Utopian Arcadia

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Follow the diagonal route through the Peloponnese and get in touch with the most important archaeological sites of the world to finally reach the idyllic, the pastoral and utopian Arcadia, the beginning of the Greek civilization, the one described by Homer and Virgil, and later by Goethe and J. J. Rousseau, Schiller and Nitsche, the beloved rustic landscape b...
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Overview

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

Highlights

    • Raft down the river of Lousios, where Zeus used to bath.
    • Take the path to the lake of Neda formatted by a hidden waterfall in a landscape of beautiful flora and fauna.
    • Taste the exquisite Greek wines in high quality boutique wineries.
    • Walk into the narrow streets of the romantic Nauplion, the first capital of Greece.
    • Explore Mycenae, the legendary kingdom of the Atreides, surrounded by massive “cyclopean walls.
    • Visit Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games!

What's this trip about?

    Follow the diagonal route through the Peloponnese and get in touch with the most important archaeological sites of the world to finally reach the idyllic, the pastoral and utopian Arcadia, the beginning of the Greek civilization, the one described by Homer and Virgil, and later by Goethe and J. J. Rousseau, Schiller and Nitsche, the beloved rustic landscape by the representatives of the European arcadism, which the French painter Nicolas Poussin illustrated very well in his famous paintings the Shepherds of Arcadia (Et in Arcadia ego).

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityAthens
End CityAthens

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Family Friendly
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Greece

Attractions

  • Athens
  • Corinth
  • Epidaurus
  • Mycenae
  • Olympia

Activities

  • Culture
  • Educational/ learning
  • Hiking
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Kid-friendly activities
  • Nature
  • Rafting
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Trekking
  • Wine Tasting

Trip includes

    • Accommodation 5 overnight stays in double / twin rooms
    • Hotels 3* or Apartments
    • *For single rooms a $205 supplement is required. Transportation Minivan
    • Small hired cruise boat Activities Included Exploring the Caves
    • Fishing and snorkeling
    • Rafting experience
    • Wine Tasting Entrance fees included Tickets in caves

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1:

Departure from Athens for the Corinth Canal where we stop for half an hour for a coffee and taking pictures.

After ten minutes drive we get to Ancient Corinth at the foot of Acrokorinthos. We visit the Museum of Ancient Corinth and the Archaeological site.

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Day 2:

Today we find ourselves in a hired small cruise boat in Tolo. We are swimming, fishing and snorkeling in the small bays of the central Argolic gulf uninhabited small islands.  Shortly afterwards we clean the caught fish and grill them in the desert island. We enjoy ou...

Day 3:

Departure for the temple of Hercules in Kleones, the spring of Adrastos and Ancient Nemea where we will walk in the shadow of the Temple of Zeus, we will run at the Ancient Stadium and discover the secrets of the Archaeological Site. A city well known for its countles...

Day 4:

Early departure for Ancient Messini. We cross the well preserved archaeological site in the western foothills of Mountain Ithomi. It lies over a large area being one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece. The layout of Ancient Messini was made according...

Day 5:

Departure for Ancient Gortys. Today’s excursion will be done by rafting downhill starting from the Asticholos bridge on the river Lousios. Following the driver’s orders, we will roam in the clear crystal waters of the river in a tunnel of plants and trees. By the end ...

Day 6:

We leave for Tripoli via the stone villages of Stemnitsa, Elati, Vytina and Levidi between the thick pine forest next to the Mainalon trail. Here we stop for a drink at the central square with a marvelous view to a really authentic Arcadian landscape.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,363
Price per day$227
Last Updated: 0/31/2019

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Based in Tripolis, the geographical and historical center of the Peloponnese, our company, staffed by enthusiastic young people, aspires to offer high-quality tourist services in a responsible, honest and trustworthy way We appreciate that this can be done either by filling the gaps in the tourist packages offered so far or by improving them knowing quite well the place where we will be active - almost exclusively –its history, mythology, geomorphology and its huge cultural stock.

Of course we will work in the Peloponnese, a region with unrivaled cultural resources and an unparalleled natural environment, an area where it is easy to say that culture meets harmoniously with nature. It is no coincidence that in such a small place you will find six historical monuments designated by UNESCO as World Heritage Monuments, which you cannot meet in any other region of the world. With this in mind, we designed routes that will be appreciated and loved by our  customers, as these include the best beaches of the Peloponnese, crystal water rivers, falls, lakes, canyons, traditional settlements, castles and castle-cities, monasteries and churches and the most important archaeological sites. So we are addressing those who are not only interested in the “sun and the sea” but who also want to discover with us hidden treasures in the natural beauties of the Peloponnese, following divine trails and epic routes.

We look forward to welcoming you to the amazing prospects that Peloponnese offers 3 through the discovery of major destinations and the innovative design of corresponding routes, which Epos Travel and Tours proudly provides at your disposal.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Museum Tickets and Archaeological Sites
    • Transfer to and from the Airport
    • Drinks and soft drinks (except the above)
    • Gratuities (optional)

Accommodation

,Value - 3 start level accommodations - Trips labeled “Value” fall into a mid-range budget and the accommodations can range from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. We use a minimum three-star rating, conveniently located hotels and apartments with all the essential modern conveniences. Lodges that practice good eco-tourism, use products and hire staff from the local villages, walk lightly on the surrounding environment and are true to the area they represent. Accommodation on all our trips is on a twin or double bed basis. Single upgrades are available upon request and depend on availability."
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Meals Included
  • 5 breakfasts
  • 6 lunches with a soft drink or beer or local wine (250 g) &
  • 6 dinners in traditional taverns with a soft drink or beer or local wine (500 g)
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information

Easy - Trip generally requires some walking on multiple days of the trip over even terrain.

Trip ID
epostr-UtoArcEpo

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