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Two Days Delphi & Meteora Monasteries
Two Days-Delphi – Meteora Monasteries Travel Tour
1st day: Leave for Delphi via Thebes, Levadia and the picturesque village of
Arachova, on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, arrive in Delphi and visit the
Archaeological Site. After the visit depart for Kalambaka, passing through
picturesque villages and towns of Central Greece. Dinner and overnight.
2nd day: Visit Meteora and enjoy a unique and most impressive scenery with ageless
Monasteries, containing priceless historical and religious treasures, standing between
earth and sky atop huge rocks. Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae
(short stop to see across the road the Leonida’s Monument), arrive in Athens early in
the evening.
Please ladies for the visit of the Monastery you need a skirt and the gentlemen long
trousers.
Bike Tour in Ionian Islands
BIKE TOUR-IONIAN ISLANDS (CORFU, LEFKADA, ITHACA, KEFALONIA, ZAKYNTHOS)
Day 1:
Arrival at Corfu International airport and transfer to the hotel that is located in the heart of the city or next to it. Corfu is, according to the people who come here to cycle, the perfect place for a cycling holiday and that Corfu has the most dense road network of Europe! We riding our bikes in order to visit Palaio Frourio (an old Venetian fortress built on an artificial islet with fortifications surrounding its entire perimeter), the Old City and Pontikonisi as well as Mon Repos Palace that is situated on top of Analipsis hill in the area of Kanoni.
Nowadays this house is used by the Municipality of Corfu as a museum where a tourist can see many Ionian treasures. The park is also a big attraction and is visited by hundreds of tourists every year offering a delightful walk in the cool shade of arcades created by old giant trees. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight.
Day 2:
After the breakfast, we start our tour in order to visit the west and north part of the island. Through beautiful villages and amazing routes we visit the most famous picturesque village of the island, Paleokastritsa. Here, we can see The monastery of the Virgin Mary that was built in 1228 and together with the Achillion Palace is amongst the best – known places of Corfu. The exploration continues to our next destination that is village, Lakones.
Here is the place where we can take photos, there are different places in Lakones where you can have a fantastic view over Paleokastritsa and all shades of blue imaginable in the many coves that makes Paleokastritsa so beautiful, everyone has his or her own favourite. Next stop, the graphic village Karousades that distinguishes for its traditional architecture and then we visit another old fishing village, Roda. Free time to relax and take your bath on the beautiful beach. Return to the hotel, dinner so as to taste local dishes.
Day 3:
After the breakfast, we depart for Achilleion. The place is one of that are worth seeing and visiting when you’re holidaying on the island. Achilleion Palace is a luxurious and beautiful villa and it was originally built for the Elisabeth von Wiltelsbach Empress of Austria or widely known as Princess Sissy. The palace shows Princess Sissy’s love for Greek mythology and it is called Achillion to honour the Greek hero Achilles. The palace is neoclassical in its style and inside the palace visitors can see an abundance of interesting art works from various artists.
It is worth noting that the casino scene of the James Bond film For Your Eyes Only (1981) was filmed at the Achilleion. Then, we depart for Glyfada. If you are looking for a stunning sandy beach – probably the finest the island has to offer – then Glyfada should be on your list. There are several bars and tavernas around Glyfada beach as well as the usual hotels and a few apartments. Last destination, village Pelekas.
Pelekas is the village that has something for everyone. Whether you are looking for sandy beaches and tavernas fringed by timeless olive groves; water-sports and nightlife; traditional food and drink; budget or top class accommodation; you will always find a warm welcome in Pelekas. Return to Corfu town, hotel, relax and dinner at taverna.
Day 4:
After the breakfast, we take our baggage and depart for the South Corfu in order to visit Lefkimi, the second largest town of the island. From there (Lefkimi port) there is ferryboat to Igoumenitsa, a coastal city in northwestern Greece. We continue our trip to Preveza and before we arrive at the town that is located at the mouth of the Ambracian Gulf, we stop to overnight in a hotel (next to the beach).
Day 5:
After the breakfast, we visit Parga, lies on the Ionian coast between the cities of Preveza and Igoumenitsa. It is a resort town known for its scenic beauty. Relax, bath in the sea, lunch, stroll through the narrow streets, dinner and overnight.
Day 6:
After the breakfast, we depart for Lefkada (via Preveza), short stops during the trip (stop in the city of Preveza). Arrive at Lefkada that has some of the most beautiful and famous beaches in the world. Lefkada beaches with turquoise waters, white rocks and wonderful sands that every year become headlines of many foreign travel guide and gets awards for the best beaches of Mediterranean!. Hotel and overnight.
