peloponnese action travel guide 2017

PeloponneseBest Places to Cycle

Action

Travel

Guide

3 About Us // Action Tours & Rentals

4 Peloponnese Facts & Figures

5 Peloponnese Accessibility Info

6 Best Places to Cycle The Map

7 Kalamata

8 Navarino

10 Sparta

12 Olympia

14 Nafplio

16 Spetses Island

18 Loutraki

20 Rental Rates & Terms

21 Hotel Cycling Package

23 Before you Go

How to Read the Guide

Action Travel Guide features ideas & best places to practice sport activities during your stay in Greece.

The edition “Peloponnese, Best Places to Cycle” is dedicated to the self – guided bicycle

touring. What about the bicycle rental? No worries, we provide only premium Specialized bicycles at

all proposed places. Stay in touch for our next editions, presenting more places in Greece ideal for

activity travel: running a marathon, scuba diving, hiking, tennis, golf, cycling.

Peloponnese Guide has three parts. At the first pages you will be informed about the destination.

The main part of the guide presents seven (7) Best Places to Cycle. All Peloponnese is a paradise for

cycling travelers, but we choose the places that fulfill a dream experience: Amazing Beaches, Quality

Accommodation Facilities, Easy Accessibility from the Athens Airport & the Kalamata Airport,

Archaeological Sites to visit during Self Guided Tours, Cycling Itineraries for all Levels of Fitness (easy,

medium, advanced). At the last pages read important info about the Bicycle Rental, the Rates, the

Terms and two special Offers (a hotel package and a half day guided tour)!

Publisher

Action Tours & Rentals Agency by Kassimatis Cycling

e: [email protected]

website: ActionToursRentals.com

Chief Editor. George Goutzioupas. M. +30 6988 568571

C.E.O. Nikos Kassimatis. Tel. +30 210 4117441, +30 210 4122596

Address. 8, Ippodamias square, Piraeus, Athens, 18531, Greece

www.kassimatiscycling.gr, www.specialized.gr

Kassimatis Actions Tours is an officially certified Travel Agency by the Greek National

Tourism Organization & the Greek Ministry of Tourism M.H.T.E. Registration Number: 0207E60000543401

CONTENTS

About Us

“Action Tours & Rentals” by Kassimatis Cycling. The Leading cycling company in Greece.

The Kassimatis Cycling company was founded at 1945 by the grandfather of Mr. Nikos Kassimatis,the current C.E.O.

This was the 1st Cycling (Bike) Rental shop in Greece and among the oldest in Europe. Kassimatis Cycling has been

supporting the cycling community, organizing races and test events, offering Body Geometry Fit services and

supplying bikes and accessories for clubs, companies and hotels in it's present form since 1990. We are Proud to be

the official Specialized distributor for Greece, Malta and Cyprus. Kassimatis Cycling also distributes exclusively

other top brands such as LOOK, MONGOOSE, JUMPERTREK, DRAG, CASTELLI, SiS, DURO, CHALLENGE,

KINETIC, URSUS, NRC. Our official Specialized concept Store is located at Piraeus port, next to Athens city & the

Attica coastal zone. We talk, we think, we love, we breath for cycling!

Premium Bicycle Rental all over GreeceYou are traveling to Greece for vacations or for a business meeting. You have already booked your hotel but there is

one more thing to arrange. The bike rental. No worries! Book early & on-line premium Specialized bikes

(Fitness/Hybrid, Aluminum or Carbon Road Bikes & MTBs). Pick up your bike at the “ACTION” Bike Rental Shops &

Stations at many destinations & islands around Greece. Bike Delivery & Collection from hotels / apartments / villas /marinas, upon availability, on extra charge. We work with outfitters that provide Specialized bikes.

Rental Stations Working Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays: 09.30 - 14.30. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays:

09.30 - 20.00 (some of the shops may have a break from 15.00 to 17.00). Closed on Sundays, on National Holidays.

If you are planning a long cycling trip from point to point, visiting various places around Greece,

don’t hesitate to contact us: [email protected]

You are traveling with a Group. We can provide large numbers of bicycles for corporate groups, team building

programs, universities field trips, shore excursions from cruises, or any other request from Travel Agencies & DMCs.

Cycling Guided Theme ToursWe provide Guided Tours all year round. Cycling Theme Tours are categorized in different Itineraries, routes across

the coastlines & the country landscape. A guided Tour may last 2 - 4 - 6 - 8 hours. Tours include only premium

Specialized bicycles. Choose one of the ready-made Tours from the www.actiontoursrentals.com (Poseidon Ride at

Cape Sounio, Meteora Ride at Meteora Stone Peaks), otherwise send us an inquiry for a private or a group

tailor-made guided tour, around Greece.

