Poseidon - Motorcycle tour in Greece

Day 1

Arrival in Thessaloniki

We will meet you at Thessaloniki airport and take you to the hotel, which is located in the centre of the city. Depending on your arrival time you might have time for a city walk, coffee or lunch. We will also might do all motorcycle paperwork, to be ready for riding next morning! In the evening you will meet the rest of the group for the welcome dinner, where we will have a quick briefing of our tour schedule.

Day 2

Thessaloniki - Ouranoupolis (150km)

We will ride some easy B-roads immediately after we exit Thessaloniki, and soon after the curves starts, as we climb to Poligiros, the capital of Halkidiki area. We will continue on small roads with nice views of the sea to the picturesque coastal village of Pirgadikia for a coffee stop. After lunch at a small tavern by the sea, we will soon arrive at Ouranoupolis, and you will still have time to enjoy a swim!

Day 3

Rest day - Loop ride Kassandra (300km)

Kassandra peninsula is a favourite summer destination. There are many beach-bars and lots of visitors, but there are also some quiet places and nice villages. We will ride around the peninsula enjoying both kinds of places, nice roads and the great beaches, before we return to our hotel in Ouranoupolis.

Day 4

Rest day - Loop ride Halkidiki forests (170km)

The northern part of Halkidiki is mountainous and unknown to the tourists, but it is great for biking tours, as there are many interesting roads through the forest and very few traffic! We will ride to Olympiada, and ancient Stagira, the birthplace of Aristotle, before we hit the twisty road to the village of Varvara and the small town of Arnea - famous for the honey and Tsipouro production. We will then make a loop ride on the tight roads of Taxiarhis mountain, before visiting an open air museum featuring Aristotle's inventions. The road back to the hotel offers a few more nice curves and a relaxing last part by the sea.

Day 5

Rest day - Loop ride Sithonia (230km)

Sithonia peninsula is well known for it's beaches, but it also has a fantastic twisty road ideal for motorcycles. The road runs between the forest and the beaches and it is always a pleasure to ride.

Those who do not want to ride can spend the day on the beach or take a boat tour around Mt. Athos.

Day 6

Rest day - Loop ride Amouliani isl.(50km)

The tiny island of Amouliani has some fantastic beaches and it is 20' away with the ferry. There are just 5km of paved road on the island and another 10 of unpaved- all leading to beautiful beaches.

If you are not interesting in riding, there is the option of renting a boat and spend the day on the beaches of the small islands of the area!

Day 7

Ouranoupolis - Thessaloniki (140km)

It is time to return to Thessaloniki, and there are a few different options to do that: The relaxing and easy coastal road, the b-roads around Mt. Holomondas or the twisty little roads though the forest...

In Thessaloniki you will have time for a walk and last minute shopping, or even a drink in one of the numerous bars...

Day 8

Departure from Thessaloniki

Depending on the time of your departure, you can enjoy a short tour in Thessaloniki, or just a coffee in the beautiful promenade. We will be happy to accompany you and show you more about our home town before we transfer you to the airport for your flight home

2012

2012 dates for Poseidon motorcycle tour

• May 13th to May 21st, 2012
• Custom tours can be organized until mid-October

2012 prices for Poseidon motorcycle tour

2013

2013 dates for Poseidon motorcycle tour

• Tour program for 2013 will be announced by August 15th, 2012
• Custom tours can be organized from mid-April until mid-October

2013 prices for Poseidon motorcycle tour

• Tour prices for 2013 will be announced by August 15th, 2012

What is included :

What is included in guided tours:

• 7 nights in 3/4* hotels in double room
• 7 breakfasts
• 7 dinners (w/o drinks)
• Rental motorcycle with insurance
• Experienced local English speaking tour leader on motorcycle
• Experienced local English speaking escort in support vehicle (first and last day)
• Support vehicle for baggage and passengers (first and last day)
• Airport pick-up / drop off
• 24 hours help line (Solo tours)
• Info pack, including information booklet and 1 detailed high quality map
• Tour operator insurance
• Travel insurance (from arrival to departure)
• An Odyssey Tours gift

What is included in solo tours:

• 7 nights in 3/4* hotels in double room
• 7 breakfasts
• 5 dinners (w/o drinks)
• Rental motorcycle with insurance or your own bike
• Airport pick-up / drop off
• 24 hours help line
• Info pack, including information booklet and 1 detailed high quality map
• Tour operator insurance
• Travel insurance (from arrival to departure)
• An Odyssey Tours gift

What is not included :

What is included :

• Fuel for the motorcycle
• Alcohol or other drinks in dinners
• Lunches
• Tips, telephones, mini-bar and other hotel services
• Any other expenses of personal nature
• Anything not clearly mentioned in the “what is included” section above