Day 7:
The day includes a Lefkada round visiting beautiful places such as Nidri (it has many outstanding physical beauties, both on the coasts as well as the hinterland, which leave every visitor in awe), Agios Petros town, a coastal village Agios Nikitas and Tsoukalades (Tsoukalades is a small village with a couple of hotels with stunning sunset views of the Ionian sea is about 15 minutes drive from Lefkada ). Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight.
Day 8:
After the breakfast we depart for Ithaca, since antiquity, Ithaca has been identified as the home of the mythological hero Odysseus. The municipality of Ithaca includes some islets as well. The capital, Vathy or Ithaki, has one of the world’s largest natural harbours. Modern Ithaca is generally identified with Homer’s Ithaca, the home of Odysseus, whose delayed return to the island is one of the elements of the Odyssey’s plot. Full day exploration of the island and late in the afternoon, dinner and overnight.
Day 9:
After the breakfast, we depart for Kefalonia, a place known as one of the most popular destinations of the Ionian Islands and the biggest island of the group. It is located between Lefkada and Zakynthos. The Greek Island has many wonderful beaches with fine sand and turquoise, bleach-like, waters specific to the island. For the next days (Day 10 and 11), we are going to explore the beauties of the island. Beautiful beaches, breathtaking views and picturesque villages.
Argostoli the capital of Kefalonia situated on a peninsular is a busy working port with ferries, private yachts and freight ships coming and going all year round. The Lixouri peninsula has some dramatic coastline with a range of beaches. Due to its shape and the connection by ferry, it takes on the appearance of an island separate from the rest of Kefalonia. Beaches on the south of the peninsula tend to be rich red in colour, due to the soft red clay rocks. Lassi is located just a couple of minutes from Argostoli the lively resort of Lassi is a popular destination for all holidaymakers.
The coast road runs through the town with restaurants, bars, shops and supermarkets lining both sides all the way to the outskirts of the resort. Lassi is a purpose built resort and is close to or on some of the best beaches on Kefalonia. Lassi has a lot to offer from sweeping bays to small sheltered coves, sun beds, umbrellas and water sports are available -the water is warm and clear.
Day 12:
After the breakfast we depart for the airport, either from Kefalonia or Corfu, in order to take your return flight.
NOTE: If there is as scheduled flight from Zakynthos (for your return flight), that will change the program.
Minimum group participation: 10 persons
The price includes:
Hotel 3*/2* H/B and breakfast
Hotel rooms or villas
Bike, bus and boat tickets
Entrances at the archaeological sites and museums
All the transfers
Bike Tour Attica Round
BIKE TOUR- 8 DAYS & 7 NIGHTS, ATTICA ROUND
Day 1:
Arrival- Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos). Transfer to the hotel.
Day 2:
After the breakfast, depart for Elefsina (a town and municipality in West Attica, Greece.It is situated about 18 km northwest from the centre of Athens. It is located in the Thriasian Plain, at the northernmost end of the Saronic Gulf),Megara (an ancient city in Attica, Greece. It lies in the northern section of the Isthmus of Corinth opposite the island of Salamina, which belonged to Megara in archaic times, before being taken by Athens) and Salamina (the largest Greek island in the Saronic Gulf, about 1 nautical mile (2 km) off-coast from Piraeus and about 16 km west of Athens). Salamina island is known for the Battle of Salamina, the decisive naval victory of the allied Greek fleet, led by Themistocles, over the Persian Empire in 480 BC.
Day 3:
After the breakfast, we depart from Salamina to Perama (ferryboat). Then we visit Piraeus, Agios Nikolaos, Karvouniarika district in Piraeus, Marina Zeas, Mikrolimano, Poseidonos Avenue (coastal road in Piraeus, Greece (just south of Athens), that runs from Faliron to Glyfada, and beyond), Palaio Faliro and Glyfada (the area, which is home to many of Greece’s millionaires, ministers and celebrities, stretches out from the foot of the Hymettus mountain and reaches out to embrace the Saronic Gulf). Hotel and overnight.
Day 4:
After the breakfast and through Vouliagmenis Avenue we visit Varkiza, Agia Marina, Lagonisi, Saronida, Fokaia and our final destination, Sounion. Hotel and overnight.
Day 5:
After the breakfast we visit Cape Sounion that is one of the most famous and picturesque places in Attica. The cape is located 69 km southeast of Athens at the southernmost point of Attica peninsula. The Temple of Poseidon, built on a site set back from the sheer cliffs and with its magnificent view of the Aegean Sea and islands, was ideally located for worship of the powerful god of the sea.
In ancient times, mariners would see the brilliant white marble columns of the Temple of Poseidon and know they were close to home. Next stop will be Lavrio that was famous in Classical antiquity for silver mining, which was one of the chief sources of revenue of the Athenian state. The metallic silver was mainly used for coinage. After Lavrio we visit Vravrona and The sanctuary of Artemis as well as the archeological museum. Last destination, Rafina a town located on the eastern coast of Attica. Hotel and overnight.
