Ελληνικα 
Period: Spring 2019
Date: 12 to 22 April 2019
Country: Greece
Area: Peloponnese
Activities: Coast trekking – Canyoning – Rafting – Hiking – Mountaineering – Culture – Tasting
EXPERIENCE: No experience needed
COST: from 1.749 €
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: *
Meeting point: will be arranged after contact
Purchase ticket: https://goo.gl/forms/GY0HOq2xDuxzD4yL2
Base Outdoor Activities offers you a unique Multi Adventure and Culture road trip in the Peloponnese.
Join us in a unique excursion to the Brave Land…
In the land that Leonidas was raised and trained…
In the land that the best athletes of the past were contesting…
In the land that the idea and the spirit of athletism were born…
In the land that most of the pirates of the Mediterranean Sea were finding safe ports…
Travel with us in a unique road trip in the versatile Peloponnese, where you will experience unforgettable moments:
- Canyoning in the most beautiful canyons.
- Enjoy a route of unparalleled beauty with the toothed railroad of the Peloponnese, during a traditional course in the canyon of Voraikos.
- Wander in the archaeological sites of great importance of the Peloponnese.
- Spend the night under the stars in castles, shelters made of stone and beautiful guesthouses.
- Taste the traditional food.
- Ascend to the highest peak of the Peloponnese.
- Walk in the southern coast line of Europe.
- Watch the beautiful sunrises.
- Experience the unique winetasting in one of the oldest vineyards of Greece.
A full program that will amaze you!
A few words about the places we will travel to…
General information about the Peloponnese
… known also as Morias, it is the biggest peninsula of Greece.
It is located in the southern of the country’s continental part and is connected to Central Greece through a narrow strip of land, the Isthmus of Corinth, where in 1893 the homonymous canal was constructed, turning the Peloponnese literally into an island. In addition, since 2004 the Rio-Antirrio bridge (since 2007 bears the name “Charilaos Trikoupis”), connects the Peloponnese with Central Greece and the rest of the mainland.
Its area is 21,439 sq. km. and it is a historic cradle of Hellenism and has been inhabited since prehistoric times. Mycenaean civilization was developed there and the three main Greek tribes (Achaeans, Ionians and Dorians) inhabited the land, while in the Peloponnese were located some of the most important Greek city-states, such as Sparta, Corinth and Argos. It was the theater of most of the war conflicts that took place in Greece, with top historical examples of the Peloponnesian War and the Greek Revolution (1821), of which it was a starting point, and also experienced various conquerors such as Romans, French, Ottomans and others.
The forest of Foloi
Foloi is 20 km away from Ancient Olympia. It spreads over an area of 42,000 acres, and is one of the rare oak forests in Europe and the only one in the Balkans. It is completely flat, thanks to the fact that it is located on the homonymous plateau, which the locals call “The balcony of Ilia”.
Her name, Foloi, was taken by Centaurus Folos, who lived in the woods.
Since the forest of Folois is at its utmost completely flat, it is especially suitable for hiking and spring biking. Numerous paths and forest roads cross the green “carpet”, making zig zags between towering tree trunks, flower-lined clearings and singing streams.
Ancient Olympia
Olympia was the most glorious sanctuary of ancient Greece dedicated to Zeus. It was the venue for the Olympic Games that took place in the context of the Olympics, the most important festival of Greeks during most of the antiquity.
In Olympia, within the magnificent temple of the god, was also placed the golden ivory statue of Zeus, the work of Pheidias, which was known in antiquity as one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Neda
A natural pool is filled by the waterfall that falls by the rocks that surround it. That’s how paradise must look like.
It is the only female river in Greece.
Neda was the daughter of the Ocean, and one of the three nymphs who raised Jupiter in Arcadia. The river that took her name was created, according to myth, when Rea struck the dry land with a stick.
