11-day Self Guided Motorcycle Tour to Central Northwest Greece and Pelion
11-day self-guided motorcycle tour throgh Pelion, Central and Northwest Greece. 2,200 km covering UNESCO sites, mountain passes, and coastal routes. Includes 10 nights accommodation, motorcycle rental with luggage equipment, GPS navigation with pre-loaded routes, and insurance with excess. Two optional rest days. Flexible departure dates. Advanced difficulty. Prices from €2140 per rider.
This page presents the tour broken down in the following sections:
This 11-day tour combines two geographically and technically distinct mountain riding experiences: the forested slopes of Pelion and the alpine terrain of the Pindus range in northwest Greece.
You’ll begin with two days in Pelion – a densely wooded peninsula where narrow roads wind through continuous switchbacks with minimal straight sections. The riding is technical from the start: tight corners, limited visibility, and mountain villages connected by roads that predate modern traffic. From Pelion, the route moves west to Meteora, then follows the same northwest progression as our 10-day tour through Zagoria, Tzoumerka, and Lefkada (link).
The contrast between regions is what defines this tour. Pelion’s riding is intimate and confined – dense forest, frequent villages, constant cornering in a compact area. The Pindus ranges (Zagoria and Tzoumerka) offer expansive alpine landscapes, sustained climbs to high passes, and remote sections where services are hours apart.
Both regions demand advanced riding skills, but they require them differently. Pelion tests your ability to maintain rhythm through endless technical sections. Tzoumerka tests your stamina across long, exposed mountain passes with steep gradients and rough road surfaces.
This tour is for riders who want to experience both types of mountain riding Greece offers – and who have the skill level to handle sustained technical challenges across 11 consecutive days.
Customers who did this tour wrote on TripAdvisor:
… Absolutely stunning. It was like being in the Swiss Alps but with better food and friendlier people.
John gave us a fantastic route to follow. The bikes were clean and in perfect condition. I have planned and organized many rides in Northern California which is considered a motorcycle utopia and I have to say that John’s route was as good, and on some days even better.
Spectacular twisties, sweeping curves, unbelievable views with just enough technical sections to keep us honest! The hotels that he booked for us were really comfortable and welcoming. This area is not visited by many tourists. Most days the we were the only people on the roads, or we would pass an occasional car or truck. The people that we met showed us true Greek hospitality. They were accommodating and helpful. Nothing that we asked for was too much trouble. The food was outstanding. I would do this again in a heartbeat.
… Outstanding experience with our self-guided 11-day tour across Athens and Pelion – riding two up.
The roads in Greece are in great physical shape and while we have traveled to 67 Countries (and counting), and most by motorbike; Greece offered the most curved roads and hairpin turns than any other country we’ve traveled in. I was honestly surprised but pleasantly pleased!
Motogreece, AKA: John & John assembled a great 11-day itinerary with all topnotch hotels reserved for our self-guided tour. Detailed printed booklet and TomTom provide day by day instructions for road navigation, coffee stops, gas stations, highlights of things to do & see and restaurant recommendations. Motorbiking around Greece is a great way to see the Country, visit the many historical sites and experience the culture and history of Greece
This Tour at a Glance:
Start & Finish : Athens, Greece
Duration: 11 days riding days with options to extend or to spend some of them relaxing
Riding hours: Daily average: 4-5 hours on the saddle. A couple of days are longer (ca. 6 hours).
Distance: 1,700 – 2,200 kilometers, depending on your appetite for riding during rest days / 1,060 – 1,380 miles
Accommodation: Mostly 4 star, elegant boutique hotels. All of them top rated and personally selected by us
Roads: 100% paved. A large amount of this tour runs on narrow, single lane, secondary mountain routes.
Difficulty: ADVANCED. See section below for better understanding
TYPE OF RIDING
What to Expect on These Routes
This tour requires advanced riding skills from Day 2. You start in Pelion, not with orientation days – the technical demands begin immediately.
Pelion (Days 1-2): The mountain loop on Day 2 covers only 110 kilometers, but we’ve structured it this way deliberately. Pelion’s roads wind through continuous forest with minimal straight sections – you’ll corner constantly for hours. Road widths are village-scale: built for connecting villages, now carrying motorcycle traffic. Visibility is limited by vegetation and constant curve radius changes. The riding is tight, close, and demands sustained concentration. There’s nowhere to build speed or relax your attention. This isn’t warm-up riding – it’s technically demanding from the first corner.
