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Kalavryta

Get ready for an adventure in Kalavryta, where pine-scented mountain air meets breathtaking views! Stroll through charming cobblestone streets, savor warm pastries, and hop on the historic cog railway for stunning landscapes. Don’t miss the eerie Cave of the Lakes! Every twist and turn in this Greek gem is a feast for the senses—come discover its magic!

Recommendations

Landmark4.5/5

Kalavrita Ski Center

Landmark4.5/5

Cave Lakes - Kastria Cave

Culture4.9/5

Municipal Museum of Kalavritan Holocaust

Culture4.8/5

Agia Lavra Monastery

Landmark4.6/5

ΟΔΟΝΤΩΤΟΣ ΣΙΔΗΡΟΔΡΟΜΟΣ ΚΑΛΑΒΡΥΤΩΝ-ODONTOTOS RACK RAILWAY

Experience breathtaking views and scenic landscapes on the iconic ΟΔΟΝΤΩΤΟΣ ΣΙΔΗΡΟΔΡΟΜΟΣ ΚΑΛΑΒΡΥΤΩΝ, a historic rack railway in Greece that connects Kalavryta to Diakopto, offering an unforgettable journey through the stunning Vouraikos Gorge.

Landmark4.7/5

Kalavrita Central Square

Kalavrita Central Square is a charming hub in the heart of Kalavryta, Greece! Picture cozy cafés, lively locals, and stunning mountain views—perfect for sipping a Greek coffee. Don’t miss the vibrant markets and the inviting vibe that beckons travelers to mingle. Ideal for people-watching and soaking up the village’s rich history, it’s a must-visit spot!

Landmark4.7/5

Camp of the Metropolis of Kalavryta & Aigialia

Nestled in the stunning landscapes of Kalavryta, the Camp of the Metropolis of Kalavryta & Aigialia offers a serene escape with rich history and breathtaking mountain views, making it an unforgettable destination for nature lovers and spiritual seekers alike.

Cafe4.4/5

Το Παραδοσιακο cafe

Eat$$4.4/5

tavern Varvitsiotis

Eat4.6/5

ΤΑΒΕΡΝΑ ΚΑΛΑΒΡΥΤΑ - ΣΟΥΚΑ Ο ΧΕΛΜΟΣ

Eat$$4.4/5

OINOMAGEIREIO "homemade"

Stays

Stay$$4.75/5

Enastron

Enastron in Kalavrita offers family rooms with balconies, kitchenettes, and private bathrooms. Each room features mountain views, air-conditioning, and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy a bar, lounge, outdoor seating area, sun terrace, and garden. Additional amenities include a breakfast buffet with local specialities, room service, and barbecue facilities. Located 11 km from the monastery of Mega Spilaio and 95 km from Araxos Airport, Enastron is a short walk from Τοποσ Θυσιων. Nearby attractions include Αρχαιο Καστρο and Μεγα Σπηλαιο.

Stay$$$4.65/5

Hotel Kynaitha

Hotel Kynaitha in Thessaloniki offers adults-only rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, balconies with mountain or city views, and free WiFi. Each room includes a minibar, TV, and parquet floors. Guests enjoy a bar, lounge, coffee shop, outdoor seating area, and a 24-hour front desk. Additional amenities include a lift, bicycle parking, and luggage storage. Located 95 km from Araxos Airport, the hotel is an 8-minute walk from Τοποσ Θυσιων. Nearby attractions include the monastery of Mega Spilaio (11 km) and the Archaeological Museum (2.9 km). Highly rated for its attentive staff, central location, and convenience for city trips.

Stay$$$$4.65/5

Kalavrita Canyon Hotel & Spa

Kalavrita Canyon Hotel & Spa in Kalavrita offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room includes a TV, soundproofing, and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy spa facilities, a bar, and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Additional amenities include a hot tub, steam room, and sun terrace. A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, American, buffet, and à la carte. Local specialities, warm dishes, fresh pastries, and more enhance the morning experience. Located 95 km from Araxos Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as The Monastery of Mega Spilaio (11 km) and Αρχαιο Καστρο (2.8 km). Guests appreciate the convenient location and excellent service.

