Cycling Ancient Greece: Sparta to Kardamyli Plus! Pylos
- Length 12 days
- From USD$5450
- Style/Level Classic 3.0
- Countries Greece
- Begin/End Mystras/Pylos
Overview
Our bicycling tour of the Southern Peloponnese starts in ancient Sparta and covers the regions of Laconia and Messinia focusing on the Mani Peninsula, an area bursting with ancient and mythological history. The Mani Peninsula also has some of the most dramatic and varied scenery in Greece, much of it still wonderfully unexplored. You will bicycle through diverse landscapes including the lush, steep foothills of the Taÿgetos Mountains, pristine coastal coves dotted with tiny villages nestled amid olive groves, and arid landscapes peppered with abandoned stone towers in the south of the peninsula. We begin our cycling adventure in Mystras, home to one of Greece’s most beautiful archaeological sites, and ride along hilly coastal roads, staying in the picturesque villages of Gythio and Areopoli before retreating to the charming village of Kardamyli. From Kardamyli, we extend our journey along the Akrita Peninsula. This peninsula is known for its idyllic coastline and the medieval castles of Koroni, Methoni and Pylos.
***If this sounds great but you’d prefer a shorter tour, check out our 8-day Cycling Ancient Greece: Sparta to Kardamyli, featuring the first 8 days of this tour.Highlights
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Dates, prices & booking
Date | Price | Private room fee | Note | |
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Oct 11-22, 2024 | USD$5350 | USD$650 | Contact us for availability |
Date | Oct 11-22, 2024 |
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Price | USD$5350 |
Private room fee | USD$650 |
Note | Contact us for availability |
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Itinerary
- Total distance 488 km (303 miles)
- Average daily distance 49 km (30 mi)
- Tour style Classic
- Tour level 3.0
Visit our Tour Level page to learn more about terrain levels and how we determine day and tour levels.
Bikes
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Premium road bike
Frame : Titanium with Carbon Fork Type : Premium Road
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Premium hybrid bike
Frame : Titanium with Carbon Fork Type : Premium Hybrid
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Premium mixte step-through hybrid
Frame : Titanium with Carbon Fork Type : Premium Hybrid Mixte
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Co-Motion or Cannondale tandem
Frame : Steel / Aluminum Type : Tandem
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E-hybrid bike
Surcharge: $250 for 6 to 8-day tours; $300 for 9 to 15-day tours Frame : Aluminum frame with front suspension Type : E-Hybrid
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E-road bike – limited availability
Surcharge: $300 for 6 to 8 day tours; $375 for 9 to 15-day tours Frame : Alloy with carbon fork Type : E-Road
Arrival & departure
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Reviews
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This tour gets full marks in all the things that make a bike tour great. Breathtaking scenery? Check. Interesting/challenging rides? Check. Great food & drinks? Check. Fascinating history? Check.
Nathan H., Fort Collins, CO – May 2019 -
Spectacular scenery, good food, wonderful beaches. Lots of hills–long but not especially difficult. Be prepared for warm weather–it could be hot, even in late September.
Susan C., Berkeley, CA – Sept 2019 -
The Peloponnese is a hidden gem with beautiful beaches and sparkling clear water. The weather in October was perfect and the water still warm enough for swimming. Cycling is a great way to see the countryside. The pace of this tour was almost leisurely, with lots of time to enjoy coffee breaks and lunches along the route. There are a couple of longer climbs but most days are not overly challenging.
Nancy L., Calgary, Canada