Moto Tour GRT 14 – Exploring the Greek ‘Alps’

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GRT 14 – Exploring the Greek ‘Alps’ Selected motorcycle routes in the highest road passes around the central “backbone” of Pindos, riding through the lusciously green Greek nature and admiring dozens of stone-built arched bridges, traditional settlements, monasteries, gorges, lakes and rivers, in Thessaly, Epirus, Western Macedonia and Magnesia. This tour follows a difficult route that is designed for demanding and experienced riders who wish to combine multi-day motorcycle holidays with exploration, as well as with a generous helping of adventure involving riding on difficult and demanding driving terrains. Participants will also have the opportunity to discover the flora and fauna of the lesser-known parts of Greece, situated in our very own ‘Alps’ that lie well-hidden in the immortal Greek mountains. more info: http://www.andelimototouring.gr/en-us/ +30 210 6533968

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Tour description

Recommended for…

Those who would like to go on an 8-day tour and enjoy some of the most beautiful natural landscapes of our country (waterfalls, rivers, gorges, alpine lakes), engage in alternative activities, visit traditional settlements, explore amazing beaches, and sample the local gastronomy.

Riders will experience the warm hospitality of the residents of Pindos and they will get acquainted with all the different driving terrains of Greece, following carefully selected mapped routes on the curvy, mountainous roads of the country.

Code | Route Name GRT14 | "Exploring the Greek ‘Alps’"

Location Selected routes in the highest road passes in Thessaly

Type of route | Route grading level

Paved roads | Level 5

Number of participants 6 - 12 riders

Duration 8 days / 7 nights in hotels / guesthouses 3*|4*

Dates Organised upon request, throughout the year

Route distance / daily km 160-400 Km (the entire tour runs on paved roads)

Riding time 6-10 hours per day (including refueling stops, snacks/meals, visits at tourist sights)

Extras* Optional excursion of an additional day’s duration

Selected routes in the highest road passes around the central “backbone” of Pindos, riding through the lusciously green Greek nature and admiring dozens of stone-built arched bridges, traditional settlements, monasteries, gorges, lakes and rivers, in Thessaly, Epirus, Western Macedonia and Magnesia.

This tour follows a difficult route that is designed for demanding and experienced riders who wish to combine multi-day motorcycle holidays with exploration, as well as with a generous helping of adventure involving riding on difficult and demanding driving terrains. Participants will also have the opportunity to discover the flora and fauna of the lesser-known parts of Greece, situated in our very own ‘Alps’ that lie well-hidden in the immortal Greek mountains.

Notable Sights of the Tour

Tsepelovo, “Valia Calda” National Park, Pertouli, Elati, Pyli, Kalarrytes, the cave of Grevena, Portitsa gorge, Makrinitsa, Milies, Tsagarada, lake Plastiras, Kalambaka, Meteora, the “Baros” passage, Zagoria, Vikos gorge, Voidomatis, Aoos, Chaeronea, Thermopylae, Ioannina, Trikala, Larissa, Vo-los, Krania, Milia, Doliana, Kalliroi.

Notable Sights of the Tour

This route covers a large geographical area of north-western and central Greece, which includes visits and tours in forested mountains with rich flora and fauna, such as the “Valia Calda” National Park, Pertouli, Elati, Pyli, Kalarrytes, the cave of Gre-vena and the Portitsa gorge.

We will visit important natural and tourist sights, such as the mountain of the Centaurs in Pelion (Makrinitsa, Milies, Tsagarada), where we will explore its numerous beautiful villages and traditional settlements.

We will have the opportunity to admire various different natural landmarks, such as the artificial lake Plastiras, Kalambaka with its many religious sites that are home to geological wonders, including the imposing monasteries at Meteora, the “Baros” pas-sage, Zagorochoria and the Vikos gorge, as well as rivers like Voidomatis and Aoos.

Notable Sights of the Tour

This route covers a large geographical area of north-western and central Greece, which includes visits and tours in forested mountains with rich flora and fauna, such as the “Valia Calda” National Park, Pertouli, Elati, Pyli, Kalarrytes, the cave of Gre-vena and the Portitsa gorge.

We will visit important natural and tourist sights, such as the mountain of the Centaurs in Pelion (Makrinitsa, Milies, Tsagarada), where we will explore its numerous beautiful villages and traditional settlements.

