Peloponnese Peaks Trekking

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Hike above the tree line of the highest mountains in the Peloponnese and be rewarded with stunning panoramic views. This is the perfect option for anyone looking for a holiday which combines the very best of the land and sea of Greece. Scale the heights of Mount Taygetus and Mount Menalo. Set off on a hike of Vyros Gorge amongst ancient Spartan trails. Take a...

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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous

Highlights

    • Unique mountain expedition to the highest mountains in the Peloponnese
    • Trekking to Mount Menalo peak (1981m.) and to the legendary Mount Taygetos peak (2407m.)
    • Trek through Lousios river gorge from Stemnitsa to Dimitsana village
    • Visit Dimitsana’s historic Open Air Water Power Museum
    • Discover the charming and flourishing seaside town of Kardamyli in Mani
    • Go swimming to the pristine beaches of western Mani
    • Visit the stunning Diros cave
    • Walk to the lighthouse of Cape Tenaro the southest point of mainland Europe

What's this trip about?

    Hike above the tree line of the highest mountains in the Peloponnese and be rewarded with stunning panoramic views. This is the perfect option for anyone looking for a holiday which combines the very best of the land and sea of Greece. Scale the heights of Mount Taygetus and Mount Menalo. Set off on a hike of Vyros Gorge amongst ancient Spartan trails. Take a boat-trip to one the most captivating caves in the world, then take a walk and swim at Cape Tenaro the stunningly scenic, southernmost point of mainland Europe.

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age range15 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Greece

Trip includes

    • Professional English-speaking Personality Journeys tour leader
    • Professional qualified mountain guides
    • Single timed airport transfers
    • All accommodation in hotels or traditional guesthouses
    • 7 breakfasts, 6 dinners, 3 lunches, 2 sandwich meals during trekking
    • All land transport involved in the itinerary

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Itinerary

Day 01: Stemnitsa Arrival

After meeting our guide in Kalamata Interanational Airport, we will drive to Stemnitsa village (1.30hrs).

Welcome to picturesque Stemnitsa village, perched on the lush hillside of Mt Mainalon, where you can unwind as you choose for the rest of the day. The vill...

Day 02: Stemnitsa Mount Menalo

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Stemnitsa Family run traditional guesthouse

Today we wake up early and after breakfast we transfer to charming Levidi village, which has most of its old stone built mansions, restored. The trail to ‘EOS P...

Day 03: Stemnitsa Lousios river

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Family run traditional guesthouse

After breakfast we will go for a walk amongst Lousios river, towards picturesque Dimitsana village, all the while embraced by luxuriant vegetation and pausing to enjoy br...

Day 04: Kardamyli Viros gorge

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Family run traditional guesthouse

After a hearty early bird breakfast, set off on a hike of the Viros gorge, in the heart of Messinian Mani. Descending from the foot of Mt Profitis Ilias and disgorging itself in...

Day 05: Kardamyli Mount Taygetus

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Family run traditional guesthouse

Early bird wake up! After breakfast we will transfer to the Taygetoθ refuge which is the start of our highlight trek. Taygetus is the highest mountain in the Peloponnese, stretc...

Day 06: Kardamyli Explore

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Family run traditional guesthouse

After the previous days’ activities, a day of relaxation is on the card. Choose between fully organised or remote beaches where swimming, snorkelling or yoga asanas are only a few of the options available.

 Overnight Kardamyli

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Day 07: Kardamyli Roadtrip

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Family run traditional guesthouse

Road trip day today!

Visit the magnificent Diros cave, taking in remarkable natural sculptures created by the stalactites and stalagmites, during a half hour boat ...

Day 08: Trip end

Meals: Breakfast

Transfer to Kalamata International Airport or to Kalamata bus station (KTEL) according to your holiday schedule.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,433
Price per day$179
Last Updated: 2/23/2018

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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What we do

Personality Journeys is an adventure travel operator specialising in active, concept-tourism in the best locations that Greece has to offer. We design streamlined, original multi-destination and multi-experience adventures that suit the personality of our discerning travellers. We visualise and execute tailor-made journeys for small groups of friends, families, solo travellers, couples and corporate groups.

Why choose us

We have been exploring Greece and the world since childhood and we have turned our passion into a profession.

We are a team of inspired professionals with more than 15 years of experience each in our respective fields of excellence.

Bookings, Travel Management, Sailing and Navigation, Event Management, Adventure Travel Design and Implementation.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Travel insurance (required)
    • Entrance tickets to cultural places of interest
    • Beverages
    • Gratuities (optional)
    • Miscellaneous expenses drinks souvenirs etc.

Accommodation

,Accommodation We will spend 2 nights in Stemnitsa village and 5 nights in Kardamyli seaside village, in traditional stylish village accommodations with en-suite facilities. Guesthouses have rooms in which we sleep on a twin share basis. In such case of solo travellers booking a double bed room on their own, there is a single supplement charge applied ($200).
Guides
Tour leader & Mountain guides Our tour leaders are qualified, native Greek professionals, fluent in English, with excellent organizational skills and vast knowledge of the regions visited. Our mountain guides are qualified professionals, with vast experience in demanding high altitude mountain expeditions around the world, both in snow and dry terrain.
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
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Age Requirements
15 years and up
Trip participants must be at least 15 years old. Guests less than 18 years old must be accompanied by their parents.
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