Day 6:
The day includes a visit to Tymbos (tomb) of Marathon, a burial mound for the 192 Athenian dead soldiers of the Battle of Marathon. On the tomb of the Athenians this epigram composed by Simonides was written:”Ελλήνων προμαχούντες Αθηναίοι Μαραθώνι χρυσοφόρων Μήδων εστόρεσαν δύναμιν” which means “The Athenians, as defenders of the Hellenes, in Marathon destroyed the might of the golden-dressed Medes”.
Then and after a short stop in Nea Makri we visit Grammatiko and the archaeological site of Pamnous, an ancient deme in northeast Attica, on the Euboian gulf. Excavations have brought to light the sanctuary of Nemesis – the most important sanctuary of that divinity in ancient Greece – the fortress, public buildings, remains of houses and many grave enclosures. Return to the hotel and overnight.
Day 7:
After the breakfast we return to Athens and free time to visit the city, hotel and overnight.
Day 8:
After the breakfast we depart for the airport in order to take your return flight.
Minimum group participation: 5 persons
The price includes:
Hotel 3* (breakfast and dinner)
Bus
Entrances at archaeological sites and museums
All year arrivals
Cycling Program - Route 1
CYCLING PROGRAM Route no1
1st Day, 13/4/13, Saturday:
Arrival in Athens, at the Candia Hotel. All the clients will get to know each other in a near restaurant.Ouzo and food will be served and then we will all return to the hotel.
2nd Day, 14/4/13, Sunday:
Departure for the Toll Station in Elefsina, at the old National Road.
We will ride the bikes and we will take the old national road and the first short rest will take place at Agioi Theodoroi.
Then, we will depart for the Corinth Canal. We will have the opportunity for a short rest to take photos there.
Next departure and pass from Oraia Eleni. It is an amazing way with lots of pine trees. We will arrive at a beautiful and small village, called Epidaurus. We will take some rest and we will take a bite if there is any time left.
Finally, we will depart for Ancient Epidaurus which is an amazing, small and green village. At the end of the day, we stay at a hotel.
3rd Day, 15/4/13, Monday:
We will depart for the ancient theatre of Epidaurus riding our bikes. We will have enough time to visit the theatre. Finally, we will depart for our hotel, through the villages Traxia, Karnazeika, Kantia and Asini, near Nafplio.
4th Day, 16/4/13, Tuesday:
We will depart for Miloi, Kseropigado, Paralio Astros. Neochory , Karakovouny ,St Andreas , beach Tyros ,It is an easy way with some turns and there is no heavy traffic. It is mostly a provincial road. In the evening, Leonidio return to the hotel.
5th Day, 17/4/13, Wednesday:
Departure from leonidio.The road has grade, at the roots of the mountain Parnonas in the East Peloponese. Visit to the Holy Monastery Elenas. The road still has grade. We go up to a height of 1250 m. It’ s worth it. In the evening we arrive at the village Kosmas. At the end of the day, we will stay at the hotel Lithoktista.
6th Day, 18/4/13, Thursday:
Departure for the villages Geraky, Lampokampos, Mpelesseika, Agios Ioannis, Monemvasia. It is a trackless place, with very clean beaches and fresh fish. There aren’t many tourists in Monemvasia. At the end of the day, stay at a hotel.
7th Day, 19/4/13, Friday:
Departure for Gytheio, through the provincial road Movemvasia-Gytheio and the villages Sykia, Mampsos, Vlahioti and Skala. These are villages with orange trees, olive trees and beautiful beaches. Gytheio is a traditional city in Mani with stone houses. At the end, of the day, stay at a hotel.
8th Day, 20/4/13, Saturday:
Departure for the villages Skoutari, Kotronas, Drimos, Kokala, Lagia, Tsikalia, Gerolimena. At the end of the day, stay at a hotel. Mani is a place with lots of rare flora and fauna, with stones and thorns, rare plants and flowers and social differences.
9th Day, 21/4/13, Sunday:
Departure for the villages Aeropoli, N. Itilo, Kardmili. It is a pleasant way with natural beauty and lots of interesting things. There are towers, stone houses in byzantine style, small churches that date back to the 11th century. Panoramic view to see and take photos of the Messinian Gulf.
In our way we will see Diros caves, which are 1500 metres. We will take a small boat to visit them if we will all agree.
Finally, we will reach Kardamili, a traditional village with lots of interesting things, like its small port, restaurants, cafés, nice flowers, the sound of the waves and the beautiful bird song. At the end of the day, stay at a hotel.
10th Day, 22/4/13, Monday:
Departure for Kalamata. There is a provincial road, with a few turns and normal grades. We will pass through the villages Prosilio and Kampos. We will leave Mani and we will head for Messinian Mani, famous for its figs and the traditional, silk scarves. We will have some rest in Kalamata, we will drink some ouzo and we will take a bite.