Accommodation + Bicycle exclusive PackagesOur Packages are available for Individuals & Groups. We offer availability even if you want to stay one night per

hotel. You choose between mountain or seafront hotels. Packages come with all types of rooms, for families or for

solo travelers. More: www.actiontoursrentals.com Let us arrange your cycling vacations or a training trip in Greece.

Leisure Activities & Travel Services for Sporting Events & Training CampsWe are more than a cycling travel specialist. Ask for Accommodation offers, Races entries & registrations, Games

tickets, Sport equipment rentals, Hiring a court or an indoor hall, Sightseeing tours, Transfers. Send your inquiries.

Ask for leisure activities such as running a marathon, scuba diving, hiking, tennis, golf, football, kite surfing.

Greece is the birthplace of the Olympic Games & the Marathon Run! Greece is your Sports Travel Destination.

Nikos Kassimatis, C.E.O.

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Peloponnese Facts & Figures

Shots of History

1600–1100 BC Peak of Mycenaean civilization and its centers, Mycenae, Tiryns, Pylos

776 BC 1st ancient Olympic Games held at Olympia

492–449 BC Greco-Persian wars. The Spartans, the Athenians and other Greeks wins the battles

146 BC The Romans conquer the Peloponnese

395 AD The Roman Empire split in two. The Peloponnese becomes part of the Byzantine Empire

1204 AD The Franks occupy the Peloponnese

1460 AD The Ottoman Turks become the new rulers of the Peloponnese

1821 AD Start of the war of independence for Greece and Peloponnese

1875 AD Archeological excavations commence at Olympia, Mycenae, by H. Schliemann

1880-1893 AD The Corinth canal is built

2004 AD Inauguration of the 2,880 m. long bridge Rio-Antirio

careless days

culture & history

virgin olive oil

12 months destination

1,200 km coastline

uncomplicated life

olympic games birthplace

sea & sun

50 mountains

2,800 flora species

outdoor activities

natura listed sites

mild winters

200 excellent beaches

54,000 hotel beds

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Peloponnese Accessibility Info

Annual Events & Festivals

Feb - Mar // Patra Carnival Jul & Aug // Epidaurus Theater Festival

Apr // Olympic Torch Ceremony Sep // Spartathlon Ultra Run

June // Nafplio Culture Festival Oct // Spartakiada Cycling Race

Jul // Kalamata Dance Festival Nov // Olive Harvest

From the Athens International Airport (connected with all European destinations)

Corinth 1 h 15 min

Tripoli 2 h

Nafplio 2 h 15 min

Kalamata 2 h 45 min

Porto Heli 3 h

Monemvasia 3 h 30 min

Olympia 4 h 30 min

From the Kalamata International Airport (connected with 21 European destinations)

Kalamata beach 20 min

Ancient Messene 20 min

Taygetos mountain 40 min

Costa Navarino 45 min

Ancient Olympia 2 h

The port of Patra is connecting with Ionian Islands & Italy. 4 of Greece’s 20 ports with cruise ship

arrivals are in Peloponnese: Katakolo, Kalamata, Nafplio, Monemvasia.

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Best Places to Cycle // The Map 6

Bicycle Rental Stations in Peloponnese

1. Nafplio 54 Agrous street, Sellis Bikes

2. Kalamata 93 Navarinou street, Bike & Run Expert

3. Corinth 8 Patron street, Freeride Bikes

4. Sparta 139 Archidamou street, Karounos Bikes

5. Pyrgos 1 Proussis street, Planet Cycling

6. Spetses Kokkinaria, FreewheelSpetses

7. Xylokastro 84 Ioannou street, John Nikolopoulos

Headquarters & Athens area Rental Station: 8, Ippodamias sq, Piraeus, Athens, Greece

Always Ask for the Availability Confirmation: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

1st Place // Kalamata

Highlights: Kalamata bay • Ancient Messene • Kitries sea village • Kardamili village

Kalamata is located 100 km from Sparta town, 15 km from Kalamata international airport & 238 km south

west of Athens. The natural beauty of Messinia with the indented shores, sandy beaches, forested

mountains and fertile valleys, coexists with significant archaeological monuments. Kalamata, the capital

and central port of Messinia. Kalamata is one of the very few places in Greece that provides an extended

urban network of cycling paths. This is the best way to explore the city! To do: swimming & sunbathing,

sailing, sea sports, shopping premium local products such us olive oil, raisins, figs.

Kitries village is located 15 km east south from Kalamata. It may be your second route, cycling easy

along the Kalamata bay, totally 30 km.

Ancient Messene archaeological site & museum is located 40km north west of Kalamata.

Info: www.ancientmessene.gr .This is the third proposed route.

Kardamili is a seaside village located 40km south of Kalamata. Set against a backdrop of crystalline

aqua-blue waters, majestic cypress trees, olive groves, verdant rolling hills and distant mountains.

Cycling to Kardamili is challenging but strongly suggested for experienced with good fitness level cyclists.

Accommodation facilities: Stay at Kalamata & Kardamili, choosing quality beach hotels or apartments.

Grade TerrainRide TimeRoute 1 Route 3

Easy &

Medium &

Advanced

Asphalt

flat & high

hilly roads

14 – 15

hours

with stops

10 km

Kalamata

bay

40 km

Kalamata

Messene

Route 2

30 km

Kalamata

Kitries

Cycling Experience Information Bicycle Rental Station at Kalamata // ActionToursRentals.com

Route 4

40 km

Kalamata

Kardamili

Kalamata beach

Ancient Messene

Kalamata bike pathsKalamata square

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2nd Place // Navarino

Highlights: Pylos / Navarino • Voidokilia beach • Marathopoli village • Kyparissia coast

Navarino bay & Kyparissia coast is an ideal nature place to cycle, full of olive trees, villages, beach hotels!

Pylos is a traditional style town historically also known as the harbor of Navarino bay. In the 1280s the

Franks built the Old Navarino castle on the site. In October 1827, the combined Ottoman–Egyptian fleets

were defeated in the bay at the Battle of Navarino by the allied navies of the United

Kingdom, France and Russia. The area is well known for its natural beauty, ride from Pylos to the Gialova

wetland, one of 10 major lagoons in Greece, classified as one of the important bird areas in Europe. Next

to Gialova take a break fro a swim at Voidokilia beach, in the shape of the Greek letter omega (Ω), its

sand forms a semicircular strip of dunes.

The Marathopoli is a picturesque seaside village with sea food restaurants & night life. Proti islet

opposite is the landmark of the area, a well known scuba diving spot. Marathopoli is located in strategic

tourist point, 4 km from Gargaliani, 30 km from Pylos, 10 km from the Costa Navarino golf resort, 30 km

from Kyparrissia, 60 km from Kalamata airport, 75 km from Kalamata. More info: www.marathopolis.gr

Kyparissia is your next place of interest to visit, a modern small town, next to the sea. From Kyparissia

starts an amazing dirt road route along the old railway and the coast. Ride a flat terrain for 30 km until the

edge of Messinia region, at the Elaia village and the Neda river witch meets the sea.

Accommodation facilities: Pylos, Marathopoli & Kyparissia feature budget and luxury hotels to stay.


Easy &

Medium

Level

Asphalt

flat & low

hilly roads

11 – 12

hours

with stops

20 km

Pylos

Voidokilia

30 km

Marathopoli

Kyparissia

Route 2

20 km

VoidokiliaMarathopoli

Cycling Experience Information Bicycle Rental Station at Kalamata // ActionToursRentals.com

Route 4

30 km

Kyparissia

Coast

Kyparissia coast

Marathopoli

Voidokilia beach

Pylos

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Map // Messinia region

Kardamili

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3rd Place // Sparta

Highlights: Sparta • King Leonidas • Olive Culture • Gythio seaside village

Sparta is located on the south eastern side of Peloponnese, 250 km from Athens, modern Sparti

or Sparta is a small town with famous history. In Greek mythology the founder of the city was

Lacedaemon, a son of Zeus, who gave his name to the region and his wife’s name to the city. Sparta was

also an important member of the Greek force which participated in the Trojan War. Indeed, the Spartan

king Menelaos instigated the war after the Trojan prince Paris abducted his wife Helen. The word

“spartan” means self-restrained, frugal and austere. Leonidas (c. 530-480 B.C.) was a king of the city-

state of Sparta from about 490 B.C. until his death at the Battle of Thermopylae against the Persian army

in 480 B.C. Although Leonidas lost the battle, his death was seen as a heroic sacrifice because he sent

most of his army away when he realized that the Persians had outmaneuvered him. Three hundred of his

fellow Spartans stayed with him to fight and die.

