CARAVANING SPRING ON THE GREEK PELOPONEZ... - an organized RV trip to Greece

[GR-RV-1-04-24]
Termin

Deadlines

02/04/2024
Cena

Price

1600 €
Dystans KM

Distance

~ approx. 5500km
Formuła

Formula

bus

Event details

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Introduction

To quote National Geographic: "A true pearl making the Balkans famous on the tourist map of the world"... a true cradle of culture and art, with mythology, philosophy and science handed down to Europe by the Romans, a paradise for lovers of ancient history, but also a true vacation home for those wishing to slow down the passing of time, feel the extraordinary climate amid even more extraordinary landscapes, a place ideal for lovers of beaches, phenomenal sunsets and sunrises, good wine and delicious cuisine. Greece, as it is referred to, is the right destination for any time and always a successful vacation, and there are special places: Athens, Olympia, Sparta, Mycenae, Epidauros... Peloponnese in all its glory and splendor - one of the most magical places in Europe. An ancient land where the ruins of ancient buildings spring up literally everywhere, blending into the fairy-tale landscape against a backdrop of olive groves, lemon orchards and vineyards. 

A proposal for an organized caravanning expedition in a round-trip formula in a group of several campervans to the Peloponnese Peninsula in Greece, with a distance of about 5 thousand kilometers and a scheduled time of 21 days in total, under the care and guidance of an experienced traveler and professional pilot. In transit to the destination, numerous attractions and stopping places on the map of the transit countries (Hungary, Serbia, Macedonia), driving on highways and local roads, carefully selected accommodation/camping sites. At the destination - Greece - a tour program of unique places of Peloponnese and beyond....     

 

design and implementation: S2B CAMPERS

Description

DETAILED OFFER SPECIFICATION

TYPE OF EVENT: cognitive and recreational tourism, caravanning touring formula

ORGANIZATION DATES: 

  • FIX: 2.04.2024 (WT) - 22.04.2024 (PO)
  • FLEX: Any date for group bookings (≥ 5 campers) in advance min. 6 months 

PLACE OF ORGANIZATION:

  • Transit: Slovakia, Hungary, Serbia, Macedonia
  • target: Greece

MODE OF TRANSPORTATION:

  • TRANSPORTATION TO THE PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: participants' own access/return.
  • TYPE OF TRANSPORTATION TO ORGANIZATION PLACE: participant's special camping car.
  • ON-SITE TRANSPORTATION: 
    • WAYS: participant's own means of transportation (participant's special camping car), public transportation means
    • SEA: passenger ferries

FP:

  • 4 d transit from Poland to Greece
  • 13 d a detour along a designated route in mainland Greece and a stationary stay in the places included in the program
  • 4 d transit from Greece to Poland

 

AGENDA ITEMS:

MAINTAINERS:

  • SERBIA:
    • Drive through Đerdap (Djerdap) National Park along the Danube Gorge (Golubac Fortress, Iron Gates)
    • welcome/integration dinner on the way to Greece
    • farewell dinner on the way back
  • MACEDONIA :
    • Lake Ohrid, a stopover near the city of Ohrid
  • GREECE (places on the route) :
    • organized dinner regional cuisine
    • Athens of antiquity, guided tour option
    • Corinth (canal and ancient city)
    • Mycenae (ancient city and surroundings)
    • Epidauros (ancient theater)
    • Sparta (ancient city)
    • UNESCO Mistra
    • Areopoli
    • beaches of Epidauros, Gythion, Voidokilia
    • Meteora (Hanging Monasteries), Great Meteor

OPTIONAL (possible in the program):

    • OPTION Athens with a guide
    • Monemwasia OPTION.

The program, as well as individual points, are subject to change as a result of unforeseen road conditions, unforeseen obstructions at program sites, as well as other events beyond the Organizer's control.

