Cycling Ancient Greece: Sparta to Kardamyli Plus! Pylos
- Length 12 days
- From USD$5450
- Style/Level Classic 3.0
- Countries Greece
- Begin/End Mystras/Pylos
Overview
Our bicycling tour of the Southern Peloponnese starts in ancient Sparta and covers the regions of Laconia and Messinia focusing on the Mani Peninsula, an area bursting with ancient and mythological history. The Mani Peninsula also has some of the most dramatic and varied scenery in Greece, much of it still wonderfully unexplored. You will bicycle through diverse landscapes including the lush, steep foothills of the Taÿgetos Mountains, pristine coastal coves dotted with tiny villages nestled amid olive groves, and arid landscapes peppered with abandoned stone towers in the south of the peninsula. We begin our cycling adventure in Mystras, home to one of Greece’s most beautiful archaeological sites, and ride along hilly coastal roads, staying in the picturesque villages of Gythio and Areopoli before retreating to the charming village of Kardamyli. From Kardamyli, we extend our journey along the Akrita Peninsula. This peninsula is known for its idyllic coastline and the medieval castles of Koroni, Methoni and Pylos.
***If this sounds great but you’d prefer a shorter tour, check out our 8-day Cycling Ancient Greece: Sparta to Kardamyli, featuring the first 8 days of this tour.Highlights
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Dates, prices & booking
Date | Price | Private room fee | Note | |
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Oct 11-22, 2024 | USD$5350 | USD$650 | 2 spaces available | |
Apr 23-May 4, 2025 | USD$5450 | USD$650 | The departure date is tentative and may change. Book Now and Save $200 per person. | |
May 20-31, 2025 | USD$5450 | USD$650 | The departure date is tentative and may change. Book Now and Save $200 per person. | |
Sep 25-Oct 6, 2025 | USD$5450 | USD$650 | The departure date is tentative and may change. Book Now and Save $200 per person. | |
Oct 17-28, 2025 | USD$5450 | USD$650 | The departure date is tentative and may change. Book Now and Save $200 per person. |
Date | Oct 11-22, 2024 |
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Price | USD$5350 |
Private room fee | USD$650 |
Note | 2 spaces available |
Date | Apr 23-May 4, 2025 |
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Price | USD$5450 |
Private room fee | USD$650 |
Note | The departure date is tentative and may change. Book Now and Save $200 per person. |
Date | May 20-31, 2025 |
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Price | USD$5450 |
Private room fee | USD$650 |
Note | The departure date is tentative and may change. Book Now and Save $200 per person. |
Date | Sep 25-Oct 6, 2025 |
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Price | USD$5450 |
Private room fee | USD$650 |
Note | The departure date is tentative and may change. Book Now and Save $200 per person. |
Date | Oct 17-28, 2025 |
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Price | USD$5450 |
Private room fee | USD$650 |
Note | The departure date is tentative and may change. Book Now and Save $200 per person. |
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Itinerary
- Total distance 488 km (303 miles)
- Average daily distance 49 km (30 mi)
- Tour style Classic
- Tour level 3.0
Visit our Tour Level page to learn more about terrain levels and how we determine day and tour levels.
Bikes
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Premium road bike
Frame : Titanium with Carbon Fork Type : Premium Road
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Premium hybrid bike
Frame : Titanium with Carbon Fork Type : Premium Hybrid
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Premium mixte step-through hybrid
Frame : Titanium with Carbon Fork Type : Premium Hybrid Mixte
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Co-Motion or Cannondale tandem
Frame : Steel / Aluminum Type : Tandem
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E-hybrid bike
Surcharge: $250 for 6 to 8-day tours; $300 for 9 to 15-day tours Frame : Aluminum frame with front suspension Type : E-Hybrid
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E-road bike – limited availability
Surcharge: $300 for 6 to 8 day tours; $375 for 9 to 15-day tours Frame : Alloy with carbon fork Type : E-Road
Arrival & departure
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Reviews
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Spectacular way to see and experience fascinating Greek history, hospitality, countryside, and gorgeous coastline. Moderately challenging. Extremely rewarding.
Lynette L., Redwood City, CA – October 2023 -
Best scenery, swimming, and food of any of many tours we have taken!
Randall V., Stanford, CA – October 2023 -
Hilly but not overwhelming and so worth it! Beautiful rural and coastal rides, great food and wine and the views!!! Glorious…
Trisha D., Narragansett, RI – April 2023