Why to Choose...

Choose a trip that combines beautiful scenery with action and relaxation, in a unique region of Greece.  One day you will be on the highest peak of the Peloponnese (Prophet of Elias on Mount Taygeto at 2407 m.) enjoying the view of Mani and the Messinian Bay and the next day you will swim along the most famous beach of the Messinian Bay, Voidokoilia as well as cycle through the villages of Inner Mani.

Discover the authentic Mani, through unexplored routes that only the locals know about.  Travel around the unique natural beauties of Messinia.  Taste the remarkable Mediterranean flavors of the land.  Combine fun and adventure in your vacation.

Move from place to place without using a car or tour bus but by bicycle, on foot, by kayak, by swimming.  Experience Mani and Messinia in a journey that has everything you can ask for:  Action, fun, natural attractions, social activities, good food!

The team at GrazyTravel guarantees you a memorable vacation!

Land only prices and availability

Trip dates	Availability	Price	Persons
26 May 13 - 01 Jun 13	Spaces? Trip is available	€940	1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
16 Jun 13 - 22 Jun 13	Spaces? Trip is available	€940	1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Additional Information

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Booking your own flights

Grazytravel.com provides unique trips all over Greece which begin upon the traveller's arrival in Greece.
These travel packages DO NOT include airfare (except of course for air travel that is included within Greece in some of our packages) therefore each customer is responsible for ensuring his/her TIMELY arrival for the reservation.
We propose that you search for airline tickets through specialized agencies or tourist sites which offer special rates on flights to and from Greece.
If after searching you are unable to find good rates on travel to Greece and would like Grazytravel to assist you in issuing airline tickets, please contact our office and we will make sure to find the best prices available and flights that will work well and be easily combined with the travel package you have chosen from Grazytravel.

Trip Schedule

1st Day



Arrive at the hotel in Athens

Free time in the city

Depart from Athens to Kardamili

Overnight stay in Kardamili
2nd Day



Depart from Kardamili to Exohori

Hiking from Exohori to Monastery of Sotiras (via the Canyon of Viros)
Route: Exohori- Canyon of Viros- Tseria- Monastery of Sotiras- Exohori

Depart from Exohori to Kardamili

Briefing by the trekking/ hiking istructors about next day's activities

Overnight stay in Kardamili

3rd Day



Depart from Kardamili by mini bus and arrival in the Forest of Vassiliki, at Agios Dimitrios (1400 m.)
Duration of trip: 1.20'

Hike up Mount Taygetos (to the highest peak, Prophet of Elias at 2407 m.)
Distance: 12 km.
Duration of hike: 7- 8 hours

Return and overnight stay in Kardamili
4th Day



Depart from Kardamili to Polilimnio

Hiking in Polilimnio
Travelers can swim or rappel in the Canyon of Polilimnio

Depart for Gialova

Cycling Gialova-Lagoon-Voidokoilia

Hiking in Palaiokastro

Briefing on the shelter of Loggerheads
Birdwatching

Depart for Voidokoilia beach
Swimming

Overnight stay in Kardamili

5th Day



Depart for Gerolimenas (by mini bus)

Cycling from Gerolimenas to Tainaro back to Gerolimenas
Distance: 36 km.

Trekking from Tainaro to Akrotainaro back to Tainaro
Duration of trekking: 1.15'

Return and overnight stay in Kardamili

6th Day



Return to Athens

Arrive at the hotel

Free time in the city

Overnight stay in Athens


The travel package has the hotel in Athens as its starting point.  From there the company cars pick up the customers at 08:00am.  Each customer is responsible for his / her travel to Athens as the package does not include travel from their place of residence.  The company allows customers the following:

• Optional activities (deep sea diving in Kardamili etc.) with an additional fee.
• Individual program with special activities (paragliding, deep sea diving, kite surfing, wakeboarding etc.) with an additional fee.
• If the customer does not wish to participate in a particular activity or sport, he / she will be able to follow the rest of the group in one of the accompanying vehicles.
• Upon request, at the termination point of the trip, the company will provide all necessary information (bus routes / ferry boat routes, travel brochures and maps, contact information for travel agencies, tourism offices for alternative travel, lists of hotels / hostels) in order to assist the customers to continue their holidays and travel to other areas of Greece.

Trip Map

What's Included

• Hotels with breakfast
• Travel Insurance
• Native guide with excellent English speaking skills
• Skilled bicycle / hiking/ horseback riding/ sea kayaking attendants and instructors
• Captain of the tour boat
• All necessary equipment
• Transportation from the hotel in Athens
• Transportation to the center of Athens at the end of the trip
• Transportation via Jeep / SUV throughout the duration of the trip
• One or more accompanying vehicles and drivers
• Head of the tour / person in charge
• Travel material and information regarding each tour
• Accommodation at high end hotels (4 and 5 star)

What's Not Included

• Travel Visas
• Airline transportation
• Transportation to and from the International Airport-Eleftherios Venizelos
• Additional optional activities with extra charges
• Personal expenses
• As noted above, the company provides the necessary equipment for all activities in the package. However, customers must provide their own individual sleeping bag and whatever else is necessary for outdoor sleeping (camping). In addition, each individual is responsible for the safety and care of his / her cycling and hiking garb (clothing-footwear).

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Equipment List

• The special equipment -where is needed- assign by the group escorts.
• To climb to the top of Taygetos will need to have attire mountain. Mountaineering boots, lightweight hiking clothing, jacket, raincoat, piolet (optional) and that everyone deems necessary for his own comfort in mountain environment.
• For cycling routes would be a useful outfit cycling, but not essential.
• For sea excursions you need a sea-towel, sun lotion and perhaps ... your swimsuit.