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WELCOME TO PELION Pelion, the tourism destination of the 12 Olympian Gods, the home of the Centaurs and the land of the Argonauts, welcome you.

Pelion is a magnificent location that combines the mountains and the sea, with tradition and culture, natural beauty, ecological importance and unique local architecture. Here, exploration and adventure never stop, offering unparalleled sights, the fragrance of nature at its finest, local gastronomic delights.

Activities provide exciting experiences, mountain and seaside resorts that guarantees unforgettable holidays all year round. Get to know all of Pelion with

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the Pelion’s Carefree Holiday Pass, combinated with Pelion Vouchers. Travel around with our transportation services, enjoy a range of exclusive privileges and benefits designed to make travelling with us exceptionally smooth and comfortable, as well as highly rewarding.

Everything is included. All in one. Pelion and your holidays with Pelion Vouchers. www.pelionvoucher.com n info@pelionvoucher.com n phone: +302421032171

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OUR PHILOSOPHY

We are actively engaged in the business of tourism and related activities, as they have developed over more than half a century in Pelion. Born in Pelion and following in the footsteps of our pioneering ancestors, we decided in 1980 to settle permanently in this blessed land and to build a business that combines the advantages of Pelion’s unique natural beauty with its wealth of cultural features to meet the travel needs of visitors to the area.

We believe in the importance of Enjoy Pelion’s all around advantages for today’s visitors as a framework that highlights the diversity offered by the magnificent Pelion region, offering selected options that stand out for their quality and striving to remain true to our key principle of ensuring “Value for Money” through the options we provide.

We believe in introducing innovations in service for our visitors, whereby developments in expertise and technology allow us to offer numerous “smart” options with great potential, combined with the diversity available through an alternative tourism product and related services.

The Pelion’s Carefree Holiday Pass, Enjoy Pelion’s all around advantages holiday packages that we develop and offer include

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combinations of accommodation and activities that reflect the cultural reserves of our region, creating goods and services that are most authentic and representative of this unique area.

The Les Hirondelles travel agency, along with a group of select, small local businesses, have created a practical tool for visitors in a joint promotional effort that is based on using the Pelion Voucher for authentic, all-inclusive services in Pelion.

With the Pelion’s Carefree Holiday Pass, visitors get pre-purchased services and discounted benefits in accommodation, dining, transport, activities, organised holiday packages and access to events that take place around Mount Pelion.

So we invite you to create your own holiday package and are ready to help you enjoy greater freedom of choice, greater savings and unique travel experiences.

AUTHENTIC “ALL INCLUSIVE”

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CAREFREE HOLIDAY PASSES Pelion’s Carefree Holiday Passes are holiday packages of

Pelion’s Carefree Holiday Pass. Pelion Vouchers may be

pre-purchased services put together by LES HIRONDELLES

redeemed at affiliated businesses listed in the specific

for visitors. The passes are available in three categories -

catalogue or at www.pelionvoucher.com, in accordance

BRONZE, SILVER, GOLD and TAILOR MAIDE based on the

with the terms of use posted there, or which are received

quality and quantity of their components or variations of

by the Buyer when pre-purchasing the vouchers.

these, and provide the Buyer with a holiday package that

Indicative Pelion’s Carefree Holiday Pass categories

allows them to Enjoy Pelion’s all around advantages.

The Pelion Vouchers included on the above chart for each

The services are offered through Pelion Vouchers.

Pelion’s Carefree Holiday Pass are indicative only and are

Pelion’s Carefree Holiday Passes are available at special

finalised only when sold, posted on the Internet or when

discount prices through Pelion Vouchers, which offer

compiled at the sales point.

goods and services included in the respective category of

Some Pelion Vouchers are also available separately from

the holiday package.

sales points (Events Voucher, Wellness Voucher, Pelion

They are valid for a specific period of time, printed on the

Pass Voucher, etc.).

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Bronze A brief visit to Pelion allows you to get a small but intriguing taste of the region with the special care that a Bronze Pelion’s Carefree Holiday Pass offers you.

Silver The main services you get with a Silver Pelion’s Carefree Holiday Pass will provide you with unique travel experiences so that you’ll want to make Pelion a holiday destination you visit again and again.

