Odontotos Rack Railway
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The Diakopto–Kalavryta railway is a historic 750 mm gauge rack railway in Greece. Located on the northern Peloponnese, it runs 22 kilometres from Diakopto through the Vouraikos Gorge and the old Mega Spilaion Monastery and up to Kalavryta, stopping en route at Zachlorou.
attractions: Place of Sacrifice of Kalavryta, Filoxenia Hotel & Spa, Kalavrita Canyon Hotel & Spa, Azanias Chalet Kalavrita, Hotel Anerada Kalavrita, restaurants: Περί Ορέξεως, tavern Varvitsiotis, Tavern The Elatos, Ταβέρνα η Αυλή, OINOMAGEIREIO "homemade", MontanaCafe Kalavrita, Cellar Tavern, ΤΑΒΕΡΝΑ Η ΣΤΑΝΗ ΚΑΛΑΒΡΥΤΑ, Oreinó, Γύρο Γύρο Όλοι
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The Diakopto–Kalavryta railway is a historic 750 mm gauge rack railway in Greece. Located on the northern Peloponnese, it runs 22 kilometres from Diakopto through the Vouraikos Gorge and the old Mega Spilaion Monastery and up to Kalavryta, stopping en route at Zachlorou.
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A ten star activity in this area. Unfortunately only 3 times per day you can go up and down with the train to kalavrita, and remember that the last train is at 16.45 so this is absolutely a morning excursion. But the narrow gorge where the train passes is spectacular in any season. You will see waterfalls, tunnels, a nice village build around the train stop in zachlorou (amazing to walk around) it is a magical trip, you will think that it is artificial like a luna Park. It is a nice activity for. Children as well. I would recommend to take tickets in advance, above all if it is public holiday or Sundays.
Sara NenaSara Nena
30
Trip was 23.12.2023 Still had to buy tickets in advance on the Diakopto station, because of the popularity. Prise 9.5€ per 1 ticket 1 way. If you can choose-take 1st or 3rd wagon, so you can have cabin view. Train was delayed for 40min from Diakopto. The sits in the train were so small we barely fit them, and no space for legs at all. Much less space then in Ryanair sits. And located 2+2, so you'll enjoy the trip face-to-face with 2 other passengers. The road is 5*stars, stunning view etc. But the train is 2*stars.
Lesia KLesia K
10
The price of this trip is too high for what is offered. The photos we saw online are not reflectig the reality. The speed of the train didn't allow us to take any photos or enjoy the trip. Once you arrive to Diakopto, you have 10 minutes break and then you have to take the return train. I wouldn't reccomend it. It was a waste of time. Also, the toilets at the train station were broken no door dirty, no paper. Better visit Kalavryta village and the cave with lakes which in nearby and worth it.
Panos .anastasiouPanos .anastasiou
70
The train is great for about 15 minutes out of the hour you get some beautiful views, especially the half open tunnel was unique if you are sitting in the right seats to get a good view. My gripe is that it seemed like the cashier tried to scam us. Tickets are 19 euros for 2 people one way. While they charged my card 38 euros. So be careful and check the card machine before tapping. I managed to sort this out after getting off the train.
Flavius BurbuleaFlavius Burbulea
00
Αν δεν έχετε κάνει την διαδρομή με τον οδοντωτό, πρέπει οπωσδήποτε να το κάνετε. 19 ευρώ πήγαινε- Έλα ενήλικες και 9,5 τα παιδιά. Μέχρι 2,5 χρόνων είναι δωρεάν. Είναι λίγο τσιμπημενες οι τιμές αλλά πραγματικά αξίζουν. Όταν ανεβαίναμε ήμασταν στο τελευταίο βαγόνι κ βλέπαμε μόνο στο πλάι τα τοπία αλλά στην επιστροφή ήμασταν μπροστά, ακριβώς πίσω από τον οδηγό και βλέπαμε κ μπροστά την διαδρομή, κάτι που απογείωσε την εμπειρία μας. Αν μπορέσετε να βγάλετε τις θέσεις πίσω από τον οδηγό είναι η καλύτερη θέση. Δεξιά ή αριστερά του βαγονιού δεν παίζει ρόλο μιας κ το ποτάμι, ( άρα και ωραία θέα), το έχετε μια αριστερά και μια δεξιά. Συνεχώς εναλλάσσεται. Ένα τιπ είναι πως οι πρώτες θέσεις, οι "καλές" πίσω από τον οδηγό, όταν ανεβαίνετε είναι στο πρώτο βαγόνι και στην επιστροφή ειναι το τελευταίο βαγόνι μιας και γίνεται πρώτο. Αυτό για να ξέρετε πως να διαλέξετε τις θέσεις από το ίντερνετ μόνοι σας ή αν τις ζητήσετε μόνοι σας από το γκισέ. Το ποτάμι είχε αρκετό νερό κ το τοπίο με τα αμέτρητα Πλατανιά κ την φύση να οργιάζει ήταν κάτι μοναδικό. Το τρένο είναι σχετικά καινούργιο, καθαρό, με κλιματισμό αλλά το κακό είναι πως τα καθίσματα είναι πολύ στενά κ στριμωγμένα. Η διαδρομή διαρκεί περίπου 1 ώρα κ δεν καταλαβαίνεις πως περνάει. Μια εμπειρία απίστευτη γι'αυτους που αγαπούν τα τρένα και την φύση.
gotsis myronasgotsis myronas
110
This is such a fun ride! The train goes through beautiful gorge scenery for just over an hour between Kalavrita and Diakopto. It is lovely to go from a mountain village to a seaside place! The rail track itself has an interesting history and technical set up. The return ticket costs €19. There are three trains a day and the updated timetable is available on the Hellenic Trains website.
Laura PorroLaura Porro
70
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