Mythical Peloponnese

Land transfers' minibusses are fully sanitized after each charter with certified products based on COVID19 related cleaning protocols. The driver is wearing a mask at all times, whereas our guests are advised to wear a mask while indoors.

All guests will need to fill a COVID19 related health document upon arrival. We will take temperatures of all guests upon arrival.
We will provide one mask and a personal bottle of antiseptic soap per guest.

In such a case during the trip, there is a suspicious case with symptoms such as severe coughing, difficulty in breathing, high temperature, we follow the EU protocol and inform the Health authorities and proceed with virus testing provided by a doctor on land.

By clicking the 'Book now' button above, you will be asked to pay a deposit of 20%. This is to secure your booking with us.
On receipt of your booking we will send you full written confirmation of your booking, together with your trip invoice, which is usually due for payment 8 weeks prior to departure. The date payment is due will show on the invoice. The confirmation will include personal details, flight information (if booked), joining instructions, visa application advice, a kit list and a copy of the trip notes. It will also include a checklist to ensure you get everything ready for your holiday. The joining instructions will explain how to meet up with others in your group and include a contact number should you be delayed. We will not send out any further information prior to travel. However, we will inform you of any changes to your joining arrangements.

The remaining amount is settled 60 days before the trip.

Please read our Cancellation Policy and Terms & Conditions for further information. Alternatively you can call us to secure your booking on +30 2152151629

Most flights from Europe arrive in Athens by 3:00 pm. Alternatively, you will need an additional night in Athens on the day before the trip. Our tour leader and our driver will be at the Athens International Airport at 2:45 pm to welcome you and lead you to our van. The trip departure time is 3:30 pm.

If your flight arrived earlier please wait for the group departure at the arrivals hall A or if you are already in Athens city please arrange your own taxi transfer to Athens International Airport at the arrivals hall A.

Minimum guests: 2
Maximum guests: 14

We will spend 1 night in Stemnitsa village in Arcadia/Peloponnese and 4 nights in Kardamyli seaside village, in traditional stylish village accommodations with en-suite facilities. Guesthouses have rooms in which we sleep on a twin share basis. In such case of solo travelers booking a room on their own, there is a single supplement charge applied (230€).

Our tour leaders are qualified, native Greek professionals, fluent in English, with excellent organizational skills and vast knowledge of the regions visited. Our sea-kayak and mountain guides are qualified local professionals.

Breakfasts are taken in the hotel or the guesthouses and may include tea and coffee, orange juice, marmalade mage of local fruits, cereals, occasionally eggs, plus bread with jam, honey or cheese. Lunches and dinner are taken at a traditional taverna, depending on the schedule of the day, with a choice of food or we may have a set meal with vegetarian and meat options. Picnic during the hikes includes a sandwich and fruit snack.

In order to better appreciate the uniqueness of your holiday we advise you to be in good physical condition. Participation in all the activities is optional. Our guides will be happy to recommend alternatives should you wish to skip a scheduled activity.

Mount Taygetos summit trek is optional as it is more demanding in terms of fitness requirements and experience. We wake up at 5.00am and after breakfast we jump on our van for a 90 minutes' drive to the starting point at 1600m elevation. Most of the drive is off-road. Your expert mountain guide will take you to one of the most breathtaking ascents in Greece. It is no coincidence that one of Greece's most prominent writers, Stratis Myrivilis named Mount Taygetos 'The male mountain'.
Mount Taygetos trekking activity is not included in the main itinerary. The cost is 100€/person including transfers, guiding & snack.

If you have not already arranged appropriate insurance cover, please contact our recommended Travel Insurance providers. It is an essential condition of joining a holiday with Personality Journeys that you have a valid travel insurance policy to cover the cost of medical treatment.

Trip participants must be at least 15 years old. Guests less than 18 years old must be accompanied by their parents.

• Hiking boots or hiking shoes
• Hiking trousers & socks
• A pair of shoes that will get wet
• Swimming suit and beach towel
• Base-layer shirts (long sleeved and short sleeved)
• T-shirts and/or casual shirts
• Windproof jacket or similar
• Sunhat
• Eye wear - sunglasses
• Daypack (30 - 35 litres)
• Headtorch
• Sun protection (including for lips)
• Water bottles 1 Litre
• Antibacterial handwash
• Small padlock
• Basic First Aid Kit including: Antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhoea treatment (Imodium), painkillers, plasters (band-aids) and blister treatment, insect repellent.
OPTIONAL:
• Trekking poles (recommended)
• Trainers or sandals
• Shorts
• Camera and batteries
• Penknife (for taking a fruit snack during trekking)

The weather in the Peloponnese during spring, summer and autumn is characterized by warm days and occasionally chilly evenings. Water temperature is relatively cool during spring and warm during summer and autumn.