Gold

Tailor made

Everything you need to make your own selection of services available throughout the Pelion region - all in a money-saving package providing a wealth of services and shopping opportunities. Each day will be a day filled with services and activities we

For experienced visitors who want us to create a Pelion’s Carefree Holiday Pass package that is custom-designed.

Pelion Vouchers offer options to s atisfy even the most demanding visitors for a large number of experiences and for stays of any duration they

have put together just for you.

want.

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CAREFREE HOLIDAY PASSES The main feature of the Bronze

Bronze

Pelion’s Carefree Holiday Pass is its short duration. It includes a holiday

The Silver Pelion’s Carefree Holiday

Silver

Pass usually offers a holiday stay of 4 days, but with many more options

package with pre-purchased services

for experiences and services for visi-

and a travel card (usually for 2 days),

tors to the area. The holiday package

a Menu Voucher, a Snacks and Coffee

includes a travel card for 4 days, along

Voucher, a Drinks Voucher and a Gift

with a Menu Voucher, a Snacks and

Voucher.

Coffee Voucher, a Drinks Voucher, a Gift Voucher, an

In some cases, it may also include accommodation

Activities Voucher, a Tour Pelion Voucher or a Rental

with a Hotel Voucher.

Voucher.

The Pass can offer a discount of up to 20%.

Accommodation is also available with a Hotel Voucher.

It is recommended for visitors who only plan to stay a

The Pass can offer a discount of up to 30%.

short time.

It is recommended for visitors who want to enrich their stay with all around advantages.

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Gold

Visitors who select the Gold Pelion’s Carefree

Your particular desires for travel, preferences

Holiday Pass are the big winners, since it com-

for accommodation and choosing how much

bines a number of services during their stay

time to spend are what we take into account

and provides huge discounts on the actual

when we create a unique, made-to-order holi-

value of the holiday package.

day package. We make sure to offer you what

Aside from the big discount available through

Tailor made

the use of PELION VOUCHERS, which can

you have selected at the best possible prices at businesses in the area that have been chosen

amount to 40%, visitors also enjoy a number of selected

with one very important priority in mind - the quality of the ser-

services, shopping opportunities and other benefits included

vices they offer, while also taking into account feedback received

in the package. Gold Pass holders have already pre-purchased

from previous visitors.

services at low prices for a period of usually 6 days. These in-

Through the available Pelion Vouchers and your own Tailor Made

clude daily transport, participation in activities and the use of

Pelion Voucher, you can enjoy an all-inclusive experience all over

Vouchers that allow visitors to get to know the region as they

Pelion. The Tailor Made Pelion’s Carefree Holiday Passes are usu-

benefit from unique experiences through the activities that

ally created for experienced visitors who know exactly what they

take place during their stay.

want.

The Gold Pelion’s Carefree Holiday Passes are usually created for more demanding visitors.

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PELION VOUCHER The PELION VOUCHER program is a pre-purchased discount service included in holiday or service packages.

The vouchers are usually good for 2 persons, unless otherwise noted, and are part of the holiday package or the goods and services incorporated in Pelion’s Carefree Holiday Pass.

Pelion Vouchers available for purchase as part of Pelion’s Carefree Holiday Pass are sold through the website, and are presented either through the application or in printed form to the affiliated businesses by the HOLDER, in accordance with the specific terms for each offer of a Pelion’s Carefree Holiday Pass, and the Terms of Use contained here.

Hotel Voucher Hotel Vouchers may be redeemed at specially selected hotels which offer diverse accommodation services integral to our philosophy for providing an alternative approach to the tourism product offered by the mountain of the Centaurs and the homeland of the Argonauts - beautiful Pelion. The services offered are guaranteed to provide “Value for Money”, which is a key principle of our philosophy, and are in line with the standard of hospitality offered by Mount Pelion hosts. Before redeeming their voucher, Buyers must first book a room using the booking option of their choice: either online directly with the hotel, or through our own booking system.

Menu Voucher Menu Vouchers may be redeemed at catering establishments operated by specially selected businesses that offer unique dining services integral to our philosophy for providing an alternative approach to the tourism product in Pelion, thus ensuring that the dishes they serve are based on local recipes using local products.

It is not necessary to book a table in advance. Buyers/Voucher Holders must comply with each establishment’s terms of service.