Meteora Transition (Day 3): Two route options. The direct route (150km) provides a break from technical riding with mostly standard roads and allows time to explore Meteora without rushing. The mountain option (310km) extends technical demands across 6+ hours of riding over Olympus approaches – this adds significantly to fatigue if you’re already managing Pelion’s intensity.
Northwest Greece (Days 4-9): From Meteora onward, the route is identical to our 10-day tour. Zagoria introduces sustained switchback riding across long distances. Tzoumerka presents the steepest, most demanding mountain passes in our entire route network – steep gradients (12-15%), tight hairpins, rough road surfaces, and extended exposure to alpine conditions. Road maintenance reflects remote mountain realities: loose stones, repaired sections, occasional potholes. Services become sparse – 80 kilometers between fuel stops in Tzoumerka.
The Baros Pass (highest paved pass in Greece) requires specific attention in early May when snow melt restricts usable width to single motorcycle passage. Later in the season, weather conditions can still change rapidly.
Technical Contrast: Pelion tests constant cornering ability in confined spaces. Tzoumerka tests sustained climbing and descending skills on steep, exposed terrain. Both are technically demanding – they just demand different capabilities. This tour combines both types across 11 consecutive days.
Road Surface Reality: Paved throughout, but mountain infrastructure standards vary. Short gravel or dirt sections (50-100 meters) appear where ongoing repairs exist – normal for roads serving local populations in extreme weather zones.
Required Skill Level: Advanced riders only. You need demonstrated ability to handle both sustained technical cornering (Pelion) and steep mountain passes with rough surfaces (Tzoumerka) across consecutive long riding days.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS TOUR
What This Route Covers
This tour sequences two geographically distinct mountain regions before transitioning to northwest Greece.
Eastern Greece – Pelion Peninsula (Days 1-2):
- Pelion mountain range: Peninsula extending into the Aegean Sea with mountain elevations reaching 1,600+ meters. The terrain is densely forested (beech, chestnut, plane trees) with limited visibility beyond immediate road corridors.
- Mountain villages: 26 traditional settlements, most of them built between 600-800 meters elevation, others along the coast. Villages like Makrinitsa, Vizitsa, and Tsagarada feature 18th-19th century stone architecture with slate-covered mansions. Roads connecting these villages were originally mule paths, later paved – widths reflect this history.
- Day 2 loop route (100km): Deliberately short distance due to continuous cornering demands. The route links multiple villages through forested mountain roads with minimal straight sections. Plan for extended riding time relative to distance covered.
- Terrain characteristics: Pelion differs from Pindus ranges – more vegetation, higher humidity, frequent altitude changes over short distances. Sea views appear intermittently between forest sections on eastern slopes.
Central Greece – Meteora (Day 3):
- Meteora (UNESCO World Heritage Site): Six active monasteries built atop vertical rock formations (400 meters high) near Kalambaka. You’ll approach Meteora from the east after leaving Pelion. Two route options available: direct (150km, easier roads) or extended mountain route via Olympus approaches (310km, 6+ hours riding time).
Northwest Mountains – Zagoria (Days 4-6):
- Zagori region: 46 traditional stone villages spread across mountain terrain between 600-1,200 meters elevation. Larger village concentration than Pelion, with more dispersed settlement pattern across the landscape. Traditional stone and slate architecture continues but with different regional building styles.
- Vikos Gorge: Canyon measuring 12 kilometers long, depths reaching 900 meters. Viewpoints accessible from mountain roads on the Day 5 loop.
- Voidomatis River: Tributary flowing through gorge system, accessible at several traditional stone bridge crossings.
- Ioannina option (Day 6): Historic lakeside town accessible on rest day. Alternative to riding the optional Greek-Albanian border loop.
Northwest Mountains – Tzoumerka (Days 7-8):
- Tzoumerka range: Remote Pindus mountain section with limited infrastructure. More exposed and alpine in character than Pelion’s forested slopes.
- Baros Pass (1,900m): Highest paved pass in Greece. Exposed mountain crossing with sustained gradients.
