Mythical Peloponnese

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Discover the hidden treasures of Mani and Arcadia in this action packed small group adventure. Hike above the tree line of the highest mountains in the Peloponnese and paddle around the turquoise waters of Mani peninsula. This is the perfect option for anyone looking for a holiday which combines the very best of the land and sea of Greece. Scale the heights o...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Athens city introduction
    • Go Rafting and hiking around Lousios river in Arcadia
    • Visit Dimitsana’s historic Open Air Water Power Museum
    • Discover the charming and flourishing seaside town of Kardamyli in Mani
    • Hike through Viros gorge in Mani or to Mount Taygetos summit (2407m.)
    • Paddle out on your sea-kayaks around the stunning landscapes of Mani
    • Go swimming to the pristine beaches of western Mani
    • Visit the stunning Diros cave
    • Walk to the lighthouse of Cape Tenaro the southest point of mainland Europe

What's this trip about?

    Discover the hidden treasures of Mani and Arcadia in this action packed small group adventure. Hike above the tree line of the highest mountains in the Peloponnese and paddle around the turquoise waters of Mani peninsula. This is the perfect option for anyone looking for a holiday which combines the very best of the land and sea of Greece. Scale the heights of Mount Taygetus and explore Vyros Gorge amongst ancient Spartan trails. Take a boat-trip to one the most captivating caves in the world, then walk and swim around Cape Tenaro the stunningly scenic, southernmost point of mainland Europe.

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 14 people
Age range15 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityAthens
End CityAthens

Travel Themes

  • High Adventure
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Greece

Attractions

  • Acropolis
  • Athens

Activities

  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Kayaking
  • Nature
  • Rafting
  • Swimming

Trip includes

    • Professional English-speaking Personality Journeys tour leader
    • Professional qualified mountain guide
    • Guided rafting activity in Lousios river
    • Guided hiking activity in Lousios Gorge, Viros Gorge & Cape Tenaro
    • Sea Kayak experience in Mani/Peloponnnese
    • Single timed airport transfer on day 7
    • Αll accommodation in 3* hotels or traditional guesthouses
    • All land transport involved in the itinerary
    • Entrance tickets to Dimitsana museum and Diros cave

Itinerary

Day 1: Arriving in Athens

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Family run traditional guesthouse

Welcome to Athens, a vibrant city brimming over with striking ancient landmarks at every turn! Meet your tour leader at Athens International airport and hop into our van traveli...

Day 2: Stemnitsa

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Family run traditional guesthouse or 3* hotel

Activity: HIking 4 hours Ascend 320m Descend 800m.

Overnight: Kardamyli

After breakfast, we will walk to the starting point of our first hike towards th...

Day 3: Kardamili

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Family run traditional guesthouse or 3* hotel

After breakfast, set off on a hike of the Viros gorge, in the heart of Messinian Mani. Descending from the foot of Mt Profitis Ilias and disgorging itself into the se...

Optional Hike: Mount Taygetos Summit

For the experienced hikers the summit of stunning Mount. Taygetos – Prophitis Elias – at 2407m. awaits! Follow our expert guide on an off-road drive to the starting point of today’s challenge.  Mount. Taygetos is the highest mountain in the Peloponnese, stretching mor...

Day 4: Kardamili

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Family run traditional guesthouse or 3* hotel

Activity: Sea Kayak, swimming. (4 hours)

Today we will take an amazing half-day sea kayak tour around the stunning landscapes of Mani peninsula. Paddle to secr...

Day 5: Kardamyli

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Family run traditional guesthouse or 3* hotel

Activity: Road-trip, culture, swimming, walking (1.30 hours) Ascent/Descent: 70m.

Road trip day today! Visit the magnificent Diros cave on a half hour boat rid...

Day 6: Trip End

Transfer to Athens International Airport (3:30 hours)

Meals: Breakfast

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,456
Price per day$208
Last Updated: 12/14/2018

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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What we do

Personality Journeys is an adventure travel operator specialising in active, concept-tourism in the best locations that Greece has to offer. We design streamlined, original multi-destination and multi-experience adventures that suit the personality of our discerning travellers. We visualise and execute tailor-made journeys for small groups of friends, families, solo travellers, couples and corporate groups.

Why choose us

We have been exploring Greece and the world since childhood and we have turned our passion into a profession.

We are a team of inspired professionals with more than 15 years of experience each in our respective fields of excellence.

Bookings, Travel Management, Sailing and Navigation, Event Management, Adventure Travel Design and Implementation.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Travel insurance (required)
    • Mount Taygetos summit Hike ($120/person including off-road transfer to/from starting point, qualified mountain guide, snack)
    • Beverages
    • Gratuities (optional)
    • Single supplement

Accommodation

,Athens city hotel Stemnitsa Traditional guesthouse Kardamyli Traditional Guesthouse We will spend 1 night in Athens city, 1 night in Stemnitsa village in Arcadia/Peloponnese and 4 nights in Kardamyli seaside village, in traditional stylish village accommodations with en-suite facilities. Guesthouses have rooms in which we sleep on a twin share basis. In such case of solo travelers booking a room on their own, there is a single supplement charge applied ($275).
Cancellation policy
  • If you have to cancel your trip for any reason, you are entitled to a refund of the following amounts:
  • Number of days prior to your trip:
  • More than 240 days, 100% refund of your deposit
  • Between 61 and 239 days 50% refund of your deposit
  • Between 31 and 60 days 40% refund of your trip’s cost
  • Between 0 and 30 days 100% cancellation fee
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
Visa requirements
Visa requirements vary depending on your country of origin and your country of destination. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the relevant requirements. For a handy tool that can help you quickly find the requirements, please visit this link .
Meals Included

6 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches and 1 Dinner

Age Requirements
15 years and up
Trip participants must be at least 15 years old. Guests less than 18 years old must be accompanied by their parents.
Additional Information

Meals

Breakfasts are taken in the hotel or the guesthouses and may include tea and coffee, orange juice, marmalade mage of local fruits, cereals, occasionally eggs, plus bread with jam, honey or cheese. Lunches and dinner are taken at a traditional taverna, depending to the schedule of the day, with a choice of food or we may have a set meal with vegetarian and meat options.

Fitness level

In order to better appreciate the uniqueness of your holiday we advise you to be in good physical condition. Participation in all the activities is optional. Our guides will be happy to recommend alternatives should you wish to skip a scheduled activity.

What to bring

  • Hiking boots or hiking shoes
  • Hiking trousers & socks
  • A pair of shoes that will get wet
  • Swimming suit and beach towel
  • Base-layer shirts (long sleeved and short sleeved)
  • T-shirts and/or casual shirts
  • Windproof jacket or similar
  • Sunhat
  • Eye wear - sunglasses
  • Daypack (30 - 35 litres)
  • Headtorch
  • Sun protection (including for lips)
  • Water bottles 1 Litre
  • Antibacterial handwash
  • Small padlock

Weather

The weather in the Peloponnese during spring summer and autumn is characterised by warm days and occasionally chilly evenings. Water temperature is relatively cool during spring and warm during summer and autumn.

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