Hymettus Tour Mountain Off Road Tour (ATV, Buggy)

First Stop Is Kaisariani Monastery

The Monastery was probably established in Byzantine times in 1100 A.C., which is the date of construction of the surviving church (Catholic monastery). Nevertheless, the site has a far longer history as a cult center: in Antiquity, it was probably a site dedicated to Aphrodite, before being taken over by Christians in the 5th/6th centuries. Remains of a large early Christian basilica lie to the west, over which a smaller church was built in the 10th/11th centuries.

The Second Stop Is To Koutouki Cave

Koutouki cave is located on the eastern slope of Hymettus, in Peania, at an altitude of 510 m. above sea level. It was discovered in 1928 by residents of the area and was explored and mapped in 1954 by the Greek Speleological Society. The natural beauty of the cave and the fact it is at a small distance from Athens contributed to its tourist development in the '60s. For this purpose, an artificial entrance in the form of a tunnel was constructed on the west side of the cave and now the tourist route has a length of 350 m. The cave consists of a single compartment, which is divided into smaller parts by stalagmitic curtains. The whole area is decorated with stalactites, stalagmites, and columns with varying shades and all this creates a magical atmosphere.

Tour details:

• Kaisariani Monastery: 10 minutes (quick stop).
• Koutouki Cave (soft drink): 10 minutes.
• 2/3 Road (on-road session stop): 10 minutes.

Prices:

• ATV: 140€ (includes €20 petrol).
• Buggy: 160€ (includes €20 petrol).

Please note that the prices are per vehicle and not per person.

Notes:

• minors as co-passengers only if accompanied by a guardian or responsible declaration.
• distance: 28 km.
• duration:3 hours.