TOTAL DISTANCE: approx. 5500 km

DAILY DISTANCE (min - max):

  • TRANSITIONS (access/return): 400-700 km
  • TOURIST (at the destination): 50-350 km

TYPE OF TRAIL: Asphalt roads in flat and mountainous terrain

DIFFICULTY LEVEL:

  • 5/10 average for participants with experience in touring caravanning tourism
  • 7/10 challenging for participants without experience in touring caravanning tourism

GROUP NUMBER (min-max): 5-8 campers

ADDRESSES:

  • The EXPEDITION PLAN described in the offer is subject to update each time before the start of the event for territorial, weather and other conditions affecting the possibility of its implementation.
  • Information on individual transit and destination countries is available on the MFA website:

 

DOWNLOADABLE DOCUMENTS: under INFORMATION

 


UPDATE

WHAT IS THE PROPOSAL AND FOR WHOM?

It is a tourist trip, by definition, focused on getting to know the country, interesting places and local culture. Another of the 4-wheel stationary tour formula implemented in this destination. Participants travel in a group, spending organized time under the supervision of a pilot/guide, and free time according to their own preferences, nurturing good relationships and supporting each other. The main emphasis of the organization is on selecting destinations with high tourist appeal, ensuring a balance between travel time and stationary time, and creating conditions for establishing good relationships between participants, while taking care to maintain the expected privacy.

A proposal suitable for all those who dream of distant travel, but do not have the experience and time necessary to organize such a trip well. For all those who feel much more comfortable in the assistance of someone who will guide, advise, help, organize, communicate, literally - cushion and let you enjoy the time and place, let you fully relax by taking over the responsibilities of organization. 


WHAT IS THE PLAN IN A NUTSHELL?

The journey was divided into 3 contractual stages: 1. transit to/ towards a destination in Greece, 2 Destination - destination Greece from the Peloponnese, 3. transit from/ in the return direction to Poland.

Stage 1 - set out on the 1st before noon planned route through Hungary, Serbia and Macedonia towards Thessaloniki, Greece. Stage 1 of the transit will take us up to 4 days, during which we have planned unique attractions specific to the transit countries (including: Golubac Fortress, Iron Gates and Jerdap National Park in Serbia). For stage 2, tourist-appropriate, 12-13 days of stationary-round trip according to the developed, original program as below, with organizational and logistic support in the places where the group is stationed (on request: organization of free time, organization of optional excursions, organization of local transportation, etc.). After less than 2 weeks of extraordinary vacation stage 3 - return, in part different from stage 1, we visit Ohrid and Mavorovo National Park in Macedonia, Ravanica Monastery in Serbia, among others on the way). We return on day 21 of our trip in the evening.  

The program of the expedition takes into account the needs of tourism and leisure - the passage along the designated route and the implementation of the points of the program will be carried out in an organized and group formula, for which the Organizers have provided a leading person (licensed pilot-group leader), who will be at the disposal of the participants throughout the expedition. The details of the program will be presented to the participants of the expedition in the form of the so-called ROAD BOOK with GPS points plotted and made available a few days before departure,

For a tourist group (max. 10 campers) is assigned 1 pilot-cum-expedition leader in his own camper, responsible for efficient organization in the group, leading the group along the designated route, implementation of the planned program, communication and coordination with the organizer, translation support at tourist sites. In the case of more than one - the groups will move at their own pace with their own assigned pilot, and the consolidation of the groups will take place possibly in the designated places of organization of the common part (places of tourist attractions, camping places).


WHAT IS THE FORMULA?

Participants arrive at the place of the contractual start of the event (the place indicated in the Road Book) at their own expense and organization. 

The program of the expedition takes into account the needs of tourism and recreation - the passage of the designated route and the implementation of the points of the program will be held in an organized and group formula, for which the Organizers have provided a leading person (Pilot-Group Manager) in his own camping vehicle, remaining at the disposal of the Participants throughout the duration of the expedition and for 24/7. The details of the program will be presented to the participants of the expedition in the form of a so-called "tour". ROAD BOOK with plotted important GPS points and made available a few days before the trip. 

The touring formula of caravanning expeditions involves implementation of all program points Within the stipulated timeframe, but without a detailed and tight schedule. Such a formula leaves a lot of freedom to the Participants of the trip, and to the Pilot responsible for the full implementation of the objectives, the possibility of adjusting the course of the program to the current conditions of the environment, including the needs of the Participants.

