Classical Greece

Introduction
Interior Greece

White marble columns, gnarled olive trees, turquoise blue skies and radiant sunsets are reflections of Greece. Archeological monuments reflect Greece’s glorious past. Donkeys, sheep, and goats remind us of a simpler age that cherishes village life and generous hospitality.
The Greek people, culture, and climate are all excellent reasons for joining this tour; in addition, our former participants have been especially intrigued with Greece’s history, archeology and modern culture. These features will be detailed by your tour guide (Classic Adventures’ founder - Dale Hart) who has guided excursions to Greece since 1973. If experience counts, Classic Adventures cannot be excelled in terms of experience in Greece.

Our route avoids the difficult mountains and Athens traffic. Many rides follow the coast. Beginning cyclists in good physical shape can negotiate this tour, notwithstanding the challenges of a few unavoidable hills.
The beautiful Island of Zakinthos with its lovely beaches, intricate network of roads, and friendly people, is a highlight of this tour.

Our itinerary is designed so that most hotel stays are 2-3 nights long. 5 nights of lodging are in luxury class hotels; 5 nights are in A class hotels. Our hallmark program cannot be beat in terms of value, accommodations, guide expertise, and itinerary. This tour includes detailed route notes & maps, marked and painted easy to follow routes, expert historical, cultural and political commentary, and expert bicycle mechanics.


Tour Highlights:
Archeological sites, Theater at Epidauros, Acrocorinth, Poseidon Palace, Keri Sea Caves,
Hotel Europa, Alphios River, Ancient Olympic Stadium, Museum at Olympia

Accomodation

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.

Riding

Itinerary

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.

Rates and Dates for Classical Greece

Dates Note:

Other Info
Meeting: Ancient Corinth
Airport: Athens
Transfer: Athens

Climate: