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5 Days
Daily Tour
20 people
English, Ελληνικά
Discover the vibrant city of Patras and its world-famous Carnival on this 5-day Greek adventure. Explore historic sites like Agios Andreas Church, Patras Castle, and the Roman Odeon. Wander charming old-town streets, taste local wines, and enjoy the colorful parades, music, and festivities of the Patras Carnival. Optional excursions include scenic Nafpaktos and Mountainous Nafpaktia for authentic Greek villages and stunning landscapes. A perfect blend of culture, history, and celebration!
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Catello City Hotel – Patra
 Bed & Breakfast
Castello City, 700 m from Psila Alonia Square in Patras, Greece, is a 3-star hotel with a shared lounge, terrace, and bar offering city views. Rooms have air conditioning, flat-screen TV, fridge, kettle, private bathroom, free WiFi, and some feature a balcony. Linen and towels are provided. Nearby attractions include Patras Port, St. Andrew’s Church, and the Roman Odeon of Patras.
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My Way Hotel & Events – Patra
Bed & Breakfast
My Way Hotel & Events is centrally located in Patras, within walking distance of the port. It features a bar, restaurant, and rooms with free WiFi and balconies overlooking the Gulf of Patras or the mountains. Rooms are air-conditioned, elegantly furnished, and include wooden floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, a seating area, satellite TV, minibar, and hairdryer. The hotel offers a breakfast buffet, lunch, dinner, and a bar for evening drinks.
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Booking & Cancellation Policy
A 30% deposit of the total trip cost is required to confirm your booking.
Full payment must be completed no later than 21 days prior to departure.
Cancellation Terms
Up to 45 days before departure: €100 withheld for administrative fees.
44 to 31 days before departure: 30% of the total trip cost is withheld.
30 to 21 days before departure: 50% of the total trip cost is withheld.
20 days or less before departure: 100% cancellation fee (no refund).
For charter services, cruises, ski trips, trade shows, conferences, and similar international events, cancellation fees may reach 100% of the total cost, regardless of the cancellation date
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Departure from Larnaca Airport to Athens with a Cyprus Airways flight. Arrival and pick-up by our leader. Immediately afterwards, departure by luxury coach for Patras, with an intermediate stop for coffee. Along the way we will enjoy beautiful images of Central Greece and the Rio-Antirrio bridge, one of the modern wonders of engineering. Arrival in Patras – a vibrant coastal town with a strong commercial and cultural character, known for the famous Patras Carnival. Check-in at the hotel and time for rest or an afternoon walk in the coastal zone.
Tour After breakfast, the walking tour of Patras begins. We will get to know the most characteristic parts of the city: George I Square with the Municipal Theater "Apollon", the Roman Odeon that hosts festivals every summer, the Holy Church of Agios Andreas, one of the largest churches in the Balkans and the Castle of Patras that offers a panoramic view of the Gulf of Patras. Wandering in the old town, in the alleys with the neoclassical mansions and the shopping streets full of life. Optionally, a visit to the Carnival Museum, for a first contact with the history and spirit of the institution. Free time for coffee, shopping or lunch. In the afternoon, it is recommended for a leisurely walk on the beach or a visit to a winery for a tasting of the famous Mavrodaphne of Patras.
Breakfast and departure for a wonderful excursion to Mountainous Nafpaktia. Crossing the Rio-Antirio bridge we reach the picturesque Nafpaktos, with the well-preserved Venetian harbor and its castle that dominates the hill. We continue to the beautiful villages of Mountainous Nafpaktia – Ano Chora, Elatos, Terpsithea – which stand out for their stone architecture, fir forests and authentic atmosphere. Stop for an optional lunch at a traditional tavern with Greek recipes and local wine. Late afternoon return to Patras. In the evening, optional participation in carnival evening events, which are already bringing the city to life, is proposed.
The day is entirely dedicated to the Patras Carnival, the most famous and spectacular in Greece! After breakfast, we will attend the Great Parade of Floats and Groups, a festival of colors, music and creativity that floods the streets of Patras. We will enjoy the pulse of the Carnival, the costumes, the satire and the inexhaustible energy of the people of Patras. Free afternoon for walks, coffee and participation in outdoor feasts. In the evening, those who wish, can watch the spectacular burning of the Carnival King in the harbor – the climax of the three days.
Breakfast and departure for Athens. On the way, stop in Loutraki to celebrate Koulouma with a traditional Lenten meal: lagana, tarama, halva, olives, stuffed vine leaves and seafood accompanied by wine or ouzo. The atmosphere is festive, with music, dancing and the beginning of Lent. After lunch, we continue to Athens Airport for the return flight to Larnaca (departure 20:55). Arrival late at night with wonderful memories of the Patras Carnival and Greek hospitality.
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