Peloponnese by boat & bike

The Saronic Islands and Peloponnese are the destination of choice for many Athenians seeking relaxation in the countryside. Mass tourism is actively counteracted here in favor of an authentic Greek vacation feeling. Each (half) island has its own charm, whether barren or fertile, overgrown with pistachio, olive or lemon groves, whether thermal land, donkey island or herb meadow. The tour "Peloponnese by bike & boat" is characterized by lots of nature, sea and beaches with great bathing opportunities.
The pace is set by the e-bike cyclists; if you want to ride a trekking bike, you should therefore be in good physical condition, as there are up to 700 m of ascent per day. If you wish, you can stay on board the comfortable motor sailers MS Thalassa and MS Erato.

Day 1 Arrival Athens
Embarkation from 2 pm in Piraeus or Palaia Faliro and time for exploring Greece's capital.

Day 2 Cycle tour Poros island, 23 km/14 mi + boat trip
Boat trip with swimming break to the port of Poros, first cycle tour around the island through dense pine forests, lemon and olive groves. Refresh yourself in the turquoise blue water before returning to the beautiful old town of Poros.

Day 3 Cycle tour Galatas-Ermioni, 40 km/25 mi + boat trip
A small car ferry takes you to the Peloponnese.  Here you cycle along the steep coast with great views of the sea to Ermioni, which was already mentioned in the Iliad. Boat trip to Porto Heli with a break for a swim.

Day 4 Cycle tour Spetses Island, 25 km/16 mi + boat trip
Today is all about the sea. Boat crossing to the herb island of Spetses with a break for a swim and time to explore the old town. Magnificent views of the azure blue sea accompany you on the traffic-free panoramic road, as does the scent of fresh herbs.

Day 5 Hydra Island & Methana, 17 km/11 mi + boat trip
Boat crossing to the island of Hydra and time to explore the harbor on foot. Donkeys are the means of transportation of choice on the car-free island. Continue by boat to the Methana peninsula; explore the volcanic landscape with its many thermal springs by bike.

Day 6 Methana&Aegina Island, 25-45km/16-28mi, boat trip
Round trip on Methana and boat crossing to the pistachio island of Aegina. You can either explore the lively old town with its countless colorful displays or take a bike tour to the fishing village of Perdika.

Day 7 Round trip Island of Aegina, 35 km/22 mi + boat trip
The cycle tour takes you to the ruins of the temple of the goddess Aphaia, which towers imposingly on a hill outside the town. Continue inland to the monastery of Saint Nektarios before taking the boat from Aegina town to Piraeus.

Day 8 Disembarkation and departure
Unfortunately after breakfast your cycling holidays "Peloponnese by boat & bike" will already come to an end.

Here are details on MS Thalassa and MS Erato.

Included in "Peloponnese by boat & bike":

• 7 nights aboard
• 5 x half board, 2 x full board
• drinkable water for the tours
• cabin cleaning and towel change (midweek)
• bed linen and towels
  (bath towels not included)
• group admission to museums and archaeological sites
• guided cycle tours, english-speaking
• maps on board
• e-bike included!
• optional trekking bike

Accomodation:

MS Thalassa

• outside cabins, with ensuite WC and shower
• ground level single beds
• double beds
• air conditioning
• cabin assignment to take place upon arrival

MS Erato

• outside cabins, with ensuite WC and shower
• ground level single beds
• double beds
• air conditioning
• cabin assignment to take place upon arrival

Rental bicycles:

• We offer comfortable e-bikes with 24-speed gearboxes, equipped with a bike bag. We also offer trekking bikes if desired. Please note that the pace is designed for e-bikes and requires a very good basic level of fitness to keep up with them.
• There is a helmet obligation on the part of the ship agency. We recommend using your own due to the variety of head sizes and shapes and for hygienic reasons. 

Bookable dates 2024:

• Arrival on fridays
  MS Thalassa:
  29.03. + 05.04. + 12.04. + 28.06. + 05.07. + 12.07.
  19.07. + 26.07. + 02.08. + 09.08. + 16.08. + 04.10.
  MS Erato:
  29.03. + 05.04. + 12.04. + 11.10. + 18.10.
• Minimum number of participants: 14
  This tour can be cancelled by the provider up to 21 days prior to its commencement. If this is the case, we will strive to supply our customers with an equivalent offer.

Prices:

All prices are per person.

• booking code "Peloponnese by boat & bike":
  RS-GPEPX-7M
• how you can save some money
• costs of cancellation

The booking process

Arrival "Peloponnese by boat & bike":

• Arrival Airport Athens:
  via metro, bus or taxi to
  - Marina Zeas/Piraeus for Thalassa
  - Marina Alimos/Palaia Faliro for Erato
  Distance approx. 50 km/31 mi, 60-90 min, costs approx. 6 - 70 €

Personal trekking bikes:
In principle, you can bring your own trekking/gravel bike along. However, please note that your bike will be loaded on and off the boat twice a day along with several others and therefore slight cosmetic damage to individual bikes cannot be ruled out, which is why we do not take responsibility or liability for such damage. We recommend reserving one the excellent rental bikes we offer.

Personal e-bikes:
Unfortunately, it is not possible to bring your own e-bike

Perfectly looked after:
During your tour, we are available between 8 am and 8 pm, 7 days a week. We are happy to help with any kind of problems you might be having. You will find this emergency number in your travel documents.

Please note:

• As is the case with all boat trips, changes in travel itineraries due to the weather, the rivers’ water levels or technical issues can be undertaken at any time.