Biking Tatoi Royal Estate

Biking Tatoi Royal Estate
Price: $110.00
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Small
Shore Excursion Type Active, Scenic, Cuisine
Shore Excursion Duration 5 Hours 30 Minutes
Activity Level ? Moderate
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? Outside Cruise Ship Terminal A
Food/Beverage Provided Lunch is Included. (Traditional picnic lunch includes Greek energy bar with nuts, cheese or spinach pie and seasonal fresh fruit)
Recommended Dress We recommend wearing light, closed shoes and comfortable clothing. Sunscreen, hat, waterproof jacket and sunglasses are also recommended. Please bring a small backpack and your own personal water bottle.
Restrictions Minimum age to participate on this tour is 8 years and maximum is 75 years. There is storage available in the van for a small backpack. As part of the environmental policy and actions, we are committed to eliminating the use of plastic water bottles. Approximately 13 km of biking is involved, 20% being over paved roads, 60% over asphalt road and 20% over dirt road. Guests must have a good general fitness and knowledge and ability on how to ride a bicycle. This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Ride through a stunning landscape near the Tatoi Royal Estate, pass wine cellars and an old palace along the way. Devour a delicious Greek lunch and more, when you book this outdoor biking and hiking adventure in Athens. Your epic tour covers the cost of all taxes, and all the equipment you'll need to enjoy your hiking and biking excursion, like your helmet and mountain bike for your convenience. You'll also enjoy a mouth-watering Greek Mediterranean picnic lunch, convenient transportation to and from your cruise terminal, and an expert English speaking guide who will show you the gorgeous grounds of the Tatoi Royal Estate and share the history of the Greek Royal Family. With a chance to escape the crowds to see the natural beauty of the estate's olive groves and bike pass the royal cemetery, this one of a kind excursion is perfect for nature enthusiasts and culture connoisseurs alike!

Begin your epic outdoor journey by meeting your expert tour guide at the cruise terminal and boarding a comfortable vehicle for a scenic drive to the iconic Tatoi Royal Estate, a former summer palace of the Greek Royal Family. This historic royal residence sits just south of Mount Parnitha and about 27 kilometers or just under 17 miles from Athens' city center. You'll enjoy escaping the hubbub of Athens as you follow your expert guide upon arrival and hop on your mountain bike to travel through the dense forest that surrounds the 10,000-acre property that once served as King George's and Queen Olga's summer retreat and the permanent residence of the royal family since the mid-1940s. Along the way, you learn about the history of the Greek royal family and catch breathtaking views of the towering and overgrown trees that characterize the dense forest, including Aleppo pine trees, olive trees, cypress trees, citrus trees, and Greek strawberry trees.

During your mountain bike ride, you'll also pass the wine cellars, stables, vegetable gardens, oil mills, and vineyards that stretch across the Tatoi Royal Estate. Your mountain bike route will also take you past the estate's royal cemetery, a private cemetery that serves as the final resting place for several members of royal families, including Princess Sophia of Prussia, King George I, Queen Olga and Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark. You'll stop to visit this century-old estate's agricultural park and take in the stunning vineyard views. After spending three-hours biking and hiking through the forest and visiting the Nature 2000 Network protected royal estate, you'll stop for thirty minutes to enjoy a delicious picnic lunch, where you'll dine on a delectable yet healthy Greek snack before returning to your port.

From spectacular vineyard views of a royal estate to biking through a dense forest surrounding an innovative agricultural estate park, this outdoor adventure offers an extraordinary experience. Reserve your spot today on this epic mountain bike tour and see Athens' beauty beyond its city walls for an unforgettable experience!