Small Group
Northern Greece Biking
Among mountains and monasteries
7 Days, 6 Nights
Maximum Group Size
16
Activity Level:
B&R Activity Levels
Priced per person from
$7,995 USD
Single Supplement: $1,750 USD
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Carbon Neutral Trip
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.
Day by Day
No two trips are ever the same, but this will give you a taste of what your journey will be like.
Day 1
Hop on your bikes and cruise to UNESCO-listed Vergina, one of the country's most glorious historical destinations. On arrival, explore the Royal Tombs, the ruins of an extensive palatial complex and beautiful pebble-mosaic floors.
Activity:
37 km (or 31km last 6km can be cut) bike ride on rolling terrain and quiet back roads
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:
36 km bike ride from Agios Dimitrios through the countryside and back
Day 3
Spin through the foothills of the Olympus Mountains to the village of Velandia, where lunch al fresco awaits in the town square. Then head to Metéora to marvel at its mysterious monasteries, towering cliffs and monoliths.
Activity:
44 km bike ride on rolling terrain with occasional steep climbs and descents.
Day 4
Pedal through Metsovo this morning, with views of mountains accompanying us along the way. Visit Katogi Averoff Winery for dinner and a tasting this evening.
Activity:
44 km (27.5 mi.) Metsovo to Aoos loop ride | Elevation gain: 701 m (2.300 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:
39 km (24.4 mi.) Metsovo Village to Truffle hunting | Elevation gain: 555 m (1.822 ft)
Day 6
Cycle to a shimmering river in Vikos village, where we'll raft through the gorge on a breathtakingly beautiful river trip. Pause for lunch at a nearby restaurant featuring fresh wild trout from the river. Dinner this evening will be served on the terrace of our hotel for our final celebration.
Activity:
13 km (8.4 mi.) Aristi to Vikos Village and Voidomatis River | Elevation gain: 161 m (5.27 ft)
Day 7
Relax over breakfast before catching a ride to Ioannina for onward travels.
Rendezvous
Airport City: Thessaloniki
Trip Start: ON Residence
Time: 9:00am
Farewell
Airport City: Ioannina
Trip End: Ioannina International Airport
Time: 9:00am
* Itineraries are subject to change. Please confirm exact Trip Start and Trip End locations upon booking.
Featured stays
Ktima Bellou
Location: Agios Dimitrios, Greece
Grand Forest Metsovo
Location: Metsovo, Greece
Aristi Mountain Resort + Villas
Location: Aristi, Greece
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Join a group of up to 16 like-minded travellers.
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Detailed Itinerary
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What's included
Accommodation & Dining
All breakfasts, lunches and dinners as indicated on the itinerary.
All accommodation as indicated on the itinerary.
All wines, cocktails and beer with included meals.
Active Essentials
E-bike equipped with handlebar bag and helmet.
A biodegradable B&R water bottle.
Use of a smartphone with downloaded GPS routes provided via RideWithGPS.
Guided Services
Services of B&R guide(s).
All special events, private tours, guest experts and entrance fees.
All gratuities for baggage, porters and hotel services.
Logistics and Gratuities
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.
Experience Designer
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.
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.