Then, we will depart for Mount Taygetus through an amazing way with lush valleys. We will have some rest in a village, called Artemisia, we will eat dessert, which is yogurt and thyme honey from Mount Taygetus. There will also be a spring with fresh water. Finally, we will all come together at the top of the mountain and we will go down it heading for the village Tripi, the village where Leonidas, the King of Sparta is said to have sent all the disabled Spartans, in Kaiadas. At night, we will stay at the village, Palaiologio, in a hotel.
11th Day, 23/4/13, Tuesday:
Visit to the Byzantine City of Mistras. End of visit and departure for Tripoli by coach through the villages Agiorgitika, Axladokampos, Muloi, Argos, Koutsopodi, Fixtia, Mycenae taking the old national road. It is a pleasant road with not heavy traffic, with a few grades and turns. In the evening, we will eat in Mycenae in a restaurant. We will enjoy ourselves, this is going to be farewell time and we will discuss about the excursion. At the end of the day, stay at a hotel.
12th Day, 24/4/13, Wednesday:
Departure and visit to the site of Mycenae, the museum and Agamemnon’s Tomb. Departure for ancient Corinth, Akrocorinth and Loutraki. At the end of the day, stay at a hotel.
13th Day, 25/4/13, Thursday: After having breakfast, back to Athens. Free time for visit to the Acropolis Museum, Plaka and Monastiraki. At the end of the day, stay at a hotel.
14th Day, 26/4/13, Friday: Day of departure and end of the excursion. Have a safe journey back and see you soon! We are sure that the days when you were riding your bikes you ended up with less cholesterol, triglycerides, diabetes and other problems. We are also sure that in some of these days you felt like you were in love.
The program includes 2-star and 3-star hotels with breakfast, a mountain bike, the suitable equipment, a helmet and several spare parts, the trailer for the bike transfer. In addition, there will be a bus that will follow us during the whole trip, water is included, first-aid kit for light injures, antipyretics, like depon etc., the map of the itinerary and the guide of the group to give directions.
Things that are not mentioned here will not be included to the program. You will be able to participate in our program after consulting your doctor and after contacting us.
The program will take place as long as the number of the participants is 10 and more.
The organized groups can include up to 10/25 people.
The program may offer alternative things, like not only bikes but hiking, too.
We can also pick the organized groups up from other places, like Corfu, Aktion, Araksos, Kalamata and Zante and this will include some additional expense.
The program No 2 is from 27/4/13 to 11/5/13
The program No 3 is from 14/9/13 to 27/9/13
The program No 4 is from 28/9/13 to 11/10/13
Programs ingluded
1 accommodation for 13 nights B! o C! Hotel o Villas H/B
2 Privat coach for transfers from airport/hotel/airport
3 privat coach treeler for cycling for excursion
4 all admission fees to the sites and Museums
The first and the fourth program have a discount. For families with small kids there will be an adjustable seat.
We always offer special programs to groups for routes, like:
1.Volos, the tour of Pilio, Kissavos, Agias, Tempi, Litohoro, Prionia. Climbing to Mount Olympus without a bike.
2.Osios Lukas Monastery, Arahova, Delphi. Climbing to Mount Parnassus. Amfiklia, Mpralos. Finally, depart for Lamia, Domokos, Kalampaka, Monasteries in Meteora taking the national road, by bus.
3.Especially tough route to Meteora, Mount Kotzakas, the Pindos Mountain Range, Katara, Metsovo, Ioannina, Igoumenitsa, Preveza, Leukada, Astakos, Messologi, Antirio, Naupaktos, Galaksidi, Itea, Livadia.
4.Every itinerary can be organized in one, two, four, eight, ten or fourteen days after demand as long as it has to do with groups and we agree on the cost of the trip.
5.When it has to do with groups of 12 people as long as there is a certain demand, we can buy the tickets from the airport of each country and from the ports of Italy, Venice, Bari, Teriesti, Ancona, Brindisi.
6.With your booking, you will always have to pay 30% of the price of the trip
7.If it has to do with air tickets, you will have to pay 50% of the price of the ticket.
8.The people who are interested in participating in the trip will always have a certificate from a cardiologist that will certify that they don’t have any problem, because of the nature of the trip.
9.Special programs will be available with final arrival at Heraklion, Chania, Rethymno, Knossos, Ag. Nikolaos.
10.Programs for every island in Cyclades will be available.
11.Don’t hesitate to ask for information on anything you need. We are the only travel agency in Greece that occupies with cycling programs. We occupy with hiking since 1985. All that we offer is guaranteed. We are waiting for you!
