BEST OF Off-The-Path PELOPONNESE. Villages Monastary River Museum
This full day tour is perfect for those who want to leave the city behind for a day & explore one of Greece's most naturally beautiful regions and its wealth of hidden gems.
Through the olive groves & orchards of the Peloponnese your tour heads towards the stunning geography of the Menalon Mountain range & Louisos Gorge area where you will stop at the extensive Capsia Caves before passing though the stone villages to visit a Water Mill & Museum & amazing window into pre-industrial culture & life in Greece. We visit the dramatic Lousios Gorge & river, one of the most impressive Monasteries which Hang from its cliffs & end with an idyllic lunch amidst this area of hidden Greece & timeless nature.
Carried out in the company of your professional, informative & helpful English speaking Tour Driver and in one of our new Mercedes, AudiA6 with Wifi, A/C & bottled water along the way, you will also enjoy your tour in style & comfort and for a hassle free experience choose our Lunch Option.
Options
FAMILY & DISCOUNT RATE
TRAVEL IN STYLE: Standard Sedan
Pickup included
What's included in BEST OF Off-The-Path PELOPONNESE. Villages Monastary River Museum
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Vytina
CAPSIA CAVES: Before reaching the village of Vitina our first stop is at one of the most hidden beauty spots in Greece, the Capsia Caves where you can explore this immense cave system which spans over 4 Miles (6km), where many artefacts from Neolithic fossils to clay lamps from the 4th Century have been recovered. Famous for its white, yellow, red, green, and light blue colourations it has a great many stalactites and stalagmites which are most dramatic in the "Chamber of Wonders'.
Offshore Hydropower Museum
Your view of Greece and understanding of its local culture will be forever changed & enriched by your visit to this museum with an amazing window into the society of past generations. You will not only learn about the integral value of water mills which were spread all over pre-industrial Greece, but see many skills & crafts brought to life again in this working facility & Museum. Such mills were a hub of life. Most simply in the production of flour & bread, they also provided everything from a point of trade where people met to exchange ideas & culture, to a place where local artisans produced leather & textiles, where clothes & other household items were carried for washing & grapes were processed into spirits such as 'raki'. This particular Mill also played a key Historical role in gunpowder production in the 1821 war of independence. Set in tranquil surrounding this is a real highlight for anyone interested in learning & connecting with the local culture of a bygone era.
Lousios Gorge
The Lousios River cuts a deep gorge where you can follow a path down to its shady waters to cool off your feet in its pure water amidst the surrounding forest and is a great time out to enjoy the natural beauty of this area during your trip.
Inclusions
- First class transport: Mercedes EClass Sedan; Minivan or Sprinter
- Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver throughout the day
- Flexible pick up time on request
- All vehicles with WiFi, A/C, Chilled Bottled Water
- Athens Hotel, Residence or Cruise ship pickup & return
- Athens Airport transfers or pickup locations outside Athens: arranged on request with extra cost
- Food and drinks unless specified
- Any entrance fees
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- FAMILY FRIENDLY. For family groups our tours arre specially tuned for the needs of young group members, with more Mythological commentary & a book presentation to keep
- LUNCH INCLUDED TOUR OPTION: If booking with our lunch option please advise of any allergies or associated problems & preferences. Alcoholic drinks are not included.
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
o Pick up time flexible on request. We suggest 07:30 but if a later time is preferred we will start according to your needs o For Airport pickup and locations outside of Athens there may be a supplement. We will advise on booking. o For Airbnb's please provide the exact address o If you have luggage please provide details of quantity so we may provide the appropriate vehicle
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IMPORTANT - CONTACT DETAILS • For all tour questions please Email: [email protected] • For telephone inquiries call: +30 6955297050 • DEPARTURE TIME: Unless you ask for an alternate start time we will be at your location at 07:30 • HOTEL PICK UP: We will meet you at the hotel reception area. • AIRBNB OR ATHENS ADDRESS: We will meet you outside the address at street level • CRUISE SHIP PICK UP: For Cruise ship pick up please provide the ship name; all passenger names; one passport number. • LUGGAGE & EXCESS LUGGAGE: Please advise us of any luggage so we may supply the appropriate vehicle. Please note we are not responsible for luggage safety. • FAMILY & DISCOUNT OPTION: May be carried out with standard Sedan Car • LUNCH OPTION: includes 2 course lunch by the sea. Alcoholic drinks & additinal dishes at own expense
