Greece · Rural Experiences

3-Day Motorcycle Tour in Arcadia with Olympia, Lagkadia and Dimitsana

3 Days Round trip from Athens Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Admire the different architectural styles of Agia Fotini Mantineias Church
  • 02 See the lovely stalactites and stalagmites inside Kapsia Cave
  • 03 Ride spectacular mountainous routes through villages such as Andritsaina and Karitaina
  • 04 Explore the stadium and museum of Ancient Olympia and discover the legacy of the ancient Olympic Games
  • 05 Visit Dimitsana and Moni Agiou Ioanni Prodromou, a monastery built inside the rocks

Embark on an exhilarating 3-day motorcycle journey from Athens to Lagkadia, taking in Agia Fotini Mantineias Church, Kapsia Cave, and the traditional Arcadian villages along the way. Ride through spectacular mountainous yet tranquil routes to Ancient Olympia, where you will explore the stadium and museum and discover what it meant to participate in the ancient Olympic Games. Continue to Dimitsana to enjoy its beautiful atmosphere, visit the Offshore Hydropower Museum, and stop at Moni Agiou Ioanni Prodromou, a monastery built into the rocks. This tour combines scenic riding, historic landmarks, cave exploration, and authentic village architecture.

Embark on an exhilarating 3-day motorcycle journey from Athens to Lagkadia, taking in Agia Fotini Mantineias Church, Kapsia Cave, and the traditional Arcadian villages along the way.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Athens, Olympia
Languages English, German, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Athens to Lagkadia via Mantineia and Kapsia Cave

  • Stop at Agia Fotini Mantineias Church in Mantineia and admire its different architectural styles. Take time to relax and enjoy views of nearby Ancient Mantinia. (Duration: 30 minutes)

  • Continue to the majestic Kapsia Cave system in Tripolis Pirgou, Kapsas, where you will see lovely stalactites and stalagmites. These caverns were discovered only recently. (Duration: 1 hour)

  • Ride on to Lagkadia, an amphitheatrically built village known for its traditional Arcadian architecture. Walk through its small alleys, enjoy beverages, and take as many photos as you like. (Duration: 5 hours)

2
Day 02

Scenic Ride to Ancient Olympia and Limni Ladona

  • Enjoy a genuinely spectacular motorcycle ride from Lagkadia to the famous Ancient Olympia. Visit the stadium and the museum, and discover what it meant to participate in the ancient Olympic Games. The route is truly spectacular - mountainous yet tranquil - and the villages you will pass through, including Andritsaina and Karitaina, are stunning. (Duration: 3 hours)

  • Pass by Limni Ladona in Mouria and come across a beautiful lake as you return to your hotel. Spectacular motorcycle routes, old bridges, and provincial roads make this a wonderfully relaxing experience.

3
Day 03

Return to Athens via Dimitsana and Stemnitsa

  • Stop at Dimitsana in the Arkadia region of the Peloponnese and soak in the beautiful atmosphere of this Arcadian jewel of a village. Enjoy a beverage, take in views over the valleys, and admire the unique architecture. (Duration: 1 hour)

  • Visit the Offshore Hydropower Museum at Kefalari Ai-Yianni, Dimitsana, and see how people in the old days used the power of water to clean rugs and heavy carpets and to create gunpowder. (Duration: 1 hour)

  • Stop at Moni Agiou Ioanni Prodromou in Stemnitsa, Greece, a monastery built inside the rocks. It is one of the few monasteries that aided the fight against Ottoman rule in the early 1800s. (Duration: 1 hour)

Agia Fotini Mantineias Church, Kapsia Cave caverns, Ancient Olympia stadium, Moni Agiou Ioanni Prodromou rock monastery

Where this trip takes you

Agia Fotini Mantineias Church, Kapsia Cave caverns, Ancient Olympia stadium, Moni Agiou Ioanni Prodromou rock monastery

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Athens 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Use of a BMW motorcycle rental

  • Use of a helmet for the duration of the tour

  • GPS with POIs

  • Accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis in a respected, centrally located hotel in Lagkadia

  • 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

Know before you go

  • A valid motorcycle license is required for the specific category of the motorcycle rental.
  • Participation is open to travellers aged 22-70 years old.
  • An international motorcycle license is required where applicable.
  • 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.
  • All tours start and end at the tour provider's premises.
  • 700 EUR - 1 person on a single-room basis
  • 800 EUR - 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 3 days finish where they began, in Athens.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room €400.00 — €700.00
Double Sharing €400.00

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