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.

Our first stop is at Corinth Canal, a six and a half kilometres canal separating the Aegean Sea with the Ionian sea.

Start your tour with a morning pick up and set off towards the Peloponnese peninsula. Driving for about an hour we reach Diakofto, a pretty seaside village where we will get aboard the popular “Odontotos” small train, a gauge rack railway. Odontotos runs through the gorge of Vouraikos and the village of Zachlorou. The train covers the 22 kilometer trip in about an hour and ends up in Kalavryta where your driver will be waiting for you.

Kalavryta is famous for its striking natural beauty, its abundance in waters, its ski resort and its historical importance for Greeks. On 13th December 1943, the German 117th Jäger Division executed nearly all-male population and resulted in the total destruction of Kalavryta.

There is a Memorial in Kalavryta and Holocaust Museum which you can visit if you wish.

Leaving Kalavryta, our next stop is the Cave of the Lakes, with its mysterious galleries and multicolour chambers, the imposing stalactite and stalagmite formations. What makes this cave quite unique is that has the three different levels with lakes on every level, 13 in total.

The Holy Monastery of Mega Spileo (Grand Cave) which is located under the shadow of great rock at 940 m height, is one of the most important and wonderful places of Greek Orthodoxy in the Peloponnese. The Monastery was first built in 362 AC but has gone many repairs through the centuries. Today, you can admire a number of important and unique relics which are kept in a special hall and marvel at the beauty of nature around the Monastery.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

• Luxury Travel with Lunch
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  Duration: 10 hours
  Lunch with local products: A 3-course lunch (not drinks) for each person in a traditional restaurant
  Luxury Transportation: Travel with our private brand new Mercedes Benz luxury limos – minivans or minibuses
  Pickup included
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  Luxury 4 star hotel
  Duration: 2 days
  Luxury travel: Travel in luxury and style with one of our private brand new vehicles Mercedes sedans – minivans or Sprinters.
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• Free residence / hotel / port pick up and return
• Brand new luxury vehicles with WiFi, A/C and bottled mineral water for all
• Private and Exclusive Luxury Transfer
• Live commentary by your professional English speaking tour driver

• Entrance fees to the sites and the train
• Gratuities
• Meals and drinks (Unless Lunch Option)
• Your driver can not escort you into the sites

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• This Tour is Provided by 4 Seasons Greece Tours.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Athens.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 14 Travelers is accepted for booking.