Stay4.25/5

GM Luxury Suites Kalavryta

Located in Kalavrita and only 12 km from The monastery of Mega Spilaio, GM Luxury Suites Kalavryta provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. The apartment features family rooms. At the apartment complex, all units have air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries. Every unit is fitted with a coffee machine, while some rooms here will provide you with a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave, a toaster and a stovetop. At the apartment complex, units include bed linen and towels. Chelmos-Vouraikos National Park is 43 km from the apartment, while Lake Tsivlou is 36 km away. Araxos Airport is 97 km from the property.

Stay4.7/5

Armakas Guesthouse Kalavrita

Nestled in the heart of Kalavrita, Armakas Guesthouse offers a charming blend of traditional Greek hospitality and stunning mountain views, making it an idyllic retreat for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

Stay4.6/5

Guesthouse Chrysa

Things To Do
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5/5

120 h

5-Day Best of Peloponnese Private Tour: Nafplio/Olympia/Mycenae/Epidaurus/more

Get away from the hustle and bustle of Athens. Choose this PRIVATE tour and experience the most essential region of Greece; the Mythical Peloponnese. They call it the Top Emerging Destination in Greece, but for the tourists; not the locals! ☼ Explore Peloponnese's Unesco sites of Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, Mycenae, Ancient Theater of Epidaurus, Mystras castle town, Messene (option), Monemvasia, Ancient Olympia, the unique Mani peninsula, the Diros Caves, the Cave of Lakes and the Odontotos Rack Railway! ☼ You'll be enjoying and experiencing places, people, and real Greek life that you would never have done if you based yourselves in Athens and attempted single-day tours. ☼ We have planned an experience! Not a tour for tourists! ☼ Expect top-class, unique accommodation. If in doubt, contact us or ... just read the reviews. Food & drink will be an important aspect of your experience! Be prepared for complimentary extras and unexpected stops if you are an outgoing type of person!

$3,526.38

5/5

Explore Corinth & Mythical Cave of Lakes, Ride Cog Rail Plus Meal

Discover the ancient legends and Mediterranean beauty of Corinth on a private, full-day tour from Athens. Cross the Corinth Canal to enter the Peloponnese, and drive through an area rich with vineyards and olive groves to reach the mythical underground Cave of Lakes. Take a unique journey with Odontotos Railway and enjoy an authentic traditional Greek lunch at one of the oldest taverns in town. Taste the Greek "Mezedes" and Greek local wine! Explore highlights of the Peloponnese with a private driver and transport from Athens See archaeological remains and crystalline formation in the legendary Cave of Lakes (Tickets included) Ride the Odontotos Rack Railway along the Vouraikos Gorge (Tickets included) Savor a delicious Greek authentic lunch in a mountain village (Meal included)

$318.83

5/5

168 h

Best of Greece: 7-Day Tour to Real Greece of the Peloponnese, Delphi and Meteora

This is a tour for the experienced traveler who can easily leave behind the easy solution of using the big noisy city (Athens) as a base, to enjoy the magic of real Greece. ☼ Fun, informative, comfortable, safe, great food & drink! We have planned an experience! Not a tour for tourists! ☼ You will explore like a local the whole of the Mythical Peloponnese and then cross over the Rio-Antirio bridge to visit the "belly button" of the world at Delphi and the stunning Meteora monasteries. ☼ The Peloponnese itinerary includes both the well-known sites but also the amazing "for-Greeks-only " locations. ☼ Like all our multiday tours, this real Greek experience has an authentic and very flexible itinerary & is best suited for flexible people too. ☼ Expect top-class but unique too accommodation. If in doubt, please contact us or just read all the reviews. For some, this tour will also be an authentic food & drink-tasting encounter which means you can skip the touristy food tours of Athens.

