KEPHALONIA RIDING WEEK - GREECE

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Kefalonia is the largest Ionian Island. Its history is around 4500 years old. On this island you have the chance to ride well schooled Haflinger horses in mountainous areas, on old donkey paths, and canter across olive groves as well as swimming in the sea with your horse. You will visit old ruined villages, destroyed by the earthquake in 1953 and see the most interesting sights - all on horseback. All the riding tours are guided by a qualified riding instructor and you can take lessons in dressage and jumping as well as beginners programs. The horses are all in excellent condition.

Trip length 8 days / 7 nights / 6 days riding Ride only price 2008: £639, £299 non riders 2009: £699, £315 non riders Departure dates 2008: All year round except 8-15 April and 12- 19 October (see Sami Trail) 2009: All year round, anyday start. Approximate riding time per day approximately 4 - 5 hours in the saddle daily Riding ability required From beginner on by arrangement. Min age 4. Group size 1 - 8 Meeting point (getting there) Kefalonia Airport or Sami port Transfer Return transfers are included from Sami port. If arriving in Argostoli airport, the cost is 30 Euros to your accomodation - the return transfer in free of charge. Car hire is strongly advised. Flight guide London - Kefalonia from £130 return. Weekday flights tend to be cheaper. Single supplement 2008 and 2009: none if willing to share otherwise £95

SAMPLE ITINERARY - KEPHALONIA RIDING WEEK

Day 1
Your horse riding holiday starts as you arrive in the late afternoon and enjoy dinner.

Day 2
We start with a 2-3 hour ride near the stable.

Day 3
We do a half - day trip (4 ½ to 5 hours) today. We leave the stable, going to Drogarati Cave, which you can visit if you like. We continue through a big olive plantation to the villages Haliotata and Poulata. We see the old ruins of Liviatata and Old Karavomylos and reach Mellisani Lake. You can visit it. On our way back we go to the beach. Whoever feels like it can swim together with their horses. After that, we return to the stable.

Day 4
We do a 3 to 3 ½ hour trail - riding on the mountains. We visit Monastery Fanentes and an old ruined village. The view to the islands Lefkada and Ithaka is fantastic. Return to the stable.

Day 5
We climb up the mountain through a very steep goat trail and come down the other side to another beautiful old village, Mousakata.

Day 6
Half - day trip. We go on a big river bed up to the mountain through fruit plantations and olive groves. We pass through two old canyons on a donkey - trail to the village Pirgi. Here we take our coffee. After that we pass a high plateau on the foot of Mount Aenos. We enjoy the view and go back to the stable.

Day 7
You can choose between a trip in the area of the stables or riding - lessons in jumping and dressage.

Day 8
A sad farewell after breakfast, the end of a lovely week exploring Kefalonia on horseback.

NOTES - KEPHALONIA RIDING WEEK

Evening meals are often taken in Sami in the typical Greek taverna's where it can be a bit difficult for strict vegetarians to find suitable food particularly out of season. The accommodation is around a 20 minute walk or 2 minute car drive from the stables and Sami is around 4 miles away from your accommodation so car hire is strongly advised.

The weight limit for this ride is 16 st/220 lb/100 kg, please enquire if you are an experienced rider exceeding this weight.

WHAT IS INCLUDED
Seven nights in a double room in the guesthouse with shower, toilet, central heating. Spacious communal kitchen, garden, terrace, barbecue - grill for use of guests. Half board (breakfast and substantial lunch) your hosts are excellent cooks. The lunch includes local home made wine. Return transfers from Sami Port.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
Return transfers from Argostoli Airport, entrance fees to the various caves, transport to and from Kefalonia are not included. Single supplement only if not willing to share.

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