While Greece is known as a beach holiday destination, few know that it's also perfect for a green holiday. The lovely Arachova is a great destination! You will quickly see why Greece is much more than just a summer destination.
Arachova, Greece Monterrasol small group car tours to
Argos - Known for ancient settlement, ancient theatre, archaeological site, castle, orthodox cathedral; archaeological site is a UNESCO Tentative List Site
Arta - Known for bridge, byzantine empire, castle, museum, orthodox cathedral
Athens - Known for archaeological site, museum; historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Bassae - Known for archaeological site, viewpoint; archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Chalkida - Known for beach, castle, coastal town, marina, museum, viewpoint
Corfu - Known for archaeological site, beach, fortress, historical center, island, marina, medieval old town, museum, promenade, scenic road, sightseeing, viewpoint
Corinth - Known for ancient theatre, archaeological site, beach, bridge, coastal town, fortress, landmark, viewpoint
Larissa - Known for ancient theatre, archaeological site; ancient theatre is a UNESCO Tentative List Site
Livadeia - Known for castle, medieval old town, river, waterfall
Messene - Known for ancient settlement, ancient theatre, archaeological site, landmark, museum, viewpoint; archaeological site is a UNESCO Tentative List Site
Mesolongi (Messolonghi) - Known for beach, coastal town, lake, landmark, promenade, wildlife
Meteora - Known for landmark, nature, viewpoint, orthodox monastery; monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Methoni - Known for beach, castle, coastal town, viewpoint; castle is a UNESCO Tentative List Site
Metsovo - Known for architecture, mountain town, museum, viewpoint, winery
Monemvasia - Known for ancient settlement, beach, coastal town, hiking pass, island, medieval old town, viewpoint, orthodox church
Monodendri - Known for hiking pass, mountain town, museum, scenic road, sightseeing, viewpoint, orthodox church, orthodox monastery; Zagori cultural landscape is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Mycenae - Known for ancient settlement, archaeological site, viewpoint; archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Mystras - Known for ancient settlement, archaeological site, viewpoint, orthodox monastery; archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Nafpaktos - Known for beach, castle, coastal town, marina, monument, museum, promenade, viewpoint
Nafplio - Known for castle, coastal town, fortified town, fortress, historical center, marina, monument, museum, promenade, viewpoint; fortress is a UNESCO Tentative List Site; castle is a UNESCO Tentative List Site; fortified town is a UNESCO Tentative List Site
Oiniadai (Oeniadae) - Known for ancient settlement, ancient theatre, archaeological site, walls; archaeological site is a UNESCO Tentative List Site
Olympia - Known for archaeological site, museum; archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Palace of Nestor - Known for archaeological site, architecture, landmark
Parga - Known for beach, castle, coastal town, promenade
Patras - Known for archaeological site, castle, coastal town, museum, promenade, seaport, viewpoint, winery, orthodox cathedral
Porto Kagio - Known for beach, coastal town, marina, viewpoint
Preveza - Known for castle, coastal town, marina, museum, seaport
Pylos - Known for beach, bridge, castle, coastal town, fortress, marina, venetian empire, wildlife
Rio - Known for beach, bridge, coastal town, fortress, seaport, viewpoint
Sparta - Known for ancient settlement, archaeological site
Volos - Known for ancient settlement, archaeological site, beach, coastal town, marina, museum, nature, seaport
Western Thrace - Known for beach, forest, lake, landmark, nature, park, river
Last reviewed: 31 July 2020
Arachova description
Winter holidays in Greece Why not? Just in case you need some encouragement or a reason to come and visit the country in the off-season, here is Arachova, one of the best destinations across this beautiful Mediterranean country that you should discover during the wintertime.
The charming Arachova, though a major winter destination, is equally exhilarating, with its several hiking trails.
You can enjoy sunshine-filled days in the countryside amid green pastures, rugged mountains and verdant valleys.
Arachova, at the foot of Mount Parnassos in southern Greece, is a ski lover's dream and celebrity favorite.
Boasting a modern ski resort and dreamy mountainous landscapes, this little town combining tradition with modern infrastructures and amenities, also features a dynamic nightlife.
Definitely, Arachova is worth a visit during spring and summer as you can relax on the outdoor terraces of cafés, taverns and restaurants.
The gastronomy of Arachova is also known for its delicious mountain products, such as wild boar meat, free-range goats and local cheese.
This picturesque town features plenty of bars and shops. You certainly will enjoy a nice stroll around the lively town exploring its narrow cobblestone streets.
