4-Day Motorcycle Tour of Lagkadia and Messenia via Olympia

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Admire the many architectural styles of Agia Fotini Mantineias Church
• 02 See the beautiful stalactites and stalagmites inside Kapsas Cave
• 03 Explore the amphitheatrically built village of Lagkadia with its traditional Arcadian architecture
• 04 Visit Ancient Olympia and experience the setting of the ancient Olympic games
• 05 Ride along beautiful Limni Ladona on tranquil provincial roads
• 06 Discover the remarkably preserved remains of Ancient Messini and its museum
• 07 Marvel at Methoni Castle's 14-arched stone bridge and the lion of St Marc
• 08 Revel in the natural beauty of Messenia's shores, beaches, mountains, and valleys

Hop on your motorcycle for an enchanting ride through the Peloponnese, travelling from Athens to Lagkadia with stops at Agia Fotini Mantineias Church and Kapsas Cave along the way. Explore the famous Ancient Olympia, ride beside beautiful Limni Ladona, and discover the remarkably preserved remains of Ancient Messini. Continue to Methoni Castle to witness the lion of St Marc and its striking 14-arched bridge before soaking in the relaxed atmosphere, beaches, forests, and archaeological richness of Messenia and Kalamata.

Hop on your motorcycle for an enchanting ride through the Peloponnese, travelling from Athens to Lagkadia with stops at Agia Fotini Mantineias Church and Kapsas Cave along the way.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Athens, Kalamata, Tripoli, Olympia, Messenia

Languages English, German, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Athens to Lagkadia via Mantineia and Kapsas Cave

• Get acquainted with your BMW rental motorcycle 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 have been uploaded to the GPS provided with the motorcycle.
• Examine Agia Fotini Mantineias Church in Mantineia, a wonderful church showcasing many different architectural styles. Relax and admire nearby Ancient Mantinia. (Duration: 30 minutes)
• Admire Kapsas Cave in Tripolis Pirgou, Kapsas, a wonderful cave system with lovely stalactites and stalagmites. (Duration: 1 hour)
• Visit Lagkadia in the Arkadia region of the Peloponnese. This amphitheatrically built village is your final stop for the evening and is known for its traditional Arcadian architecture. Take a stroll through the narrow alleys, enjoy your beverages, and prepare to capture as many photos of this place as you can. (Duration: 5 hours)

2

Day 02

Lagkadia Motorcycle Loop via Ancient Olympia

• Enjoy a genuinely spectacular motorcycle ride from Lagkadia to the famous Ancient Olympia. Witness the stadium and the museum, and feel what it meant to participate in the ancient Olympic games. The route is truly spectacular - mountainous yet tranquil - and the villages you pass through are genuinely stunning. (Duration: 3 hours)
• Continue to Limni Ladona in Mouria. Ride along this beautiful lake as you return to your hotel. Spectacular motorcycle routes, old bridges, and provincial roads make this a wonderfully relaxing experience. (Duration: 3 hours)

3

Day 03

Lagkadia to Kalamata via Ancient Messini and Methoni

• Visit Ancient Messini in Messini and examine the remains of this wonderful ancient city, complete with a grand old stadium, an Ancient Agora, an ancient theatre with a capacity of up to ten thousand spectators, and a fountain house. The site is so well maintained that you can easily envision the city in all its glory. Also visit the museum located directly next to the archaeological site, home to the thousands of findings uncovered by archaeologists. (Duration: 2 hours)
• Proceed to Methoni Castle in Methoni, Pylos, and explore this castle built by the Venetians in the early 13th century on a rocky promontory. It is among the largest castles in the Mediterranean. Be astonished by the 14-arched stone bridge that connects the castle to the shore, replacing the timber bridge that stood there before the Venetians arrived. (Duration: 1 hour)
• Examine the celebrated symbol of Venice, the lion of St Marc, which dominates the castle's gate, where immured reliefs, emblems, blazons, inscriptions, the vast gates - especially the main gate above the moat - and the relics of two Ottoman bathhouses have survived.

4

Day 04

Kalamata and Messenia before Returning to Athens

• Reach Kalamata in the Messenia region of the Peloponnese. (Duration: 2 hours)
• Revel in the natural beauty of Messenia, where indented shores, sandy beaches, forested mountains, and fertile valleys coexist with significant archaeological monuments.
• Ride through Kalamata, the capital and central port of Messenia, situated on the site of ancient Farai. Following independence from the Turks and thanks to the exploitation of the fertile Messenian lands, which produce olive oil, raisins, figs, and more, it developed into a wealthy urban centre and an important port.

The route

Where you'll travel

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 respected, centrally located hotel

• 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 the motorcycle rental.
• An international motorcycle license is required where applicable.

Know before you go

• People between the ages of 22 and 70 years can participate.
• All tours start and end at the tour provider's premises.
• 950 EUR - 1 person in a single room
• 1100 EUR - 2 people sharing a couple's room

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Athens, Greece

Tour start

Athens, Greece

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.