Pylos
Pylos is a small picturesque seaside town, located in the southwestern part of the prefecture of Messinia. Pylos is amphitheatrically built at the south opening of Navarino’s bay, where the historic naval battle took place.
It is the largest natural harbor of the Peloponnese and at the same time one of the most interesting tourist destinations of Messinia, thanks to the glorious history and the rich natural beauties of the region.
Mani
The scenery of Mani is unique both in terms of its physical configuration and its architectural physiognomy. In Mani are 98 of the 118 villages of the Peloponnese that have been officially designated as traditional, along with many caves, cobbled streets and canyons for hikers. The villages of Mani retain their traditional architecture and their special lifestyle. Nestled between the rugged mountain ranges, beautiful and imposing, they are waiting to narrate their story to visitors.
Diros Cave
A journey to the magic of nature!
One of the finest caves in the world is located on the west coast of the Laconian Peninsula, at the Diros Bay. Under the simple landscape of Mani, nature with unparalleled art and patience smothered a miracle beyond imagination.
Bright stalactites and stalagmites, stunning curtains and glowing crystals adorn each corner, creating a breathtaking spectacle!
It has been described as the most beautiful lake cave in the world, between the so-called caves.
Tenaro
The cape that the ancient people believed was the gateway to Hades. They called it “Shifted Edges” and god Apollo gave it to Poseidon in exchange for Delphi. There, the ancient ancestors placed the gates of Hades, from which Hercules brought down Cerverus to the Underworld.
Building materials, as well as carvings found on the rock of an adjacent cave, suggest that in the cave of Tenaro was a cult worship for Poseidon.
Tenaro is essentially the southernmost part of continental Europe.
Taygetos
Taygetos, the mountain which rumor has it will become the highest mountain of the world!!!
According to studies, it is α very young mountain which, according to the changes in the tectonic plates, will rise too high, resulting in some time becoming the highest point of the earth.
Taygetos is one of the largest mountains in Greece, with an altitude of about 115 km, a maximum width of 30 km and an area of 2,500 square kilometers. Its impressive mountainous volume has the highest height of all the mountains of the Peloponnese (2,404 m) and is therefore characterized as the “Moria’s dome”.
Beautiful villages, rough paths, fertile valleys, successive lagoons leading to the sea, steep peaks and large plateaus are the main features of Mount Taygetos. On the west side is the Kalamata city, and on the east are Mystras and Sparta.
Sparta
Sparta, a city-state of Ancient Greece, built on the banks of the Evrotas River in Laconia, in the southeastern part of the Peloponnese, has become famous throughout the world for its military power, discipline and heroism. It is also known in Greek Mythology, especially for the myth of Beautiful Helen.
The military power of Sparta was due to its Education system imposed by the law of Lycurgus and it was unique in Ancient Greece.
Mystras
The foundation of Mystras is associated with the first conquest of Constantinople by the Crusaders of the Fourth Crusade in 1204.
In 1262 he was delivered to the Byzantine Empire as a ransom for the liberation of the Franc prince, along with the castles of Marine and Myzithra.
The security provided by the naturally fortified hill of Mystras will cause the population of Lacedaemonia to travel there and from 1460 to 1540 it becomes one of the most important centers of production and trading of silk in the eastern Mediterranean.
In 1989, UNESCO’s committee decided that Mystras was listed as a cultural asset on the World Heritage List.
Mycenae
The “Golden Mycenae”, the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon, which Homer first praised in his epic poem, is the most important and richest palace of the Late Bronze Age in Greece. Their name has been given to one of the brightest cultures of Greek prehistory, the Mycenaean, and the myths associated with their history penetrated the centuries in the Homeric epic poems and the great tragedies of the Classical period, while inspired and continuing to inspire the world spiritual creation and art.
Epidaurus
The most beautiful ancient theater in the world, a unique archaeological site and a natural landscape that calms the soul.
An ancient theater that remains “alive”.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site worth to visit.
It combines perfect acoustic, elegance and symmetrical proportions.