- Kalarytiko Gorge: Deep river gorge with cliff-face villages connected by narrow mountain roads.
Western Coast (Days 9-11):
- Lefkada Island: Mainland-connected island providing contrast to mountain riding. Standard road infrastructure, developed beaches.
- Nafpaktos: Venetian-era harbor town on Gulf of Corinth, located on return route to Athens.
- Delphi (UNESCO World Heritage Site): Ancient sanctuary on Mount Parnassus slopes, integrated into Day 11 return route if time allows for site visit.
Route Contrast: Pelion (Days 1-2) is compact, forested, and continuously technical. Northwest Greece (Days 4-8) is expansive, alpine, and remote with longer distances between services. The change in mountain character is significant – riders report this contrast as the defining feature of the 11-day tour structure
ITINERARY
Day 1: Athens – Pelion, 2 nights in Pelion (310 kilometers / 195 miles)
A long opening day – 310km to Pelion via Evia island.
Exit Athens via motorway briefly, then transition to the route across Evia. The Evia section uses a popular Greek motorcycle route along the island’s spine – two-lane mountain road with moderate curves, good surface quality, and regular traffic. This is your warm-up riding before Pelion.
At Evia’s northern tip, a ferry crossing is required (25 minutes, departures hourly in season). Ferry timing can affect overall day duration – if you miss a departure, add one hour to your arrival time. The ferry booking is not pre-arranged; you pay on arrival at the port.
After the ferry, the route approaches Volos (city of 140,000+ population) then immediately climbs into the Pelion mountains. The character change is abrupt – from coastal plains to mountain forest riding within 15-20 minutes.
Pelion accommodation is typically in mountain villages (600-800m elevation) rather than at the coast. Properties are boutique hotels – expect 8-15 room traditional buildings, often restored 18th-19th century stone mansions. Infrastructure is village-scale: small restaurants, early closing times outside summer season.
Arrival is typically late afternoon after 5-6 hours of riding. The full day’s distance means minimal time for exploration on arrival – save that for tomorrow’s loop day when you’re based in the same location.
Note: This is a more demanding first day than the 10-day tour’s Athens-Delphi route. You’re riding longer distance with a ferry crossing and arriving in a technically demanding region without orientation days
Day 2: Pelion loop ride (100 kilometers / 63 miles)
A 100km loop day – but plan for 4-5 hours of riding time. The short distance is deliberate: Pelion’s roads demand sustained concentration.
The loop connects multiple mountain villages via narrow roads that wind through continuous forest. There are essentially no straight sections – you’ll corner constantly for hours. Road widths are village-scale meaning limited shoulder width, tight radius turns, and restricted sight lines due to dense vegetation.
The riding is technical from start to finish: constant radius changes, altitude variations, and minimal opportunity to establish rhythm. Speed is limited not by legal restrictions but by road geometry – these roads don’t accommodate high speeds even if you wanted them.
Multiple villages appear along the route: Makrinitsa, Vizitsa, Tsagarada, and others. These are traditional settlements with 18th-19th century stone architecture – large mansions with slate roofs, narrow village streets, small plateia (squares). Walking through villages requires time; plan stops of 30-45 minutes if you want to explore beyond the main road.
The route includes a section that descends to coastal level on Pelion’s eastern side for access to a beach.
By the end of this day, you’ll understand Pelion’s technical character: it’s not about individual difficult sections, it’s about continuous demands across hours of riding. The short distance is intentional – longer would be exhausting rather than enjoyable.
Return to the same accommodation as last night
Day 3: Pelion – Meteora, (2 route options, from 150 to 310 kilometers / 94 – 194 miles)
Two significantly different route options today – choose based on your energy level after two days of Pelion’s technical demands.
Short Route (150km, ~2.5 hours): Exits Pelion via direct roads through the plains approaching Meteora. This is easy riding – two-lane roads with minimal technical demands, regular traffic, good surfaces. Choose this option if you want to reach Meteora in early afternoon with time and energy for site exploration. This allows 3-4 hours at Meteora before evening.
Extended Route (310km, ~6 hours saddle time): Continues mountain riding by following the southern and eastern slopes of Mount Ossa, followed later by the southern slopes of Mount Olympus before heading back inland to Meteora. Both of those sections are not technical; They offer mountain riding with more flow than Pelion. Choose this option only if you have energy remaining after the previous two days and prefer maximum riding over site time. You’ll reach Meteora in late afternoon with limited time for monastery visits before closing.