Also, Arachova is conveniently located nearby the archaeological wonder of Delphi, an impressive UNESCO Worl Heritage Site.
The Mount Parnassos National Park spreads on a mountainous terrain between the ancient site of Delphi and Arachova and is home to a diverse ecosystem.
Offering a variety of activities such as skiing, mountain biking, hiking and exploring the ruins of Delphi, this national park is a destination for all ages and interests.
Mount Parnassos was the first national park to be established in Greece, in 1938.
Arachova related tours
We at Monterrasol Travel welcome you to see Arachova during multi-day small group car tour. Contact us if you would like to customize your tour to Arachova.
We have developed several small group tours that visiting beautiful Arachova. But, if you have a special conditions or any from these tours fit you, please do not hesitate to contact us, we can organize a tour exactly as you would like. We charge nothing for develop a custom itinerary. And remember, we have no problems to take you from almost any place where you stay, hotel or private accommodation.
This 9 days (8 nights) tour covers the most important archaeological sites, monasteries and UNESCO sites of Greece mainland. See Parga castle and enjoy Parga beach, walk in Arta museum, enjoy unique Mesolongi wetland formation, take image of beautiful Antirrio bridge, climb on walls of Nafpaktos fortress and enjoy after crystal clear sea water and sandy beach, visit UNESCO archaeological site Delphi and UNESCO Hosios Loukas monastery, walk in medieval old town Livadeia, say hello to king Leonidas in Thermopylae, wonder on UNESCO Meteora monasteries, visit UNESCO archaeological site Aegae, and on the way back see ancient Ioannina castle and Dodoni archaeological site included in UNESCO Tentative List.
Come to explore main touristy attractions of Central Greece with this 9 days discovery tour from Athens. We will visit UNESCO Word Heritage sites and UNESCO tentative list sites, old monasteries, medieval fortresses, ancient theaters and archaeological sites. We will walk the places truly called as roots of the culture of our civilization.
Come to explore central region of Greece mainland with our all seasons 10 days tour from Athens. We going to see main attraction of Greece mainland: UNESCO archaeological sites, ancient castles, orthodox monasteries, and amazing coastal line with beaches.
All the places we going to visit with this tour has a rich history. Walk with us archaeological site Delphi (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and its rich museum, Nafpaktos hilly fortress, old bridge and museum in Arta, Dodoni archaeological site famous for huge amphitheater, Meteora complex of monasteries (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Thermopylae, the place of forever glory of Sparta, and few other places.
Greece discovery 11 days (10 nights) round tour from Igoumenitsa will pass through ancient towns, beaches, castles and monasteries, and some places are on UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. The tour will visit Parga castle, we will walk in Arta museum, see Mesolongi sea lake, climb on steps of Nafpaktos castle and touch statue of Cervantes, take an images of longest bridge of the fully suspended type, walk in Patras fortress and pray in St Andrew cathedral, walk in Ancient Corinth, touch stones of ancient civilization in Mycenae, wonder on Corinth canal, walk the passages of medieval town Livadeia and visit old Hosios Loukas UNESCO monastery, ask Delphi oracle and see the place of the feat of Leonidas, visit unique UNESCO complex of monasteries in Meteora, stay in ancient theater of Larissa, visit UNESCO archaeological site Aegae, and on the way back see ancient Ioannina castle and Dodoni archaeological site included in UNESCO Tentative List.
This off-season balanced 12 days tour is aimed for people who interesting in the history of Greece, to walk that ancient historical places where are roots of culture of our civilization. During this tour we will visit 6 places that are on the list of UNESCO. Many other we going to visit places now expecting to be on UNESCO list; such places are prepared, available for public for fraction of cost, and are on so called UNESCO tentative list.
This Peloponnese and Greece mainland discovery 13 days (12 nights) round tour from Igoumenitsa will pass through castles and fortresses, beaches, ancient towns and monasteries. Some of visited places are on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list, and some on the UNESCO Tentative List.
The tour will visit Parga castle, we will walk in Arta museum, see Mesolongi lagoon, climb on steps of Nafpaktos castle and touch statue of Cervantes, take an images of longest bridge of the fully suspended type, walk in Patras fortress and pray in St Andrew cathedral, walk in site of Olympic Games Ancient Olympia (UNESCO World Heritage Site), explore old Messene (UNESCO Tentative List site).
We will also visit Sparta and medieval fortified town Mystras (UNESCO World Heritage Site), touch stones of ancient civilization in Mycenae (UNESCO World Heritage Site), wonder on Corinth canal, visit old Hosios Loukas monastery (UNESCO World Heritage Site), ask Delphi (UNESCO World Heritage Site) oracle and see the place of the feat of Leonidas, visit unique (UNESCO World Heritage Site) complex of monasteries in Meteora, and on the way back see ancient Ioannina castle and Dodoni archaeological site included in UNESCO Tentative List.
Welcome to Greece off the beaten path 14 days tour from Athens. We going to visit less touristy areas of central Greece and understand Greek's national character. This tour will bring you to ancient theaters not included in tourist catalogs and beaches visit mostly by locals. Together with that we will visit few UNESCO sites, castles and fortresses, and monasteries.
This Peloponnese and Greece mainland discovery 16 days (15 nights) round tour from Igoumenitsa will pass through castles and fortresses, beaches, ancient towns and monasteries. Some of visited places are on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list, and some on the UNESCO Tentative List. The tour will visit Parga castle, we will walk in Arta museum, see Mesolongi sea lake, climb on steps of Nafpaktos castle and touch statue of Cervantes, take an images of longest bridge of the fully suspended type, walk in Patras fortress and pray in St Andrew cathedral, walk in site of Olympic Games Ancient Olympia, explore old Messene, visit Sparta and medieval fortified town Mystras, touch stones of ancient civilization in Mycenae, wonder on Corinth canal, visit old Hosios Loukas UNESCO monastery, ask Delphi oracle and see the place of the feat of Leonidas, visit unique UNESCO complex of monasteries in Meteora, and on the way back see ancient Ioannina castle and Dodoni archaeological site included in UNESCO Tentative List.
This off-season 17 days tour is interesting for people who would like understand the history of Greece through visit both kind of sites, a well known as UNESCO Word Heritage sites and UNESCO tentative list sites, as well as some non-touristy places, all located on the territory of Central Greece. With this tour you will walk ancient historical places where are roots of the culture of our civilization. Greece is so rich with history that visit all UNESCO places in one tour will take very long time. Because of that we, Monterrasol Travel, created this tour to give you ability to visit the most interesting Central Greece UNESCO places in one tour.
This off-season 18 days tour is good for people who would like to touch the history of Greece through visit UNESCO Word Heritage sites, UNESCO tentative list sites, and some of Greece non-touristy places all around of Central Greece.
With this tour you will walk ancient historical places where are roots of the culture of our civilization. You will visit old fortresses, ancient theaters, sites of few Greece oracles, and of course famous Greece archaeological museums in differ areas.
Greece is so rich with history that visit all UNESCO sites in one tour will take very long time. Because of that we, Monterrasol Travel, created this tour to be able to visit the most important Central Greece UNESCO sites in one tour.
This off-season 19 days tour covers several important UNESCO World Heritage sites located in Greece mainland and south Albania. Together with that will also visited numerous UNESCO Tentative List sites. Come to see beautiful Mediterranean land and visit stunning sites in the off-peak months!
During the tour here is plenty of things to do: from fascinating museums to imposing archaeological sites, and from mouthwatering gastronomy to perfect- picture villages and towns. Both Greece and Albania is the ideal destination if you enjoy nature and dramatic landscapes, regardless the time of the year you plan to visit it.
This Peloponnese and Greece mainland off-season discovery 19 days (18 nights) round tour from Igoumenitsa will pass through places that on UNESCO World Heritage list and on the UNESCO Tentative List. We will visit ancient towns and monasteries, castles and fortresses, beaches and mountain towns.
The tour will visit Parga castle, we will walk in Arta museum, see Mesolongi sea lake, climb on steps of Nafpaktos castle and touch statue of Cervantes, take an images of longest bridge of the fully suspended type, walk in Patras fortress and pray in St Andrew cathedral, walk in site of Olympic Games Ancient Olympia, walk the steps of old fortresses in Pylos and Methoni, explore archaeological site Messene, visit famous Sparta and medieval fortified town Mystras, touch stones of ancient civilization in Mycenae, wonder on Corinth canal, visit old Hosios Loukas UNESCO monastery, ask Delphi oracle and see the place of the feat of Leonidas, visit unique UNESCO complex of monasteries in Meteora, walk over Aegae archaeological place, and on the way back see mountain town Metsovo with famous winery, ancient Ioannina castle and Dodoni archaeological site included in UNESCO Tentative List.