$4,991.16

5/5

216 h

9-Day Ultimate Greek Experience: Peloponnese, Delphi, Zagori, Meteora, Vergina

Would you like to experience "real Greece"? Set your itinerary to include unique sites, mountains and coastline, the best Greek villages, real food & drink, people, amazing accommodation, and all the popular sites you've already Googled. From the Mythical Peloponnese limitless off-the-beaten-path sites to Delphi & Meteora. From the unique villages of northwestern Greece to Alexander the Great's Macedonia and Vergina Royal Tombs. ☼ What to expect? Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Monemvasia, Mani, Mystras & Sparta, Olympia, Galaxidi, Delphi, Ioannina City, Zagorochoria, Metsovo, Alexander's Vergina, Meteora, Thermopylae. ☼ Overnight at beautiful top-class locations & hotels. Take advantage of your evenings. ☼ Enjoy the special moments that we plan for you but do not show in the itinerary. ☼ It's private; it's personalized and very flexible; it's about real Greek hospitality and authenticity. We blend in but also avoid the crowds! A dream-come-true-tour even for the local Greek traveler.

$6,581.39

4.8/5

Corinth, Odontotos Train & Kalavryta Private Day Tour from Athens

Enjoy a private full-day tour from Athens to the Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, the Odontotos Rack Railway, the Cave of the Lakes, and Kalavryta. Begin with a comfortable pickup in a premium, air-conditioned Mercedes vehicle. Stop at the Corinth Canal to admire the narrow waterway connecting the Aegean and Ionian Seas, then continue to Ancient Corinth to explore the archaeological site, the Temple of Apollo, and the Bema of St. Paul. Travel to Diakopto and board the Odontotos rack train for a scenic ride through the dramatic Vouraikos Gorge. Visit the Cave of the Lakes in Kastria, known for its cascading underground lakes and impressive rock formations. Conclude your day in Kalavryta, a charming mountain town with traditional streets, a lively square, and authentic local flavors. With flexible scheduling, a professional driver, and smooth door-to-door service, this tour blends history, nature, and mountain beauty into an unforgettable day trip from Athens.

$254.08

Kalavryta Tour (Full Day)

Embark on a fascinating journey from Athens, beginning with a stop at the Corinth Canal, an engineering marvel connecting the Aegean and Ionian Seas. Continue to Diakopto, where you'll board the famous Odontotos Rack Railway for a breathtaking ride through the Vouraikos Gorge, passing lush landscapes, tunnels, and bridges. Arriving in Kalavrita, visit the Municipal Museum of the Kalavryta Holocaust, commemorating the tragic events of WWII. Pay tribute at the Monument to the Local Victims of the Nazi Massacre, a site of deep historical significance. Next, explore the spectacular Cave of the Lakes in Kastria, with its underground lakes and impressive rock formations. After a delightful meal at a traditional taverna, we return to Athens, ending a day rich in history, nature, and culture.

$854.02

5/5

360 h

15 Day Private Tour in Ancient Greece, Mykonos and Santorini

Book our 15-day tour package in Greece and visit ancient and classical Greece and the Cycladic islands of Mykonos and Santorini! Start by private sightseeing in Athens, the capital city of Greece and visit the beautiful monuments of our Greek heritage, also visit Mycenae, Ancient Olympia, Delphi, Meteora, Dion, Pella and finally enjoy your stay at the romantic city of Thessaloniki with many monuments to visit Visit Santorini, considered to be the most romantic destination in Greece! A day cruise to the active volcano, at Hot Spring where you can swim and to Thirasia, a wonderful small island is suggested! Last hopping island tour is in Mykonos Island, the most famous island in the world there you can enjoy the amazing night life and explore the beaches with the golden sand and refreshing deep blue waters. Combine your tour with a cruise to Delos the sacred island of Apollo and Artemis, an island of great archaeological importance!

