Experience the wild beauty of Greece on a private tour from Athens. Explore the Cave of Lakes, visit the Monastery of Mega Spilaio, and take a scenic journey on the Cog Railway.
- Corinth Canal - Our driver will pick you up from your hotel at 08.00 and driving along the mainland coast to Peloponnese, we will have our first stop, 1 hour later, at the Canal of Corinth (6 km length and 80m height).
- Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos) - We continue to reach at Ancient Corinth, which was one of Saint Paul’s beloved cities. We will have the chance to visit the Ancient Market and the Bema of Apostle Paul. We will walk at the same paths that Apostle of Nations walked and preached hundreds of years earlier.
- Diakofto - Our next stop is at “Diakofto”, from where you will take the Cog Railway (Odontotos) that links Kalavrita with Diakopto, through Vouraikos Canyon. It is one of the most beautiful natural sights and one of the most spectacular railway rides in Greece. It has been mentioned as the most beautiful train trip in Balkans! The little train travels through streams climbing the fantastic narrow gorge, up into the mountains, through tunnels, over waterfalls, along cliffs and through forests of pine and oleander. When the incline gets really steep it switches from regular track to a cog system. The journey ends at the town of Kalavryta.
- Kastria Cave of the Lakes - Our driver will meet you there to continue the tour at the mysterious, magnificent and unique “Cave of the Lakes”, a rare creation of Nature. Small and large lakes, 13 in total, with different colors each one, depending on the oxides contained in the rocks. You will see the wonderful
- Tickets for Cog Railway
- Private Car with English Speaking driver
- Pick up & drop off from your hotel
- 1 bottle of water / person
- Tour Leader at the Cave of Lakes
- Meals and personal expenses
- Entrance fees in Corinth & Cave of Lakes
If you are looking for an alternative private tour from Athens and wish to enjoy the breathtaking, wild environment, this tour we have created is definitely suitable for you! Visit the Cave of Lakes at Kalavrita, a rare creation of Nature, consisted of 13 in total lakes, rich in density and variety of shapes, colors and figures. Visit the Monastery of Mega Spilaio, a multistory complex Monastery or the Ancient Corinth, one of Saint Paul’s beloved cities & enjoy the journey with the Cog Railway that has been mentioned as the most beautiful train trip in Balkans!
Highlights:
Ancient Corinth
Apostle Paul’s Bema
Canal of Corinth
Cog Railway (odontotos)
Cave of Lakes
Village of kalavrita
- Upon your booking, please let us know the hotel (or cruise ship) in Athens in order to arrange the pick up
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.