Do not miss:

Τhe Archaeological Museum: its exhibits cover a tremendously long period (Neolithic to Roman age).

Τhe King Leonidas statue, which stands belligerently in front of a soccer stadium. Τhe Museum of the Olive oil: get to know the culture and technology of a natural product.

Accommodation facilities: Sparta features low budget accommodation & apartments. You can stay

at Gythio, which is located 40 km south. Gythio features sandy beaches, fish taverns, warm people. For

a difficult mountain route, ride to the castle town Monemvasia, 50 km from Gythio. Stay at luxury hotels.

Grade Terrain CautionRide TimeRoute 1 Route 2

Easy &

Medium &

Advanced

Asphalt

flat & hilly

roads

No Bike

ways /

paths

11 – 12

hours

with stops

10 km

Sparta

town

40 km

Sparta

Gythio

Route 3

50 km

Gythio

Monemvasia

Cycling Experience Information Bicycle Rental Station at Sparta // ActionToursRentals.com

Gythio hotelFrom Sparti to Gythio

King Leonidas Gythio

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Map // Laconia region

Gythio sea village

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4th Place // Olympia

Highlights: Ancient Olympia site • Honey Farm • Frankish Castle • Kyllini beach

In western Peloponnese, 265 km from Athens, in the beautiful valley of the Alpheios river, lies the most

celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece. Dedicated to Zeus, the father of the gods, Olympia became the

most important religious & athletic centre in the ancient world. The 1st ancient Olympic Games were

held at 776 B.C. More info odysseus.culture.gr. Pyrgos town is located 20 km from Olympia.

Just 1 km from the Olympia, Klio’s honey farm. Klio will welcome you with a platter of seasonal fruits,

fresh juice and coffee, into a garden filled with fruit trees & vegetables. You will taste the products of the

farm (honey, jams, spoon sweets). Pre-arrange a group visit: www.actiontoursrentals.com. Individuals are

welcome to visit the farm cost free! Open all year. More info: www.klioshoneyfarm.com

Castle of Chlemoutsi is located 60 km west north from ancient Olympia. The best preserved Frankish

castle of Peloponnese. The Castle of Chlemoutsi was built between 1220 and 1224 by Geoffrey I

Villehardouin. After this, the Franks invaded the region and took control of the Castle, becoming its

inhabitants for several years.

Accommodation facilities: You can stay at Olympia village, next to the archaeological site. Another option

is to choose luxury family resort hotels at the Kyllini beach & the Loutra beach. Take a ferry boat from

Kyllini port (7 km from Chlemoutsi castle) to continue your trip for the famous Zante island / Zakynthos.


Easy &

Medium &

Advanced

Asphalt

flat & low

hilly roads

10 – 11

hours

with stops

10 km

Olympia

river/farm

60 km

Olympia

Chlemoutsi

Route 2

20 km

Olympia

Pyrgos

Cycling Experience Information Bicycle Rental Station at Pyrgos // ActionToursRentals.com

Olympia

museum

Ancient Olympia

Chlemoutsi CastleKyllini port

Route 4

10 km

Chlemoutsi

Kyllini

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Map // Ilia region

Kyllini beach

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5th Place // Nafplio

Highlights: Fortresses of Nafplio • Ancient Mycenae • Tolo village • Leonidio beach

Nafplio is a seaport town located 2 hour’s drive by car from Athens. The town was the capital of the

First Hellenic Republic 1821 and of the Kingdom of Greece. The beautiful old city has a wealth of narrow

alleyways and streets, steep stairs, taverns serving delicious Greek food, lively bars, clubs and cafés,

a lovely seafront promenade. Palamidi Fortress. This vast & spectacular citadel stands on a 216m-high

outcrop of rock. The island fortress of Bourtzi overlooking the town’s port. Rising above the old part of

town, the Akronafplia fortress. Karathonas is located only 5 km from Nafplio, the closest beach to swim.

Tolo is a fishing village, located 11km from Nafplio. Perfect for any kind of holiday, crystal clear waters

and sandy beaches, highly recommended for swimming, water sports, fishing or perfect for a more upbeat

taste of culture. Ride non busy roads, next to the sea, to Drepano & Vivari beach villages, 4 km south.

Mycenae archaeological site is located 25 km from Nafplio. Most of the visible monuments date from

1350 to 1200 BC. Great Cyclopean walls surround the almost triangular acropolis, the famous Lion Gate,

the symbol of the Mycenaean rulers' power. More info: odysseus.culture.gr

Accommodation facilities: Nafplio has luxury hotels & apartments. Tolo features budget beach hotels.