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Cycling Program - Route 2
Cycling Program Route No2
Apostolos Sprint 1000 kM. Route No2
Athens, Delphi, patras, Olympia, Pylos, Kalamata, Mystras, Kiparissi, Nafplion. MycenAe, Corinth, Athens
1st Day:
Arrival in Athens and gathering at the hotel. At night, we will all go to a near restaurant to drink some ouzo.
2nd Day:
Depart for Tanagra by bus, having our bikes with us, taking the provincial road of Thiva, Livadia, Osios Lucas, Zemeno, Arahova, Delphi. At the end of the day, stay at a hotel.
3rd Day:
Visit to the museum and the archaeological site and then depart for Galaxidi and Naupaktos. The way is amazing through the coastal road, with picturesque villages. At the end of the day, stay at a hotel.0006-naypaktos
4th Day:
Depart for Patras by ferry from Rio to Antirrio taking the coastal road and passing from the city of Patras, heading for Agios Andreas through the old national road of Patras, Kyllini, Amaliada, Olympia. At the end of the end, we will stay at a hotel in Olympia.
5th Day:
Visit to the archaeological site and the museum and depart taking the provincial road of Pyrgos, Kiparissia, Filiatro, Pylos. It is a pleasant, easy and relaxing route. The road is straight without any grades. There are also roads for high speed. Arrival very late in the evening. At the end of the day, stay at a hotel.
6th Day:
Depart for Methoni, Castle, Finikounta, Koroni. At the end of the day, arrival at Kalamata.
Day 7:
Kalamata. Free day
Day 8:
Depart for Mistras through Mount Taygetus and the village Artemisia Ripis. At the end of the day, back to Mistras. It is a route for very energetic riders with trained legs. At the end of the day, stay at a hotel.
Day 9:
Depart from Mistras and we visit Ancient Tegea, village Rizes, Kato Doliana and Paralio Astros (Paralio Astros possesses beaches and a harbour which can accommodate small ships).
Day 10:
From Paralio Astros we continue our tour to Kiveri (Kiveri is a small village in the municipal unit of Lerna, Argolis, Greece. It is situated on the bay of Argos across from the tourist center of Nafplio), Miloi, Nafplio (a seaport town in the Peloponnese in Greece that has expanded up the hillsides near the north end of the Argolic Gulf) and Tolo.
Tolo has grown into a successful tourist resort from a small fishing village while retaining its traditional Greek charm, in this way visitors to Tolo find all the amenities needed to make their holiday as pleasant and as comfortable as possible and at the same time friendly and charming. Hotel and overnight
Day 11:
Depart from Tolo. Next destination Ancient Corinth and its Theatre, then village Iria and we return toTolo. Hotel and overnight.
Day 12:
After the breakfast we depart for Mycenae. Mycenae ‘Rich in Gold’, the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon, first sung by Homer in his epics, is the most important and richest palatial centre of the Late Bronze Age in Greece. The architecture and design of Mycenae and Tiryns, such as the Lion Gate and the Treasury of Atreus at Mycenae and the walls of Tiryns, are outstanding examples of human creative genius.
After Mycenae we visit Ancient Corinth. The original City of Corinth, was founded in the 10th Century BCE and was the largest city in ancient Greece. More importantly, Corinth was ancient Greece’s richest port.
Day 13:
Depart for Corinth Canal, a canal that connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. Then we visit the town Agioi Theodoroi, Kineta (a beach town in West Attica), Nea Peramos or more commonly known as Megalo Pefko. Late in the afternoon we return toAthens.
Day 14:
This is the day of the depart for the airport. Have a safe journey back!
Bike Tour in Corfu - Paxi - Antipaxi
BIKE TOUR- KERKYRA, PAXI AND ANTIPAXOS 8 DAYS & 7 NIGHTS
Day 1:
Arrival- Corfu, transfer to the hotel and then we visit the island. Depending on the estimated time of arrival, we riding our bikes in order to visit Palaio Frourio (an old Venetian fortress built on an artificial islet with fortifications surrounding its entire perimeter), the Old City and Pontikonisi as well as Mon Repos Palace that is situated on top of Analipsis hill in the area of Kanoni. Nowadays this house is used by the Municipality of Corfu as a museum where a tourist can see many Ionian treasures. The park is also a big attraction and is visited by hundreds of tourists every year offering a delightful walk in the cool shade of arcades created by old giant trees.
Day 2:
After the breakfast we depart for the Palaiokastritsa that is located on the west coast of Corfu. Through several villages such as Liapades, Ermones and Gianades we arrive at the monastery in Palaiokastritsa that is dated from 1225 (there is also a museum inside). The exploration continues to the Northern part of the island. Amazing routes and picturesque villages that offer a spectacular panoramic view.
