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TRANSPORT: BUS AND TRAIN AREA: CENTRAL PELION DEPARTURE TIME : 09:30 * * Departure and return time is dependant on departure points (Volos and other destinations of Pelion) RETURNE TIME: 16:00 –17:00 MINIMUM PARTICIPATION :10 PERSONS CODE:ADE 808 Description: The excursion starts from most points throughout Pelion and more specific Volos. It is a daily excursion and gives you the opportunity to get to know and to travel with the famous small train of Pelion, that was originally manufactured in 1895. With this tour you have the opportunity to enjoy a journey on some of the most characteristic railway tracks of the world, 60 cm width, a project know for its high aesthetics and morphological harmony of the structure. It has been manufactured by the Italian engineer Evaristo Nte Kiriko, father of famous painter Tzortzio Nte Kiriko. Our “retro”- travel begins from the station of Ano Lehonia, from where we are boarding the small train know as 'moutzouris'. From here the adventure begins, with a duration of the journey1 and 30 hour you will view some of the most unique hidden secrets of the region. Once reaching the railway station of Milies you can follow the traditional path towards the centre of village. You are invited then to visit the Library and the Church, featuring some outstanding architecture. Once taking in the beauty of this
area you will board the bus continuing to the village Vizitsa. Once at Vizitsa you will experience the cuisine at a traditional Greek Tavern, combined with this dinner there’s the chance also to visit traditional sight seeing areas. Early afternoon you will return back to your resort. Comments: The excursion with the small train of Pelion can be combined with the excursion of walking to Pinakates and a tradition dinner or coffee in the village of Agios Georgios. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW Price per person: From 60,50 € to 72,00 per person (depended from participation) Price includes: Transfers with bus to the starting point for little train and returning to your resort. A meal in a local restaurant Tickets for the little train. English speaking (or other language if necessary), Escort /Guide Les Hirondelles Travel insurance All taxes. What you should have with you: trekking shoes, hat, pair of trousers,sun cream and sun glasses, water. The final schedule will be determined by the tour leader as will be affected by resort starting points and number of participants.
The miniature train of Pelion has been a its high esthetics along with the harmony dynamic element of cultural and traditional with its surroundings and the perfection of development leaving its intense mark on the its manufacturing. history and environment of the area. The quaint form of this minute train, which For 76 years (1895-1971) the little train used to climb the mountain at 25 - 30 Km passed through the mountain carrying per hour, carrying hundreds of people and passengers and freight, contributing thus goods, combined perfectly with the tiny immensely to the rapid development of the railroad stations in Agria, Lehonia and area. The man with the inspiration for its Milies. With stone and metal bridges along manufacturing, under the auspices Greek with the building of the railway station in Thessalian Railroad Company, was the Volos, dating back to 1884. It is a lasting Italian engineer Evaristo De Kiriko, father of symbol of an era of beauty. the famous painter Giorgio de Kiriko, who was born in our town in 1888. Living a The Railroad Museum of Thessaly, happy childhood here he carried the beauty displaying rare exhibits, has been a real of the place into his paintings through asset to our city. The little train, running on symbolic forms, particularly during his Belgian engines "Milee", "Jason" "Pelion", metaphysical era, which made him and his "Volos" and "Tsagarada", could also serve work immortal. the city's needs as a tram and was the only public transportation available at the time, Evaristo De Kiriko built one of the best leading to its connection with most of the railroads in the world, only 60cm in width historic moments of the area, and was loved and winding throughout the olive groves on by everyone. the slopes of the Centaurs' Mountain. A masterpiece which will always be adored for Later it was slowly removed from the scene
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with the advent of the automobile until it was discontinued in June 1971. Today, this unique steam train, thanks to the continuous efforts of its "Admirers" and after 25 years of immobility once again climbs the Pelion mountain at 25 km per hour. Originally beginning its journey from Lehonia until the terminal was moved to Volos. The train climbs up the slopes through the olive groves past the traditional villages of Ano Gatzea, Agia Triada, Agio Athanasio Pinakaton, Argyreika and arrives at its terminal in Milies, having offered a unique experience of magic and beauty to its passengers, something that can be rarely felt these day. People traveling on this train can enjoy a breathtaking view of the sea from the mountain and can pause to take pictures of the renowned bridges of De Kiriko, the old stately houses, the little chapels and monasteries, living signs of a foregone era. Along with this our agency organises many other excursions, sight seeing and outdoor activities.
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