Cycle through olive groves, explore the renowned archaeological site of ancient Messini, meet the local business owners, and sample local delicacies including olive oil, Kalamata olives, local wine and Greek dishes.
Starting time: 8am from the hotel
Distance: 22 KM
Transport: e-bikes
50 places
Cost: £75 - includes bikes, helmets, cycle shirts, coffee and lunch. All proceeds to LifeLine.
There will be a chance to buy local gifts/produce. Please bring money, rucksack and a reusable water bottle.
* Those attending the leader's lunch will have an early transfer.
ITINERARY OF DAY TRIP FROM COSTA NAVARINO
8:00 - Depart from Costa Navarino
9:15 - Arrival at Arsinoe for bike fitting
9:45 - Depart Arsinoe for Mavromati village, cyclists will divide into groups with a cycling leader for each group
10:20 - Enjoy a coffee and tea break with Greek mountain tea and a piece of famous Greek Spanakopita. Get an overview of Ancient Messini with an introduction from an archaeologist (Please Note: There will not be enough time for a full visit to the ancient site)
11:00 - Depart from Mavromati
11:30 – Take a short break at Andromonastiro, an old, renovated Monastery
12:30 - Arrive at Androusa for an olive oil tour and tasting
13:00 - Lunch
13:45 – Depart from Androusa
14:00 - Arrival at Psaroulis Winery for wine tasting
14:45 - Bus transfer from Psaroulis
15:45 - Arrive at Dunes Costa Navarino
The cycle ride costs £75 and includes a wonderful lunch of traditional foods from the local area. All proceeds will go to ABTA LifeLine. Book your place through the Convention office here