First stop, village Lakones. Here is the place where we can take photos, there are different places in Lakones where you can have a fantastic view over Paleokastritsa and all shades of blue imaginable in the many coves that makes Paleokastritsa so beautiful, everyone has his or her own favourite. Next stop, the graphic village Karousades that distinguishes for its traditional architecture and then we visit another old fishing village, Roda.
Free time to relax and take your bath on the beautiful beach. After the lunch we depart for the Northeastern part of the island. Kassiopi village is our ext destination that is considered as one of the most picturesque touristic resorts at the North East. Ipsos village is the last stop before we return to Corfu city center. Ipsos is set against the dramatic backdrop of the hills of the North East of Corfu on the left and to your right across the sea to Corfu town. Return to Corfu town, hotel and dinner at taverna tasting local dishes.
Day 3:
After the breakfast, we depart for Achilleion. The place is one of that are worth seeing and visiting when you’re holidaying on the island. Achilleion Palace is a luxurious and beautiful villa and it was originally built for the Elisabeth von Wiltelsbach Empress of Austria or widely known as Princess Sissy. The palace shows Princess Sissy’s love for Greek mythology and it is called Achillion to honour the Greek hero Achilles. The palace is neoclassical in its style and inside the palace visitors can see an abundance of interesting art works from various artists.
It is worth noting that the casino scene of the James Bond film For Your Eyes Only (1981) was filmed at the Achilleion. Then, we depart for Glyfada. If you are looking for a stunning sandy beach – probably the finest the island has to offer – then Glyfada should be on your list. There are several bars and tavernas around Glyfada beach as well as the usual hotels and a few apartments.
Last destination, village Pelekas. Pelekas is the village that has something for everyone. Whether you are looking for sandy beaches and tavernas fringed by timeless olive groves; water-sports and nightlife; traditional food and drink; budget or top class accommodation; you will always find a warm welcome in Pelekas. Return to Corfu town, hotel, relax and dinner at taverna.
Day 4:
After the breakfast we visit the Southeastern part of the island and more specifically the villages Sinarades, Agios Gordios and Agios Matheos. Next to the village Agios Matheos there is The Byzantine castle of Gardiki. The castle was a octagonal building with powerful fortifications that protected many times the residents of the region. Nowadays, its walls are preserved in a very good situation.
Also, in the the grounds of the Byzantine castle there are architectural members of ancient buildings. Amazing route, stops throughout the route and we take our bath on beach, free time to relax, lunch and in the afternoon we return to the hotel, relax and dinner.
Day 5:
After the breakfast, we depart for the Northeastern part of the island. We visit the village Ano Korakiana and then we take a bath on a beach that is located in Kato Korakiana. Free time, beautiful beach. Afternoon, return to the hotel, relax and dinner.
Day 6:
The day includes a classical cruise (kaiki, Greek traditional boat). We will visit, probably, the most beautiful islands of Ionian islands, Paxi or Paxoi and Antipaxos. An unforgettable full day visit, return to Corfu town and then dinner at taverna. Hotel and overnight.
Day 7:
After the breakfast there is a guide tour in the city center, we visit the city’s monuments and museums as well as the Castle, the church of Saint Spyridon and that of Saint Georgios, and The Corfu Museum of Asian Art that is the only museum in Greece exclusively dedicated to Far Eastern and Indian art and antiquity. The museum is housed in the Palace of Sts Michael and George. We can also visit the laographic museum located in the center of Corfu city.
Coffee at Liston, built by the French in the same style as those in Rue de Rivoli, Paris; is probably the place to ‘people watch’ while enjoying a Ginger beer. (The British also left Cricket, which was played on the pitch opposite the Liston. Sadly today, due to nearby parked cars, they no longer play in this famous location). During our dinner, you can make comments about your stay and since we are trying to make your holiday as enjoyable as possible, we are looking for ways that things could be improved
Day 8:
After the breakfast, return to the airport so as to take your return flight.
Minimum group participation: 10 persons
The price includes:
Hotel 4*/3* H/B
Bus transfers (during the tour)
Entrances at archaeological sites and museums
1 daily cruise Paxi-Antipaxos (kaiki, Greek traditional boat)
Bike Tour in Cyclades Islands
BIKE TOUR TO CYCLADES ISLANDS (ANDROS, TINOS, SYROS, MYKONOS)
Day 1:
Arrival- Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos), transfer to the hotel (city center). Overnight.
Day 2:
After the breakfast, we ride our bikes and visit Acropolis, Panathenaic Stadium, Greek Parliament, Evzones (the members of the Presidential Guard, an elite ceremonial unit that guards the Greek Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Presidential Mansion and the gate of Evzones camp in Athens. The Evzones are also known, colloquially, as Tsoliades) and Academy of Athens. Free time to Thissio area and Monastiraki for lunch and coffee. Magnificent view and opportunity to take photos from Filopappou hill. Hotel, overnight.
