Cycling in the Peloponnese

8 Days Excluding Flights From

8 Days from

£ 1369

£ 1659

Cycling

Activity Level

Easy & Moderate

Ways to Travel :

Self-Guided Holidays

Activity :

Cycling

Group Size :

2 - 10

Ages :

12+

Trip Code :

C07GP

Discover the highlights of Ancient Greece by bike

The Peloponnese is the Greece of myth and legend. Hera bathed in the Carathus spring near Epidaurus, the attack against Troy was led from Mycenae and it was in Lerna that Hercules killed the Hydra, a mythical beast with many heads. Aside from being the cradle of Greek civilisation, it is also astoundingly beautiful. The mountainous region of Arcadia has thick pine forests and meadows alive to the scent of wild mint and the gently sloping lowlands towards the coast are a tangle of vineyards and citrus and olive groves, bright with oleander bushes.

Highlights

Cycle from mountains to coast; traditional settlements, ancient cities, fishing villages and seaside towns
Important historical and archaeological sites of Mycenae, Epidaurus, Mantinea and Tegea
Ride varied landscapes stopping at cafes and tavernas for homemade local specialities and fresh seafood

Key Information

7 nights hotel-to-hotel accommodation in a mix of 3 and 4-star hotels
All continental breakfasts
Headwater Navigation App
Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
E-bike hire available on request (supplement applies)
Tandem hire available on request (supplement applies)
Luggage transfers between hotels
Countries visited: Greece

Countries visited: Greece

What's Included

7 nights hotel-to-hotel accommodation in a mix of 3 and 4-star hotels
All continental breakfasts
Headwater Navigation App
Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
High quality bikes
Luggage transfers between hotels
Cycle transfer on Day 7

What's Not Included

Travel insurance
Single supplements
Solo traveller supplement (where only one person is travelling on a departure date)
Visas and vaccinations

6 Days of Cycling

Terrain:

Cycling is mainly on quiet country lanes.

Day 2

38 km / 23.6 miles

Day 3

47 km / 29.2 miles

Day 4

55 km / 34.2 miles

Day 5

45 km / 28 miles

Day 6

51 km / 31.7 miles

Day 7

42 km / 26.1 miles

Sustainability and Impact

As a certified B Corp, we’re on a mission to improve our social and environmental impact across all our adventures.

We do this through our innovative Thriving Nature, Thriving People plan.

This ‘nature positive’ approach is designed to help nature and communities thrive in harmony through practical solutions, such as reducing carbon and waste on our trips, supporting conservation projects through the Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation, and rewilding 100 square metres for every Exodus traveller.

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C07GP - Cycling in the Peloponnese

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Trip Notes

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For flights call us on 0203 733 5948 or enquire when booking online

Regional flights available

Competitive flight prices

Specialist Flight Support

ATOL protected

Itinerary

Vytina Nafplio London London

Arrival in Vytina

Accommodation: Hotel Art Mainalon (four-star or similar)

Your day starts with an uphill ride into the mountains to Alonistaina, a traditional settlement and one of the highest villages in the Peloponnese. Continue along fir-lined country roads to the village of Piana, important during the Greek War of Independence. Enjoy a rest in a kafeneio beside the church of Saint Georgios, built on a rock before starting the descent to Tripoli, capital of Arcadia region.

Accommodation: Palatino Hotel (three-star or similar)

Distance covered: 24mi (38km)

Meals included: Breakfast

A circular route today starts with a cycle through vineyards and apple orchards to reach Mantineia, one of the most important ancient Greek cities where you can explore the preserved archaeological site. Opposite the site is the church of Agia Foteini, built in 1972 but which combines several architectural elements (Classical, Byzantine, and Minoan). Continue through fruit crops to Kapsia cave, a natural wonder of multi-coloured stalactites and stalagmites before returning on quiet country roads to Tripoli.