Nafplio
Nafplio, the first capital of the Modern Greek state, over the Kapodistrias government during the period 1828 – 1833. Nowadays it is characterized as a traditional settlement.
Nafplio is known for Bourtzi, a fort built on an island in the harbor, as well as Palamidi, the Venetian fortress that dominates the city, where the prison of Kolokotronis was located.
In all the archaeological sites of the Peloponnese.
In the land where Leonidas grew up, in ancient Sparta.
In the land where the Olympic Games were born.
In one of the largest pirate bastions of the Mediterranean.
The land where Agamemnon became so great.
History, myths, energy, activities, landscapes, nature, all in one unique recipe!
Magic areas taken out of our dreams, hiking overlooking the deep blue of the Aegean, caving in the most beautiful cave of Europe.
Brief presentation of the program
Day 1
Arrival to Athens and Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Lunch time and updating with hot coffee, tea and traditional Greek flavors.
Program analysis by escorts.
Departure for Corinth.
Stop at Corinth and visit the Isthmus.
Departure to the Acrocorinth Castle.
Visit to the archaeological site.
End of visit.
Departure for Xylokastro.
Arrival at the guesthouse.
Relaxation – free time.
Night out.
Dinner.
Update for the next day’s schedule.
Relaxation.
Overnight in Xylokastro.
Day 2
Morning awakening.
Breakfast.
Departure from the hotel to the toothed railway.
Starting a train trip.
End of activity.
Lunch.
Departure for Ancient Olympia.
Stop for wine tasting at the oldest winery in Greece.
End of visit.
Arrival in Ancient Olympia and the hotel.
Relaxation – free time.
Night out.
Dinner.
Update for the next day’s schedule.
Relaxation.
Overnight stay in Ancient Olympia.
Day 3
Morning awakening.
Breakfast.
Visit to the archaeological site of Ancient Olympia.
End of visit.
Departure to the canyon of Neda.
Starting a hiking activity in the canyon of Neda.
Bath in the Waterfalls.
End of activity.
Departure for Stemnitsa.
Arrival at the guesthouse.
Relaxation – free time.
Explore traditional streets and neighborhoods of the picturesque village of Stemnitsa.
Night out.
Dinner.
Update for the next day’s schedule.
Relaxation.
Overnight stay in Stemnitsa.
Day 4
Morning awakening.
Breakfast.
Departure from the guesthouse to Lusimo River.
Starting rafting downhill.
End of activity.
Depart for Pylos.
Arrival to Pylos.
Free program.
Lunch.
Afternoon swimming in the sea.
Depart for Mani.
Arrival in Mani in traditional Pyrgos.
Night tour in the Aeropoli.
Dinner.
Update for the next day’s schedule.
Relaxation.
Overnight in Mani.
Day 5
Early morning awakening.
Departure for Tenaro.
Morning hiking.
Breakfast.
End of activity.
Departure for Idro Cave.
Discovering the cave.
End of activity.
Departure for the port.
Lunch.
Afternoon swimming.
End of afternoon activity.
Night tour in the Aeropoli.
Dinner.
Update for the next day’s schedule.
Relaxation.
Overnight in Mani.
Day 6
Morning awakening.
Breakfast.
Departure for Sparta.
Tour in the archaeological site.
End of activity.
Visit the museum.
End of visit.
Lunch at Mistras.
Visit to Mistras.
Tour in the Archaeological site.
End of activity.
Depart for the shelter.
Arrival at the shelter.
Dinner.
Update for the next day’s schedule.
Relaxation.
Team departing for the Pyramid (overnight at the highest peak).
Overnight in the shelter.
Day 7
Morning awakening.
Breakfast.
Hiking – Mountaineering – Departure for Taygetos peak.
Arrival at the top.
Starting downhill.
Arrival at the shelter.
Overnight in the shelter.
Day 8
Morning awakening.
Breakfast.