Day 3:
After breakfast, bus transfer to Rafina port and leave for Andros island (port Batsi), that is the Northern most and second largest Island of the Cyclades. The day includes a bike tour from port Batsi to old city Chora, hotel and overnight.
Day 4:
After breakfast, we ride our bikes and visit the following villages: Stenies, (a small beautiful village with traditional architecture. Stone houses and paved streets are the main characteristics of this village, which is built on the slopes of a hill and it is surrounded by few green trees. Although it is close to the capital village, Stenies is not developed in tourism and keeps it authentic character), Arika, Sariza, then we return to Chora, hotel and overnight.
Day 5:
After breakfast we return (bike) to Batsi, port Gavrio. We depart for Tinos island that is famous for the Church of Panagia Evangelistria with its reputedly miraculous icon of Virgin Mary attracting thousands of pilgrims from all over the country on the 15th of August, feast day of the Virgin. Hotel and then free time to walk through the roads of the Holy island with its magnificent church.
Day 6:
Full day tour in Tinos island. The island has many picturesque mountainous villages, superb dove cotes which are embellishing it and a tradition in marble carving.
Day 7:
We visit our next destination (afternoon), Syros island and the city Hermoupolis that is the capital of the South Aegean region, city bike tour, hotel and overnight.
Day 8:
Full day to Syros island. The Greek island is full of beauties and charms created by its unspoiled landscape, its authenticity and its traditional villages. The town of the island is full of Venetian and neoclassical buildings which make it one of the most beautiful towns of the country. Nice beaches with crystalline waters and a medieval village can be found. Return, late in the afternoon, to the hotel and overnight.
Day 9:
After the breakfast, half-day to visit the Historical Centre of the Catholic Church of Syros and we depart (afternoon) for the famous Mykonos island, free time, hotel out of the city center, overnight.
Day 10:
Full day bike tour. Mykonos island is renowned for its: traditional and unique Cycladic architecture, magnificent sandy beaches, excellent shopping as well as dining facilities, however, the island is well known primarily for its: cosmopolitan lifestyle and diverse nightlife. Mykonos crazy night!
Day 11:
After breakfast, free time to the city (bike), afternoon we embark ship and return to Piraeus port, hotel and overnight in Athens.
Day 12:
Breakfast and then transfer to the airport to take your return flight.
Minimum group participation: 10 persons
The price includes:
Ship tickets, economy class
Bike and bus transfers
Hotel 3*/2*, H/B and breakfast
Entrances at the archaeological sites and museums
Bike Tour in Magnesia & North Sporades
BIKE TOUR- MAGNESIA (VOLOS) AND NORTH SPORADES (SKIATHOS, SKOPELOS, ALONISSOS)
Day 1:
Arrival at Aghialos Airport (Volos) or Skiathos Island Natonal Airport or Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos). Transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Day 2:
After the breakfast we take a bike ride through the magnificent city of Volos. Then we visit the picturesque village Portaria, here is the place well-known for its panoramic view to Pagasitic Gulf and Volos. We take photos and then we visit another beautiful village Makrinitsa that is considered as one of the popular tourist destination, especially during the winter.
Makrinitsa was built between 1204 and 1215 by the Byzantine family of Malliasinon. In Greek mythology, Mount Pelion was the homeland of Chiron the Centaur, tutor of many ancient Greek heroes, such as Jason, Achilles, Theseus and Heracles. Relax and then we visit the village Chania, return to Volos, dinner and overnight.
Day 3:
After the breakfast we depart for East Pelion that is full of tradition, history and beautiful images. Here, the blue of the sea is harmonically bound with the imposing mountainous landscape. Then we visit village Zagora and return to Platanias coastal village that is one of the most famous and popular tourist resorts in all of Pelion.
Day 4:
After the breakfast, we depart for Skiathos island, a place where Alexandros Papadiamantis (an influential novelist) was born in 1851. We cross the coastal side of East Magnesia and after short stops in small picturesque villages, beautiful beaches, we arrive at Kastri. We embark the ferry boat to visit Skiathos. Dinner and overnight.
Day 5:
After the breakfast, we take a bike ride through the green island. Full-day program, we visit archaeological sites and picturesque villages, late in the afternoon return to the hotel, dinner and overnight.
Day 6:
After the breakfast, no scheduled program, free day, dinner at taverna, overnight.
Day 7:
Depart for another beautiful Greek island, Skopelos that is considered as the greenest island of the Aegean Sea, full of amazing beaches. The surrounding sea of Skopelos and some of the further outlying islands have been made conservation areas, as they are breading grounds for the dwindling population of monk seals.
Almost every morning, excursion boats leave Skopelos harbour for an organized trip within the Marine Park, where a rise in the population of dolphins has become easily visible. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight.
Day 8:
After the breakfast we explore the rest of the island, return to the hotel, dinner and overnight.
