Explore nature & history in Kalavryta

5.0 (2 reviews) Loutraki, Greece
Duration8h - 9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

A day full of history, culture and nature...Kalavryta!!

We will get on our Van and drive to Diakofto where a trip to your dreams awaits. Boarding the scenic train, the Cog Railway, you will go up on the green slopes of Helmos, a tour described as one of the six rarer train tours in the world. You will cross the beautiful gorge of Vouraikos and after 60 minutes you will reach the beautiful village of Kalavryta.

Then we will visit the monastery of Agia Lavra which was built in the 10th century and became the center of the national liberation fight of the Greek people.

After that you will have free time in the village of Kalavryta for a coffee, lunch or shopping.

The last stop of the tour is “Mega Spileo” (the Great Cave), one of the most famous and ancient monasteries in Greece. According to legend, in a remote cave a miraculous carved image of Holy Mary was found by chance, made of resin and wax.

What's included

  • Visit "Agia Lavra" monastery (Optional)
  • Visit "Mega Spilaio" monastery
  • Free time in Kalavryta
  • English speaking escort
  • Transportation
  • Visit Cave of the Lakes (optional)
  • Cave of the Lakes entrance ticket
  • Lunch
  • Certificated guide
  • Cog Rail Ticket
  • Mega Spilaio entrance fee

What to expect

  1. 1h · Admission ticket included
    Get on the famous rack railway through Vouraikos Corge
  2. Mega Spileo Monastery
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Visit the historic monastery built in the rock
  3. Spileo Limnon
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Optinal visit to the Caves of the Lakes
  4. Agia Lavra Monastery
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Historic monastery and museum (Optional Visit)
  5. Kalavrita
    2h
    Visit Kalavrita village. Free time for lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick up all travelers from hotels, apartments, houses. We will contact you a few days before departure by phone or email for the specific pick up location.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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