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Odysseas the Cyclist
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2008 BICYCLE TOUR PROGRAM |
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Every Monday: the "Kourites" way, Ancient & Byzantine sites in
beautiful nature. |
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We drive to Arkadi monastery where we have a full guided tour
from Odysseas, so we can learn all these interesting facts and
stories. Then we get on our bicycles and we cycle to Ancient
Eleftherna and the picturesque surroundings that hide many
surprises. Our third stop is at the pretty village of Margarites,
famous since ancient times for its ceramics, and we have the
chance to visit amongst others, the last traditional ceramic
artist who uses no electricity. On our way back to Rethymnon we
cycle through the biggest olive forest of the island towards the
Cretan Sea. Kilometres of cycling, about 35. Duration about 5 hours, Price
€50 (including entrance to the Monastery and drinks) |
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Every Wednesday, in the heart of Crete (min 3prs / max 7prs) - Half Day of impressive mountains and ravines,
ancient cites and natural monuments.
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We drive to the Miriokefalo
area, South-West of Rethymnon, which is at an altitude of 750m.
From there we start our downhill cycling
with great views of mountains and green valleys. When we reach
the town of Argiroupolis, we discover the rich historical past
of the area with an elaborate description by Odyseas. We then
visit the area of the springs and continue cycling along a
Minoan road until we reach the area of a Minoan necropolis and
sacred ground where we can touch one of the oldest trees of
Crete. This is a magical environment where ancient rituals took
place. Cycling on the way back, through beautiful nature, we
make a short stop at a horse-riding club where we can see the
original Cretan horse or the natural products of a local women's
co-op. Kilometres of cycling, about 35, Duration about 6hrs,
Price €60 (includes drinks) |
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Every Thursday - PREVELI NATIONAL PARK - the best day in your
vacation!! (min3 / max7)
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PREVELI, farmland, gorge, trekking, canyoning, bird watching -
discover and explore the Megas river from the springs to the
sea, all the way!!! We leave Rethymnon by car and
drive the few kilometers uphill to the
Minoan necropolis of Armeni, where we can pay a visit to the
site. Then we cycle through oak forest and farm land towards the
South. We make a short stop at the historical village of Koxare,
where we can see local village life. We cycle towards the
impressive gorge of Kourtaliotis and we make a stop to trek to
the magical area of the springs (the most brave can have a very
rejuvenating swim and see the sacred eels under the waterfalls).
We walk back to our bikes and head towards the Venetian bridge
at the middle of the Megas river (using an old dirt road) where
we can have a lunch under the cypress trees...Then we pay a
visit to the historical monastery of Preveli. Kilometers of cycling, about 35 (18 on dirt roads), trekking 8
(of which 4 canyoning. Duration about 9-10hrs, Price €75
(includes lunch and drinks) |
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The wearing of a cycling helmet is obligatory!!! Other
accessories are available at low cost (cycling clothes, shoes
etc.) |
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Contact:
A. Velouhioti 31
Rethymnon 74100
+30 28310 58178 / +30 6948 279506
[email protected]
[email protected] |
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