Explore 5 Balkans countries Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro, Albania and Greece in 21 days cultural tour from Zagreb to Athens. Discover Adriatic coast of Croatia; venetian towns of Dalmatian rivier; medieval towns of Montenegro; famous Orthodox monasteries in Bosnia, Montenegro and Greece; archaeological places in Albania and Greece; medieval fortresses of Croatia, Albania and Greece; UNESCO sites of Croatia, Montenegro, Albania and Greece.
This off-season 24 days tour is interesting for people who would like to touch the history of Greece through visit few UNESCO Word Heritage sites, few UNESCO tentative list sites, and some of non-touristy places, all located in Central Greece. With this tour you will walk ancient historical places where are roots of the culture of our civilization. Greece is so rich with history that visit all UNESCO places in one tour will take very long time. Because of that we, Monterrasol Travel, created this tour to be able to visit the most of Central Greece UNESCO places in one tour.
Off-season discovery 26 days (25 nights) round tour from Igoumenitsa around Peloponnese and Greece mainland. The tour is focused on UNESCO World Heritage list sites and on the UNESCO Tentative List sites. We will visit castles and fortresses, ancient towns and monasteries, beaches and mountain towns.
The tour will visit Parga castle, we will walk in ancient city Nicopolis (UNESCO Tentative List), we will enjoy Arta museum, see Mesolongi sea lake, climb on steps of Nafpaktos castle and touch the statue of Cervantes, take an images of longest bridge of the fully suspended type between towns Rio and Antirrio.
In the region of Peloponnese, we will walk in Patras fortress and pray in St Andrew cathedral, walk in site of Olympic Games Ancient Olympia (UNESCO World Heritage), walk the steps of old fortresses in Pylos and Methoni, explore archaeological site Messene (UNESCO Tentative List), visit famous Sparta and medieval fortified town Mystras (UNESCO World Heritage), touch stones of ancient civilization in Mycenae, wonder on Corinth canal, visit old Hosios Loukas UNESCO monastery, ask Delphi oracle (UNESCO World Heritage) and see the place of the feat of Leonidas, visit unique UNESCO complex of monasteries in Meteora, walk over Aegae archaeological place (UNESCO World Heritage), and on the way back see mountain town Metsovo with famous winery, ancient Ioannina castle and Dodoni archaeological site included in UNESCO Tentative List.
This off-season tour is focused on people who would like to get to know deeply the history of Greece and walk that ancient historical places where are roots of culture of our civilization. Around the world such places are on the list of UNESCO. And many other places now expecting to be on UNESCO list; such places are prepared, available for public for fraction of cost, and are on so called UNESCO tentative list.
During this tour we going to visit most of UNESCO places and UNESCO tentative list places, located in Greece mainland. Greece is so rich with history that visit all UNESCO places in one tour will take very long time. Because of that we, Monterrasol Travel, created this tour to be able to visit the most of UNESCO places in one tour.
March 5, 2025 Bassae, Greece. Bassae is an archaeological site in Oichalia, a municipality in the northeastern part of Messenia, Greece, remotely located at an elevation of 1,131 meters above sea level on the slopes of Kotylion Mountain. The site is famous for the well-preserved 5th century BC Temple of Apollo Epicurius, the very first Greek site to be inscribed in 1986 on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
February 24, 2025 Monodendri, Greece. Monodendri is a picturesque village located in the heart of the Zagori region in Epirus, Greece. Situated at an altitude of 1060 meters, it is part of the Central Zagori area within the prefecture of Ioannina. The village is nestled near the edge of the breathtaking Vikos Gorge, the world's deepest canyon, and the Voidomatis River, a tributary of the Aoos River.
February 18, 2025 Bač (Bac), Serbia. Bač is a true treasure trove of authentic tourist attractions due to its turbulent centuries-old past with preserved cultural and historical heritage. The town's history is reflected in its well-preserved medieval fort, historic walled towns, and cultural monuments. The Bođani monastery and remains of the Turkish bath offer a glimpse into the town's rich cultural past.
February 1, 2025 Bogovina, Serbia. Bogovina Cave is one of the longest caves in Serbia. The cave's channels have been examined and mapped, showcasing its extensive network. Bogovina Cave is a must-visit attraction for nature lovers and adventure seekers.
January 22, 2025 Fetislam, Serbia. Fetislam, a small town in Serbia, has a rich history dating back to the 15th century. The town was founded by the Ottoman Empire. One of the town's main attractions is the Fetislam Fortress, a 15th-century Ottoman stronghold that offers stunning views.
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