The tour program follows a proven pattern: 

  • Day trip with the caravan led by the Pilot is carried out according to the time plan and between the places indicated in the Road Book which are the planned tourist attractions and places of planned overnight camping
  • The participants of the expedition may move outside the caravan, at their own pace and follow their own itinerary only between the places of planned camping (the places of overnight camping are the checkpoints for completing the group)
  • movement of the caravan led by the Pilot between overnight camping sites shall be carried out in accordance with the principle of providing Participants with 1-2 picnic stops during the day of travel with a total duration of up to 90 minutes, as well as stops provided for tourist sites, as planned in the Road Book
  • Arrival of the caravan led by the Pilot to the overnight camping site by 7:00 pm 
  • camping/bivouacing in places planned up to a maximum of 3 days in the program of one expedition
  • leaving camping sites on the day of departure by 8:30 a.m.

The pilot-leader of the expedition is responsible for efficient organization in the group, leading the group along the designated route, subject and timely implementation of the stipulated program, communication and coordination, translation support at tourist sites. In the case of more than one group, they will move at their own pace with their own assigned pilot, and the consolidation of groups will take place in the designated places of organization of the common part (places of tourist attractions, camping places).


WHY WITH US, WHAT MAKES THE OFFER DIFFERENT?

  • TOUR OPERATOR - we are legally operating tour operators, registered in the Central Register of Tour Operators and Entrepreneurs Facilitating the Acquisition of Related Travel Services (CEOTiPUNPUT) So your trip is secured completely and in two pillars: through insurance guarantees provided to us by Insurance Companies and through the Tourist Guarantee Fund.
  • TRAVEL INSURANCE - in. Within the framework of the contract concluded with us, you will receive, in the price of each tourist event and according to the destination, a package of travel insurance on the subject of: Costs of Treatment and Assistance (KL), Rescue Costs (KR), Personal Accident (NNW), Civil Liability (OC) - details in the contract for participation in a tourist event and the T&C of the insurance included
  • CANCELLATION INSURANCE - in our offer, in addition to the possibility of increasing the sums insured, also Insurance of costs of cancellation and interruption of the tourist event
  • INTEGRATION AND RELATIONSHIPS -  We are part of the group, integrating and having fun together with you, vigilantly ensuring safety, smooth execution and only positive impressions. We create conditions for building valuable and lasting relationships, while respecting your privacy.
  • LOYALTY PROGRAM - all our customers are covered by a rewarding loyalty program MOTOloyalty - Giving tangible benefits from ongoing cooperation....

You can find several similar offers. Of all those available, ours stands out:

  • PREMIUM QUALITY at an affordable price - it is not a budget offer, we provide an increased standard of service and livelihood at the place of organization
  • GROUP TRAVEL - The addressees of the offer and potential participants are those who are aware and determined to travel in groups and with the support/guidance of the organizer
  • CAMPERS FROM THE PARTNER NETWORK - as an additional option, modern campers from our Partners' network may be provided and rented, given to the participant's full disposal from the first to the last day of participation in the expedition, including free/unstructured time
  • VERIFIED CAMPING PLACES - all camping sites carefully selected and paid for by the Organizer
  • CAREGIVER WITH EXPERIENCE - 24/7 care of an experienced and professional pilot-manager of the expedition, with knowledge of a foreign language, with knowledge of the routes and places included in the program
  • HOT-LINE TRAVEL ASSISTANT Available and able to have regular 24/7 contact with the organizing team at least 1 month before the departure date
  • INDIVIDUAL TRAVEL ASSISTANCE - ad hoc organization of free time, optional excursions, local transportation at the request of the participant during the expedition 
  • REFINED PLAN AND PROGRAM - The formula of trips places very high the needs of cognitive and social tourism, travel in a detailed planned program framework, with a high intensity of thematically diverse program points, without losing valuable time for unplanned activities.
 

