West Peloponnese is home to some of the best farming country in Greece. The main agricultural areas are along the broad valley of the River Alfios, and in the north- west around Gastouni and Andravida. The mountains to the east of the area give way to uninterrupted plains fringed by golden-sand beaches. Interspersed by pebbled shores and rocky outcrops, these beaches stretch right around Elia’s prefecture coastline.
Aldemar Olympian Village is situated in Skafidia near Katakolo bay and a few kilometres away from Pyrgos the capital of the prefecture of Elia. Some of the areas highlights worth visiting are situated just near to the hotel and in the surrounding area in distances between 5-30 kilometres and maximum 60-80 kilometres.
The highlight of the area is Ancient Olympia, a complex of temple’s priest’s dwellings and public buildings set in a fertile plateau. In the neighbouring mountains lies Foloi, a forest with dense vegetation and high pine trees creating endless shade making it ideal for mountain bikers. River Ladonas is also a densely vegetated river with calm water flowing through out the whole year. It is an ideal place for soft river activities and lots of fun for children. Another place not to be missed is Neda Gorge; in the borders of the prefecture lays a magnificent gorge with narrow cliffs, waterfalls and natural river pools with crystal clear water. Moreover, just a few kilometres from Neda the temple of Apollo is another worth visiting spot. Very close to the hotel there are vast areas of vineyards just near the cliffs overlooking the Ionian coast. Aldemar Olympian Village overlooks the island of Zakinthos, hiding some amazing sandy beaches.
Your Itinerary
Day 1:
Arrival in Athens.
Meet at the airport with your English speaking Trekking Hellas guide. There is one major transfer from the newly built airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” to the hotel, which is conveniently located in the heart of Athens. Settle to the hotel. In the evening meet with your guide for a short walking tour of Athens and enjoy dinner in a traditional Greek tavern in the old part of Athens, in Plaka.
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Day 2:
From Athens travel to Skafidia
After breakfast, half day sightseeing tour of Athens, the hostess of the next Olympic Games in 2004. Visit Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Archaeological Museum and Panathinaikon Stadium, the stadium where the first modern Olympic games were held in 1896. Lunch in a tavern. Early in the afternoon, transfer to Skafidia (4 hours). And settle to Aldemar Olympian Village.
Children can enjoy their first evening in the mini pool and giant water slide of the hotel.
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Day 3:
Neda Gorge &Temple of Apollo
After breakfast we depart for an exciting day in the southern part of the prefecture of Elia. After about 1-1,5 hours drive we will reach the Temple of Apollo and stop for a short visit. We then drive to the point where our river trekking excursion starts. We will walk along the riverbanks and inside the river of Neda. At some parts the gorge is very narrow and we will have to swim. Total walking time about 4 hours. The river trek ends in a place with natural river pools under a waterfall a real fun paradise for children where they can swim under the spectacular water fall. On our way back to the hotel and according to your wish, we can stop at a fish village in the Kiparisiakos gulf to enjoy an early dinner with fresh fish.
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Day 4:
Ancient Olympia.
Visit along with a professional guide the ancient site where the Olympic Games where born and in the museum. The site is situated just 30Km from the hotel so we will return to the hotel before noontime.
Trekking Hellas guide will explain all about the Olympic Games during ancient times and parents together with their children will have the opportunity to race in the stadium like the athletes used to do long time ago.
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Day 5:
Free day.
You can relax and enjoy swimming in the sandy beach of the hotel. Children can entertain themselves in the mini club that offers younger visitors a full programme of games, sports and organized activities in the company of experienced, multilingual animators.
Moreover, there are many opportunities for practising water sports like ski jet, catamaran, windsurfing etc.
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Day 6:
Rafting in Ladonas River.
We depart early in the morning from the hotel and drive in the interior of Peloponnese to reach the village of Dafni, starting point for the river activities in Ladonas river. We kindly ask you to tell us beforehand what river activities you prefer to do (rafting, hydro speed, river sled, monoraft or hotdog). Depending on your children’s ages we will advise you what activity is suitable and safe for them to practise. The guides will give you all necessary equipment (neoprene suit, neoprene socks, helmet, life jacket, paddle) and will explain you the basic and safety rules for the descent. Professional guides will accompany you and your children throughout the descent, which lasts approximately 2 hours.
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Day 7:
Wine tasting
Mercouri Estate is an extensive private property surrounded by apple, orange and olive groves and blooming gardens. We will visit the winery inside the state, learn about the process of wine production and sample a glass of the local wine. The estate is situated just 5 km’s away from the hotel. Depending on your wishes you can either walk or arrive by minibus at the winery. Visit will be arranged either in the morning or in the afternoon. Children are welcome to visit the winery where they will learn about the process of wine making, or else stay at the hotel together with the animators and enjoy swimming in the mini pool and giant water slide.
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Day 8:
Mountain bike
Today we travel inland Peloponnese to arrive to the forest of Foloi (after about 1 hour). We will start biking from the village of Foloi in a densely vegetated forest. According to your physical condition you can choose amongst easy or more difficult routes. The activity lasts about 3 hours. Depending on children’s age the route will also be modified so that they can follow. A support vehicle will be available in case someone feels tired.
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Day 9:
9 Return to Athens
After breakfast transfer back to Athens. End of the trip.
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Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
$1780 (participation 4-7 persons)
$1550 (participation 8-11 persons)
$1450 (participation 12-16 persons)
Single supplement: $540
Triple reduction: $140
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