Greece · Religious & Spiritual

2-Day Kalavryta Motorcycle Tour from Athens with Rack Railway Ride

2 Days Round trip from Athens Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the historic monasteries of Mega Spilaio and Agia Lavra
  • 02 Ride the Odontotos rack railway through the beautiful Vouraikos Gorge
  • 03 Discover the historic village town of Kalavryta on the foothills of Mount Mainalo
  • 04 Marvel at the stalactites and stalagmites of the Spileo Limnon cave system

Enjoy a scenic coastal motorcycle ride from Athens to the historic town of Kalavryta, with visits to the monasteries of Mega Spilaio and Agia Lavra along the way. Experience one of Greece's most notable rail journeys on the Odontotos rack railway through the beautiful Vouraikos Gorge. On the return route, explore the cave system of Spileo Limnon and admire views of Stymfalia Lake through the mountainous Peloponnese landscape.

This lovely cave system will captivate you with its stalactites and stalagmites.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Athens, Kalavryta
Languages English, German, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Athens to Kalavryta via Mega Spilaio and Agia Lavra

Get acquainted with your BMW rental motorbike at the tour company's office. After a short briefing on the tour and itinerary, set off on your BMW. All destinations and points of interest will be uploaded to the GPS provided with the motorcycle.

  • Follow a scenic coastal motorcycle route overlooking the Saronic Gulf. The tranquillity and the twisty bends will accompany your journey all the way before you head onto the national highway.
  • Visit Mega Spilaio Monastery in Kato Zachlorou, Kalavrita, built in 362 AD. This unique Orthodox monastery played a significant role in the resistance against Ottoman rule. Duration: 2 hours.
  • Stop at Agia Lavra Monastery in Kalavrita. This monastery on the outskirts of Kalavryta united all the Greek leaders in 1821 and initiated the revolt against Ottoman rule. You will witness the revolution banner together with armour used during that period. Duration: 1 hour.
  • Stop in Kalavrita, Achaea Region, West Greece, and witness this historic village town built amphitheatrically on the foothills of Mount Mainalo. The wonderful square, the cafes and restaurants, the local architecture, and the landscape will make your stay truly wonderful. Duration: 6 hours.
  • Stop at the Odontotos rack railway on the Diakopto-Kalavrita route in Diakopto. Experience one of the finest train routes in Greece by hopping on the rack railway train in Kalavryta. You will do a round trip and be mesmerized by the beauty of the Vouraikos Gorge. This railway was built in the 1800s to accommodate the movement of goods and services to the then town of Kalavryta. Duration: 3 hours.
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Day 02

Return to Athens via Spileo Limnon and Stymfalia Lake

  • Stop at Spileo Limnon, Kalavryta, Greece. This lovely cave system will captivate you with its stalactites and stalagmites. Inside, there is a ministry-based tour guide who will explain all the findings. Duration: 2 hours.
  • Pass by Stymfalia in the Corinthia Region, Peloponnese. As you drive through beautiful mountainous terrain, you will view Stymfalia Lake. The sixth labour of Hercules took place here, with the extermination of the Stymphalian birds that infested the woods of Arcadia.
Mega Spilaio Monastery, Odontotos rack railway through the Vouraikos Gorge, Spileo Limnon cave system

Where this trip takes you

Mega Spilaio Monastery, Odontotos rack railway through the Vouraikos Gorge, Spileo Limnon cave system

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Athens 2 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Use of a BMW rental motorcycle

  • Use of a helmet for the duration of the tour

  • GPS with POIs

  • Accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis in a centrally located hotel in Kalavryta

  • Planning and organization of the tour

  • All fees and taxes

What's Not Included

  • Admission to points of interest

  • Tolls, if applicable

  • Refuelling

  • Lunch, dinner, snacks, and beverages

  • Tour guide

What to bring

  • A valid motorcycle license is required for the specific category of motorcycle rental.
  • An international motorcycle license is required where applicable.

Know before you go

  • Participation ages are between 22 and 70 years old.
  • All tours start and end at the tour provider's premises.
  • Embark on an unguided motorcycle tour to some of the most famous sites in the Hellenic Republic.
  • 450 EUR per adult - pax 1 person in a single room.
  • 500 EUR per group - pax 2 people sharing a double room.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Athens, Greece
Tour start
Athens, Greece
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Athens.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room €250.00 — €450.00
Double Sharing €250.00

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