$6,102.35

5/5

192 h

8 Days Peloponnese: Sightseeing, Historical & Tasting Private Tour from Athens

We visit Peloponnese as travelers, not as tourists. See All Views Travel Photos. Schedule is flexible, but most importantly our drivers are seasoned travelers and are dedicated to helping you live the tour of your life, that is suited to your needs and lifestyle, allowing all passengers to enjoy the scenic drive, stopping wherever you desire, take photos, have a break, swim. Take a unique sightseeing & photography small group size tour, which will guide you not only in Greek History (Bronze Age to modern times), but guide you also into landscape and scenery photography. We visit majestic Peloponnese and photograph the most interesting ancient & medieval sites, castles, monasteries, villages, landscapes. Tour is also about sunset and sunrise photography so be prepared to venture into the most beautiful sceneries for our photography historical trip. Like all vacations in Greece local food is high in our list of things to do, we will taste local gastronomy and wines

$2,618.98

5/5

9 h

Kalavryta, Rack Railway & Cave of Lakes Full Day Private Tour

A great idea to spend a day while staying in Athens is to have an experience of the wild nature of Greece and also visit a very significant place of the modern History of Greece through the Full Day Private Tour to Kalavryta including an optional ride with the rack railway. At a 735 meters altitude, the beautiful town of Kalavryta not only vividly portrays the Greek countryside, but also brings a historic place related to the liberation of Greece, back to life.

$499.99

5/5

216 h

9 Day Private Tour Ancient Peloponnese and Meteora

Step into the world of ancient Greece with this 9-day private journey through Delphi, Olympia, Meteora, and the Peloponnese. Explore sacred ruins, dramatic monasteries perched atop cliffs, mystical caves, and charming coastal towns. Walk through history at Delphi’s Oracle, the birthplace of the Olympic Games in Olympia, and the medieval fortress of Monemvasia. Enjoy private transportation, expert guides, and personalized experiences, including scenic drives, culinary tastings, and breathtaking sunsets over Meteora. Book your unforgettable Greek adventure today—contact us now to customize your private journey and secure your dates!

$4,671.98

5/5

72 h

3 Days Private Tour: Kalavrita - Olympia - Mycenae - Epidaurus & Corinth

This tour addresses to people that would like to see a part of Greece that is not normally visited by foreigners in combination with some of the most important sites in Peloponnese peninsula.

$1,002.05

5/5

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.

$142.34

5/5

Meteora Full Day from Athens

The combination of a luxury, fully equipped minivan and an experienced driver with deep knowledge of history will make your journey to Meteora comfortable , safe and unforgetable

$967.89

5/5

168 h

7-Day Peloponnese Private Tour - with Lunch, Guide, Ticket & Hotel Options

Enjoy seven days touring one of the most beautiful locations in Greece on a journey through the olive groves, orchards, and blue Aegean views of the Peloponnese countryside as we visit the Medieval cities of Nafplion & Monemvasia, four UNESCO sites, and explore the timeless rugged Mani Peninsula with its tower-house villages. Apart from the ‘highlights’, our tour is also packed along the way with an abundance of Ancient cities, stately wineries, well-chosen accommodation & some of the best cuisine Greece has to offer. Our tour provides a well-paced, thoughtful, and comprehensively planned experience and our highly experienced and knowledgeable English-speaking Professional drivers will be at your side throughout. In addition to a basic High Standard, flexible booking options allow you to include additional elements such as Lunch, and Professional Archaeological Guides may also be added on request.

$4,056.01

5/5

360 h

15 Days Private Tour: Classical Tour

This marvelous 15 day tour is the chance of a lifetime. You will have opportunity of visiting some of the most famous sites Greece has to offer but also the 2 largest historical cities of Northern Greece, Ioannina and Thessaloniki. All the while offering you scenic routes, natural beauty and insight throughout the trip.

