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Kalavryta and Cave of Lakes Full Day Tour

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10 to 11 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

A day tour to the Corinth Canal, Mega Spilaio Monastery, Kalavryta, and the Cave of the Lakes offers a unique journey through the diverse beauty of the Peloponnese. Travelers admire the impressive engineering of the Corinth Canal, explore the dramatic cliffside setting and spiritual heritage of Mega Spilaio Monastery, experience the traditional mountain charm and history of Kalavryta, and discover the stunning underground lakes and rock formations inside the Cave of the Lakes. Blending nature, history, culture, and breathtaking scenery, this tour reveals an authentic and less touristy side of Greece.

Why choose Hellenic Private Tours? We offer flexible services tailored to your needs, professional English-speaking drivers, and modern Mercedes sedans, minivans, and minibuses fully licensed for tourist use. With excellent client feedback, dedicated customer support, and experienced licensed tour guides available upon request, we ensure a comfortable and memorable travel experience.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • WiFi on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Airport pickup/drop-off on request (additional fee varies by vehicle type)
  • Gratuities
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Airport Pickup:Your driver will meet you upon your arrival at the Athens International Airport - “Eleftherios Venizelos”, at the customs exit, holding an H.P. Tours sign with your name on.Port pickup: Your driver will meet you at the Piraeus Port cruise ship terminal, holding an H.P. Tours sign with your name on.Notice that Piraeus port has three terminals, Terminal A, B and C. Depending on the terminal that your ship will dock at, your driver will be waiting for you at the corresponding exit. (e.g. If your ship docks at Terminal A, your driver will meet you at the Terminal A exit etc.)In case your ship docks at Terminal B or Terminal C and the corresponding exit gate is closed, you will need to take the shuttle bus to come to Terminal A (3 MIN RIDE), where your driver will be waiting for you.

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Corinth Canal

The Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, arguably making the peninsula an island. The canal was dug through the Isthmus at sea level and has no locks. It is 6.4 kilometers (4 miles) in length and only 21.4 meters (70 ft) wide at its base, making it impassable for most modern ships. Nowadays it has little economic importance and is mainly a tourist attraction. The canal was initially proposed in classical times and a failed effort was made to build it in the 1st century AD. Construction started in 1881 but was hampered by geological and financial problems that bankrupted the original builders. It was completed in 1893 but, due to the canal's narrowness, navigational problems and periodic closures to repair landslides from its steep walls, it failed to attract the level of traffic expected by its operators.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mega Spileo Monastery

The Holy Monastery of Mega Spileo stands 10 km from Kalavryta, on the main road near Zachlorou. Built into a sheer rock face at 924 m, it offers sweeping balcony views. Resembling a fortress, the eight-story complex encircles a cave with the monks’ cells. Tradition says it was founded in 362 AD by brothers Symeon and Theodore after a shepherd girl found a wax-and-mastic icon of the Virgin Mary in the cave, believed to be painted by Apostle Luke. Burned by the Iconomachs in 840, it was rebuilt in 1285 by Emperor Andronikos Palaiologos, yet fires in 1600 and 1934 destroyed its library and relics. Rebuilt again, it was torched by Nazi troops in 1943 after the Kalavryta massacre; twelve monks and staff were killed. Today it endures: a 17th-century church with notable frescoes, mosaics, and a bronze relief door, plus a museum of carved crosses, manuscripts, and Gospels. The monastery celebrates August 15, honoring the Virgin Mary.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Kalavrita

Kalavryta is a mountainous town on the northern side of Peloponnese. This town has historical importance as one of the cruelest massacres took place there during World War II, when the Nazi troops killed the entire male population. As tradition says, it was also in Kalavryta, at the Monastery of Agia Lavra, where the Greek Revolution against the Ottomans was declared on March 25th, 1821. Holidays in Kalavryta are great for the winter season due to the close ski center that has opened on the slopes of Mount Helmos. At Kalavryta the visitor has the potentiality to stroll around the town, taste its local products and enjoy his lunch or his coffee.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Kastria Cave of the Lakes

In the village Kastria of Achaia lies the famous “Cave of the Lakes”. It is a rare creation of Nature. Apart from its labyrinth of corridors, its mysterious galleries and its strange stalactite formations, the “Cave of the Lakes” has something exclusively unique that does not exist in other well known caves. Inside the cave there is a string of cascading lakes forming three different levels that establish its uniqueness in the world.The cave is an old subterranean river whose explored length is 1980 meters. In winter when the snow melts, the cave is transformed into a subterranean river with natural waterfalls. In the summer months, part of the cave dries up revealing a lace-work of stone-basins and dams of up to 4 m. in height. The rest of the cave retains water permanently throughout the year in 13 picturesque lakes.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Your tour is totally private. No unknown passengers will participate in your group.
  • Infant car seats are available upon request

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Kalavryta and Cave of Lakes Full Day Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Bottled water
  • WiFi on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional Drivers (Not licensed to accompany you into the sites)
  • Athens Hotel/Piraeus Port pickup and drop-off included
  • Lunch
  • Airport pickup/drop-off on request (additional fee varies by vehicle type)
  • Gratuities
  • Kastria Cave of the Lakes

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Your tour is totally private. No unknown passengers will participate in your group.
  • Infant car seats are available upon request

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