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Coffee and Snack Voucher Snack and Coffee Vouchers may be redeemed at specially selected businesses that are based in visitor areas recommended by Pelion’s Carefree Holiday Pass. These establishments have been selected to ensure the quality of their services, but mainly because of their location at the destination.

It is not necessary to book a table in advance. Buyers/Voucher Holders must comply with each establishment’s terms of service.

Drink Voucher Drinks Vouchers may be redeemed at specially selected businesses that are based in visitor areas recommended by Pelion’s Carefree Holiday Pass. These establishments have been selected based on the guaranteed quality of their services, and mainly because of their service location at the destination. It is not necessary to book a table in advance. Buyers/Voucher Holders must comply with each establishment’s terms of service.

Activities Voucher Activities Vouchers may be redeemed at Outdoor Activity establishments that offer experienced and specially trained guides to guarantee the safety of activities on the mountain and on the water.

Nature-based activities in Pelion are particularly important and offer unique experiences, as they are closely tied to the environment, culture and civilisation of the local residents. These activities take place in a natural setting which the regional landscape so generously offers.

Voucher Holders must ensure availability and coordinate the booking with LES HIRONDELLES. The voucher is available in a variety of coupon denominations to cover the costs of the holder’s participation in a specific activity.

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Event Voucher Buyers/Voucher Holders may redeem Event Pelion Vouchers to take part in one of the events that are staged locally or regionally. The events are selected for their cultural and local character that mainly provide entertainment as well as a knowledge of Greek culture through the customs and traditions of the area. Events are suitable for all ages and are of interest to both visitors and local residents. Provided there is availability, booking and transport of Voucher Holders to the event location are coordinated by LES HIRONDELLES. The voucher is available in a variety of coupon denominations that cover the costs of the Holder’s participation.

Wellness Voucher The Wellness Voucher allows holders to visit affiliated business which provide personal care services, such as hairstyling, body care, wellness massage, spas, beauty treatment centres, yoga and a selection of additional options for mental and physical well-being.

LES HIRONDELLES undertakes to coordinate booking the day and time for specific services provided by the affiliated business, depending on availability, and to provide transport to the service. The voucher is available in a variety of coupon denominations that cover the costs of the services selected by the Holder.

Tour Voucher Τour Pelion Vouchersmay be redeemed for organised day-long or multi-day themed holiday packages offering a number of tourist activities guaranteed to provide Holders with a unique experience and an introduction to the area. The list of available tours includes options that have been specially designed by the affiliated businesses to meet the needs of buyers and offer unique experiences with a variety of thematically organised tourist activities. It is not required that the Tour Pelion Voucher be included in a Pelion’s Carefree Holiday Pass, and can be pre-purchased separately in advance.

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Eco PelionVoucher Eco Pelion Vouchers may be redeemed for a number of activities in nature that allow participants to learn more about the unique ecosystem found in the Pelion region of Greece.

The value, quality and ecological importance of the region are defined by key ecological, economic,historical and aesthetic features. Its ecological value also lies in the diverse habitats with good to excellent and well-preserved structure supporting a rich variety of species. Transport is provided to the location of the ecological activity, conducted by affiliated specialised guides. The Eco Pelion Voucher is not required to be part of a Pelion’s Carefree Holiday Pass, and can be pre-purchased separately in advance.

Rental Voucher Rental Pelion Vouchers may be redeemed at affiliated car rental businesses, small recreational boats, sea transport, motorbikes, mountain bikes, kayaks and other services available for hire. By renting what you need and with the organised guidance of our partners, you can feel safe to freely tour and get to know the area as you Enjoy Pelion’s all around advantages. Services offered through Rental Pelion Vouchers have been carefully selected. It is not required that these vouchers be included in a Pelion’s Carefree Holiday Pass, and can be pre-purchased separately in advance.

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Tailor Made Voucher Tailor Made Vouchers may be redeemed at affiliated travel agencies where our own team of associates can create a holiday and/or service package that is made to order for Holders, based on their own personal preferences.

