Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Embark on a mesmerizing six-day journey through the captivating landscapes of the Pelion region in Greece, where mythical allure and natural beauty converge. Nestled in Thessaly and known to be the setting for the tale of Jason and the Argonauts, the Pelion is an enchanting peninsula that beckons with its fairytale villages, lush forests, wine-dark waters, and timeless charm.
This tour is balanced to offer you time to explore traditional coastline villages and ports, and also allow for lazy island days where you can relax on the beach. Sites of interest include the ancient battlefield of Marathon and the green island of Skiathos- beloved by locals and travelers alike.
We pride ourselves on helping travelers get off-the-beaten path and getting an authentic experience. Please communicate with your driver any special requests or wishlist items.
What's included
Private transportation
5 x night hotel; 1 x breakfast ; Transportation with English experienced Chauffeur
Breakfast
Flights fare Sites
Lunch and Dinner, $50/day.
What to expect
Day 1: Little port in the center of Greece, city of Jason and the Argonauts
Volos
4h
Early departure from Athens Syntagma square at 7:40AM, direction Volos ; drive 3.5 hours arrive at Volos, the city of the Argonauts. The Argonauts were a band of heroes in Greek mythology, Jason to Colchis in his quest to find the Golden Fleece
Walking on the docks, enjoy the port.
Lunch at the The famous tsipouradika of Volos, a landmark of the city
Visit of the city, free time, dinner and overnight
Makrinitsa
3h
Drop off at the hotel, relaxing time (1 h)
Possible sunset in MAKRINITSA(1h)
Dinner at MAKRINITSA or port of VOLOS (1h)
Back to hotel
Day 2: Villages of the coastline, beach day
Portaria
3h
After Breakfast, visit of one or 2 villages of Pelion (Like Makrinitsa, Portaria, Drakia etc.).
Drakia
4h
visit of one or 2 villages of Pelion (Like Makrinitsa, Portaria, Drakia etc.).
Light walking or beach time
Lunch time
Time at the beach, free time and back to Volos.
Dinner at Volos
Day 3: Villages of the coastline, beach day
Pinakates
2h
Visit of authentic villages of
PINAKATES, VIZITSA,MILIES , MILINA
LIGHT walks,
beach time etc (8hours)
Vizitsa
3h
Visit of authentic villages of
VIZITSA and MILIES
LIGHT walks
Milina
3h
Visit of authentic villages of
MILINA
Beach time
Travel back to Volos
Dinner at Volos
Day 4: Discovery of the more mountainous villages of the Pelion
Tsagkarada
2h
After Breakfast, Depart from Volos at 9AM
Exploring Pelion and its villages
Visit TSAGARADA village
enjoying landscapes
Zagora
1h
Exploring Pelion and its villages
Visit ZAGORA village
enjoying landscapes
Agios Ioannis
4m
Exploring Pelion and its villages
AGIOS IOANNIS
enjoying landscapes
Beach time
Drive back to Volos
Dinner at Volos
Day 5: Ferry to the Sporades islands, Skiathos, Skopelos
Skiathos
4h
After breakfast, departure from Volos with Ferry to the Skiathos island. Visit of the island,
Possible escape to SKOPELOS island according to boat availability. Skopelos is where the musical movie Mamma Mia was shot.
Free time,
Dinner
Overnight
Skopelos
3h
Possible escape to SKOPELOS island according to boat availability. Skopelos is where the musical movie Mamma Mia was shot.
Free time,
Dinner
Overnight
Day 6: Ferry to Agios konstandinos, Coastline, Battelfield of Marathon, Athens
Agios Konstantinos
8h
After breakfast, departure from Skopelos with Ferry to the Greek continent at the port of Agios Konstandinos.
Light lunch enjoying the scenery and the little port.
Relaxing before leaving for ATHENS after a possible quick swim
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Syntagma Square, at the entrance of Ermou street, in front of the McDonald’s facing the square
End point
Syntagma Square, at the entrance of Ermou street, in front of the McDonald’s facing the square
Pickup details
Syntagma Square, at the entrance of Ermou street
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
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.