Both routes converge approaching Kalambaka, where the Meteora formations become visible from approximately 15km out – vertical stone pillars rising 400 meters above the valley floor.
The access road to monastery level climbs via switchbacks. You’ll ride this in late afternoon light regardless of route choice, though the extended route option means later arrival (5-6pm typical). Individual monastery visits require walking and follow specific hours (typically closing 5-6pm). The rock formations remain visible at all hours; monastery interiors require timed entry.
Kalambaka has full tourist infrastructure. Accommodation is typically in town rather than at monastery level.
Route choice note: The extended option adds 160km of riding to an already technically intensive three-day sequence (Pelion Day 1 arrival + Day 2 loop + Day 3 extended = significant cumulative fatigue). Most riders choose the short route to allow recovery time before entering the northwest mountains on Day 4.
Day 4: Meteora – Zagoria, 3 nights in Zagoria ( 160 – 170 kilometers / ca. 100 miles)
The transition from central to northwest Greece. If you chose the extended route yesterday, this is your fourth consecutive day of sustained technical riding. If you took the short Meteora route, you’re entering the northwest mountains with one recovery day between Pelion and Zagoria.
The route moves north from Kalambaka through eastern Zagoria before crossing into western Zagoria where you’ll stay for three nights. The landscape changes from Pelion’s forested slopes to eastern Zagoria’s more open alpine terrain – wider vistas, less dense vegetation, different stone architecture in villages.
The riding transitions from tourist-developed roads near Meteora to increasingly remote mountain roads serving primarily local populations. Traffic thins significantly after leaving the Meteora area.
The route passes through or near Metsovo (mountain village at 1,160m elevation). Fuel is available here; the next reliable fuel stop is 86km further. From Metsovo, the route becomes narrower with single-lane sections appearing on ridge approaches.
Western Zagoria villages appear in clusters on hillsides – traditional stone settlements with slate roofs. Roads connecting them are often single-lane width with passing points rather than continuous two-lane width. This road character differs from Pelion’s dense forest corridors – in Zagoria, you can see distances, but the roads remain technically demanding.
Accommodation in Zagoria is similar in character to what you experienced in Pelion – small boutique properties built in traditional stone architecture, typically 8-15 rooms maximum. The difference is scale: Zagoria villages are more dispersed across larger geographic territory compared to Pelion’s compact arrangement.
Arrival is typically late afternoon. Villages have minimal tourist infrastructure.
Day 5: Zagoria loop (185 kilometers / 115 miles)
A loop day returning to the same accommodation – 185km that requires 5-6 hours of riding time due to continuous technical demands.
This route demonstrates Zagoria’s distinct character compared to Pelion. Where Pelion was dense, confined, and forested with limited visibility, Zagoria is open, expansive, and offers long sight lines across mountain terrain. But the technical demands remain: this loop includes 20-30km switchback sequences without interruption
The route covers the densest concentration of Zagorohoria villages – 46 traditional stone settlements spread across this mountain region. Roads connecting them are single-lane mountain roads and technically demanding in most sections.
One suggested Vikos Gorge viewpoint appears early in the route. The gorge measures 12km long and reaches 900m depths – one of Europe’s deepest canyons relative to width. The viewpoint is accessible from the road with a short walk. During shoulder seasons visibility into the gorge depends on timing of the day; afternoons typically offer clear views, while mornings may hold a blanket of valley fog.
Multiple villages along the route have small cafes and traditional tavernas operating on local schedules. These serve regional food that differs from what you encountered in Pelion – Zagori cuisine reflects northwestern mountain traditions rather than central Greek influences.
The Voidomatis River crossing (stone bridge) appears in the later section of the loop. The river clarity is notable – limestone-filtered mountain water maintains visibility to the river bed.
Road surfaces on this loop vary. Primary connecting roads are well-maintained asphalt. Secondary village approaches may have tighter corners and occasional loose gravel. This is standard infrastructure for serving small mountain populations.
By the end of this day, riders who’ve come from Pelion often note the contrast: both regions are technically demanding, but Zagoria feels more expansive while Pelion felt more intimate. Different mountain riding characters, similar skill requirements..
