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Greece
Greece’s real stories are carved into stone, hidden in olive groves, and whispered along abandoned train tracks. In the Peloponnese, ancient gods share space with endangered chameleons, Venetian fortresses crumble beside silent wetlands, and Byzantine ghosts linger in mountain villages.
This isn’t just another sun-and-sea escape. You’ll railbike along forgotten tracks, kayak through cave-studded coastlines, and wander the ruins of cities older than Rome all far from the cruise ship crowds.
We work with archaeologists, wildlife trackers, and local historians to take you deeper. Greece, unplugged and rewilded. Ancient, alive, and entirely unexpected.
Sample Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in Kalamata & Chameleon Wetlands
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Pick-up from Kalamata Airport or town
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Drive to Gialova Lagoon, one of Europe’s most unique biodiversity zones
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Join a guided walk to spot the critically endangered African Chameleons, found only here in Europe
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Visit Voidokilia Beach, shaped like the Greek letter Omega, and explore nearby Nestor’s Cave, tied to Homeric myth
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Sunset over the lagoon and dinner in the traditional village of Pylos
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Overnight in an eco-lodge or restored stone house near the wetlands
Day 2 – Railbiking & Forgotten Villages
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Morning drive to the old train station at Kato Zachlorou
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Railbike adventure through mountain tunnels and over stone bridges on disused tracks between Zachlorou and Kalavryta, a scenic and surreal ride
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Optional visit to the Cave of the Lakes or hidden WWII memorials in the area
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Afternoon walk through abandoned or semi-abandoned Byzantine villages like Mystras (a UNESCO site), with ivy-draped churches and hillside ruins
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Overnight in a mountain guesthouse near Kalavryta or Dimitsana
Day 3 – Ancient Cities & Cliffside Trails
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Morning visit to the archaeological site of Ancient Messene, a massive, underrated ruin with intact theaters, walls, and stadiums
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Light hike along the Polilimnio Waterfalls, a hidden oasis with natural pools and carved rock trails
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Optional detour to Andromonastiro, a remote and partially restored 13th-century monastery with no tourist infrastructure just silence and stone
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Coastal drive to the Mani Peninsula for a change in landscape: dry, wild, and tower-dotted
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Overnight near Kardamyli or Limeni
Day 4 – Tower Houses & Sea Caves of the Mani
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Morning exploration of abandoned stone towers in old Mani villages like Vathia
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Sea kayak or boat trip along the Diros Caves, where the underground river snakes through eerie limestone chambers
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Optional stop at Cape Tenaro, the ancient “Gate to Hades,” for an end-of-the-world coastal hike
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Late return to Kalamata or onward travel arrangements
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End of tour
Info
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Currency: Euro (EUR)
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Best Time to Visit: April to June or September to November. Warm weather without the crowds; perfect for wildlife, ruins, and coastal exploration
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Language: Greek, English widely spoken in towns, but local dialects and history unlock more with a native guide
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