Peloponnese is the birth place of legends.  It is here that Hercules fought the Nemean lion and gods walked the earth, meddling in mortal affairs; it's from here that Paris of Troy eloped with Helen and it is here that the Olympic games were born. This 10 day tour on bicycle will provide a thorough overview of Peloponnese. You'll cycle in well maintained, less travelled roads, stay in best in class accommodations, taste local food and drink, visit archeological sites, historic attractions, grand landmarks and experience spectacular beaches and waterfronts. Our base package includes private transportation to the starting point and from the end point of the tour, road bike rental, a support van with driver and assumes double occupancy. We offer add-ons for single occupancy, e-bike, and cycling guide. The maximum number of participants is limited to 10 travelers. If the cycling guide add-on is selected then the maximum number of participants is reduced to 9 travelers. This tour requires a minimum of 4 participants to run. 

A minimum of 4 travelers, booked at least 30 days prior to departure, is required to run this tour. A security deposit is required to book any package. Once 4 travelers are booked we start planning the tour and so the security deposit becomes non-refundable. If the minimum requirement of 4 booked travelers is not met by 30 days prior to departure then the security deposit will be returned but we can not return all associated booking fees.

 Bicycle riding and international travel are inherently dangerous activities. By participating in this trip, you assume the risk of injury, damage to your property and losses of any other kind. Further, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Sunnybrook Travel LLC and its officers, directors, agents, subsidiaries, joint ventures, employees, and third-party providers, from all claims, demands, damages and injuries actual or consequential, of every kind and nature, known and unknown, including reasonable attorney fees, arising in any way from your involvement in this excursion, including but not limited to an accident or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party. 

Arrival in Athens, transport to bike shop for bicycle fitting and to the 5 star hotel in Elefsina.

Breakfast followed by an optional visit to the museum and/or the Archeological site of Elefsina. Afterwards begin your adventure by riding along the scenic Saronic gulf towards Ancient Corinth with a stop at the Corinth Canal.

 Breakfast followed by an optional visit to the museum and/or the Archeological site of Ancient Corinth. Afterwards Continue your adventure by riding to the city of Nafplio with the stop at the Archeological site of Mycenae. At Nafplio you can enjoy the beach and/or spend time downtown shopping, dining or hanging out in a  café  or pub. 

 Nafplio is the picturesque first capital of modern Greece circa 1829. Full of history and culturally influenced from classical antiquity to Byzantine and Frankish rule to Venetian and Ottoman times.

  Breakfast followed by an optional visit to the Palamidi Fortress. Afterwards, Start  your uphill trek to the city of Tripoli. Plan to dine at Tripoli in authentic taverns on the main square or in adjoining streets.

After breakfast continue your adventure to the city of Sparta with an optional stop at the Helen of Troy and Menelaos Sanctuary (Menelaion). At Sparta grab a bite to eat downtown and visit the Laconia Olympic Medalist Monument and Empty Tomb of Leonidas. 

 Sparta is probably the best known city in Peloponnese. It is home to King Leonidas, who with only 300 Spartans made a legendary last stand at the battle of Thermopillae against the massive Persian army. Sparta is also home to King Menelaus, husband of Helen. The abduction of `Helen by Paris, caused the Trojan War, as Menelaus and his brother Agamemnon of Mycenae led a Greek Army to Troy in their successful effort to bring Helen back to Sparta. After the Trojan War Menelaus planned to kill Helen, but he was mesmerized by her beauty and they were reunited.

 Breakfast followed by an optional visit to the medieval fortified town of Mystras which served as the capital of the Byzantine Despotate of the Morea in the 14th and 15th centuries. Afterwards, Start  your uphill trek to the city of Kalamata. At Kalamata spend some time on the beach. Afterwards, enjoy a home cooked dinner at the stone villa where you'll be staying.

After a homecooked breakfast continue your adventure to Pylos with an optional stop at Polylimnio Waterfalls .pictured here.

After breakfast continue your journey to Kaiafa along the Ionian coast with an optional stop at Nestor's Palace and a stop at Kyparissia pictured here. The course to Kaiafa from Pylos is virtually flat. However the optional deviation to the Palace of Nestor is hilly.

After breakfast continue to Olympia with a stop at the Thermal Springs. This is a short ride and you should make time to visit the Archeological Site of Olympia. Afterwards you can enjoy a fabulous dinner at your 5 star hotel's outdoor tavern. The hotel pool is pictured here.

On the last day we will transport you to Athens where you can catch your flight back ,spend a couple additional days there or catch a flight or boat ride to a Greek isle.