**A full day hiking trip on the '' Menalon Trail '' from Stemnitsa to Dimitsana.**

Menalon Trail, located in Arcadia of central Peloponnese is the first certified trail in Greece by the European Ramblers Association (ERA). The area is not just mountainous but it is also characterized by a rugged relief composed of continuous valleys, deep gorges, big plateaus and bare peaks. Part of Menalon trail is the famous and very popular hike from Stemnitsa to Dimitsana comprising some of the best features of the area.

Our trip starts from Stemnitsa the village of goldsmiths to Dimitsana the village of watermills. These are two of the most important settlements in the Peloponnese and two of the most picturesque of Greece. Both excellent examples of traditional stone architecture, dominant in every public building, dwellings and churches and in the village cobble paths. We walk into a versatile environment encountering the Byzantine Monasteries of Prodromos and Philosophos dating to 963 A.D. literally hanging off the cliffs. We discover old hermitages, watermills and water springs while crossing the imposing gorge of Lousios the river where mythical god Zeus had his first bath. We end our journey at the Open-Air Water Power Museum in Dimitsana, a place highlighting the importance of water power in traditional society.

**There is a minimum of 4 participants for the implementation of this outdoor activity.**

We reserve the right to modify or cancel any outdoor activity due to bad weather or any other reason beyond our control.

**Period of Operation:** Every Tuesday & Thursday

**Meeting time:** 9:30 a.m.

**Meeting point:** Stemnitsa.

**Duration:** 6 hours including breaks

**Difficulty:** Easy, some challenging parts

**Suitability:** Family friendly, Group friendly, Couples, Seniors, Youth, Kids over 10 years old

### Price
- Adult (18+): 60€
- Children (0-17): 50€

### **Know before you book**

_Includes_:
- Local mountain guide
- Tour planning
- Picnic with local products
- Photographs from the tour
- Transfer from the finish point to starting point
- Liability insurance
- All taxes

_Excludes_:
- Transfer to meeting point
- Tip or gratuity

### **Know before you go**

_What to bring with you_:
- Bottle of water
- Hat
- Sun screen
- Hiking shoes or trainers (Open shoes, sandals or flip-flops are unsuitable)
- Hiking backpack (if available)


Hiking Menalon

**A half day Rafting trip in the river of Zeus**

Lousios is the river where Zeus took his first bath after his birth. Alfios is the longest river of the Peloponnese and a god himself according to mythology. Both rivers flow through an impressive gorge, with white limestone cliffs rising above surrounded by prolific plant life even in the summer. Until the 20th century the river’s power was harnessed by numerous watermills, whilst the cliffs above provided refuge to hermits and monks in caves and cliff-hugging monasteries, the latter of which is still inhabited. Here, a unique rafting experience into two of the most beautiful rivers of Greece takes place.

Our trip starts from the bridge of Atsicholos in Arcadia. In the beginning, a brief training will be conducted by your river guide and you will be given wetsuits, lifejackets, helmets and paddles. We are ready to discover the hidden natural wonders of the area, have fun whilst paddling and swimming in the crystal-clear waters. The difficulty of the rapids we encounter during the trip is easy with a few moderate parts on level 2-3 based on the river rating of difficulty. During summer months’ river conditions and the volume of water makes this activity easier and suitable for everyone, beginners and families with kids. In Spring and Autumn, depending on the rainfall and the water volume the activity gets more challenging and ideal for those seeking more action and adrenaline. Previous experience is not required.

**There is a minimum of 2 participants for the implementation of this outdoor activity.**

We reserve the right to modify or cancel any outdoor activity due to bad weather or any other reason beyond our control.

**Period of Operation:** Every Saturday & Sunday

**Meeting time:** 10:15 a.m.

**Meeting point:** Maratha, Arcadia.

**Duration:** 4 hours including breaks

**Difficulty:** Easy

**Suitability:** Family friendly, Group friendly, Couples, Seniors, Youth

### Price
- Adult (18+): 75€
- Children (0-17): 65€

### **Know before you book**

_Includes_:
- Full Rafting equipment: paddle, life jacket, wetsuit, waterproof jacket
- Land and water-based Sea Kayaking paddling instructions
- Rafting river guides also holding first aid certificate
- Eco friendly cultural and educational guiding
- Transfer from the finish point to starting point
- Waterproof camera and photographs from the trip
- Liability insurance
- All taxes

_Excludes_:
- Water (please bring your own full bottle of water)
- Transfer to meeting point
- Tip or gratuity

### **Know before you go**

_What to bring with you_:
- Bottle of water (1,5 litre per person)
- Any specific medication you are on
- Hat or cap
- Short or long sleeve t-shirt (quick dry if available)
- Sunscreen
- Towel
- Swimwear or shorts
- Change of dry clothes (to change after river trekking)
- Spare pair of shoes that will get wet. Suitable are hiking shoes or trainers (Open shoes, sandals or flip-flops are unsuitable)


Rafting in Lousios river

**Distance:** 8,5 km

**Duration:** 3,5 Hours _(Depending of the level)_

260 m. positive altitude

**Meeting point:** Vitina main square

**End Point Option:** Vitina main square

**Level:** easy - medium

## Price:
**30€** per person 

## DESCRIPTION:

We start from the main square of Vitina and from a marked path we descend to meet an old stone bridge named “Zarzi” and stop to admire the river “Mylaontas”

Then we follow the side of the river between plane and fir trees on an amazing combination of colors and sights. Next stop at the watermill named “Tselepis”. We can take an idea how people made flour in the past. After a small limb, we find walnut trees on a Plato with a picturesque Mainalon mountain view. Then we meet a beautiful stream named “Mparmpas” and from a marked path we can see a breathtaking view of Agia Paraskevi church. Our tour finishes at the main square from a dirt road and our last view of Vitina.

### INCLUDED:
- Guiding service
- Snack

### WE ADVISE YOU TO BRING:
- Small backpack
- Windbreaker
- Batons
- Clothing depending on the season
- Hiking shoes
- Don t need transportation is a circular tour



Vitina Classic Tour

**Arcadia**

Scattered through the slopes of Menalon Mount, the villages of Arcadia are considered to be one of the most beautiful destinations in Greece especially for the lovers of nature and extreme sports. Forest sceneries, picturesque villages, interesting museums and impressive monasteries will guide you through the scenic character of this region. 

**Top things to do**

Hike to Menalon Trail, the first certified trail in Greece by European Rambler’s Association (ERA) in the category of Leading Quality Trails – Best of Europe - a must for nature lovers

Go for rafting at Lousios River 

Visit the Monastery of Philosophos and the he Prodromos Monastery both of which are built on the rocks above Lousios Gorge 

Visit the beautiful mountainous villages of Arcadia: picturesque Vytina, traditional Stemnitsa, Dimitsana, the largest of them all built above Lousios River, Karytaina with its stunning castle  as well as Elliniko villages with its stunning natural beauty

Visit the Open Air Water Power Museum in Dimitsana that showcases the pre-industrial techniques used to take advantage of water in the local society over the ages


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