Viator
From €125
Explore Nature & History In Kalavryta
A day full of history, culture and nature... Kalavryta!! We will get on our Van and drive to Diakofto where a trip to your dreams awaits. Boarding the scenic train, the Cog Railway, you will go up on the green slopes of Helmos, a tour described as one of the six rarer train tours in the world. You will cross the beautiful gorge of Vouraikos and after 60 minutes you will reach the beautiful village of Kalavryta. Then we will visit the monastery of Agia Lavra which was built in the 10th century and became the center of the national liberation fight of the Greek people. After that you will have free time in the village of Kalavryta for a coffee, lunch or shopping. The last stop of the tour is “Mega Spileo” (the Great Cave), one of the most famous and ancient monasteries in Greece. According to legend, in a remote cave a miraculous carved image of Holy Mary was found by chance, made of resin and wax.
Tour information provided by Viator.
- · Minimum 1 travelers
- · Up to 8 travelers
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Itinerary
Select a stop or tap a pin on the map to see details. 4 of 5 stops have map coordinates.
Road route is approximate — path follows driving directions between stops.
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Stop 1
Get on the famous rack railway through Vouraikos Corge
60 minAdmission included - 2
Mega Spileo Monastery
Visit the historic monastery built in the rock
60 minAdmission included - 3
Spileo Limnon
Optinal visit to the Caves of the Lakes
60 minAdmission not included - 4
Agia Lavra Monastery
Historic monastery and museum (Optional Visit)
60 minAdmission included - 5
Kalavrita
Visit Kalavrita village. Free time for lunch
120 min
What's included
- Visit "Agia Lavra" monastery (Optional)
- Visit "Mega Spilaio" monastery
- Free time in Kalavryta
- English speaking escort
- Transportation
- Visit Cave of the Lakes (optional)
What's not included
- Cave of the Lakes entrance ticket
- Lunch
- Certificated guide
- Cog Rail Ticket
- Mega Spilaio entrance fee
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Tour options
Explore nature & history in Kalavryta
Pickup included
Reviews
5.0 · 2 reviews
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