Day 6: rest day in Zagoria, with options to ride
A scheduled rest day – particularly relevant if you rode the extended Meteora route on Day 3, making this your sixth consecutive riding day since Athens.
Your accommodation remains the same as the previous two nights in Zagoria.
Three options available:
Option 1 – Rest in Zagoria: The region’s remote character provides actual rest opportunity rather than tourist activity pressure. After five days of sustained technical riding (Pelion Days 1-2, transition Day 3, Zagoria entry Day 4, loop Day 5), this rest day addresses cumulative fatigue before entering Tzoumerka tomorrow. Tzoumerka represents the tour’s peak technical demands – arriving with energy reserves is operationally important.
Option 2 – Ioannina visit: Ioannina is 40-50 minutes from most Zagoria accommodations. Historic lakeside city (population ~110,000) with Ottoman-era fortifications. This is a functional Greek city with historic sections, not a preserved tourist town.
Option 3 – Greek-Albanian border loop (riding): Optional route provided in GPS. This loop approaches the northern border region via remote mountain roads. The terrain is similar to the Day 4 Zagoria loop, riding through sparsely populated mountain areas but not as technical. Consider this only if you have energy remaining after five consecutive riding days and feel prepared for tomorrow’s Tzoumerka section.
Planning consideration: Tomorrow’s ride to Tzoumerka is the most technically demanding day of the tour. Most riders use today for actual rest rather than additional riding
Arrival is typically late afternoon. Villages have minimal tourist infrastructure.
Day 7: Zagoria – Tzoumerka (170 kilometers / 105 miles)
The shortest distance day and the most technically demanding. The 170km requires 5-6 hours of concentrated riding. This is where the tour reaches maximum technical challenge.
If you’ve been counting, this is potentially your seventh consecutive riding day (Athens → Pelion → Pelion loop → Meteora → Zagoria → Zagoria loop → Tzoumerka). Cumulative fatigue becomes operationally relevant on a day like this.
The route retraces part of Day 4 back through eastern Zagoria to Metsovo but on a different provincial road. Fuel available in Metsovo; this is the last reliable fuel until after Tzoumerka (80+ kilometers later). From Metsovo, the route turns south into terrain that differs significantly from both Pelion and Zagoria.
Tzoumerka riding involves steeper gradients than anything you’ve encountered so far on this tour. The switchbacks here have 12-15% grades with tighter radius turns than Zagoria. You’re managing clutch, throttle, and body position simultaneously on sustained climbs and descents. Road surfaces reflect maintenance realities in extremely remote territory – expect loose stones from cliff faces, sections with ongoing repairs, and pavement that prioritizes function over smoothness.
The Baros Pass (1,900m) is the highest paved mountain pass in Greece. The approach is a sustained climb on exposed mountain road with minimal guardrails. Weather at this elevation can differ significantly from valley conditions. Before May, snow blocks the access to the pass. By mid-May, the pass is fully clear.
After Baros, the route continues through more of Tzoumerka’s remote territory before reaching accommodation. Services (fuel, ATMs) are limited throughout this region.
Accommodation in Tzoumerka is typically in boutique mountain hotels. The remote location means limited dining options – often just the hotel’s own restaurant or a few nearby tavernas.
This is the tour’s endurance test. The short distance is deceptive – by evening, you’ll understand why we classify Tzoumerka as the most challenging section of our entire route network. Riders coming from Pelion often note: both regions were demanding, but Tzoumerka demands sustained climbing/descending ability that Pelion’s continuous cornering didn’t require.
Day 8: Tzoumerka – Lefkada island, 2 nights in Lefkada ( 160 – 170 kilometers / ca. 100 miles)
The exit from Tzoumerka continues yesterday’s technical demands for the first half of the day before transitioning to easier terrain – welcome relief after potentially eight consecutive riding days.
The morning section descends through the Kalarytiko Gorge – a deep river valley with villages built on cliff faces. The road through this gorge is narrow (single-lane sections) with minimal shoulder width and significant exposure on the valley side. This remains challenging riding, though the gradients are less severe than yesterday’s Baros Pass approach.
