A LAP OF THE GODS
Complete an unforgettable week-long cycle journey around the heart of ancient Greece.
RIDE THROUGH THE BIRTHPLACE OF MYTHS, MEDICINE AND DEMOCRACY
There are few places in the world where every day takes you through landscapes that have inspired legends for over 3,000 years. Quiet mountain roads, timeless villages, ancient theatres, hidden monasteries and crystal-clear coastlines combine to create a journey unlike anywhere else in Europe.
Travelling by bike lets you experience Greece as it should be experienced – slowly enough to smell the pine forests, stop in village cafés, chat with locals and discover places that most visitors never see. This isn't simply a cycling holiday. It's an unforgettable journey through the heart of ancient Greece.
A WEEK-LONG JOURNEY THOUGH THE FINEST ROADS IN GREECE
Ride through ancient Greece rather than simply visiting it.
Quiet coastal roads, mountain climbs and timeless villages.
Ride light while we transfer your luggage between hotels.
Boutique family-run hotels chosen for comfort, atmosphere and location.
Every evening finishes with a swim, a drink and wonderful Mediterranean food.
Ride at your own pace using our GPX routes - we'll always meet for coffee, lunch and dinner.
THE ROUTE
The Lap of the Gods has been designed to show you the very best of the Peloponnese without feeling like an endurance event.
You'll spend the week linking together magnificent ancient sites, quiet mountain roads, sweeping coastlines, traditional villages and some of the most enjoyable riding in Greece. Most days finish beside the sea, giving plenty of time for a swim, a wander around the harbour and dinner in a local taverna.
Daily rides average around 70–80 km with a mixture of coastal cruising and rewarding mountain climbing. The route is fully guided, but every rider also receives the GPX route, allowing stronger riders to ride ahead while others take longer over coffee or photographs. Nobody is rushed. Nobody is left behind.
We can create personalised proposals for groups based on your fitness and enthusiasm! Most weeks include a one-week guided (or self-guided) route, including a rest day, luggage transfers and the very best combination of riding, scenery and hospitality that this remarkable part of Greece has to offer.
THE RIDING MATTERS - BUT IT ISN’T THE WHOLE DAY
The Lap of the Gods has been designed to balance satisfying riding with time to enjoy Greece itself. You'll never feel as though you're simply covering distance. There is always time for coffee, photographs, ancient sites, a swim before dinner and the sort of long evenings that seem to happen naturally in Greece.
Ride at your own pace. We'll always meet for coffee. We'll definitely meet for dinner.
IS THIS WEEK FOR ME?
This week is designed for regular cyclists who enjoy challenging but achievable rides, with time to enjoy the views and the places we visit.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
7 nights' accommodation in carefully selected boutique family-run hotels.
Daily luggage transfers between hotels.
Up to 6 guided rides (or self-guided with GPX)
Locally sourced breakfast
Pre-trip support and road book.
All on-trip guidance, advice and support
NOT INCLUDED
Flights
Airport transfer (we can arrange)
Travel insurance
Lunch and evening meals
Bike hire - available separately
Ferry tickets where applicable
Entrance fees to archaeological sites
Optional non-cycling activities.
YOUR ACCOMODATION
Where you stay matters almost as much as where you ride.
Each hotel has been chosen because we happily stay there ourselves. Some overlook the sea, others sit in the heart of traditional villages, but all are independently run, welcoming and perfectly placed to enjoy each destination on foot once the day's riding is over.
Expect comfortable rooms, generous breakfasts and tavernas just a short stroll away.
WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY
“Wow, Wow, Wow - Everything was perfect, my bike, the roads, the food, the hotels and the organisation!” TIM (YORKSHIRE)
“I genuinely do think I’ve ridden the best of Greece in the 21st century. Through small placees, where just life itself feels rich!” DAVE (VERMONT)
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