Can you rent a motorcycle and explore the Greek islands? Absolutely yes and in this short article we give you our suggested island hopping itinerary for your Aegean motorcycling vacation.

Most riders who come to Greece think mainland first, and rightly so. The mountains, the hairpins, the empty roads through Zagori or the Peloponnese. But at some point, someone always asks us: “What about the islands?”

Here’s our honest answer: most Aegean islands are too small for a satisfying ride. You’ll lap them in a morning. But a handful of them? Those are worth every ferry ticket.

Our go-to island hopping loop:

🏝 Andros : 2 hours from Rafina port (Athens). Surprisingly varied roads for a Cycladic island. Plan 2 days of riding.

🏝 Tinos : 1 to 1.5 hours from Andros. Beyond its famous pilgrimage church, Tinos has an artistic soul and roads that reward a slower pace. 2–3 days.

🏝 Naxos : the biggest of the three and the best for riding. Mountain roads, ancient marble villages, and views that’ll stop you mid-corner. Easily 3 days on the bike.

The right bike for this trip? Forget the big GS. You won’t need 130+ hp and you won’t be carrying luggage on the bike, it stays at the hotel while you explore. The Honda NX500 or NC750X are perfect: nimble, reliable, and the NC750X even has a 22-litre built-in storage compartment. If you want something with a bit more grunt, the BMW F800GS steps up nicely.

Want to make it a full Greece experience? Do a self-guided mainland tour first — we’re talking Zagori, Metsovo, the Peloponnese, then swap to a lighter bike at our Athens base and head to the port. Two completely different riding experiences, one trip.

Current offers:

→ July & August: 12% off the island hop bikes (NX500, NC750X, F800GS, V-Strom 800)

→ Book a self-guided mainland tour + island hopping: 12% off the 2nd rental, valid all season

You need to know:

Ferry prices vary and fluctuate seasonally.
Road assistance: in case of a mechanical break-down, damage, or accident, it is very difficult for us to provide you with on-site assistance while you are on an island. We will coordinate efforts, but assistance is heavily dependent on local providers.