The technical character changes around Arta (approximately halfway through the day). From Arta onward, the route follows plains and coastal approaches – two-lane roads with regular traffic and standard infrastructure. The contrast is abrupt: after two days of Tzoumerka’s remote mountain riding, you’re suddenly back in developed Greece with fuel stations, commercial traffic, and roadside services appearing regularly.
For riders who’ve come through the full Pelion + Northwest sequence, this transition is particularly notable. You’ve now experienced three distinct mountain riding types: Pelion’s dense forest technicality (Days 1-2), Zagoria’s switchbacks (Days 4-5), and Tzoumerka’s expansive alpine landscape with its steep gradient challenges (Days 7-8 morning). The shift to coastal plains feels significant.
Lefkada is accessed via a floating bridge (no ferry required). The island is permanently connected to the mainland.
Accommodation in Lefkada reflects developed tourism infrastructure – modern boutique and standard resort hotels with full services, English-speaking staff, and tourist amenities. This is a significant contrast to the previous two nights in Tzoumerka’s remote mountain lodging (and the overall pattern of small boutique properties you’ve experienced since Pelion).
Lefkada functions as recovery time before the final riding days. After eight potential consecutive riding days including significant technical demands, this infrastructure contrast provides both physical and mental recovery.
Day 9: Lefkada island, rest day
A scheduled rest day – operationally important after eight potential consecutive riding days, including the Tzoumerka section.
Lefkada is a developed tourist island with standard beach resort infrastructure. Western and southern coast beaches (Porto Katsiki, Egremni, Kathisma) are accessible by motorcycle.
Beach access typically requires descending steep footpaths (100-200 steps common) from cliff-top parking. After the previous week’s riding, factor this physical demand into your planning.
An optional island loop route is provided in your GPS. The loop covers approximately 100-120km with some interior mountain riding, though nothing that resembles Tzoumerka’s difficulty. Consider this option only if you’re feeling recovered from Days 7-8.
For riders who’ve completed the full tour from Athens through Pelion, Zagoria, and Tzoumerka, this rest day addresses cumulative fatigue before the final two riding days. Most riders use this as actual rest time rather than additional riding.
Services on Lefkada are comprehensive – fuel, ATMs, supermarkets, restaurants, medical facilities all readily available
Day 10: Lefkada – Nafpaktos (180 kilometers / 115 miles)
A transitional day following the coastal route along the Ionian Sea before turning inland toward the Gulf of Corinth.
The riding is straightforward – primarily two-lane coastal roads with regular traffic and good surface quality. After the previous week’s accumulated technical demands (Pelion, Zagoria, Tzoumerka), this represents genuinely easy riding: minimal elevation changes, clear sight lines, standard road widths. Use this day to cover distance without technical concentration demands.
The route follows the western coastline south before turning east along the Gulf of Corinth toward Nafpaktos. Fuel and services are regularly available – typical coastal tourist infrastructure throughout.
Nafpaktos is a small coastal town (population ~15,000) with a Venetian-era harbor and hillside fortress. The harbor area is the town’s tourism center with waterfront restaurants. The fortress is accessible by road and takes less than 10 minutes on the motorcycle from harbor level.
Accommodation in Nafpaktos is tourism-standard, typically small hotels near the harbor or coastal road. The town has adequate restaurants and services.
This is a recovery day between the northwest mountains (Days 4-8) and tomorrow’s return to Athens. The easy riding and coastal setting provide a buffer before the final day.
Day 11: Nafpaktos – Athens (route options, 280 kilometers / 175 miles)
The final riding day covers 280km back to Athens via the coastal route and interior secondary roads.
The morning section follows the Gulf of Corinth coast to Itea. An optional stop at Delphi is available if you want to visit the archaeological site. The site is accessible via a 15km detour from the coastal route. Factor 2-3 hours for a site visit – this means an early start (7-8am departure from Nafpaktos) to allow time for both the site and the return ride to Athens.
Delphi note: The 10-day tour starts here on Day 1. You’re experiencing it in reverse sequence if you choose to stop – visiting after the complete mountain riding experience rather than before. The site sits at 570m elevation on Mount Parnassus slopes with views across the valley to the Gulf of Corinth.
From Itea, the route leaves the coast and uses secondary roads through central Greece toward Athens. These are standard two-lane rural roads through agricultural areas with moderate traffic.
