Railbike Adventure Tours

Service Description

We invite you to a railbike adventure trip starting and finishing at Megara, only 40 minutes drive from the centre of Athens. You will have the chance to cycle on abandoned rail tracks that used to connect Athens with the Peloponnese with our specially designed pedal-powered railroad karts while enjoying the wild scenery of Kakia Skala. What to expect You will be informed about the route we will follow and what you are about to see, as well as the railway's contribution to the industrial history of the area. You will have great views of the Saronic Gulf and the nearby islands and explore spots of historical significance only accessible with our railbike tour. Our expert guides will inform you about the history of the location starting with the myths of Theseus and Skiron and continuing until modern times of World War II. We will also talk about the industrial and railway history of Greece, as we will make designated stops on locations of interest along the way. The railbikes karts Our railbikes are custom made designed and produced to meet the highest standards of safety and comfort. In terms of speed, they are the same as conventional bikes. They are stabilized by four wheels on rails and therefore does not require balance or any other skills. More details - An easy cycling adventure, ideal for families and groups - 3 hours duration - 15 km of cycling - Morning and evening tours - Minimum participation age : 10 years old Highlights of the tour - Cycle on the vintage metric railway that used to connect Athens with the Peloponnese. - Explore forgotten German bunkers of WW2 and defensive infrastructure - Visit abandoned railway stations - Visiting a 400 BC kings tomb - Crossing a mountain vintage railway bridge What to bring - Comfortable sports clothing (based on weather conditions) - Allergy medication if you have any - Snacks - Water or isotonic drink. We recommend 1 litre of cool water per rider - Sunblock and sunglasses

Cancelation Policy

-In case of no show of a client in a tour the Company reserves the right to keep the whole paid amount. -In case the client requests cancellation more than 20 days before the tour the company will keep 30% of the deposit. -In case the client requests cancellation more than 10 days before the tour the company will keep 50% of the deposit. -In case the client requests cancellation more than 5 days before the tour the company will keep 100% of the deposit. General Terms : Extreme sports and outdoor activities are subject to weather condition. We will send you the contact details of the instructor and the exact meeting point for each activity booked as soon as we confirm availability. Activities and tours with a minimum participation number can be cancelled if this number is not filled or rescheduled for another date according to availability. The company reserves the right to cancel a planned trip or activity for safety reasons due to bad weather conditions or other unpredictable reason. In that case full refund will be given. The company and the leaders may suggest an alternative tour or activity accordingly. Our Terms and Conditions page can be found here : https://www.athensextremesports.com/terms

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