Walkers'
World Guided Walking Holidays in
Greece
Walking with the
gods
Walking and Sightseeing on the Peloponnese Peninsula - Mainland Greece
2023 Dates 28 April - 05 May 22 -
29
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Join us to walk in the spectacular Peloponnese region of mainland Greece as
we explore 5,000 years of history. In this land of Greek gods and heroes we
visit ancient sites like the awesome Mycenaean palace of Agamemnon and the
theatre of Epidaurus that was built in the 4th century BC. But
this region offers more than history. We ramble through countryside where
wild oregano scents the hills. At a vineyard that may have been in
operation since the time of Hercules we sample Greek wine. There are inviting beaches,
hospitable people and tavernas serving wonderful Greek
cuisine. Choose between gentle "Philosopher" walks or more
challenging "Olympian" hikes.
At the end of the walking holiday you may want time in Athens or an optional one day tour to the amazing
archaeological site at Delphi. Or you might choose to add on a four
night cruise to the Greek
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Highlights:
- Explore the ancient
archaeological sites of Mycenae and Epidaurus
- Ride the ferry for a day to the tiny islands of Hydra and Spetses
- Listen to fascinating stories of Greek gods and heroes
- Enjoy legendary Greek hospitality at a variety of
restaurants
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About Walkers World
Rambles in Greece:
We spend six nights in
a seaside hotel in the town of Tolo on the Peloponnese Peninsula followed
by one night in Athens.
Our activity combines walking,
sightseeing and enjoying traditional Greek hospitality.
About the walks:
Each day we divide into two
groups:
Philosophers or Olympians
Philosopher walks are done at a
relaxed pace with lots of stopping to contemplate and enjoy the scenery. Distance is less than 10 km per
day with 300 metres of ascent or less. Our favourite Greek philosopher on
these walks is Epicurus who believed in the "absence of
suffering".
Olympian walks are more energetic. Maximum distance could be up to 16 km with up to 500
metres of ascent. In spite of the name, these are not Spartan
athletic events and the emphasis is on having fun.
What
makes Walkers World Greece holidays special:
- Professional guides are
bilingual and know their history
- A variety of
open-air restaurants offer a chance to sample local cuisine
- Having two levels of guided
walking allows you to choose your pace
- A one day ferry excursion to explore nearby
islands is included
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