The approach to Athens requires navigating suburban traffic. To avoid increased the traffic density in the final 30-40km, the established route uses the ring motorway to bring you back to our facilities.
This final day is straightforward riding – no technical challenges, no remote sections. After 11 days including Pelion, Zagoria, and Tzoumerka, this concluding ride functions as a gradual transition back to urban infrastructure.
Extensions Options
The itinerary described above includes 2 days out of the total 11 that offer riders the option to either ride or sit out and relax.
Riders who do not want to miss the opportunity to ride all of the optional routes that are suggested for those “non-riding” days, are required to handle a full 11-day riding experience. In such a case, considering the addition of non-riding days often makes it a reasonable decision as fatigue could otherwise compound.
The suggested locations for adding non riding days are : in Meteora, in Lefkada, in Nafpaktos.
- Add 1 day in Meteora if: you are a photography enthousiast and want to spend more time exploring the iconic location of Meteora, to find the perfect frame and composition. Because on day 2 you will arrive at Meteora some time on late afternoon, most probably on early evening. Or you may want to have more free time to visit more than one of the monasteries, at a relaxed pace.
- There is no route planned for this day.
- Add 1 day in Lefkada. We describe day 9 in Lefkada as a resting day, but many riders do choose to ride the loop of the island instead. So you might want to consider one more day here (making it 3 days in total in Lefkada) so you can both ride the loop of the island and spend a day relaxing there.
- There is no route planned for this day.
- Add 1 day in Nafpaktos. This can be used in 2 ways. a) relax by this small seaside town and spend the day on the beach, b) an optional loop ride over mountainous area of Nafpaktia. Be aware: this is a long, demanding and technical route involving tight switchbacks and slow mountain riding. You will be spending 6+ hours on the saddle not including short breaks, photo stops etc.
DATES
There are no fixed dates for this tour. You may request to do this whenever you wish, provided there is availability of motorcycles and accommodation.
Best experienced during :
- May*, early June, the 2nd half of September and October.
- * In May: the highest paved pass of Greece, Baros, usually gets cleared and opens after the 1st week of May. If you do choose to do the trip earlier than that, 99% you will not be able to ride the Baros pass. So the routes (and the itinerary) for the day before and after will have to be altered.
- July and August can get hot and crowded. The sea will be at its best though, if you decide to add non-riding days!
- In November you are taking your chances with rain, especially in the northwest.
This tour is not recommended during the winter.
PRICING
Pricing for this tour and its offered extension options are given in the tables below. Prices vary per motorcycle selection and accommodation (solo, sharing room, or 2-up). Booking deposits and payment details are listed after the tables.
2026 Prices
| (all prices in euros) | Single Rider, single room | Single Rider, sharing twin room | Rider + Passenger *, double room |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW R 1300 GS | 3,895 | 3,095 | 4,155 |
| BMW R 1250 GS | 3,780 | 2,980 | 4,040 |
| HONDA NT 1100 DCT | 3,540 | 2,740 | 3,800 |
| BMW F 800 GS | 3,400 | 2,600 | 3,660 |
| HONDA NC 750X | 3,110 | 2,310 | 3,370 |
| HONDA ΝΧ500 | 2,940 | 2,140 | 3,200 |
Cost of optional Extension days:
Extra day in Meteora:
| (all prices in euros) | Single Rider, single room | Single Rider, sharing twin room | Rider + Passenger *, double room |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW R 1300 GS | 283 | 213 | 289 |
| BMW R 1250 GS | 274 | 204 | 280 |
| HONDA NT 1100 DCT | 255 | 185 | 260 |
| BMW F 800 GS | 244 | 174 | 250 |
| HONDA NC 750X | 221 | 151 | 227 |
| HONDA ΝΧ500 | 208 | 138 | 214 |
Extra day in Lefkada:
| (all prices in euros) | Single Rider, single room | Single Rider, sharing twin room | Rider + Passenger *, double room |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW R 1300 GS | 339 | 238 | 339 |
| BMW R 1250 GS | 300 | 229 | 330 |
| HONDA NT 1100 DCT | 310 | 210 | 310 |
| BMW F 800 GS | 300 | 199 | 300 |
| HONDA NC 750X | 277 | 176 | 277 |
| HONDA ΝΧ500 | 263 | 163 | 264 |
Extra day in Nafpaktos :
| (all prices in euros) | Single Rider, single room | Single Rider, sharing twin room | Rider + Passenger *, double room |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW R 1300 GS | 273 | 208 | 279 |
| BMW R 1250 GS | 264 | 199 | 270 |
| HONDA NT 1100 DCT | 245 | 180 | 250 |
| BMW F 800 GS | 234 | 169 | 240 |
| HONDA NC 750X | 211 | 146 | 217 |
| HONDA ΝΧ500 | 198 | 133 | 204 |
(* Rider and Passenger price is for both people, not per person.)