$4,771.10

5/5

Cave of Lakes,Cog Railway, Kalavrita Village, Corinth Canal Private Tour

This is a Must tour while you are in Greece. An English Speaking Driver will pick you up from the start up point and you ll start the trip. Driving about 50 Minutes we will arrive to the Coritnh Canal 1st Stop Corinth Canal. 30 minutes drive to the 2nd stop 2nd Stop The Cog Rail . The Driver will give you the tickets (9 Euros per Person ) and you ll start the best ride of your life. 3d Stop. Kalavrita Village 4th Stop Its Time for Cave of Lakes. One of the best Cave of Greece is Near Kalavrita While you ll reach The caves The driver will help you to buy the tickets and to enter. The driver will be with you inside in case you need some explanations or to translate you anything you see or hear. A guide will be also with you in the cave of Lakes . 5th Stop Traditional Restaurant (Tavern) on the way back with the best Meat. Fresh Inexpensive and of course a Family business. About 1 hour and 40 minutes driving back to Athens through mountains and amazing scenery. Enjoy!!

$780.00

5/5

Private Day Tour to Corinth canal/Olympia

Our 25 years experience and the combination of stunning natural scenery and the legacy of a fascinating and diverse cultural heritage of Pelloponese makes this day trip from Athens an irresistible option. You will discover the fascinating historical, cultural and geographic landscape of the regions.

$313.14

5/5

72 h

3 Days Private Tour - Kalavryta, Olympia, Nafplio, Epidavros, Mycenae Corinth

We visit Kalavrtyta,Ancient Olympia, Nafplio, Mycenae, Epidaurus... as travelers, not as tourists. Schedule is flexible, but most importantly our drivers are seasoned travelers and are dedicated to helping you live the tour of your life, that is suited to your needs and lifestyle, allowing all passengers to enjoy the scenic drive, stopping wherever you desire, take photos, have a break, swim. Day 1: The tour starts with convenient pickup, which takes you via Cornth Canal to Peloponnese. You will take the unique train to Kalavryta. Your driver will wait at the Train station to continue via Aroania mountains to Olympia (Overnight). Day 2: You will will visit the first ancient Olympic stadium, Zeus Temple, Museums, more... Drive via Arkadia mountains to Nafplio. Visit Palamidi, the most well preserved Castle in Greece (Overnight) Day 3: Visit Acronafplia castle, the oldest above old Nafplio, Asclepius sanctuary in Epidavros and Agamemnon Palace in Mycenae

$1,024.82

5/5

48 h

2-Day Private Tour to Peloponnese: Kalavryta Railway, Caves, Nemea

This is an uncommon 2-day private tour to the Peloponnese. You visit unique mountainous sites and caves completely off the touristic beat! Your exclusive professional driver will drive you to: Corinth Canal Diakofto village Odontotos train crossing to Kalavryta Cave of the Lakes Dimitsana overnight Open-air Hydropower Museum Vytina Kapsia Caves Nemea archaeological site and museum As this is a private tour, our guests enjoy luxury travelling, with photo stops-as-you-go. To get you more acquainted with the local ways and Greek culinary delights, we offer a 3-course option (drinks excluded) in selected traditional Greek taverns. For your 1-night you rest in supreme 4-star or Boutique-hotels (price included).

$854.02

5/5

The Top Kalavryta, Rack Railway & Cave of Lakes Private Tour from Athens

This is an uncommon private tour where you visit unique mountainous sites, the rack railway gorge in Kalavryta, one of the most spectacular train rides in the world. You will be touring Kalavryta, a historical and very traditional Greek small town. You will visit the Cave of Lakes, which walls are embellished with splendid stalactite complexes, a tour completely off the touristic beat! As this is a private tour, our guests enjoy luxury travelling, with photo stops-as-you-go.