Special care is taken to identify Holder preferences while relying on the experience of our associates and their excellent knowledge of the region and all of its potential to create a package of travel services for a holiday on the mountain or at the seaside, a romantic getaway, a holiday with friends or family, a romantic, Mama Mia-style wedding, a special event, or a unique happening that includes booking rooms and services at selected accommodations and activities in Nature and much more, with the advantages and economic benefits offered by Pelion’s Carefree Holiday Pass, Enjoy Pelion’s all around advantages.

Gift Voucher The Gift Pelion Voucher may be redeemed for the purchase of gifts and other goods from stores in the city of Volos and at other visitor sites and small businesses, cooperatives and family-run establishments offering specially packaged traditional products from the Pelion region. These businesses are affiliated with LES HIRONDELLES. Special care has been taken to select authentic businesses that offer a wide range of products that appeal to Buyers. They are listed in the special catalogue of affiliated businesses.

Transport is provided to the premises of the affiliated business. The Gift Pelion Voucher is not required to be part of a Pelion’s Carefree Holiday Pass, and can be purchased separately in advance. The voucher is available in a variety of coupon denominations to cover the cost of purchases selected by the Holder.

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Pelion Pass Voucher Pelion Pass Vouchers may be redeemed for trouble-free transport throughout the period of validity of a Pelion’s Carefree Holiday Pass in order to Enjoy Pelion’s all around advantages. Predetermined daily scheduled transfers connect areas recommended by Pelion’s Carefree Holiday Pass where affiliated businesses providing Pelion’s Carefree Holiday Pass holiday package services are located.

Small , flexible minibuses are scheduled to cover the necessary bus routes and meet the daily transport needs of Pelion Voucher Buyers-Holders. The Pelion Pass Voucher may also be pre-purchased in advance, separately from the Pelion’s Carefree Holiday Pass.

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WHERE TO GET IT It’s so simple!

If you are interested in buying Pelion’s Carefree Holiday Pass you can select one from the options below.

Where to get a Voucher zz

At Les Hirondelles branches Offices at Pelion and Volos.

(tel.: +3024260 32005, +302421032171)

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By visiting www.pelionvoucher.com the vouchers can be directly downloaded.

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At sales points posted on www.pelionvoucher.com

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At authorized Points of Sale for Pelion voucher (seek out our voucher logo).

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At authorized agents in Greece and abroad.

And don’t forget Find out about the terms of use before buying a Pelion Voucher.

Each Pelion Voucher is usually good for 2 persons, unless otherwise noted.

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WHAT YOU CAN DO When you own a Pelion’s Carefree Holiday Pass, you are free to choose from a range of services and benefits, offered through Pelion Vouchers during your holidays.

Eat

Enjoy simple fresh materials such as mushrooms, chestnuts, walnuts, apples, greens and herbs which are produced in Pelion.

Tip: Don’t forget to try the famous “spetzofai”. Our local cookers will be very happy to service you.

Drink

By the mountain or the sea, you can discover point of sales and enjoy worldwide famous cocktails or try out the famous local beverage “Tsipouro”.

Explore

Beautiful landscapes, villages hidden in verdure, steep gorges and cliffs, impressive mountains, melodiously flowing waters and charming beaches are just some of the features of the exquisite nature of Pelion waiting for you to discover.

Having Fun

Pelion has several traditions and social cultural events that you can attend. We must also remark that in the region of Pelion our choices are multiple, since the mountain and the sea offer a range of alternative activities. If you love adventure and you want to escape from everyday’s stress use your voucher and enjoy kayaking, hiking, canyoning or boat trips.

Get a map

Free map with the Pelion Bus Transfer timetable will be enclose to the package you get.

Rental services

With Pelion voucher benefits you are able to rent a car, motorcycle, mountain bikes or a boat and explore every small village on the road.

Tip: by renting a boat you can visit unique virgin coasts that offer relaxation and fun!

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WHY TO BUY What are the benefits of buying a Pelion Carefree Holiday Pass with accompanying Pelion Vouchers?

Visitors are free to choose from among the affiliated busi-

A wide choice of Pelion’s Carefree Holiday Passes that we

nesses and the Pelion destinations described.

have created with a particular approach to holiday packages in Pelion that offer goods and services to cover practically all

Preselected package of goods and services at discounted

visitor interests and needs.

rates, reaffirming our most important principle of providing “Value for Money”.