Day 9:
Depart for our last destination that is Alonissos island. Beautiful places to visit, beaches which are amongst the clearest and cleanest in the world. Delicious and rich local dishes (amazing lobster pasta!). Hotel, dinner and overnight.
Day 10:
After the breakfast we return to the airport. It should be mentioned that in case where the airport is:
1)Skiathos Airport, the whole program changes
2)Aghialos Airport (Volos) or Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos), we add one day in the program which means additional cost. This cost concerns boat tickets, hotel etc.
The prices include breakfast, dinner, bike, bus for luggage and bike transfer (whenever is needed). In case of inclement weather or scheduled strikes, bike programs can be interrupted and change. In such case, where a scheduled boat tour is canceled, we do not endorse and shall not be held responsible or liable for any problem occur without our responsibility.
Minimum group participation: 10 persons
The price includes:
Hotel 3*/2* (breakfast, H/B) rooms or villas
Bus transfers (during the trip)
Ship tickets
Entrance at archaeological sites
Bike Tour in Athens, Ancient Corinth & 5 Cities
BIKE TOUR- ATHENS, ANCIENT CORINTH, RIO-ANTIRRION, NAFPAKTOS, GALAXIDI, DELPHI, LEVADEIA, ATHENS
Day 1:
Arrival-Athens, transfer from the airport to the hotel. Free time, dinner at Greek taverna, taste the classic Greek drink Ouzo (an anise-flavored aperitif).
Day 2:
Riding our bikes and we visit Parthenon, Panathenaic Stadium, Academy of Athens and The Hellenic Parliament where we can see Evzones (it refers to the members of the Presidential Guard, an elite ceremonial unit that guards the Greek Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Presidential Mansion and the gate of Evzones camp in Athens). Free time. Guide to the archaeological sites, then we return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Day 3:
Taking our bikes and baggage. A bike tour from Athens to Elefsina through the Old National Road Athens-Corinth. We visit the Tample of Saint Demeter (the goddess of the harvest, who presided over the grains and the fertility of the earth). Then we visit Saint Theodore (time for coffee) and Corinth Canal (short stop to take photos). Finally, visit Ancient Corinth, dinner at Greek taverna, hotel and overnight.
Day 4:
A bike tour through the Old Road that connects Corinth and Patras. Amazing travel itinerary, waterfront route, villages and houses close to the sea, flowered-filled gardens and, generally, a lovely, unforgettable experience. First stop in the Greek resort town of Xylokastro and the unique Pefkias pine forest. Relax and lunch. Depart for Diakofto, dinner at taverna, hotel and overnight.
Day 5:
Taking our bikes and baggage, we depart for Kalavryta. This day offers a unique experience. Odontotos starts from the railway station of Diakopto and follows the Vouraikos gorge (reaches the slopes of mount Helmos at an altitude 900 metres). After a distance of 22,350 metres and within 60 minutes it ends in the town of Kalavryta, 750 metres from the surface of the sea. Amazing location through gorges and small tunnels, we visit Kalvryta and then with our bikes we return to the Old Road in order to depart for Patras. We continue our tour to Rio-Antirrion, stop over in Egio.
We cross Rio-Antirrion by boat (there is also a bridge), it should be mentioned that bridge Rio-Antirrion received the 2006 Outstanding Structure Award from the International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering. It crosses the Gulf of Corinth near Patras, linking the town of Rio on the Peloponnese to Antirrio on mainland Greece.
From Antirrion we depart for the picturesque Nafpaktos, relax, hotel and opportunity to taste delicious and authentic local dishes.
Day 6:
We depart for Galaxidi. First stop in taverna “Klovino”, drink coffee or ouzo then we continue to Erateini that is situated on the Gulf of Corinth, relax and lunch. We arrive at Galaxidi, a historic Greek village, and visit the church St. Nikolaos. Overnight in rooms, if you prefer to stay at a hotel, there are hotels 3 km away.
Day 7:
Our bike tour continues to Itea, after a short stay we depart for the village “Chrysso”, through huge areas where visitors can see the famous Amfissas olives. From Chysso we depart for Delphi, guide will be there, to visit Delphi Archaeological Museum, Castalia and the Sanctuary of Athena Pronea. Hotel, dinner at taverna and then bar to drink.
Day 8:
Depart for Athens. Easy route through flat roads. We visit Arachova, Distomo and the Byzantine Church of Hosios Loukas. Then we stop in Levadeia, a beautiful city in central Greece where you can taste its famous “Souvlaki”, lunch, relax and return, by bus, to Athens. Dinner at tavena.
Day 9:
Taking your baggage and depart for the airport to take your return flight.
Minimum group participation: 10 persons
The price includes:
Hotel 3*/2* rooms or villas (breakfast and dinner)
Bus transfers (during the trip)