Accommodation: Palatino Hotel (three-star or similar)

Distance covered: 29mi (47km)

Meals included: Breakfast

Today you descend to the coast. First stop is the settlement of Tegea, where you can see history in layers with a 10th Century Byzantine church constructed over the ruins of an ancient theatre. Continue through olive groves and small villages to the ancient city of Eva. Arrive in Paralio Astros, a beautiful small fishing village. Wander along the harbour, visit the castle on top of the hill or have a dip in the sea before choosing where to eat from one of the tavernas offering fresh fish and local specialties.

Accommodation: Ariadne Hotel (three-star or similar)

Distance covered: 34mi (55km)

Meals included: Breakfast

Follow an amazing coastal route along the Argolic Gulf coastline to reach Mili, a small seaside resort and a good place to take a refreshement break. Visit the archaeological site of Ancient Lerna and Lernea Hydra where Hercules killed the beast of many heads before heading to his hometown and one of the oldest cicties in Greece, Argos. Visit the ancient theatre before continuing on to the seaside resort of Nafplio. Spend your final three nights here allowing plenty of time to explore its narrow old streets, marbled square and bustling harbour.

Accommodation: Ippoliti Hotel (four-star or similar)

Distance covered: 28mi (45km)

Meals included: Breakfast

Cycle through beautiful countryside of orange and lemon groves via the huge castle remains at Tiryns, considered to be one of the most important centres in the Eastern Mediterranean, to reach Bronze Age Mycenae, the kingdom of mythical King Agamemnon. Marvel at the Lions Gate at the main entrance of the Acropolis before exploring the rest of this extensive site. Return to Nafplio.

Accommodation: Ippoliti Hotel (four-star or similar)

Distance covered: 32mi (51km)

Meals included: Breakfast

The day starts with a transfer to the ancient healing centre of Epidaurus. The ancient theatre here is well-preserved and still used in the summer to host plays. Along with the theatre you’ll also discover temples, porticoes, houses, shops and spas of this city that is considered to be the birthplace of medicine.
Cycle mostly downhill through mountainous landscape and through the vast pistachio growing region back to the coast.

Accommodation: Ippoliti Hotel (four-star or similar)

Distance covered: 26mi (42km)

Meals included: Breakfast

Essential Info

Visa

Greece

British and other EU passport holders do not need a visa to visit Greece.

For further Brexit travel advice please visit https://www.abta.com/tips-and-advice/brexit-advice-for-travellers

Vaccination

Greece

There are no specific health risks.

Vaccinations and Health

Greece

There are no required vaccinations. However, you may want to consider vaccinations for tetanus, rabies and tick-borne encephalitis. Please confirm with your doctor or travel clinic.

Visa

Greece

Travellers from the UK, US and EU normally do not need a visa to enter Greece. Please note, visa requirements often change and it is your responsibility to obtain any required visas for this trip. Therefore, we recommend that you check with the nearest embassy or consulate of your chosen destination(s), including any countries you may be transiting or transferring through.

Some local governments provide guidance on what visas their citizens need. To help, we’ve gathered a selection of useful links below.

• Australia: www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/greece
• Canada: www.travel.gc.ca/destinations/greece
• United Kingdom: www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/greece/entry-requirements
• USA:  www.travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Greece.html

Food & Drink

Simple buffet style Greek breakfast consists of bread/toast, butter, jam, fresh juice, milk, local yoghurt, eggs and honey, and coffee/tea. For lunch we recommend taking a picnic on most days although there may be options on some days to eat at a taverna. For dinner, in each place you stay there will be a range of different local tavernas and restaurants to choose from where you can sample some typical Greek meze dishes, olives, fresh fish, vegetables and much more.

Weather

The Peloponnese has a Mediterranean climate, with mild, rainy winters and hot, sunny summers. Average summer temperatures can get up to 30 degrees C in July & August whilst June and September are slightly cooler at an average high of 27 degrees. April, May and October range from 20-24 degree highs. Coastal areas will feel cooler when there are sea breezes and in Vytina it will be coller in the early/late season, particularly in the evenings.