Visitors enjoy unique travel experiences by using Pelion’s Carefree Holiday Pass or the individual Pelion Voucher

Cooperation and partnership with the “best” providers of

services that provide a wide range of unforgettable experi-

goods and services in the broader region of Pelion.

ences.

The quality and diversity of authentic goods and services making up the Pelion tourism product are the key criteria we use to carefully select our products and our business affiliates.

The Pelion Pass Voucher A travel card with many advantages for daily transport that we arrange to the main Pelion destinations.

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Choose the Package Choose the Pelion’s Carefree Holiday Pass most suitable for you.

You can find it at sales points or at www.pelionvoucher.com.

Buy the voucher

Use in corporate Businesses Use the Pelion Pass Vouchers or travel independently and Enjoy Pelion’s all around advantages.

How it W ork ’s

Buy Pelion Vouchers to get the discounts in Pelion’s Carefree Holiday Pass holiday package.

Enjoy your Services Present Pelion Vouchers at affiliated businesses and receive services or buy goods.

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PELION PASS ROUTES Beautiful landscapes, rich forested mountain slopes, villages hidden in verdure, steep gorges and cliffs, impressive mountains, melodiously flowing waters and charming beaches are just some of the features of the exquisite nature of Pelion, waiting for you to be attracted! Use our transportation services, sit comfortably on our buses, feel safe with experienced professional drivers and let us lead you to the best locations in Pelion.

Unique images and contradictions that remains memorable.

The Pelion Pass Voucher Pelion Pass Vouchers may be redeemed for trouble-free transport throughout the period of validity of a Pelion’s Carefree Holiday Pass in order to Enjoy Pelion’s all around advantages.

Predetermined daily scheduled transfers connect areas recommended by Pelion’s Carefree Holiday Pass where affiliated businesses providing Pelion’s Carefree Holiday Pass holiday package services are located.

Small, flexible minibuses are scheduled to cover the necessary bus routes and meet the daily transport needs of Pelion Voucher Buyers-Holders. The Pelion Pass Voucher may also be pre-purchased in advance, separately from the Pelion’s Carefree Holiday Pass.

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ABOUT US The Leventis family first became involved in the tourism business back in 1937, when Demetris and Alexandra Leventis built, what was then, the first hotel in Agios Ioannis, Pelion.

In 1981 the family business was taken over by the two sons, now the sole partners, in the company, Konstantinos and Stamatis Leventis. Today, together with their children, they continue the long tradition and strengthen it with new data services and conveniences to their guests, thus upgrading the services they offer.

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Born and bred in Pelion, we know the area extremely well and have been engaged in providing responsible tourism and travel services for over half a century. We have the expert knowledge to guarantee our clients efficiently run services on which they can rely absolutely.

Confident in the strength of our family business, and in order to respond to the demands of modern tourism, we have set up a network of customer services in the Pelion region.

From the local offices of our company we can take care of our customers and provide for all their needs. Offering the latest products the tourist industry has developed, tailored to the actual needs of our guests, we not only take care of our own, several thousand, satisfied customers, but are also ready to meet the needs of all potential visitors to the region.

Our latest innovation is the Pelion’s carefree holiday pass, Enjoy Pelion’s all around advantages, a Pelion voucher which allows you to make your own choice from the many services and amenities avail-

able in Pelion. The Pelion Voucher includes a list of our suppliers and each guest will be able to access their services at preferential rates.

Our agency Les Hirondelles has developed this Pelion’s carefree holiday pass, which is available for our guests through several categories that differ from one another, depending on the quality and quantity of the components they offer, or variations of these, and are designed to provide the Buyer with the holiday package they prefer and meet their individual needs, in order for them to Enjoy Pelion’s all around advantages.

The Pelion’s carefree holiday pass service packages, allow each guest not only to select accommodation at one of the locations we manage, but also to choose the options which appeal to him from among the variety of extra amenities and services that we offer. Pelion’s Carefree Holiday Passes are available at special discount prices through Pelion Vouchers, which offer goods and services included in the respective category of the holiday package.

Pelion’s Carefree Holiday Pass Enjoy Pelion’s all around advantages holiday packages that we develop and offer include combinations of accommodation and activities that reflect the cultural reserves of our region, creating goods and services that are most authentic and representative of this unique area.

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