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Organized Trips to Arcadia and Peloponnese

Peloponnese is the ultimate destination. In the heart of the Greek peninsula there is the notorious Arcadia, with its abrupt changes of landscape, its combination of mountain and sea, its traditional settlements, the archeological sites, fortresses, plantations and wetlands.. . All these and many more, in a magical scenery compound, which hardly leave you untouched.

      

Our Organized Trips to Arcadia  are designed to bring you to the idyllic places which nourished the human fantasy and creativity. They are the paths of Arcadian struggle for survival and the simple joy of life. Further more, Destino Tours, takes up organizing your traveling dream. You can mix and match the following trip days, to create your very own journey into Arcadian Experience.

    

 
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Sports Activities in Arcadia

Sports Activities in Arcadia

If you are a fan of intense lifestyle, experience Arcadia by rafting down the river Lousios on inflatable boats, hiking in Mount Mainalo, cycling in the Ladon and horseback riding in Parnonas.

Peloponnesian Nature

Peloponnesian Nature

A nature field trip with stops at some of the finest natural monuments of the Peloponnese, including Diros Caves, Lousios gorge and Polylimnio Voufradon. Also included, is a guided tour of the subtle interventions to the environment such as the Museum of Water Power in Dimitsana, the Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil in Sparta, the Museum of the History of the Mainalon Forest and one of the first Wind Farms in Arcadia.

Arcadian Art

Arcadian Art

We take a journey through the art of Arcadia. Learn how tradition is transformed into modern aesthetics through museums, folklore centres, wood carving and silver-goldsmiths workshops.

 

A Journey to 1821

A Journey to 1821

A journey that follows the trail of Theodoros Kolokotronis and other heroes of the 1821 Greek Revolution against Ottoman rule. Discover the greatest moments of our modern history through a tour of museums and monuments in Arcadia and the general area of “Morea” (Peloponnese).

Arcadian Flavours

Arcadian Flavours

Take this journey with us and experience unique Arcadian flavours like the vanilla honey of Mainalo, Moschofilero wines, the spicy “graviera” cheese of Tripoli and the traditional bread, baked in a wood oven.

Arcadian Churches & Monasteries

Arcadian Churches & Monasteries

The monasteries and churches of Arcadia, in addition to being religious destinations, are also cradles of civilisation, where devotional art reaches its apogee with outstanding samples of architecture, icon painting (hagiography), wood carving, etc.

Arcadian Highlands

Arcadian Highlands

Get to know Arcadia and its mountainous regions, through its history, architectural tradition, unique natural beauty and local products. Take a tour of Vitina, Dimitsana, Levidi, Agios Petros, Ano Doliana and some of the most beautiful mountain destinations in Greece.

Hercules' Trail

Hercules' Trail

Travel around Peloponnese and Greece, following the trail of Hercules, the greatest mythical hero of Greece… Learn all about his life and hardships, visiting the places where his Labours took place, where he fought and fell in love…