 

Map

Mapa wycieczki

Program

STAGE 1: D1-D4
TRANSIT: POLAND SLOVAKIA HUNGARY SERBIA MACEDONIA GREECE

FRAMEWORK STAGE PLAN:

  • DAY 1 (D1), approx. 750 km, approx. 9h (+stops):
    • about 8:30 a.m. gathering of participants at the designated RoadBook point near Katowice, briefing of the pilot
    • Transit 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., travel on highways through the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary
    • catering in the program: -/-/D
    • overnight camping site in the program: camping in Palić (Serbia), or vicinity
  • DAY 2 (D2), approx. 490 km, approx. 6h (+stops):
    • Transit 8:30-13:00 about 320 km, drive on highways through Serbia to Dzerdap National Park
    • 13:00 - 15:00 stop at Golubac Fortress, tour for those who wish to visit
    • 15:00 - 19:00 drive through Jerdap National Park to the Danube Gorge and Iron Gate, short stops, drive through the meander to the Negocin area
    • catering in the program: -/-/-
    • overnight camping site in the program: camping in Negocin (Serbia), or vicinity
  • DAY 3 (D3), approx. 620 km, approx. 8h (+stops):
    • Transit 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. through North Macedonia, Greece to the Gulf of Termai
    • catering in the program: -/-/-
    • overnight camping site in the program: camping in Litochoro (Greece), or surrounding areas
  • DAY 4 (D4): approx. 410 km, approx. 6h (+stops)
    • Transit 10:00-18:00 through Greece (E75) to Athens
    • catering in the program: -/-/-
    • overnight camping site in the program: camping in Athens, Greece, or surrounding areas
Czas approx. 4 days
Trasa approx. 2300 km

We set off as early as possible on the first day of the trip from a conventional place in southern Poland (the vicinity of Katowice or Cracow), realizing a maximum 4-day transit stage. The stage is intended primarily for transit (to reach the actual goal of the expedition as quickly and efficiently as possible), nevertheless the planned route and - knowing very well the terrain through which the route leads - the pilot will lead us not only on the boring highway ... On the route of the trip, among other things, the Dzerdap National Park, the Danube Gorge and the place of the tragic death of Zawisza the Black.... 

A welcome dinner, combined with an integration dinner for all expedition participants, was also planned at this stage, the organization of which was included in the price and program of the event. The dinner was organized in Serbia, with traditional flavors for that country. 

We reach the geographic borders of the Peloponnese Peninsula, near Corinth on day 5 in the late afternoon, right after exploring Athens. At one of the campsites located directly on the Corinthian or Saronic Gulf we will spend the night, or maybe even 2... After all, it is the end of the transit, the destination of our in range, we slow down and switch to tourist mode... 🙂  

 

Dalej
STAGE 2: D5-D16
LAND GREECE: Corinth Mycenae Epidauros Monemwasia Sparta Areopoli Meteors

FRAMEWORK STAGE PLAN:

