Wild Camping 4x4 Overland Expedition Greece (Peloponnese)

(You can choose a different program from the one below, where we will make the trip, according to the places you want to visit and days you want to book. The minimum is 3 days and the maximum is 15 days.)


The program of this 3-days 4x4 expedition trip:

DAY 1 | FROM THE COAST OF THE PELOPONNESE ON THE SLOPES OF HELMOS
Leaving Athens, at the 80th km of the Athens-Corinth national road, we will admire the Isthmus of Corinth, the canal that separates Central Greece with Peloponnese. After another half hour drive, we leave the coast of the Peloponnese to follow a picturesque 4×4 route through the gorge of Krathi river to Lake Tsivlou at 800 m, to emerge through the forest. The surrounding slopes of Chelmos are reflected in the lake’s clear blue waters, which makes it an ideal place for camping as the first day ends.

DAY 2 | THE FOREST OF ZAROUCHLA AND THE PLATEAU OF FENEOS WITH THE ARTIFICIAL LAKE DOXA.
The route initially leads us under the Waters of Stygos, the waterfall that springs from the top of Neraidorarahi peak (2300 m). There are countless myths about the terrible Styx, which is the river that crossed Hades, where the gods of Olympus swore, while in its waters the Goddess Thetis dived Achilles to make him immortal.
The route continues to the picturesque mountain villages of the area and the ascent through the dense fir forest of Zarouchla, following a descend to 900 m in the valley of Feneos between the snowy mountain massifs of Helmos, Dourdouvanas, Kyllini, Oligyrtou and Saita. At this spot, lake Doxa which is surrounded by dense forests with plane trees, black pine, Kefalonian fir, cedars and chestnuts is a small mountainous wetland. In the middle of the lake stands the iconic church and a little bit higher there is the monastery of Agios Georgios, an imposing 17th century building, with panoramic views of its mansion throughout the lake.

We follow an impressive road through the dense river greenery that evokes a Camel Trophy adventure, to the main square of the village of Goura with the stone-built church standing there from 1880 and the mansions of Oikonomou – Goura, Charlie and Mourti dating from the 19th century. From this place we start an ascent, to meet wild horses galloping freely on the plateau of Mount Ziria at 1500 m. Our route continues on the mountain of the birth of the ancient god Hermes, to the campground point that we will spend the night under the tall fir trees.

DAY 3 | THE MOUNTAIN AND THE ALPINE LAKE OF ZIRIA
Mountain Grand Ziria | Return to Athens

The 4×4 route leads us to the alpine lake of Ziria. Lake Dassiou offers unique images as it transforms throughout  the seasons change. The image of its perfectly frozen surface is followed by the reflection of winter clouds in its blue waters. When the ice begins to melt, the green of the firs is refelcted in its still waters in spring. During fall, clay in its bottom is revealed, engraved by the sun’s fire. Depending on the season, herbs, aromatic plants, wildflowers, mushrooms and wild orchids are found at the mountain meadows around lake Dassiou on the plateau.

The off-road route leads us to a lower altitude. Depending on the available time, we follow a mixed route to the area of Corinthia in order to return to Athens via the main highway.

• Exploration trip
• Max 10-12 Vehicles
• Duration:3 days

Camping Equipment

• Alu-Cab roof tent
• Alu-Cab integrated awning
• Fridge & freezer
• Camping table & chairs
• Outdoor shower
• Sink with tap
• Dual gas stove
• Dinnerware & cooking sets
• full fresh water tank
• Power outlet 220V for mobile, laptop

Sleeping:
On nice natural campsites above our vehicles in a roof tent. They are suitable for 2 persons and one kid. If you want to book only one car per 4 persons, we can provide a tent, so two of them can sleep in a tend on the ground. (Please contact for the extra tent).
In comfortable cozy small mountain hotels
*We can combine those 2 options or just sleep in our roof tent.

Cooking/meals:
We can stop to supermarket for food and beverages, so you can preper your own meal.
Eating in a tavern or in a restaurant.
Order food and eat it in our campsite.
*We can combine those 3 options according where we are and what you want.

Our cars: 4x4 Isuzu d-max double cab expedition with rooftent & camping
♦ 1.9 lt
♦ 164 HP
♦ 6-speed Auto
♦ Hill Start Assist
♦ Hill Descent Control
♦ Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA)
♦ Air-condition
♦ Automatic Climate Control
♦ Pioneer Multimedia/Navi
♦ 1st Registration: 2020


Meeting points: Usually we start from Athens, but if you arrive in Thessaloniki or in another place, please contact to set the meeting point.


Estimated budget:
1000€ per vehicle 

**In case you are interested in another program and more days, contact us in order to arrange the whole program according to your interests and the number of your staying.
***this trip is friendly for deaf people as well

Greece is the best country in Europe when it comes to overland travel. It’s wild and beautiful mountainous terrain harbours some of the most picturesque and dynamic offroad trails, breathtakingly beautiful lakes and pass through muddy mazes of virgin forests in a way that represents a true adventure you’d normally have to search for in the distant corners of the world.

We offer real travel experiences in Greece
You will join us as traveling companions and not as a tourist group and together we will explore and discover the wonders of Greece of present and past which you cannot find in any tourist guides.