We will have the opportunity to admire various different natural landmarks, such as the artificial lake Plastiras, Kalambaka with its many religious sites that are home to geological wonders, including the imposing monasteries at Meteora, the “Baros” pas-sage, Zagorochoria and the Vikos gorge, as well as rivers like Voidomatis and Aoos.

All tours and journeys depart and end at our company premises.

All tours can be adjusted according to your own requirements and wishes. Included in the tour price: Motorcycle rental, categories 5-10 (please see our terms and conditions). Basic third party vehicle insurance. Safety lock for the motorcycle. A safety technician with his own motorcycle.

24hr roadside assistance. Photographs or videos from the tour. Planning and organisation of the tour and providing participants with information prior to departure regarding each day’s schedule. Free luggage storage in Athens. Three (3) or four (4) days’ riding on predetermined routes. Two (2) or three (3) nights’ accommodation with breakfast in luxury hotels or high-quality traditional guesthouses. Road navigation map of the tour (depending on availability)

Comprehensive motorcycle insurance or coinsurance.

Fuel, toll fees, boat tickets.

Entrance tickets for scheduled visits to sights, entrance and guide fees within archaeological sites. Everything marked in the itinerary as ‘optional’.

Travel insurance.

Driver’s helmet and/or passenger’s helmet upon agreement regarding sizing.

Meeting and transport from Athens International Airport (or from another pick-up location of your choice).

Luggage cases, GPS, action cameras (GoPro, Sony or similar).

Stored routes in a GPS with all the daily itineraries.

Mini-van or mini-bus for the luggage, with a second driver.

>Recommended fleet for the tour: HONDA NC 750Χ or similar. All tours can be adjusted accord-ing to your own requirements and wishes. For more information, please call us at +30 210 6533968

or send us an email at [email protected]

General Information:

Not included in the tour price:

Additional provisions (extra charges apply):

Recommended fleet for the tour

All tours and journeys depart and end at our company premises.

All tours can be adjusted according to your own requirements and wishes. Included in the tour price: Motorcycle rental, categories 5-10 (please see our terms and conditions). Basic third party vehicle insurance. Safety lock for the motorcycle. A safety technician with his own motorcycle.

24hr roadside assistance. Photographs or videos from the tour. Planning and organisation of the tour and providing participants with information prior to departure regarding each day’s schedule. Free luggage storage in Athens. Three (3) or four (4) days’ riding on predetermined routes. Two (2) or three (3) nights’ accommodation with breakfast in luxury hotels or high-quality traditional guesthouses. Road navigation map of the tour (depending on availability)

Comprehensive motorcycle insurance or coinsurance.

Fuel, toll fees, boat tickets.

Entrance tickets for scheduled visits to sights, entrance and guide fees within archaeological sites. Everything marked in the itinerary as ‘optional’.

Travel insurance.

Driver’s helmet and/or passenger’s helmet upon agreement regarding sizing.

Meeting and transport from Athens International Airport (or from another pick-up location of your choice).

Luggage cases, GPS, action cameras (GoPro, Sony or similar).

Stored routes in a GPS with all the daily itineraries.

Mini-van or mini-bus for the luggage, with a second driver.

>Recommended fleet for the tour: HONDA NC 750Χ or similar. All tours can be adjusted accord-ing to your own requirements and wishes. For more information, please call us at +30 210 6533968

or send us an email at [email protected]

General Information:

Not included in the tour price:

Additional provisions (extra charges apply):

Recommended fleet for the tour

Day-by-day route itinerary:

4-day tour in Euboea, Boeotia and Attica

1st Athens (Attica) Trikala (Thessaly) 331 Km

2nd Trikala (Thessaly) Kalliroi (Trikala ) 226 Km

3rd Kalliroi (Trikala ) Kalliroi (Trikala ) 225 Km

4th Kalliroi (Trikala ) Kalliroi (Trikala ) 200 Km

5th Kalliroi (Trikala ) Tsepelovo (Zagorochoria)

257 Km

6th Tsepelovo (Zagorochoria)

Tsepelovo (Zagorochoria)

163 Km

7th Tsepelovo (Zagorochoria)

Volos (Magnesia) 327 Km

8th Volos - Pelion tour Athens (Attica) 433 Km

Total route Aprox. 2160 Km

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