Departure to Lepida canyon.
Start of canyoning.
End of activity.
Tour around the wider area.
Afternoon barbecue.
Overnight stay in tents.
Day 9
Morning awakening.
Breakfast.
Departure for Mycenae.
Start a tour of the archaeological site of Mycenae.
End of activity.
Departure to Nafplio.
Arrival at Nafplio.
Lunch.
Tour in the coastal side of the city.
Evening city tour.
Dinner.
Update for the next day’s schedule.
Relaxation.
Overnight stay in Nafplio.
Day 10
Morning awakening.
Breakfast.
Morning climb to the Castle of Nafplio.
Departure for Ancient Epidaurus Theater.
Finish tour to the ancient theater.
Departure to Athens.
Arrive at Athens.
Arriving at the hotel.
Relaxation.
Lunch.
Afternoon tour by scouters in the center of Athens.
Visit the Acropolis.
Night tour in the city.
Dinner.
Update for the next day’s schedule.
Relaxation.
Overnight stay in Athens.
Day 11
Morning awakening.
Breakfast.
Visit to the Acropolis Museum.
Free program until departure.
Departure to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
The program from 12 to 22 of April includes:
Accommodation
- The accommodation from 12 to 21 of April has been chosen based on the program.
- The accommodation includes overnight in guesthouses – hotels – hostels – castles – shelters – even tents.
Transportation
- All the road transportation during the program.
- The transportation from and to the Airport.
Meals
- The breakfast for all the days of the activities.
- Special meals – barbecue in day 8.
Equipment
- The canyoning equipment.
- The rafting equipment.
- The camping equipment.
- The hiking equipment.
Fees
- The fees for the guides.
- The cost of local guides.
- The escorts of the activities.
Other
- The videos of the activities.
- T-shirts as souvenirs.
- The entrance to the archaeological sites.
- The visit to the farms and the local markets.
- Commemorative certificates of participation.
Insurance
- Group insurance.
- Travel insurance.
- Group pharmacy kit.
- Personal GPS system.
- Life Insurance or Insurance in case of accident.
- Air travel insurance (up to € 1,000) in the event of an accident.
- Travel liability insurance.
Tips
- In all packages, 30% of the participation amount is prepaid upon signing up for the program.
- The complete payment must be done by 30/3/2019.
- If the minimum number of participants is not filled in 30 days before departure, the trip will be canceled and the money paid by the participants will be refunded without any other obligation on the part of the organizers. The participants will be informed based on the contact details they have entered in the registration form.
- The available seats for this trip are quite limited: 7.
- You should bring with you whatever you think is necessary for your trip.
The availability is limited because we want to offer to the participants the opportunity to have a wonderful time, with the full attention of our guides, and feel how special they are for us, the BOA team.
It is obligatory you have:
- Mountaineering and hiking shoes
- Canyoning shoes (i.e. athletic shoes that you do not mind getting wet)
- Mountaineering socks
- Fabric pair of trousers
- Jersey – warm underwear
- Lightweight fleece
- Windbreaker
- Winter type jackets
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Backpack (at least up to 40l)
- Hiking batons
- Water flask
- Torch
- Toilet paper
- Garbage bags
- Pharmacy
- Sewing material
- Safety equipment
- Sleeping bag
- Bathing suit
- Body towel
- Gloves
- Sunscreen protection
- Cap
Not included:
- Alcohol drinks and beverages.
- Tips for local porters, guides and drivers.
- Anything that is not mentioned in the program.
BOA Base Outdoor Activities has the right to cancel one or more days if the weather conditions do not ensure the safety of the participants. There may be changes in the program if weather conditions are not appropriate, but in any case there will be a change in the kind of the activity that will take place.
You can sign up:
You can register by calling 0030.211.11.10.795 or 0030.6983035504 or by clicking the link below:
https://goo.gl/forms/GY0HOq2xDuxzD4yL2
