Kalavryta Tour (Full Day)

Athens, Greece
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Duration9h - 11h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Embark on a fascinating journey from Athens, beginning with a stop at the Corinth Canal, an engineering marvel connecting the Aegean and Ionian Seas. Continue to Diakopto, where you'll board the famous Odontotos Rack Railway for a breathtaking ride through the Vouraikos Gorge, passing lush landscapes, tunnels, and bridges. Arriving in Kalavrita, visit the Municipal Museum of the Kalavryta Holocaust, commemorating the tragic events of WWII. Pay tribute at the Monument to the Local Victims of the Nazi Massacre, a site of deep historical significance. Next, explore the spectacular Cave of the Lakes in Kastria, with its underground lakes and impressive rock formations. After a delightful meal at a traditional taverna, we return to Athens, ending a day rich in history, nature, and culture.

Options

Minivan Kalavryta

Minivan: Price is for 1 Tour and for 1 to 7 passengers (8 on request) with a Minivan
Pickup included

Simple Sedan Kalavryta

Simple Sedan: Price is for 1 Tour and for 1 to 3 passengers (4 on request) with a TAXI or Simple Sedan
Pickup included

What's included

  • Family friendly
  • Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
  • Everything that involves the vehicle
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Private tour is operated with just your party and driver
  • Free Piraeus port pickup and drop-off included
  • Food and drinks
  • Professional guide in the site (if wanted, with an extra charge, you can hire in the site)
  • Admission Fees

What to expect

  1. Corinth Canal
    20m
    As we cross the Isthmus, we stop to see the great feat of engineering that finally opened the route between the Gulf of Corinth and the Saronic Gulf - the Corinth Canal. It was finished in 1893, even though the idea existed at least as far back as 602 BC!
  2. Odontotos Rack Railway
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Experience one of Greece’s most scenic train rides aboard the Odontotos Rack Railway, a historic and picturesque journey through the stunning landscapes of the Vouraikos Gorge. This legendary railway, built in 1896, connects the coastal town of Diakopto to the beautiful mountain village of Kalavrita, offering a truly unforgettable experience.
  3. The Municipal Museum of the Kalavryta Holocaust
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    The Kalavrita Holocaust Museum honors the memory of the 1943 massacre, where Nazi forces executed nearly all male residents. Housed in the old school, it displays photographs, artifacts, and personal stories, preserving the tragic history and resilience of Kalavryta.
  4. 20m
    The Monument of the Executed in Kalavrita honors the victims of the 1943 Nazi massacre, where nearly all male residents were executed. Located on Kapi Hill, it stands as a solemn tribute to their memory, symbolizing resilience and remembrance.
  5. Kastria Cave of the Lakes
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    The Cave of the Lakes in Kastria, Greece, is a stunning natural wonder featuring underground lakes, stalactites, and stalagmites. With multiple levels and breathtaking rock formations, it offers a unique and mystical experience, rich in geological and mythological significance.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick you up from your centrally located Athens or Piraeus hotel, Piraeus port or address you give us.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK
  • Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
  • All prices are for 1 tour, for 1 to 4 passengers, with a taxi or sedan, and up to 7 (on request 8 passengers) passengers with a minivan
  • Private tour is operated with just your party and driver
  • Professional guide in the site (if wanted) with an extra charge
  • You must be able to walk on unpaved or uneven terrain, other wise the driver will do the best so you can see most of the sites
  • departure time is up to you between 05:30am ­-7:30am
  • time needed 9-11 hours
  • Our drivers are polite, friendly and professional. Their first priority is your satisfaction and safety. All drivers on tours know English, will help you and give you tips. The cars are well maintained and clean, all of them have free WiFi. If needed we can also provide baby-chairs most phone chargers.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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€750.00 per group
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