Peloponnese

Peloponnese

From Vytina to Nafplion

Wonderful ancient seaside

Almost unbelievable but true. On this bike tour you will experience the current Greece at its best and at the same time you discover ancient treasures of world level. From the small village Vytina, you will start a wonderful bike route through the striking mountain scenery to Tripoli, the capital of the Peloponnese. Afterwards, you will dash through the Tanos Valley in the Parnonas Mountains down to the turquoise coast and enjoy wonderful 5 days here. Nafplion with its beautiful promenade and the many taverns and restaurants in the old town is for many locals as well as visitors one of the most attractive city in the country. So, pack your saddle bags and go for it!

Dates 2025:

Arrival: Saturday
Duration: 8 days
Dates:
Season 1: Apr 01-12., Apr 28.-Jun 01., Jun 14.-Oct 24.
Season 2: Apr 13.-27. + Jun 02.-13.

1st Day: Vytina

Individual arrival. By plane to Athens or Kalamata. Transfer from the airport to the hotel (approx. 1-2 hours travel time depending on the airport) can be booked.

2nd Day: From Vytina to Tripoli, approx. 38 km

Look forward to a wonderful bike ride through the mountains of the Peloponnese. From the excursion town of Vytina you cycle on small streets through rugged mountains, green forests and small dreamy towns to the lively town of Tripoli, the capital of the region. A total of approx. 550 meters in altitude.

3rd Day: Round tour of the Kapsia stalactite cave, approx. 47 km

Look forward to this day tour through the plateau around Tripoli. Marvel at the wealth of the earth as you cycle through apple orchards, small orchards and vineyards. Completely surprisingly, you suddenly find yourself in front of one of the most important caves in Greece with magnificent stalactite creations, before you can get to know a selection of red, rosé and white wines from a winegrower. Other highlights of your round tour are the excavations of the ancient city of Mantinea. A total of approx. 270 meters in altitude.

4th Day: Tripoli – Paralio Astros, approx. 55 km

Today you cycle past the ruins of the temple of Athena Alea in Tegea through wide olive groves and through the Parnonas Mountains down to the old, picturesque fishing village of Paralio Astros with its kilometer-long pebble beach and tranquil restaurants right on the water. Shortly before your destination for the day, however, you should definitely pay a visit to the small monastery of Loukós and plan a short visit to the current excavations of the ancient city of Eva. A total of approx. 700 meters in altitude.

5th Day: Paralio Astros – Nafplion, approx. 45 km

A beautiful bike ride on the coastal road awaits you today. Again and again you will be fascinated by magnificent views of the turquoise sea, small fishing boats and the wide bay of the Argolic Gulf. After a refreshing dip in the sea, you continue on the fertile plain to Argos, which is one of the oldest cities in Europe. Impressive here is not only the mighty fortress high up on the Lárissa mountain, but above all the archaeological excavation site at the foot of the mountain. Marvel at the ancient remains of the amphitheater built into the mountain, one of the largest in Greece. Look forward to your day’s destination with its narrow old town streets, the beautiful harbor promenade and the many cafés. It is not for nothing that the picturesquely situated Nafplion is now considered the most attractive city in Greece. A total of approx. 460 meters in altitude.

6th Day: Round trip Mykene, approx. 51 km

Today you roll through wide orange and lemon groves to Mycenae, a fortress with massive walls that was built around 3,300 years ago and is one of the most important cities of antiquity. The ascent at the edge of the mountain slope is quickly forgotten, because you are amazed at the impressive excavations and important finds. The world-famous Lion’s Gate, which weighs tons, and the shaft tombs are among the great cultural and historical attractions in Greece and will not only inspire us cyclists. A total of approx. 360 meters in altitude.

7th Day: Excursion Epidaurus, approx. 42 km

The last cycling stage of your journey begins quite comfortably with a transfer to Epidaurus, which is one of the historical highlights of every trip to Greece. Be impressed by the gigantic and well-preserved amphitheater, which is over 2,300 years old and held 14,000 spectators at the time! After an extensive tour get on your bikes. Mostly going downhill, you whiz through mountainous karst landscape and through the vast pistachio-growing area back to the coast. Enjoy another refreshing swim in the crystal clear sea water and look forward to another evening in Nafplion. A total of approx. 330 meters in altitude.

8th Day: Nafplion

Individual departure. Transfer to the airport (can be booked), or extension program, if desired.

YOUR ACCOMMODATION:

For this trip you will be accommodated in comfortable middle-class hotels.

Please note that accommodation requests are always updated daily at the time of booking. The selection is based on availability. Of course, we are happy to accept non-binding customer requests. Tell us your wishes when booking.

You will receive the accommodation we have actually booked with the hotellist and the travel documents (after the booking confirmation at the earliest).

YOUR BICYCLES:

27-speed ladies or men
E-Bikes

  • double butted aluminum
  • Shimano Altus 27-speed gears
  • 8-speed e-bikes with Nexus revo shifter
  • hydraulic disc brakes
  • comfortable gel-saddle
  • Schwalbe tires
  • 1 waterproof, spacious pannier bag
  • emergency-kit
ARRIVAL INFORMATION:

Airport

  • Next airport: Athen (ATH) or Kalamata (KLX)

Transfer

  • transfer bookable, journey time approx. 2 hours from Athens, 1 hour from Kalamata
  • Public intercity buses also run every hour from the airport to Vytina and from Nafplion to the airport (journey time approx. 3 hours).
  • 7 nights incl. breakfast in room with shower/bath/WC
  • Transfer Nafplion – Epidauros on the 7th day
  • luggage transport
  • GPS-app
  • phone holder on rental bike
  • touristic information
  • 24h-hotline service on spot
Season 1Season 2
Double room 890,-950,-
Single room1.070,-1.130,-
prices in EUR/person

All taxes, if due, payable locally.

Discount children /extra bed – upon request

Additional bookable

Rental bikes
27-speed110,-
E-Bike279,-
rental helmet10,-
Transfer (1-4 persons)price per vehicle
Athens-Vytina260,-
Nafplion-Athens360,-
Biketransfer (if transfers not booked)
bike delivery to hotel65,-
bike pick-up from hotel65,-
Additional nights incl. breakfastupon request
prices in EUR/person

Operator: Arcas Travel Services

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