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A day full of history, culture and nature...Kalavryta!!
We will get on our Van and drive to Diakofto where a trip to your dreams awaits. Boarding the scenic train, the Cog Railway, you will go up on the green slopes of Helmos, a tour described as one of the six rarer train tours in the world. You will cross the beautiful gorge of Vouraikos and after 60 minutes you will reach the beautiful village of Kalavryta.
Then we will visit the monastery of Agia Lavra which was built in the 10th century and became the center of the national liberation fight of the Greek people.
After that you will have free time in the village of Kalavryta for a coffee, lunch or shopping.
The last stop of the tour is “Mega Spileo” (the Great Cave), one of the most famous and ancient monasteries in Greece. According to legend, in a remote cave a miraculous carved image of Holy Mary was found by chance, made of resin and wax.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Get on the famous rack railway through Vouraikos Corge
Mega Spileo Monastery
Visit the historic monastery built in the rock
Options
Explore nature & history in Kalavryta
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Visit "Agia Lavra" monastery (Optional)
Visit "Mega Spilaio" monastery
Free time in Kalavryta
English speaking escort
Transportation
Visit Cave of the Lakes (optional)
Cave of the Lakes entrance ticket
Lunch
Certificated guide
Cog Rail Ticket
Mega Spilaio entrance fee
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A moment of relaxation
Edward C,Nov 11, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Mario's professionalism and friendliness made this day unforgettable, even though the previous night got a little stormy (you don't mess with mother nature), he managed to make the changes needed for us to have an amazing day (unfortunately the train ride got canceled in the last minute because of natural causes in the area which were outside of the control of Mario. This tour is full of nature, astonishing views and tranquility that only Kalavryta area has. The cave of the Lakes, was fun and unforgettable, shame that we couldn't take pictures for obvious reasons ;) (Though, i think that for some others in that cave (outside of our private tour) wasn't so much after my flying bat noises #sorrynotsorry) Seeing different sceneries, and colors' that the city does not have, makes you feel that you can relax and just take your time without the rush of the city. The attention, service and professionalism that Mario offers is impeccable and we highly recommend this tour to anyone that wants a full day of tranquility and quietness.
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mjs-ont,Oct 16, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a wonderful day we spent with Marios as our driver and guide. He promptly picked us up at the agreed upon time in Corinth and drove us to the Kalavryta area in an air conditioned and very comfortable van. The tour company had purchased our train tickets ahead of time and he dropped us at the station to catch the hour long train ride up through the gorge to the town above. The scenery was spectacular on the ride then Marios met us at the top where we proceeded to the memorial in remembrance of the massacre of the entire male population of Kalavryta by the Germans in 1943. This stop was of particular interest to our group as two of the four were born in Greece. Then off we went to the Cave of Lakes for an amazing walk through the caves and visit to the very techy and brand new onsite museum. After we visited the oldest monastery in Greece, which has been rebuilt over the years, we ended the day with an excellent meal at a local restaurant and the drive home. Marios is a very personable, knowledgeable guide who easily communicated with us in both Greek and English and who also picked us up at the Athens airport and delivered us back there at the end of our trip. Enjoy Tours Greece provided us with excellent service throughout our trip and some of our family also used them this summer and last summer to facilitate their travels within Greece. We also completed a day of wine tasting in Nemea through ETG with Marios as our guide again. He definitely knows the best places to eat and has cultivated his contacts at the different locations of his tours.
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