Bike & trekking › Nafplio and Epidaurus: live the Greek history
A few words about the journey
- Travel through the land of Epidaurus exclusively by bicycle!
- Journey 240 km in 5 days on two wheels and discover in the best possible manner the finest areas of the Argolic Gulf - Nafplio, Epidaurus, Ermioni, Kranidi and Porto Heli.
- Cycle on asphalt and dirt roads, next to the sea, amongst the olive groves and the Argolic plain and become familiar with the quaint streets of Nafplio, Palamidi, the Venetian clock, gaze at the lovely sites of Bourtzi, take a memorable trip around Arvanitia, take a tour of historic Mycenae and the ancient theatre of Epidaurus-all in an unforgettable manner
- Have a drink of ouzo in Kranidi and in Ermioni
- Swim and be amazed by your surroundings in Spetses and Porto Heli
Why to Choose...
Add your favorite sport to your vacation. Discover the beauty of the eastern coast of the Peloponnese in a special way. Leave the typical vacation to others while you truly get to know the places you will visit.
Take a detour from the paved streets that the tour bus would take you on and explore the unknown parts of Argolida. Mingle with the locals, taste their fresh fish from the sea and swim in crystal clear waters.
Make your own travel plan, stop wherever and whenever you want and get off your bicycle only when you get tired. Have fun without any worries as you will constantly be accompanied by qualified cycling instructors.
The team at GrazyTravel guarantees you a safe, unique and unforgettable vacation!
Land only prices and availability
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Additional Information
Special Notes
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 DayArrive at hotel in Athens
Free time in the city
Overnight stay in Athens
2nd Day
Depart from hotel for Nafplio
Duration of trip: 2 hours
Cycling from Arvanitia to Karathonas to the center of Nafplio
Route by gravel road
Level of difficulty: Small
Distance: 8 km
Duration: 2 hours
Return to Nafplio
Guided tour of the town
Visit the Castle of Palamidi, Syntagma Square, the Archaeological Museum, Lions Gate, the church of St. George and the Museum of the "Komboloi" (worry beads)
Optional bicycle tour of Arvanitia
Route is paved with tiles
Distance: 2.7 km
Duration: 45 minutes
Overnight stay in Nafplio
3rd Day
Depart from Nafplio
Cycling from Nafplio to Mycenae and back to Nafplio
Route paved with asphalt
Distance: 21 km
Altitude: 115 meters
Duration: 4 hours
Guided tour of Mycenae
Stay: 2 hours
Return and overnight stay in Nafplio
4th Day
Depart from Nafplio
Cycling from Nafplio to Ancient Epidaurus to Nea (New) Epidaurus
Route paved with asphalt
Distance: 55 km
Altitude: 620 meters
Duration: 5 hours
Details:
Cycling form Nafplio to Ancient Epidaurus
Distance: 40 km
Guided tour of the Ancient Theater of Epidaurus
Cycling from Ancient Epidaurus to Nea Epidaurus
Distance: 14 km
Overnight stay in Nea Epidaurus
5th Day
Depart from Epidaurus
Cycling from Epidaurus to Ermioni
Route paved with asphalt
Distance: 79 km
Altitude: 680 meters
Duration: 5 hours
Guided tour of Ermioni and overnight stay there
6th Day
Depart from Ermioni
Cycling from Ermioni to Kranidi to Porto Heli
Route paved with asphalt
Distance: 20 km
Duration: 2 hours
Overnight stay in Porto Heli
7th Day
Return to Athens
Arrive at 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. At the end of the trip, the customers will be dropped off at the center of Athens in Syntagma Square. 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 (such as kite surfing in Nea Kio, riding four wheel motorcycles in Karathona) with an additional fee.
- Individual program with special activities (paragliding, scuba diving, kitesurfing, wakeboarding) 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
- Native guide with excellent English speaking skills
- Skilled bicycle / hiking attendants and instructors
- 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 Insurance
- 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).