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Duration 7 days 5 days
Price From $ 937 $ 1,010
Price Per Day $ 134 $ 202
Highlights
  • Explore Karpathos and see the cultural museum
  • Visit Marine Park
  • Enjoy ‘kaiki’ boat ride, from Diafani to Saria Island
  • Enjoy the hike from Avlona Settlement To The Bay Of Tristomo
  • Enjoy the sun and the sea and relax at virgin beaches
  • Visit the local taverns.
  • Explore the coastline and enjoy the Sea
  • The fortress of Monemvasia designates the way the locals used, to have protection from the raids of the barbarians.
  • A steep, rocky piece of earth with only one access.
Trip Style Small group tour Small group tour
Lodging Level Standard Premium
Physical Level
  • 3- Moderate
  • 2- Easy
Travel Themes
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Family Friendly
  • High Adventure
  • Small Ship Cruise
Countries Visited
Cities and Attractions N/A
  • Athens
Flights & Transport Ground transport included NA
Activities
  • Cooking
  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • History
  • Snorkeling
  • Swimming
  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Hiking
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Short Cruise
  • Snorkeling
Meals Included N/A

4 Breakfasts

Description

Hiking themed holiday to Karpathos, this unique island born place to Prometheus and his Titans according mythology, with its wild mountains and gas-blue coves, cloud-wrapped villages and rugged beauty. Explore traditional villages, solitary bays, an ancient acropolis, caves, churches and its unique culture. In Karpathos you’ll discover an island with its Greek soul intact and its living traditions, real people, local musicians and mythic festivals untarnished by modern fads. We’ll walk in protected areas characterised by a variety of rare and endemic plants and animals protected by international agreements and the Greek law. Karpathos, along with the island of Saria which we’ll be visiting, is one of the most important destinations in Greece for the protection of rare species and ecosystems. Two sites are included in the Natura 2000 network for their bird and seal populations.

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.

Itinerary: Karpathos Walking Holiday

Day 1: Welcome To Karpathos & Olympos Village

Meet your tour guide and settle into your rooms. Olympus is a living museum as time seems to have stopped here. We’ll walk around the village to learn the history and observe the architecture and traditions of this unique culture. Don’t be surprised if you happen to come across women wearing their traditional dress and baking bread in ovens alongside the narrow paths of the village. Visit to the cultural museum and “show cooking” where you’ll have the chance to observe the preparation and taste the most traditional dish, “makarounes”!

Day 2: Marine Park Visit & Coastal Walk To Tranquil Beach

We’ll start the day with a visit to the Information Centre of the Protected Area of North Karpathos, where you’ll learn about the natural features of the Marine Park area and one of the healthiest populations of monk seals in the Aegean Sea. We’ll continue with a coastal hike to the tranquil beach of Papa Minas. The next hours will flow smoothly along the seaside letting you relax and enjoy the Aegean landscapes and deep blue waters. The day ends with a traditional cooking lesson and a BBQ!

Day 3: Exploration Of Saria Island North Of Karpathos

We’ll start the day with a ‘kaiki’ boat ride, from Diafani to Saria Island, located north of Karpathos, and the bay of “Giaplos”. We’ll cross Saria island from south to north ending at the well-preserved rural settlement of Argos. Our biologist guide will introduce you to the unique flora and fauna of the island which will fascinate you. Our walk will end at Palatia beach where you’ll have the chance to swim and rest. The day will end with snorkelling from our boat in order to discover the magnificent, crystal clear seabed of Saria island. Dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 4: Hike From Avlona Settlement To The Bay Of Tristomo

This is one of the most beautiful paved paths in Karpathos. The smell of herbs will accompany you. After a 4-hour walk, you’ll have the chance to rest at the natural sanctuary of Tristomo and explore its picturesque settlement, standing right upon the brink of the waves, and the old dilapidated Italian barracks (kazarmas). Opportunity for swimming, snorkelling and a voluntary beach cleanup attended by the staff of the marine park. A barbecue will be you reward.

Day 5: Hike To Ancient Doric City & Top Of Avlona Plateau To Admire The View

In the morning, we’ll follow another old path through incredible nature and landscapes from the little port of Diafani to Vroukounta bay.  We’ll guide you around the fortifications’ ruins and the burial chambers of the sacred ancient Doric city of Vroukounda (1st millennium B.C.). We’ll have a picnic in the shade before continuing our walk towards Avlona village. A 3-hour ascend may seem challenging but the magnificent view of the Avlona plateau at the end of the trail is definitely rewarding. Dinner with traditional music.

Day 6: Boat Excursion To Remote Unspoilt Beaches

You’ll enjoy the sun and the sea and relax your mind and body at the most beautiful and virgin beaches of the island! We’ll have a special fish BBQ under the shade of the trees!

Day 7: Walk Around The Island’s Most Traditional Villages

Our last day is dedicated to exploring Karpathos’ traditional villages. In the morning, we’ll go south and walk around Spoa, Mesochori and Lefkos villages. We’ll swim at Lefkos beach and rest for few hours. In the afternoon we’ll continue our walk towards Arkasa village to enjoy the most incredible sunset and our farewell dinner.

Itinerary: Eastern Peloponnese Expedition

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.

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