We'll have already arranged for your accommodation and sightseeing and will provide you with a detailed trip dossier (including maps, vouchers etc.) with all necessary information for your trip.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Athens International Airport and Drive to Delphi. Arrive in Athens we recommend that you arrive early in the morning so that you have plenty of daylight for your approx. 3 hours drive to Delphi. You will need to consider that it will take you at least one hour for the bureaucratic proceedings at the airport. After the bureaucratic proceedings (car check-in, vouchers, maps, trip folder) you can drive directly to the national road, and arrive in Delphi where you will spend the first night. (Athens-Delphi: 160 km).
We recommend that you stop at the mountain villages of Arachova and also visit the monastery of Osios Loucas, one of the best samples of Byzantine Art. Since 1400, Arachova was famous for its traditional textiles, olive and vineyards from which a fine black wine is produced. Today, Arachova's women continue the tradition of the famous Arachovian handmade textiles, using looms - traditional woven machinery - and natural stain colours.
Savories which are based on local recipes such as: marmalades, sweets, drinks chilotpitas, trahana and many others, are made by women who follows the traditional ways of preparation. Arachova is also a great place to shop the locally produced brightly colored shoulder bags and rugs. Overnight in local hotel in Delphi.
Day 2: Drive to Nafpaktos. Today, after breakfast, we recommend that you visit the archaeological site of Delphi, the center of the world for ancient Greeks, and its unique museum, together with a professional guide who will explain all about its history. Then take the road to the fishing port of Nafpaktos.
On the way, we recommend that you stop at the picturesque fishing village of Galaxidi. From this point drive through a wild mountain range with dramatic scenes and unspoiled villages. The road brings you to the heart of the county Nafpaktia, in the villages of Ano Chora or Elatou, where we stay overnight. (Delphi-Nafpaktos: 93 km, Nafpaktos-Ano Chora: 48 km). Overnight in a guesthouse, in Elatou or Ano Chora village.
Day 3: Drive to Karpenissi. An asphalt road drives you to the small town of Thermo. From here, you may either choose to take the asphalt road to Agrinio town and then to Karpenissi or alternatively, the strait road up to the Mt. Panaitoliko. The highest point you reach is approximately 2.000 m, in a deep pine forest. From now you are in Everytania, the most remote area in south Europe! The dirt road ends in the village of Proussos with its monastery hanging from the cliffs via roads with breathtaking views you reach one of the villages of Evrytania region. (Ano Chora-Thermo 67 km, thermo-Karpenissi 60 km). Overnight in a traditional guesthouse in a small village in the mountains.
Day 4: Horse riding in Koryshades. Horseriding in Koryshades Horse riding just 5 minutes drive from Koryshades village you will come across Saloon the horse riding center of the region. A guide will be waiting for you at a designated pre-arranged time to ride you along Karpenisiotis valley for about one hour. Overnight in a traditional guesthouse in a small village in the mountains.
Day 5: Trekking at the dramatical Monasteries of Meteora. Continue to Kastraki, lying under the huge rocks, called Meteora. These are gigantic rocks etched by time into a variety of shapes, gray stalagmites rising towards the sky, they appear as natures gift to the pious that, driven by fiat, have opted for solitude and a life of worship. Visit the two famous monasteries of Meteora which precariously hangs over the sinister abysses, compose one of the most breathtaking sites on earth.
A guide will meet you at the hotel lobby (exact time to be confirmed) and set of for your one-day discovery of Meteora and its monasteries. On this day there will be plenty of walking and some will be on steep parts and at high levels, so please let us know in advance if you are not comfortable walking at heights. The guide will arrange for a traditional picnic lunch. Overnight in a charming guesthouse in Kastraki Village the nearest village to the foot of the Meteora Monasteries.
Day 6: Canoeing in Lake Plastira. Check out of the hotel and depart for your scenic drive along to Lake Plastira, relax in your hotel overlooking the lake and enjoy a canoeing ride in this alpine. Overnight in a traditional guesthouse, in Lake Plastira.
Day 7: Return to Athens via Mt. Parnassos. Check out of the hotel drive back to Athens via Mt. Parnassos. Upon arrival in Athens you will drop-off the car at the car rental company.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Prices:
* 900 for 2 persons;
* 800 for 3-4 persons.
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