Transfer and Other Options:

Day One
Morning arrival at hotel. 12:30 pm transfer to Ancient Corinth for guided village tour and hike through the Acrocorinth. Orientation. Lodge at 5-star luxury class Hotel Alkyon near the Corinthian Gulf.
Day Two
Ride through small villages and vineyards to Ancient Nemean athletic and religious site. Your guide will discuss Greek history and significance of sport in ancient life. (36 miles) Late afternoon hike up the Acrocorinth, most natural fortification in Europe and worship site for Aphrodite. (2 hour hike)
Day Three
Tour archeological sites at Mycenae and Epidauros. Your guide will bring to life the ancient Myceneans, chronicled by Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey, as well as the life of controversial excavator Henry Schliemann. Lunch in quaint Nauplion, visit famous theater at Epidauros. Option to visit ruins and museum in Ancient Corinth.
Day Four
Follow Corinthian Gulf to beach village of Diakofto. Scenic cog rail train ride to mountain village Kalavrita. (35 or 48 miles)
Day Five
Exquisite ride through mountain villages to 5-star luxury class Poseidon Palace seaside hotel. Sample “old Greece.” Brake for sheep and goats! (36 or 47 miles)
Day Six
Transfer to Port of Killini; ferry to beautiful Island of Zakinthos (three night stay); bicycle through vineyards, olive groves, small villages. Wine tasting; traditional pottery. (23 miles)
Day Seven
Explore remote regions and spectacular vistas, including the most photographed overlook in Greece. (“The Shipwreck”)
(36 or 49 miles)
Day Eight
Ride across the island for small boat ride to Keri sea caves. Swim off the boat around the caves. Optional wind surfing, scuba diving. (35 miles)
Day Nine
Cycle to Olympia, site of ancient Olympic Games. Splendid 4-star A class Hotel Europa overlooks village and Alphios River.
(25 or 51 miles)
Day Ten
Morning ride past ancient Olympic stadium, along Alphios River to village of Vassilaki. Glimpses of “old Greece” as you encounter flocks of sheep and goats, as well as old men and women travelling by donkey. Afternoon guided tour of archeological site and museum at Olympia. (20 or 35 miles)
Day Eleven
Transfer to Ancient Corinth via the picturesque Peloponnesos. Mid - day arrival. Option to visit archaelogical ruins in Ancient Corinth.

5 nights of lodging are in luxury class hotels; 5 nights are in A class hotels. 

This trip includes and can accommodate special dietary requests.

Passports
Passport required by all except:
(a) 1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.
Passports must be valid for the following durations:
(a) British and EU (excluding Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic and Slovenia) passports must be valid for length of intended stay.
(b) Australian, Canadian, USA and excluded EU passports must be valid for at least three months beyond length of stay.
Note: EU and EEA nationals are only required to produce evidence of their EU nationality and identity in order to be admitted to any EU Member State. This evidence can take the form of a valid national passport or national identity card. Either is acceptable. Possession of a return ticket, any length of validity on their document, sufficient funds for the length of their proposed visit should not be imposed.
Passport Note
Greece is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement.

Visas
Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for the following durations:
(a) nationals of EU countries for an unlimited period;
(b) nationals of Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, Romania and the USA for stays of up to 90 days.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).
Visa Note
(a) 2. EU nationals staying more than 90 days or for employment (including establishing a business, trade, profession or commercial activity) have to apply in person to the consulate general of Greece for a national visa; (b) Greece refuses admission and transit to holders of travel documents issued by the area of Cyprus not controlled by the Government of Cyprus, and holders of UN laissez-passers; (c) Some nationals may have to register with the Aliens Department of the nearest police station within 48 hours of arrival. Contact the nearest embassy/consulate to determine whether this is necessary prior to travel.
Types of Visa and Cost
National visa: £30.
Working Days Required
Three to 14, dependent upon nationality.