in one of the local restaurants.
Day 2: Rafting in Lousios river – return to Athens
Meals: Breakfast
Depends on your schedule
This morning prepare yourselves for a wonderful rafting adventure in one of the best rivers for rafting in Greece! We’ll be transferred to the base of our operations, near the village of Karitaina. There, before we start rafting, you will have the chance to experience rappel from the 45m high Karitaina bridge! It’s absolutely fun and safe for everyone. Then, our local instructors will give you all the necessary instructions and equipment, before we board our rafting boats (total activity duration: approx. 4 hrs, in the water: 2hrs).
Once our adventure ends, we’ll head to a beautiful farm in Karitaina, where we will have lunch and relax. Around 17:30 – 18:00 we will depart for our return trip to Athens.
Day 1: Welcome to Athens!
Your airport transfer will take you to your hotel where our meeting and first briefing by your guide will take place. Athens, the classical beauty, is where history meets the modern day in a mishmash of the ancient and the chaotically new. The evening is yours to explore the city or relax at the hotel.
Day 2:
After a scenic 50’ road trip across the Athenian Riviera, we will arrive at Sounio where the awe-inspiring Temple of Poseidon, god of the sea, is located. We will paddle around this sacred region, where according to Greek mythology, Aegeus, king of Athens jumped off the cliff after mistakenly believing that his son Theseus had died.
We will have lunch at local taverna serving delicious homemade food and will return at the hotel at around sunset.
Day 3:
Vouliagmeni is the most beautiful region of the Athenian riviera, located a mere 30 minutes’ drive from Athens center. Our SUPs will be tuned and waiting for you to paddle around crystal waters with stunning views of the peninsula. We will take lunch at a beach tavern and after a quick shower we will transfer to the airport.