If you are looking for a more difficult cycling route (80 km), follow the road across the sea to the south

from Nafplio, to Kios, Astros and finally to Leonidio. Stay at budget hotels of Leonidio Plaka beach.


Easy &

Medium &

Advanced

Asphalt

flat & low

hilly roads

11 – 12

hours

with stops

5 km

Nafplio

Karathonas

25 km

Nafplio

Mycenae

Route 2

15 km

Nafplio

Tolo

Cycling Experience Information Bicycle Rental Station at Nafplio // ActionToursRentals.com

Route 4

80 km

Nafplio

Leonidio

Nafplio

Tolo

Mycenae

Leonidio

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Map // Argolida region

Nafplio

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6th Place // Spetses Island

Highlights: Ancient Epidaurus Theater • Ermioni • Porto Heli • Spetses Island

You need only 170 km (2 h 45 min.) to drive from Athens to Epidaurus coastal town of Argolida.

In the peaceful hinterland of Epidaurus, with its mild climate and abundant mineral springs,

is the sanctuary of the god-physician Asklepios, the most famous healing centre of the Greek and Roman

world. It is considered the birthplace of medicine. Visit the Ancient theatre, the Stadium & the Museum.

Continue your transfer to Ermioni beach town, located 30 km (45 min.) from Epidaurus. Your cycling

experience starts here. Ermioni is a beautiful coastal town or a city - island like is been characterized.

Ermioni offers ideal holidays combining peaceful atmosphere with a lively fun & traditional taverns.

Riding from Ermioni to Porto Heli is a 20 km coastal route of pleasure. Villas, mansions, luxury resorts

surrounded by olive groves, beautiful beaches, attractive summer villas and a stunning new resort, yacht

marinas, the island of Spetses across, fresh fish and a lively nightlife. Porto Heli has it all.

Take the ferry boat (20 min.) to Spetses Island. Peaceful moments between the land and the sea.

Spetses is a perfect place to cycle around. The island has an elegant ambience, steeped in 5,000 years

of rich history, and locals are eager to tell the tales. Explore and be amazed.

Accommodation facilities: Ermioni, Porto Heli, Spetses feature numerous hotels & apartments to stay.


Easy &

Medium

Level

Asphalt

flat & low

hilly roads

9 – 10

hours

with stops

20 km

Ermioni

Porto Heli

30 km

Spetses

Island

Route 3

10 km

Porto Heli

Kosta beach

Cycling Experience Information Bicycle Rental Station at Spetses // ActionToursRentals.com

Epidaurus Ermioni

Porto Heli

Spetses

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Route 1

20 km

ErmioniPetrothalasa

Map // Spetses Island

Spetses

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7th Place // Loutraki

Highlights: Loutraki • Corinth Canal • Vrahati sea village • Xylokastro sea village

The distance from Athens international Airport to Loutraki town is 115 km (1 h 30 min.) at a highway.

Loutraki town has it all: spas, casino, easy access. Loutro means bath and Loutraki is the oldest bath city

in Greece, dating back to antiquity. These days its ultramodern spa is linked to the local casino and

betting on the hot springs is a sure thing. Lively and fashionable, with cafes, restaurants, beautiful beach,

palm trees, waterfalls and Belle Epoque-style hotels. Suggested to stay at the Casino Loutraki Hotel.

Vouliagmeni lagoon just 16km from Loutraki a surprising landscape awaits you. A closed lagoon

encircled by greenery, it can be your summer hideaway. A challenging route with hills & amazing views.

Riding from Loutraki to Vrahati beach village is a 30 km coastal route, with a stop at the Corinth town.

This is a place for leisure and family holidays, all year round. Strongly proposed to stay at the Alkyon

Hotel (see the package offer at the page 21), a seafront resort with spa facilities. The flat coastal roads

will be a pleasure to ride with your children & older family members. A visit to the local winery is worth it.

Xylokastro for the nature. Xylokastro is between the sea and the Pefkias Forest. The town and the area

of Xylokastro in Corinth are among the most famous summer resorts in Greece. The shores of Xylokastro

are a series of lovely bays where you can find organized parts with lively beach bars & water sports.

Accommodation facilities: Loutraki, Vrahati & Xylokastro feature numerous hotels & apartments to stay.


