Laconia to South Peloponnese 8-day Self-guided Cycling Tour Level 2

Overview

Explore the beautiful South-East part of Peloponnese, Laconia, with a bike trip that combines the golden Greek beaches, with the Greek history and culture. Beginning from the famous military city-state of ancient world, Sparta, you will head south and pass by Elafonisos, with one of the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean Sea, you will end up to the unique Castle-town of Monemvassia. Suitable for anyone with an intermediate level of fitness, the tour is easy enough with mostly flat roads and everyday distances no more than 50Km. Idyllic landscapes, turquoise water, endless beaches and history will keep you company in every step of this exciting ride. Tour Character: Level 2 - Suitable for anyone with an intermediate level of fitness, the tour is easy enough with mostly flat roads and everyday distances no more than 50Km Included in the Cycling Tour: Accommodation for 7 nights in 3* hotels, 7 x Breakfast, Luggage transfer between hotels, Mobile phone mount for the handlebar, Complete information about the area, 24h telephone support Not included in the Tour: Flights to Greece, Transfers to and from the airport, Taxes, Bikes, Lunches and dinners, Ticket fees for sights and museums, Ferry trip on day 6 Bike Rental per week: Trekking Bike: 100 EUR, Road Bike: 140 EUR, E-bike: 260 EUR, Tandem: 270 EUR, Helmet: 10 EUR, Sperate GPS device: 80 EUR Arrival/parking/departure: Transfer by public Bus (National Transportation). Direct transfer: Athens airport-Sparta €290 (1-3 persons). Monemvassia-Athens airport €390 (1-3 persons). Kalamata airport - Sparta €130 (1-3 persons). Monemvassia-Kalamata airport €190 (1-3 persons). Please note there is a night supplement for transfers booked 23:00 - 07:00. Notes: Bike delivery 65€/booking (in case you do not book the arrival transfer). Bike collection 65€/booking (in case you do not book the departure transfer). Departure Saturdays only from April to October. For starting any other day than Saturday, there is an extra charge due to customized transfers: 350€ for the whole booking (1-3 people), 500€ for the whole booking (4-8 people). Travel Insurance: Wander the World Without Worry! For your global travel insurance and evacuation services click on this link to get a quote (all quotes are in USD) in just a few moments: Global Travel Insurance Slow Tours offers a number of other Cycling Tours in Europe Day 1 Arrival in Sparta: Arrival in Athens National Airport and transfer upon request to Sparta, the capital of Laconia. Visit the ancient Greek theatre, the temple of the Chalkoikos Athena, and the olive oil museum. Overnight Sparta. Day 2 Sparta – Myestras– Gytheio 67Km: Cycle to the Byzantine city of Mystras, known as the 'Wonder of Morea'. Continue to Gythio, a small seaside fish town with a picturesque port and traditional fish taverns. Overnight at Gythio. Day 3 Beach tour– Gythio 39.1 km: Explore the beaches around Gythio, including Mavrovouni, Vathi, Kamares, and Skoutari beach. Alternatively, relax on Mavrovouni beach. Overnight at Gytheio. Day 4 Gytheio - Elia 38.4km: Cycle along the sea towards Elia, passing through traditional settlements and fertile land filled with orangeries and olive groves. Visit the Byzantine tower for an ecstatic view. Overnight in Elia. Day 5 Elia - Neapoli: Cycle south to Neapoli, passing through villages and diverse crops. Optionally, take a more demanding coastal route. Visit the Petrified Forest of Agia Marina. Overnight in Neapoli. Day 6 Neapoli - Elafonisis Isl. – Neapoli 57.3km: Bike to Pounta, take a ferry to Elafonisos, and explore Simos Beach, one of the most beautiful sandy beaches in the Mediterranean. See the submerged settlement of Pavlopetri. Return and overnight in Neapoli. Day 7 Neapoli – Momenvassia 27.3km: Take the new coastal road to Monemvassia, a unique Castle-town. Optionally, cycle to Kryovrisi for a downhill route with breathtaking views. Explore Monemvassia's historical sites. Overnight at Monemvassia. Day 8 Departure: After breakfast, transfer back to the airport. Options to extend the trip with a guided tour of Athens or combine with other Slow Tours programs. Travel insurance for Greece: Wander the World Without Worry. Local language barriers. Lost passport. Unexpected medical expenses. Sometimes, our trips don’t go as planned. That’s why Slow Tours Pty Ltd wants you to have the most robust travel advisory and protection for your vacation. Stay in the loop, find out about our upcoming Slow Tours and be inspired. Follow us on Facebook, Join our mailing list, Subscribe to our Youtube channel.

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