The Paths Of Arcadia
4 days trekking tour
Probably the best area for trekking lovers. The paths around Mainalos mountain for many considered as one of the most beautiful landscapes in Greece.
In a place that we admire we are having a monumental experience in a wonderful landscape and a chance to walk around the best paths for trekking in Greece.
A 4 days full trekking activity inside the forests and rivers of Arcadia area
Day 1 Dimitsana – Ancient Gortyna
We are starting from the Hydro Powered Museum of Dimitsana and we are going in a parallel route to Lousios river. After 10 km trail and 650 positive altitudes we reach the finish to the Kokkori Stone Bridge.
Highlights: Old Monastery of the Philosopher, Prodromou Monastery with the water friction method of cleaning clothes, The Hydro powered museum of Dimitsana, the small Church of Saint Andreas, the Ancient area of Gortyna.
Day 2. Lakes Castria Cave-Planitero.
Starting with a visit to the outstanding Caves Lake (kastriacave.gr/en) and after 6km of easy trekking without altitudes we reach the Aroanio Springs and the “Marvel of Nature” small village Planitero. We set up in the local tavern and we taste grilled Brook Trout fished from the nearby river.
Highlights: The Caves Lake, Planitero Village, Fresh Brook Trout
Day 3. Elati-Vytina.
We start from Elati village and the wonderful Fir tree forest and we are moving to the bed of river Mylaiontas in a landscape coming out from fairy-tales. We see how the landscape changes from Fir tree forest to Plane tree forest as we reach the glamorous village of Vytina.Total distance 8.5km with 200 positive altitudes.
Highlights: The beautiful villages, the change of the landascape
Day 4 Piana-Arkoudorema-Limpovisi.
The most breathtaking path of Arcadia.We start from the beautiful village of Piana which is built to the mountain side of Mainalos mount.Through the forest we reach Arkoudorema that is a derelict village. Deep into the ravine we see the ruins of some old houses and the old preversable Church of Arkoudorema as well the reconstructed stone fountain. It creates a special impression the green color which covers the stone and the landscape due to moss. Finish to Limpovisi village where Theodoros Kolokotronis (Greek National Hero) grew up and lived. Total distance 7km with 300 mixed altitudes.
Highlights: The preversable Church,The stone fountain, The landscape full of green
TOUR SUMMARY
Chief:
Mr Giannoukos Aris (Certified and licensed mountain guide, 15 years experience)
Info:
All the routes have a moderate difficulty and are suitable for all ages. Previous trekking experience and good physical condition are required.
The chief mountain guide has the right to change any day of the program.
Included:
4nights Accommodation: As referred to the Wild Greens picking tour 2 options either in the Refugee or in a local tradition hotel in mixed or double occupancy
Breakfast, lunch(or mini meal) and dinner for each day
Transport from the airport and back
Local transports
Cost of the certified guides
Basic insurance cover
Not included:
Entrance fee to Hydro powered Museum and Caves Lake
Equipment
Further expenses
Tour price 1100 p/p VAT inc. refugee accommodation
Tour price 1300 p/p VAT inc. local hotel accomodation