Easy &

Medium &

Advanced

Asphalt

flat & low

hilly roads

14 – 15

hours

with stops

20 km

Loutraki

Canal

30 km

Loutraki

Vrahati

Route 2

30 km

Loutraki

Lake

Cycling Experience Information Bicycle Rental Station at Corinth // ActionToursRentals.com

Loutraki

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Route

30 km

Vrahati

Xylokastro

Vouliagmeni Lake

Club Hotel Casino Loutraki

Map // Korinthia - Corinth region

Xylokastro

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Bicycle Rental Rates (€)

Rental Terms

Rentals Company: N. G. KASSIMATIS SOLE SHAREHOLDER LTD, based in 8, Ippodamias square, Piraeus, Greece

(Tax ID: EL095072933), Telephone: 0030 210414121, [email protected], www.kassimatiscycling.gr

1. Customers check bikes prior to pick up, confirm the bikes, the accessories & as the rental gear, all are in a perfect condition.

2. Customers agree on the guarantee fee policy, which is the 1/3 of the total retail value of each bike rented. The guarantee fee

is pre-charged on the customers’ credit card, but the guarantee fee will not be charged on the credit card, if the Customers return

their bikes in its initial perfect condition after its rental. Kassimatis Cycling Company service staff is designated to conduct the

bike and gear check so in case of damage the gaurantee fee will be charged as a compensation.

3. In case Customers fail to return bikes to Kassimatis Cycling Company premises for any reason (e.g. theft), they are obliged to

deposit a compensation fee at a bank account the Kassimatis Cycling Company determines. The compensation fee is

determined by the retail price of each bike. In case of not return to the company or loss or damages to accessories provided for

free the company will charge at time of collecting this amounts: puncture kit 7euro/each, small pump 7 euro/each,

toolkit7euro/each, spare inner tube 5euro/each, helmets 35euro/each, intermittent lights 7euro/each, high visibility jackets

10euro/each,2x20lts panniers 35euro/pair.

4. Customers return bikes to the Kassimatis Cycling Store or to any other designated place agreed by both parties. The return

time limit is the closing hour of the store depending on the first pick-up rental day (Sundays and Bank holidays are excluded). In

case customers fail to return bikes on the day initially determined by both parties, there will be an extra charge of a day’s rental

price multiplied by the number of days of the delay. In case an extra transfer is required, customers are obliged to pay the

transfer expenses. In case customers ask to change the return day, the Company has the right to reject the request and

customers are expected to oblige.

5. All Rentals or any other payment agreement by Customers come in advance, prior to bike use. The Company offers

discount prices for multiple rental days. Customers are being informed at the www.kassimatiscycling.gr The Company has the

right to change the discount prices without prior notice. In case of a group booking request from another company or a travel

agency or a hotel, the Company offers special prices, upon availability.

6. Customers request for a delivery at their hotel or any other place, besides Kassimatis Store at Piraeus. First, the Company will

check for the availability of the bike transfer. Then, if the request is confirmed, Customers agree to pay an extra fee, in order to

cover transfer expenses. Company has the right to ask for more than 50 euro if the location if the delivery is far from Piraeus.

Company has the right to reject these requests as well.

7. Customers are the only individuals allowed to use their rented bikes. All bike rentals are personal and lending is strictly

prohibited. Customers who do not comply to this condition take full responsibility in case of an accident, loss, damage or any

other illicit use of the bikes.

8. Cancelation Policy: 100% money returns if the Company is informed (e-mail) 14 or more days prior to the arranged pick-up

day. In any other case money return is impossible.

9. Customers confirm they are in a prefect physical condition capable of riding a bike. The Company cannot be held responsible

in case of death, illness or any other ailment. Customers themselves are fully responsible for their physical integrity.

10. The low court of Piraeus in Greece has the only Jurisdiction in case of dispute between the parties.

11. The Company has the right to send more offers using Customers’ e-mail accounts.

Rental Days

Trekking Crosstrail(Aluminium)

Fitness Sirrus(Aluminium)

Road Alloy Allez (Aluminium)

Road Tarmac (Carbon)

1 30 30 40 50

2 60 60 80 100

3 85 85 115 145

4 110 110 150 190

5 135 135 185 235

6 155 155 215 275

7 175 175 245 315

Included in the Rate: Pedals, Small pump, Toolkit, Spare inner tube, Lock, Helmet, Intermittent lights, Taxes

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Alkyon Resort & SPA // Package

Full Board Package 2017 Including Specialized Bikes (Road Fitness & Trekking)Imagine endless routes along the beach. Mild & Sunny Autumn. Perfect for long & short cycling rides!