  • DAY 5 (D5), approx. 80 km, 1h (+stops):
    • Full day ancient Athens sightseeing, option to visit parts with local guide
    • drive to the vicinity of Corinth 
    • catering in the program: -/-/-
    • overnight camping site in the program: camping in Loutraki (Greece), or nearby
  • DAY 6 (D6), 0 km, a day of relaxation:
    • day off - after 4 days of transit a day of relaxation, beachcombing
    • catering in the program: -/-/-
    • overnight camping site in the program: camping in Loutraki (Greece), or nearby
  • DAY 7 (D7), approx. 100 km, approx. 3h (+stops):
    • 10:00 check-out and departure from the campsite
    • Corinth Canal
    • Ancient Corinth (Ancient Corinth, Roman remains, Acrocorinth)
    • Ancient Mycenae (palace, archaeological excavations, Treasury of Atreus)
    • catering in the program: -/-/-
    • overnight camping site in the program: camping in or near Mycenae, Greece
  • DAY 8 (D8), approx. 70 km, approx. 2h (+stops):
    • 11:00 check-out and departure from the campsite
    • 11:30-16:00 Nafplio and Palamidi
    • Epidauros
    • catering in the program: -/-/-
    • overnight camping site in the program: camping in or near Archaia Epidauros (Greece)
  • DAY 9 (D9), 0 km, 1 day:
    • day off 
    • catering in the program: -/-/-
    • overnight camping site in the program: camping in or near Archaia Epidauros (Greece)
  • DAY 10 (D10), approx. 250km, approx. 4h (+stops):
    • 8:30 check-out and departure from the campsite
    • ancient Sparta
    • Mistra
    • catering in the program: -/-/-
    • overnight camping site in the program: camping in Mavrovouni (Greece), or nearby
  • DAY 11 (D11), 0 km, 1d:
    • day off
    • catering in the program: -/-/-
    • overnight camping site in the program: camping in Mavrovouni (Greece), or nearby
  • DAY 12 (D12), approx. 100 km, approx. 3h (+stops):
    • 10:00 check-out and departure from the campsite
    • Areopoli
    • Kalamata
    • catering in the program: -/-/-
    • overnight camping site in the program: camping in Kalamata (Greece), or nearby
  • DAY 13 (D13), 0 km, 1d:
    • day off
    • organized Greek dinner
    • catering in the program: -/-/D
    • overnight camping site in the program: camping in Kalamata (Greece), or nearby
  • DAY 14 (D14), approx. 130 km, approx. 3h (+stops):
    • 10:00 check-out and departure from the campsite
    • Polylimnio waterfalls
    • Methoni Castle
    • Navarino beach (Voidokilia)
    • catering in the program: -/-/-
    • overnight camping site in the program: camping in Pylos (Greece), or surrounding areas
  • DAY 15 (D15), 0 km, 1d:
    • day off
    • catering in the program: -/-/-
    • overnight camping site in the program: camping in Pylos (Greece), or surrounding areas
  • DAY 16 (D16), approx. 100 km, approx. 2h (+stops):
    • 10:00 check-out and departure from the campsite
    • ancient Olympia
    • catering in the program: -/-/-
    • overnight camping site in the program: camping in Olympia (Greece), or nearby
  • DAY 17 (D17), approx. 450 km, approx. 7h (+stops):
    • 8:30 check-out and departure from the campsite
    • Castrakes and Meteors
    • Great Meteor, sightseeing
    • catering in the program: -/-/-
    • overnight camping site in the program: camping in Kastraki (Greece), or nearby
Czas approx. 13 days
Trasa approx. 1300 km

The right stage for the goal of our caravanning trip overland Greece and the brightest shining diamond of the Balkans - the Peloponnese, with its mythical remains growing literally at every turn, which delights moreover with its landscapes: mountains surrounding charming bays with sandy beaches and turquoise water, omnipresent olive groves and full of green citrus groves. Peloponnese is straightforwardly an ideal choice for a holiday in early spring, or late autumn, when the throng of tourists does not obscure what is most precious here. An ideal place for those looking for traditional Greek atmosphere, local flavors and tranquility. 

Here we spend at a pace appropriate to this place 12-13 days moving lazily and unhurriedly from place to place discovering more nooks and crannies of this remarkable region. 

Dalej
STAGE 3; D18-D21
TRANSIT: GREECE MACEDONIA SERBIA HUNGARY SLOVAKIA

FRAMEWORK STAGE PLAN:

  • DAY 18 (D18), approx. 260 km, approx. 5h (+stops):
    • 8:30 check-out and departure from the campsite
    • St. Naum Monastery, Macedonia
    • evening Ohrid, Macedonia
    • catering in the program: -/-/-
    • overnight camping site in the program: camping in Ohrid (Macedonia), or nearby
  • DAY 19 (D19), approx. 520 km, approx. 7h (+stops):
    • 8:30 check-out and departure from the campsite
    • Transit to Serbia, optional drive through Mavrovo National Park
    • Ravanica Monastery in Serbia
    • Dinner organized in Ćuprija, Serbia (family restaurant, traditional Serbian cuisine)
    • catering in the program: -/-/D
    • overnight camping site in the program: Parking at the Monastery of Senje (Serbia), or surrounding area
  • DAY 20 (D20), approx. 540 km, approx. 6h (+stops):
    • Transit through Serbia, Hungary, to Budapest
    • evening Budapest
    • catering in the program: -/-/-
    • overnight camping site in the program: camping in Budapest (Hungary), or surrounding areas
  • DAY 21 (D21): approx. 530 km, approx. 6h (+stops).
    • Transit to Poland in subgroups and individually
    • catering in the program: -/-/-
    • overnight camping site in the program:
Czas approx. 4 days
Trasa approx. 1850 km

