Explore nature & history in Kalavryta
- 8–9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
A day full of history, culture and nature...Kalavryta!! We will get on our Van and drive to Diakofto where a trip to your dreams awaits. Boarding the scenic train, the Cog Railway, you will go up on the green slopes of Helmos, a tour described as one of the six rarer train tours in the world. You will cross the beautiful gorge of Vouraikos and after 60 minutes you will reach the beautiful village of Kalavryta. Then we will visit the monastery of Agia Lavra which was built in the 10th century and became the center of the national liberation fight of the Greek people. After that you will have free time in the village of Kalavryta for a coffee, lunch or shopping. The last stop of the tour is “Mega Spileo” (the Great Cave), one of the most famous and ancient monasteries in Greece. According to legend, in a remote cave a miraculous carved image of Holy Mary was found by chance, made of resin and wax.
Inclusions
What's included
- Visit "Agia Lavra" monastery (Optional)
- Visit "Mega Spilaio" monastery
- Free time in Kalavryta
- English speaking escort
- Transportation
- Visit Cave of the Lakes (optional)
What's not
- Cave of the Lakes entrance ticket
- Lunch
- Certificated guide
- Cog Rail Ticket
- Mega Spilaio entrance fee
Itinerary
Get on the famous rack railway through Vouraikos Corge
Visit the historic monastery built in the rock
Optinal visit to the Caves of the Lakes
Historic monastery and museum (Optional Visit)
Visit Kalavrita village. Free time for lunch
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Enjoy Tours Greece
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Loutraki
- Its from-price is 22% below the median of the 15 experiences we list in Loutraki.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 8 of 15.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Loutraki
Loutraki is a spa and seaside town on the Gulf of Corinth, with a pebble beach, thermal springs, pine hills behind and the Corinth Canal close by.
Loutraki lies at the foot of Mount Gerania on the Gulf of Corinth, some 80 kilometres west of Athens. Its thermal springs have drawn bathers since antiquity, and the town is a modern spa resort with a long pebble beach, a palm-lined promenade and hotels climbing the hillside.
