Northern Greece Biking
Among mountains and monasteries
7 Days, 6 Nights
16
B&R Activity Levels
$7,995 USD
Single Supplement: $1,750 USD
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In Northern Greece, ancient myths meet mountain magic in a region worthy of the Gods. Ride past jaw-dropping gorges, olive groves, and Olympus itself, then tuck into home-cooked feasts with locals who treat you like family. With canyon views, rustic wines, and monasteries clinging to cliffs, this is Greece with grit, soul and stories etched in stone.
In this lesser-known region, you'll get the chance to connect authentically with local friends, proud to share their homes, stories and traditions. Here, you'll feel a part of the family.
Witness staggering and seemingly gravity-defying landscapes as you travel past Mount Olympus, to the perched monasteries of Meteora and the towering formations of Vikos Gorge.
In this remote region, you'll stay at unique lodges and hotels nestled among the mountains. Take in the panoramic views from the pool after your daily bike on quiet roads.
Preview the itinerary
No two trips are ever the same, but this will give you a taste of what your journey will be like.
Rendezvous
Trip Start: ON Residence
Time: 9:00am
Nearest International Airport: Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
Farewell
Trip End: Ioannina International Airport
Time: 10:00am
Nearest International Airport: Ioannina National Airport (IOA)
* Itineraries are subject to change. Please confirm exact Rendezvous and Farewell locations upon booking.
Day 1
Hop on your bikes and cruise to UNESCO-listed Vergina, one of Greece's most glorious historical destinations. Descend into the darkened tumulus to discover four ancient royal tombs, including the final resting place of Philip II, father of Alexander the Great.
Activity:
Daily ride: 33 km (20 mi) | Elevation 612 m (2,008 ft)
Day 2
Pedal through the Greek countryside with views of Mount Olympus always leading the way. This evening, rendezvous to the village of Livadi for a cooking demonstration, followed by a hearty dinner of our own creations and lots of laughs with the locals in a traditional taverna.
Activity:
Daily ride: 36 km (23 mi) | Elevation 630 m (2,067 ft)
Day 3
Spin through the foothills of the Olympus Mountains, pausing for coffee in a small village before continuing on to Metéora. Then head to Metéora to marvel at its mysterious monasteries, towering cliffs and monoliths.
Activity:
Daily ride: 45 km (28 mi) | Elevation 701 m (2,300 ft)
Long option: 76 km (47 mi) | Elevation 1,287 m (4,222 ft)
Day 4
Ride past the scenic Aoos Springs, tucked into the Pindus Mountains, before pausing for lunch and a visit to the Averoff Art Gallery. This evening, unwind with dinner and a tasting at Katogi Averoff, one of Greece's most storied high-altitude wineries.
Activity:
Daily ride: 44 km (28 mi) | Elevation 701 m (2,300 ft)
Long option: 57 km (35 mi) | Elevation 982 m (3,222 ft)
Day 5
Take a ride to Zagori, pausing in one of Greece's best truffle forests for a truffle hunt and a spectacular picnic lunch. After lunch, head to the mountains and canyons of upper Zagori for some free time to explore the surroundings and unwind at the hotel.
Activity:
Daily ride: 38 km (23 mi) | Elevation 229 m (751 ft)
Long option: 70 km (44 mi) | Elevation 1,718 m (5,636 ft)
Day 6
Activity:
Daily ride: 36 km (22 mi) | Elevation 887 m (2,910 ft)
Long option: 61 km (38 mi) | Elevation 1,489 m (4,885 ft)
Day 7
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Featured stays
Ktima Bellou
Location: Agios Dimitrios, Greece
Grand Forest Metsovo
Location: Metsovo, Greece
Aristi Mountain Resort + Villas
Location: Aristi, Greece
What's included
All breakfasts, lunches and dinners as indicated on the itinerary.
All accommodation as indicated on the itinerary.
Thoughtfully selected local wines, beers, cocktails or non-alcoholic beverages with all meals.
Choice of bike as appropriate for terrain, equipped with handlebar bag and helmet.
A biodegradable B&R water bottle.
Use of a smartphone with downloaded GPS routes provided via RideWithGPS.
Services of B&R guide(s).
All special events, private tours, guest experts and entrance fees.
All gratuities for baggage, porters and hotel services.
Transportation from pick up to drop off.
Baggage transportation.
Access to the B&R support van every step of the way.
What's Not Included: International flights, travel protection, gratuity for your B&R guides.
This trip is carbon neutral. Learn more about our Sustainability commitment.
Good to know
Transfers
Transfers on this trip are 45 minutes or longer each day, as we cover a lot of ground to explore Northern Greece.
Hotels
Like many places in rural Europe, you'll find mostly 4-star hotels in the Northern Greece. However, our hotels are equipped with all the amenities you can expect in any great hotel.
Biking
Some of the bike routes feature longer downhills. It is important you are comfortable on a bike, and with braking especially when on an e-bike.
Equipment
Carbon Performance Road Bike
Touring Bike
E-Bike
Why choose a Small Group trip?
An Effortless Journey
Our expert Experience Designers are perfectionists, using first-hand knowledge of routes, restaurants and hotels to create an unforgettable experience. This means all the planning is taken care of for you. All you need to do is enjoy.
Active Exploration
From emerging destinations to iconic sights, B&R trips show you the world in a new way on our expertly developed cycling, walking and hiking routes. Travelling through historic villages and romantic vineyards and up to striking viewpoints, our routes offer a variety of challenges for every activity level.
Friends for Life
Your fellow travellers are as passionate and curious about the world as you are, which means the conversations and laughs will be as free flowing as your drink of choice. Don't be surprised if your group starts planning a reunion before the trip is done.
Room for Surprises
We love a plan, but we adore a spontaneous moment even more. Whether it's an impromptu al fresco meal or a moon-lit musical performance, our advice is to expect the unexpected.
We have discovered that with B&R, we don't have to worry about a thing.
We have both spent quite a bit of time traveling, and many years planning our own trips. We have discovered that with B&R, we don't have to worry about a thing; we trust implicitly that the team will create the best possible experiences in the destinations we have chosen and there is no need to micro-manage a thing.
-- Mary Beth M.; McLean, US