We are coming to the end of our wonderful Greece. It's time to return home. This stage is intended primarily for transit (to reach the right destination as quickly and efficiently as possible), but just as in stage 1, so now the planned route will lead us in part off the highways. An extremely interesting place for stops and camping this time will be Macedonia with the most beautiful city of Ohrid and Mavrovo National Park. In Serbia, we will stop next to the medieval Ravanica Monastery.

At this stage, a farewell dinner was planned for all expedition participants, the organization of which was included in the price and program of the expedition.

Dalej

About the price

REGULAR, basic for organizational minimum of 5 crews/campers:

  • 1.600 € / 1 camper with 1 crew person (fixed for organizational minimum of 5 crews)
  • + 250 / each additional crew person / Accompanying participant (cost of insurance, camping fees, organization) 

 

PAYMENT AND CONTRACT:

  • 30% booking fee within 5 days of participation application / booking / contract conclusion
  • 70% of the remaining amount of the contract by the contractual deadline (30-45 days before the date of the event)

The contract is concluded electronically in document form and in the online booking system. Cashless payments are handled by the platform PayU.


FIXED PRICE AND RETURNS GUARANTEE:

  • price guarantee for organizational minimum 5 campers
  • possibility to organize an event Below the organizational minimum of 5 campers With acceptance of the price change by all participants
  • Return of 100% payments in case of lack of organizational minimum 5 campers and the failure of all participants to agree to change the price
  • 100% refund of payments in case of factors preventing the Organizer from holding the event and cancelling it

 

Price includes
  • formal participation and insurance of the participant in the tourist event
  • Fees for the Tourist Guarantee Fund and the Tourist Assistance Fund (mandatory for legally operating organizers)
  • 3x organized regional meal (traditional local cuisine) for participants
  • 20x daily accommodation fees  (fee for parcels, vehicle, for crew persons, fees for available utilities, local taxes)
  • 1x welcome package participant (souvenirs and commemorative gadgets, sticker)
  • photo and video reportand common to all participants
  • A full package of pilots and guides during the tour event, i.e:
    • 24/7 TRAVEL MANAGER - formal care of the Pilot-Driver of the expedition on the entire transit route (coordination and implementation of the event program, internal and external communication) 
    • 12/7 PILOT CAR ON ROAD- driving the Participants' caravans with the Organizer's camping vehicle on all road sections provided in the program 
    • 12/7 TOUR GUIDE ON ROAD - support of the Tour Pilot on the move and during the caravans on the roads provided in the program (informing the Participants of the caravans about the passing places, communication with the group of Participants by means of CB-radio)
    •  12/7 TOUR GUIDE ON SITE - service of the Tour Pilot at the place of tourist attractions provided in the program (general information about the place, interesting facts, guiding the group, translation service).
    • 12/7 TRAVEL ASSIST - care and service of individual Participants (assistance in organizing leisure time, in arranging various matters during the trip) 
The price does not include
  • special camping vehicle (camper)
  • RV fuels
  • campervan insurance for participants (required liability+ASSISTANCE insurance for EUROPE)
  • Tolls, parking and other fees en route, off-campus daily stops
  • Costs of roadside assistance in the event of an emergency, beyond the scope of insurance coverage
  • insurances additional to those indicated
  • entrance tickets to points of tourist attractions
  • catering beyond that indicated in AGENDA ITEMS
  • local transport
  • organization of optional excursions on days marked as free in the program
  • organization of food in restaurants/bars/taverns
  • organization of activities and attractions according to the preferences of the participants
  • tips and other customary charges
  • other than those indicated in the offer

Reservations

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