Booking deposit, per person :
- 550 euros for the original 11-day itinerary.
- +60 euros for every extra day, per person.
Remaining amount is paid in 2 parts:
- 50% : 60 days before arrival. If you are placing your booking initially at a date less than 60 days prior to the starting date, 50% of the tour’s price is required as a deposit.
- 50% : the day you collect the bike.
Note: prices shown are based on quotes from hotels offered to us for group tours on fixed dates. Depending on the exact dates of your travel, prices may be slightly higher. For example (but not restricted to) :
- During the entire month of August
- the “long weekends” around national holidays/anniversaries : 25th March, 28th October, Ash Monday, Greek orthodox Easter, Labour Day (1st of May), Orthodox Holy Spirit Sunday & Monday
INCLUSIONS / EXCLUSIONS
The following are included in the price that you are paying:
- 10 nights accommodation with breakfasts, in personally selected hotels.
- Rental of Motorcycle, with side panniers, top case, comprehensive insurance with excess.
- Rental of 1 GPS per 4 people, with routes and POIs pre-loaded for every day
- Printed map with routes marked and a 20-page handbook with key information for the trip, suggestions, tips etc.
- 2 helmets, of basic quality, European standards approved. Options available to upgrade to high quality helmets, for an added daily fee.
- Free luggage storage at our premises.
- 24% VAT
The following are not included:
- accommodation in Athens, when you fly in and when you ride back to Athens (we can certainly arrange it if you wish)
- airport transfers (offered as an option)
- Fuel & tolls
- Food, drinks, personal daily expenses & tips
- Fines, tickets
- Entrance fees to local museums, tourist sites
- Accommodation & Environmental tax. This is paid directly to each hotel during your check out, and it ranges from 1.5 to 8.5 euros per night
- Ferries, parking
- Personal travel insurance
Also, not included are the costs of any “added” days you may choose to have. Those costs will typically have to include the daily rental rate of the motorcycle plus the accommodation cost, which varies depending on where you choose to spend those added days.
Optional Gear & Services
We offer the following equipment. All prices shown are in Euros, per item, and for the total duration of the trip. For any of the equipment listed below, you will need to request it in advance, as we have very limited stock. So a reservation must be made, and 25% of the cost will be added to the intitial booking deposit of the tour.
| Summer Jacket | 35 |
| 4 season Jacket | 35 |
| Premium Helmet | 40 |
| Helmet Intercom | 30 |
| Tank bag | 15 |
| GoPro | 40 |
| GPS | included as standard |
Summer Jackets: lightweight, fully ventilated with big mesh panels in front and back. Shoulders, elbows and back protectors included.
4-season Jackets: with removable thermal liner, and an inner removable waterproof layer. The outer shell is not waterproof, it is a standard cordura type. There are zipped ventilation openings in the chest and in the forearms. Exapmple of a jacket: RevIT Outback
Premium helmets: those can be HJC RPHA 90 or Schuberth C3 Pro, or other of same quality and level.
Intercoms: by Senna, MESH technology
Tank bags: those are generic, universal models, small to medium volumes.
GoPro: recent models (currently, the 13). We will provide you with one memory card (256GB), one battery, and a couple of basic mounting hardware. If you wish to mount the camera in more complex ways other than on the helmet, please provide your own combination of mounting kit. You may also need to bring your own card reader to off load saved files from the card.
AVAILABILITY REQUEST AND LINKS TO OUR TERMS
If this tour matches your preferences and your riding experience you can submit an availability request by clicking the button below.
Please read the Tour Terms & Conditions which include our Cancellation Policy.
Check the Frequently Asked Questions.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us for further information!
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