Alkyon Resort & SPA, 5*

Location: Vrahati beach, Corinthia, Peloponnese, Greece. Airport: 1hour 15 minutes / 120 km from Athens

Airport. Attractions nearby: Ancient Corinth 13km, Corinth Canal 20km, Mycenae 50km

Website: www.alkyonhotel.gr. Rooms: 165

Group Full Board Rates (per night/per person)

Low Season (Jan–June, Sep–Oct)

Four Persons Room € 80 Triple Room € 90 Double Room € 95 Single Room € 125

High Season (July, Aug & 14-17/Apr, 1-5/June)


Group Rates are valid upon 10 rooms’ minimum reservation or 20 person group bookings

Individuals Full Board Rates (per night/per person)

Low Season (Jan–June, Sep–Oct)


High Season (July, Aug & 14-17/Apr, 1-5/June)


Children Policy. Baby Cot in all room types, free of charge. No children discount in apartment or maisonnette.

Children sharing parents’ standard/executive/superior/junior suite: 1st child up to 12 years old free of charge,

2nd child: up to 3 years old free of charge, 4 – 12 years old additional charge apply

Discount for 7 nights stay or more

All rates are final only after the customer receives the availability confirmation (small changes may apply)

Package Inclusions:

Daily Bike Rental (Specialized) & Equipment (Pedals, Small pump, Toolkit, Spare inner tube, Lock, Helmet,

Intermittent lights). Road Cycling Routes, coastal & country roads. Routes for Kids in the Hotel property. 5* Hotel

Accommodation Standard Room (upgrade upon request), free baby cot. 3 meals daily (half board with a discount).

Laundry for your uniforms. Fitness Center. Indoor heated Swimming Pool (18m.). Beach & Pool Sun beds & towels

(May-October). Outdoor Pools (May-October). Outdoor & Indoor Playground. Wi-Fi internet. Taxes (the Value

Added Tax (VAT) 24% applies for all bookings) Discount for Packages without the Cycling services

Additional Inclusions for Groups:

1 Guided Bike Tour (Winery or Archeological). Sauna, Hamam, Jacuzzi. Welcome Drink. Free bed for the Leader

of the Groups. Storage room if you bring your own Bikes. Wine Tasting (4 nights or more)

Services Upon Request & Extra Cost

Bike Rental with Carbon Specialized Road Bikes or MTBs. Support Car & Bike Repair service. SPA Center, Tours,

Tickets for Archaeological sites (Mycenae, Epidaurus theater). Baby sitting. Conference Halls & Equipment

Not Included in the Package Rates

Visa & passport fees, transport, transfers, special tailor made food menus, room upgrade, other personal expenses,

all services with an extra cost (as mentioned above).

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Hotel Package Booking

1. Request a Quote for the availability status related to your stay date before.

2. After, we expect from you a list of all requested services, then we will confirm you the final offer & the payment procedure.

3. You are strongly suggested to have your own travel insurance.

4. In case our package refers to a min. nights' stay limit, you may ask for an offer for less /more nights' stay, hotel availability.

5. In case our package rates refers to a full board accommodation (all 3 meals per day), you may ask for an offer for half board

or bed & breakfast accommodation, and get a discount.

Booking Confirmation

All bookings are made with G. KASSIMATIS SOLE SHAREHOLDER LTD, trading as Action Tours & Rentals by Kassimatis

Cycling (us/we). Some of the Hotels may require a minimum participation group policy. By booking a Hotel Package with us you

are deemed to have agreed to these Booking Terms (which constitutes the entire agreement between you and us) and your

booking will be accepted by us on this basis. The services to be provided are those referred to in your booking confirmation

invoice. In order for us to confirm your travel arrangements you must provide all requested details with the balance of the

booking price. Necessary details for each person, include full name as per passport, date of birth, nationality, passport number,

passport issue and expiry date and any pre-existing medical conditions you have which may affect your ability to complete your

travel arrangements. Your booking cannot be confirmed without provision of these details.

Payment

• We will honor a reservation upon a 50% deposit received, with e-mailed bank confirmation.

• Balance payable up to 32 days prior to arrival date.

• Bookings made less than 32 days prior to arrival date, must be paid in full.

Entries will be confirmed in written by Action Tours & Rentals. In case of a group booking, you should notice one contact person,

the one who get in touch with us and manages the payment. All prices may change during 2017 upon hotels’ new policies or new

taxes. Payment can be made using Action Tours & Rentals corporate banking account via Electronic bank transfer deposit. All

prices and payments are in EURO currency. All bank charges must be made to you; otherwise there will a shortfall in your

payment we receive. Should the deposit / balance payment not be received within the time frame specified, Action Tours &

Rentals has the right to cancel your bookings and to charge the applicable Cancelation Charges, set out below.

