E: 01/07 Win a walking holiday in Greece

ianmurf

Visit Greece and Macs Adventure https://www.macsadventure.com are offering one lucky reader and a companion an amazing seven-night self-guiding walking trip to the Pelion Peninsula, including flights and stays in traditional stone houses

Wanderlust

Q: Which mythical creatures were known to live in the Pelion Peninsula?
a) Yetis
b) Trolls
c) Centaurs <== :j

ianmurf

One entry per person.
Closing date for entries is 11.59pm (GMT) on 1 July 2015.
The prize includes Macs Adventure “Walking: Secrets of the Pelion Peninsula”; self guided walking tour for 2 people (Duration is 8 days (7 nights)) - Explore the walking paradise of the Pelion Peninsula in mainland Greece, named the “Land of the Centaurs”, due to its associations with Greek mythology. Walk from village to village on old mule paths through a lush green mountainous interior and on trails overlooking the glittering Aegean Sea. Your 8 day self-guided walking tour in Greece includes seven nights in 2*, 3* and 4* hotels, seven breakfasts, baggage transfers, transfer to the walk on Day 4, maps, route notes, GPX tracks and a comprehensive information pack.

Included: 7 Nights in 2*, 3* and 4* hotels; 7 Breakfasts; Baggage transfers; Route notes and maps, and detailed information pack: Organisational assistance and backup from our area manager in Greece and our office (http://www.macsadventure.com/holiday-1702/secrets-of-the-pelion-peninsula)

The prize does not include: Travel insurance (required; Travel to Portaria; Lunches & Dinners; Drinks and snacks; Personal equipment

The prize is available between 01 October 2015 – 01 October 2016, subject to availability and excluding school and public holidays.

The winner will need to book by 31 August 2015.

The GNTO will provide flights.

Getting to Portaria and from Milies: With travel arrangements, guests need to get to Portaria. The best way to get to Portaria and from Milies is to take flights into either Athens or Thessaloniki , then buses or trains to Volos, then buses or taxis from Volos to Portaria and from Milies to Volos. Here is some more detailed information.

By Air - It is possible to fly into either Athens or Thessaloniki to access the beginning and end points of this tour. Many airlines fly into Athens companies such as Easyjet and Ryanair fly into Thessaloniki.

From Athens Airport there are frequent public buses to Athens bus station and there are 10 buses daily from Athens Liosson bus station to Volos. Check out the following website for information: http://ktelvolou.gr/en/home/. It is also possible to take a train from Athens Airport. You can transfer from the Athens Airport to the centre of Athens (Larissa Train station) and get on the Larissa train line from here. Trains depart approximately every couple of hours and the journey takes about 5 hours.

From Thessaloniki Airport there are frequent public buses to Thessaloniki bus and train stations. There are 8 buses to Volos daily. Please check here for schedules http://ktelvolou.gr/en/home/. You can also take trains from Thessaloniki to Volos with a connection in Larissa to Volos. Trains leave approximately every 1-2 hours and take around 2 hours, depending on the connection.

The best way to get from Volos to Portaria is to take a taxi which costs around €20 per taxi. It is also possible to take a bus which costs around €1.60 and takes around 20 minutes. Please check the bus timetable here at KTEL Magnesias, http://ktelvolou.gr/en/routes/map/&map=magnesia.

On your return journey you can either take a taxi from Milies to Volos which costs around €45 per taxi, or a public bus which costs around €2.60 and takes approx. 40 minutes.

It is also possible to fly on charter flights to Volos, but they are only seasonal and not very frequent.

It is also possible to book transfers through Macs Adventure in advance, subject to availability. Please ask your Destination & Adventure Specialist for details.

Flights are subject to availability. London airports to Volos, Athens or Thessaloniki airports.

The prize cannot be exchanged for a cash alternative.

The promoter of this competition is Visit Greece & Macs Adventure.

The promoter reserves the right to provide an alternative prize of similar value should the specified prize become unavailable for any reason.

Neither the promoter nor any other person or party associated with this promotion shall be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever suffered (including, but not limited to, indirect or consequential loss or damage) or personal injury suffered or sustained in connection with either participation in this promotion or with any prizes offered.

The promoter reserves the right to cancel or amend the terms of this prize and without notice in the unlikely event of a major catastrophe, war, earthquake or any actual, anticipated or alleged breach of any applicable law or regulation or any similar event or if circumstances arise outside of its control.

Those entering after the competition close date will not be counted.

The winner will be selected randomly.

Attempts will be made to notify the winner by the email provided at the time of entry. If the promoter, having used reasonable efforts, is unable to contact the winner, then the prize is forfeited and further draw(s) will be conducted.

The winner may be required to take part in reasonable publicity as specified by the promoter.

The prize is non-transferable.

The promoter cannot be held liable for IT system failures or delays or loss of entries.

This promotion is operated under the rules and regulations of the UK sales.

Optional activities and travel insurance is not included in the prize. It is required that you take out travel insurance for the relevant period.

Employees of the promoter, all other prize partners, its agents or anyone professionally connected with the promotion, and their families, are excluded from entering this competition.

The promoter reserves the right to cancel this competition, or to change any condition of this competition, without notice.

Acceptance of these terms and conditions is a condition of entry.

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