Motorcycle dual-purpose and Adventure Greece, in the heart of Arcadia and Ancient Olympia, self guided on a BMW
$428.32
3 Days
No
Embark on an exhilarating journey that will help you appreciate the remarkable history of the region and unwind at delightful sites with a drink in your hand. Ride through lovely villages, examine ancient sites, and learn about the Ancient Olympic Games.
Arcadia lies at the center of the Peloponnese peninsula and its varied landscape, large mountains (Mainalo and Parnonas) and Argolis Bay make it an ideal year round destination. It presents landscapes of incomparable beauty, areas of exciting archaeological interest and historic locations. Its first inhabitants were the Arcadians, one of the oldest most prominent tribes of the Peloponnese.
Spread out along the wooded slopes with their stone, tile-roofed homes and churches are Stemnitsa, Dimitsana and Karytaina. Each village has its own long history, natural beauty and array of attractions.
In Dimitsana you’ll visit the Library, the open-air Water-Power Museum and be impressed with the amphitheatrically built of this unique village.
In Stemnitsa, you’ll admire the clock tower of St George’s Orthodox Church, as well as the Monasteries of Prodromos and the Philosofos Monastery.
In Karytaina you’ll be impressed by the architecture as well as the amazing castle one of the well-fortified in the Peloponnese.
In western Peloponnese, in the prefecture of Ilia, lies the "Valley of Gods". One of the most prolific and celebrated sanctuaries of Ancient Greece. Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. We will ride our motorcycles in a terrain full of twisty turns and we will arrive in Olympia. We will become part of the history by strolling through the ruins, run in the stadium as the ancient Olympians did thousands of years ago.
You will conclude this memorable motorcycle tour by visitng the Agia Fotini church a unique structure built with 8 different styles of architecture as well as the splendid Kapsia Cave system. The cave is distinctive due to its rare colorations (white, yellow, red, green, and light blue) and its abundance of stalactites and stalagmites, which predominate in the "Chamber of Wonders".
Be part of history by participating in this memorable motorcycle tour.
Itinerary
Day 1 GS Traveler Moto Rentals - Lagkadia - 232
Athens to Lagkadia in Arkadia
Get acquainted with your BMW rental motorbike at the tour company's office. After a short briefing of the tour & itinerary, take off on your BMWs. All destinations and points of interest will be uploaded to the GPS that comes with the motorcycle.
Stop At: Agia Fotini Mantineias Church, Mantineia
Visit a wonderful church with many different styles of architecture. It is worth seeing and will allow you to relax and admire the Ancient Mantinia nearby.
Stop At: Kapsia Cave, Tripolis Pirgou, Kapsas
Reach a majestic cave system with lovely stalactites and stalagmites. These caverns were recently discovered.
Stop At: Lagkadia, Arkadia Region, Peloponnese
Ride to this amphitheatrically built village. It has traditional Arcadian architecture and your hotel ensures perfect relaxation and wonderful cuisine.
Take a walk through small alleys, enjoy beverages and take as many photos as you want.
Day 2 Archaeological Site of Olympia - 60
Lagkadia round tour via Ancient Olympia
Stop At: Ancient Stagira, Olympiada
Enjoy a truly spectacular motorcycle ride starting from Lagkadia to the famous Ancient Olympia. You will witness the stadium, the museum and discover what it meant to participate in the ancient Olympic games. The honour of participating let alone winning was a massive thing in ancient time. The route is truly spectacular, mountainous yet tranquil and the villages you will pass by are stunning (Andritsaina and Karitaina).
Pass By: Limni Ladona, Mouria
Come across a wonderful lake which will be the setting as you return to your hotel. Spectacular motorcycle route, old bridges and provincial roads make this a wonderfully relaxing experience.
Day 3 Lagkadia - GS Traveler Moto Rentals - 229
Lagkadia to Athens via Dimitsana
Stop At: Dimitsana, Arkadia Region, Peloponnese
Soak in the wonderful vibe of this Arcadian jewel of a village.
Enjoy a beverage as behold views overlooking the valleys and admire the unique architecture.
Stop At: Offshore Hydropower Museum, Kefalari Ai-Yianni, Dimitsana
Visit this museum to see how people in the old days used to clean their rugs and heavy carpets by only the power of the water.
See how they were creating gun-powder.
Stop At: Moni Agiou Ioanni Prodromou, Stemnitsa Greece
Ride to this monastery which was literally built inside the rocks. It is one of the few monasteries that aided the fight against the rule of the Ottomans in the early 1800s.
What's Included
Motorcycles
BMW F 850 GS
Supplement price: $96.37
BMW R 1250 GS LC
Supplement price: $128.50
BMW R 1250 GS Adv LC
Supplement price: $192.74
Included
| Cancellations made 7 days before the reservation | 50% |
| Cancellations made 15 days before the reservation | 50% |
| Cancellations made 30 days before the reservation | 50% |
| Cancellations made 60 days before the reservation | 50% |
Important notice,in case of cancellation: The flight tickets,supplements and optional services subscribed in this tour regardless of the basic program,are subject to 100% of early cancellation costs. | |
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$428.32
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