Cancellation by You

If you cancel some or all portions of your booking, cancellation fees will apply. A cancellation will only be effective when we

receive written confirmation of the cancellation. If you cancel a booking/reservation: Up to 56 days (8 weeks) prior to arrival date

(check in), 90% refundable. 55 - 32 days prior to arrival date (check in), deposit of 50% refundable. 31 days or less prior to arrival

date (check in), 100% non refundable.

Please note that for certain travel arrangements the cancellation charge may be higher than those shown. You will be advised of

different cancellation charges at time of booking. If you fail to join, or join it after departure, or leave it prior to its completion, no

refund will be made. The above cancellation fees are in addition to fees which may be levied by accommodation providers, travel

agents or third party tour and transport operator fees.

Cancellation by Us

We may cancel a booking/reservation at any time prior to arrival date if, due to terrorism, natural disasters, political instability or

other external events it is not viable for us to operate the planned itinerary. If we cancel your booking/reservation up to 32 days

prior to arrival date, - you can transfer amounts paid to an alternate date (upon hotel availability), - you can ask to transfer your

stay at a different hotel (upon availability) - or alternatively receive a full refund.

In circumstances where the cancellation is due to external events outside our reasonable control refunds will be less any

unrecoverable costs. We are not responsible for any incidental expenses that you may have incurred as a result of your booking

including but not limited to visas, vaccinations, and travel insurance excess or non-refundable flights.

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A Guided Tour in Athens Before you Go

Highlights: Cape Sounio, Temple of Poseidon, Anavyssos beach

• “Poseidon Ride” with Fitness/Hybrid Bikes: 75€per person

• “Sport Poseidon Ride” with Road Bikes: 90€per person

Grade: Medium. We recommend this tour for regular cyclists.

Route: 45km coastal route to Cape Sounio “Temple of Poseidon” site

Terrain: Asphalt public road, low hilly parts as well, low traffic. Cycling Time: 2 - 2 1/2 hours, with stops

Total Tour Time: 6 hours. Start and Finish Time: 09.00 – 15.00

Child Friendly: The route is not suitable for children

There is always the option to join all tours even if you are not in the mood to bike.

During the bike ride you follow the group by the support car, only 40€ per person

What’s included: Bike Rental (Specialized brand) & Helmet. Riding with small group. Pro Bike leader on road

(English & Greek language). Support van during the bike ride. Transfer from/to Athens. Entrance ticket at the

Archaeological site “Temple of Poseidon”. Fun & leisure time at a beach resort. Insurance After the cycling

experience this tour offers you 1 hour leisure time at Eden beach resort, Anavyssos.

Not included: Meals, Snacks, Drinks, Refreshments, Water. No worries. We will stop at the Cape Sounio

archeological site “Temple of Poseidon”, where you will find a proper bar to buy a coffee, a snack, refreshment.

Starting and Finish Place

Kassimatis Cycling-The store (Official Specialized Concept Store), 8 Ippodamias Sq., Piraeus.

2nd pick up point. Argyroupoli Metro Station (line 2), exit Vouliagmenis av. direction to the beach.

When are the tours available? Mondays to Saturdays, all year round. Except public holidays and Sundays

What to Bring? Sunglasses, sun-protection cream, camera, If the weather is good, swimming clothes, bottle of

water, backpack.

Riding Style. On guided tours, riders tend to stick together as a group. The most of the times our groups are 4 to 9

persons. At the Sport Poseidon Ride, sometimes can go ahead to the next turn, but the norm is sticking together.

Booking a Tour

What is the first thing to do?

Ask for a Tour Availability Confirmation, including in your message the following information: First Name / Last Name, Mobile

Phone Number, Email, Height, Your requested Tour Date (not on Sundays), Number of Persons for your Tour (if you want to

participate with your wife, your children, your friends, your co-workers), Payment via Bank Transfer or via credit card, Personal

questions & other information.

Pre-Payment & Cancelation Policy

All tours must be prepaid on-line, 4 or more days prior to the arranged tour day. You are strongly suggested to make a phone call

or send a message just before the payment. It is good speak with us to avoid any last minute changes, re-confirm the availability.

Cancelation Terms

100% refund – up to 21 days prior tour date. 80% refund - 5 days to 20 days prior tour date. Non refundable - 1 to 4 days prior

tour date. Write your message using our E-mail: [email protected]

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