Compare 2 Day Peloponnese Adventure by Trails Beyond vs Eastern Peloponnese Expedition by Ribingreece Expeditions
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| Duration | 2 days | 5 days |
| Price From | $ 325 | $ 1,010 |
| Price Per Day | $ 163 | $ 202 |
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| Trip Style | Group tour | Small group tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Premium |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | NA |
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1 Breakfast and 1 Lunch |
4 Breakfasts |
| 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! |
A five-day RIB trip, visiting the eastern coastline of Peloponnese. Picturesque sea side villages and secret bays are waiting for you to explore. Meet the different temperament and aura of the biggest peninsula of Greece. |
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
Our day begins early in the morning. The minivans will transport you to the marina where we will embark on the RIBs. Our first destination is the charming island of Spetses. A stop at the Tselevinia island complex is a must. You will be amazed by the color of the sea. We will arrive at Spetses in the afternoon. Time to relax at the hotel, and visit the local taverns.
Day 2
After having breakfast at the hotel, our trip continues. Next destination, the coastal village of Kyparissi. It looks as if time has stopped at this picturesque site. You will feel the aura of relaxation once you set eyes on it. Beautiful beaches await for us to explore them on our way there. Late in the afternoon, time to relax at the hotel and visit the local taverns.
Day 3
Our next destination is the enchanting “rock” of Monemvasia. About 20 nm south, with picturesque bays en route. We will spend plenty of time on board to explore the coastline and enjoy the Sea. We will arrive at the small marina of Monemvasia late in the afternoon to relax at the hotel. The evening and the next day are free to explore the fortress and the nearby bays and beaches.
Day 4
Trust us, the wider area of the Laconia County is worth spending another day here.
Day 5
We will wake up early to have a nutritious breakfast. Athens is about 70 nm away. We will be having plenty of time during our trip back, to swim into the crystal-clear waters of the Aegean Sea. Late in the afternoon we will arrive at Athens.
