This 10 day tour starts with two overnights in the Greek capital of Athens. You will be staying at a 5 star hotel in the center within walking distance to all sites worth seeing in Athens (Day 2). The next day we will transport you to Ancient Corinth (as in Corinthians of the bible) on the Peloponnese peninsula which is the top destination in the mainland. From Ancient Corinth you will cycle 36 mi / 57 km to the 1st Greek capital of Nafplio through Argos for two overnights. You will then cycle back to Ancient Corinth through Mycenae (Days 3-6). On Day 7 you will fly to the island of Santorini, a top destination in the world (Days 8-9). You will explore Santorini by car or scooter. In summary: This tour provides a brief overview of mainland and island Greece. We offer best in class accommodations, convenient transportation and bicycle rental at very competitive prices.
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.
overnight room
At most 4 persons with luggage, per car.
To and from the airport and starting point of the cycling tour.
See inclusions
Archeological Sites
Arrival in Athens, transport to bike shop for e-bike fitting and to the 5 star hotel in the center. The hotel features a roof top (see picture).
After breakfast engage in a self-guided walking tour in the center of Athens. Visit: Monastiraki , the Ancient Agora of Athens (Marketplace), Acropolis , Acropolis Museum , Syntagma Square , National Garden and the Panathenaic Stadium
After breakfast we will transport you and the bikes to Elefsina where you will begin your adventure by riding along the scenic Saronic gulf towards Ancient Corinth with a stop at the Corinth Canal (pictured here).
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 an optional stop at the city of Argos.
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 (pictured here). Afterwards, you can enjoy the beach and/or spend time downtown shopping, dining or hanging out in a café or pub.
After breakfast cycle back to Ancient Corinth with the stop at the Archeological site of Mycenae (pictured here).
After breakfast, we will depart from Ancient Corinth in time to catch your flight to Santorini. The ride to the airport is around 2.5 hours with traffic. You should be at the airport 2 hours before departure time. We would recommend a late afternoon to early evening flight. Flight time from Athens to Santorini is approximately 1 hour. You should plan to arrive in Santorini by 7:00 PM. At the airport, you'll pick up your car rental included in the price and drive yourselves to the hotel (pictured here). You'll need to have an international drivers license. You can spend the rest of the day in the hotel. Pool, beach, bar, gift shop, surrounding area or your room. Can also purchase a variety of excursions at the reception of your hotel.
There is a wealth of reasons why Santorini is the best Greek island and one of the top travel destinations in the world. Explore the island with your car rental, included in the price. You will need an international drivers license. Can enjoy the sunset (pictured here), the volcano view, beaches, shops, restaurants, bars and so on. Can also purchase a variety of excursions at the reception of your hotel.
An extra full day in Santorini is a must. So many things to do: 1) Watch A Sunset Over The Caldera. 2) Visit The Minoan Ruins. 3) Sunbath On Volcanic Beaches (pictured here). 4) Taste Local Cuisine. 5) Drink Local Wine. 6) Find A Greek Orthodox Church. 7) Shop In Fira. 8) Hike Between Oia and Fira. 9) Learn About Geology. 10) Get Pampered.
Departure from Santorini back to North America with layover(s) in Athens or some city in EU or the UK. If you're checking in your luggage in Athens you should be at the airport around 3 hours before your departing flight.
