Hiking Katafiki Gorge
Privately Guided Hiking Tour
While you enjoy your vacation with kids and teens in Porto Heli, Ermioni or Nafplio, experience an off-the beaten track hiking tour to Katafiki gorge, that is 5 km from Ermioni, Argolis. It is perceived to be the “Gates to Hades” and the entrance to the Underworld, from which Hercules extracted Cerberus and Plouto abducted Persefoni. According to a local legend, the gorge is connected underground with Frahthi cave.
The gorge’s dense vegetation and water create a mythical atmosphere while hiking. Keep your eyes open to trace the rare species of the local orchid. At the entrance of the gorge, you will meet the byzantine chapel of Saint Nicholas that celebrates on the 9th of May.
Hiking Katafyki is suitable for all ages, because the path is accessible and only 2 and a half km long. The route starts from the main entrance of the rocky Katafiki gorge and continues with an uphill direction for approximately 3 kilometers through pine trees. Then the downhill trek begins until we reach the small church of St. Anargiri for small stop and picnic. Afterwards we follow a 3 kilometers path which leads us at the main square of the traditional Fourni village to optionally enjoy a homemade lemonade.
How to book
This privately guided hiking tour is ideal for families with children over 9 years old and it operates throughout the year depending on weather conditions. It cannot be booked independently, but as part of a multi-day tailormade trip in the Peloponnese.
Please contact your MAMAKITA family travel specialist to tailor your trip to your family needs, budget and age of kids by filling in this form. We strongly advise you to make your request at least one month before the starting date of your trip, and ideally 3 months in advance, if your travel dates include July and August, the peak months for family vacations in Greece.