6-Day Motorcycle Tour from Athens to Ioannina and Meteora

6 Days Duration

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About This Tour

Gear up for a thrilling 6-day motorcycle tour from Athens through the Ioannina region and Kalambaka. Ride to charming villages such as Zagorohoria and Metsovo,...

Duration: 6 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Athens, Ioannina, Meteora, Kalabaka · Languages: English, German, Italian

Know before you go: Participating ages are between 22 and 70 years.; All tours start and end at the tour provider's premises.; The Roman Aqueduct travels a distance of around 50 km, leaving its mark on Rizovouni, Thesprotiko, Stefani, Skala Louros, Sfinoto, Oropos, Archaggelos, Nea Sinopi, and Nikopol. According to the prevailing view, the Roman aqueduct was constructed after the foundation of Nikopolis by Octavian Augustus (1st century BC - 1st century AD). At the same time, younger researchers consider it possible that the construction was carried out during the years of Adrianos (2nd century AD). Julian the Emperor took care of it, but it stopped functioning after half of the 5th century AD. The aqueduct consists of a pipe that carried the water by the method of height difference from Louros' sources to the two tanks of Nymphaea and Nikopolis.; The Cave of Perama was created 1,500,000 years ago in the interior of Goritsa hill, precisely above the village. It was discovered by residents of Perama in 1940, and speleologists Anna and Ioannis Petrohilos began exploring it in 1956. This natural ornament is known for the variety of stalactites and stalagmites found there, and it is included among the best caves in the world. The temperature inside remains constant at 17 degrees Celsius, while the water temperature is 14 degrees Celsius.; 1450 EUR - Pax 1 person in a single room; 1700 EUR - Pax 2 people sharing a double room

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What's Included

Use of a BMW rental motorcycle
Use of a helmet for the duration of the tour
GPS with POIs
Accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis in a respected, centrally located hotel
Planning and organization of the tour
All fees and taxes

Not Included

Admission to points of interest
Tolls, if applicable
Refuelling
Lunch, dinner, snacks, and beverages
Tour guide

Itinerary

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Day 01

Athens to Ioannina via Ziros Lake and the Roman Aqueduct

Get acquainted with your BMW rental motorcycle at the tour company's office. After a short briefing on the tour and itinerary, set off on your BMW. All destinations and points of interest will be uploaded to the GPS provided with the motorcycle. Get acquainted with your BMW rental motorcycle at the tour company's office. After a short briefing on the tour and itinerary, set off on your BMW. All destinations and points of interest will be uploaded to the GPS provided with the motorcycle. Stop at Ziros Lake for 1 hour. Visit this beautiful lake on the outskirts of Filippiada, where you can relax and enjoy a beverage in a lovely natural setting. Stop at Ziros Lake for 1 hour. Visit this beautiful lake on the outskirts of Filippiada, where you can relax and enjoy a beverage in a lovely natural setting. Continue to the north side of the Louros valley, near Agios Georgios village, north of Filippiada, where the Roman Aqueduct of ancient Nikopolis dominates the landscape. Stop here for 30 minutes. Continue to the north side of the Louros valley, near Agios Georgios village, north of Filippiada, where the Roman Aqueduct of ancient Nikopolis dominates the landscape. Stop here for 30 minutes.
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Day 02

Ioannina, Perama, and the Vrellis Greek History Museum

Ride to the capital of Epirus, spread around the imposing Lake Pamvotida. Its still waters and the nameless small island create a wonderful collage of colours around which the entire area lives and breathes. Ioannina has always been multicultural, shaped mainly by Christian, Islamic, and Jewish influences. See this coexistence of cultures in the historic city centre, where remarkable buildings such as the House Matei Hussein, the Ottoman mosque of Veli Pasha, and the wider old town stand out as unique attractions. (Duration: 3 hours) Ride to the capital of Epirus, spread around the imposing Lake Pamvotida. Its still waters and the nameless small island create a wonderful collage of colours around which the entire area lives and breathes. Ioannina has always been multicultural, shaped mainly by Christian, Islamic, and Jewish influences. See this coexistence of cultures in the historic city centre, where remarkable buildings such as the House Matei Hussein, the Ottoman mosque of Veli Pasha, and the wider old town stand out as unique attractions. (Duration: 3 hours) Continue to the picturesque village of Perama, only four kilometres from Ioannina on the road from Metsovo to Trikala. A mythical world beyond imagination awaits here. Explore many chambers with particularly rich decor stretching to a length of about 1,500 metres. (Duration: 2 hours) Continue to the picturesque village of Perama, only four kilometres from Ioannina on the road from Metsovo to Trikala. A mythical world beyond imagination awaits here. Explore many chambers with particularly rich decor stretching to a length of about 1,500 metres. (Duration: 2 hours) Head to the Vrellis Greek History Museum, a privately owned wax museum in the Ioannina regional unit of Greece. Established by the sculptor Pavlos Vrellis in February 1983, it is the best-known wax museum in Greece. The museum hosts 150 wax models across 37 themes inspired by various events from Greek history. (Duration: 1 hour) Head to the Vrellis Greek History Museum, a privately owned wax museum in the Ioannina regional unit of Greece. Established by the sculptor Pavlos Vrellis in February 1983, it is the best-known wax museum in Greece. The museum hosts 150 wax models across 37 themes inspired by various events from Greek history. (Duration: 1 hour)
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Day 03

Scenic Ride Through Zagorohoria

Zagorohoria, Ioannina Region, Epirus Proceed to a land where natural beauty exceeds imagination. Zagorohoria is considered one of the best-preserved village regions in Greece. This motorcycle tour takes you through some of its most popular and scenic villages, including cosmopolitan Aristi, mysterious Papiggo, scenic Kipi with its famous stone bridges, serene Monodendri, and enigmatic Vovousa. These are just some of the places you will visit. (Duration: 6 hours) Proceed to a land where natural beauty exceeds imagination. Zagorohoria is considered one of the best-preserved village regions in Greece. This motorcycle tour takes you through some of its most popular and scenic villages, including cosmopolitan Aristi, mysterious Papiggo, scenic Kipi with its famous stone bridges, serene Monodendri, and enigmatic Vovousa. These are just some of the places you will visit. (Duration: 6 hours)
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Day 04

Valia Calda and the Warm Valley Landscapes

Vovousa, Ioannina Region, Epirus Tour through Valia Calda, or "Warm Valley," considered one of the most attractive destinations in Europe. Admire the high and impressive mountain ranges, the densely forested slopes, and the fantastic natural landscapes that define this remarkable area. (Duration: 5 hours) Tour through Valia Calda, or "Warm Valley," considered one of the most attractive destinations in Europe. Admire the high and impressive mountain ranges, the densely forested slopes, and the fantastic natural landscapes that define this remarkable area. (Duration: 5 hours)
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Day 05

Traditional Metsovo in the Pindos Mountains

Metsovo, Ioannina Region, Epirus Visit Metsovo, a tree-shaded village that retains its traditional character and dots the mountainside below Katara Col in the Pindos mountain range. Metsovo is full of life throughout the year and generously offers its surrounding natural beauty. Especially during winter, this famous Vlach village, the birthplace of various national benefactors such as Tositsas, Stournaras, and Averof, becomes one of Epirus' beloved tourist destinations. (Duration: 3 hours) Visit Metsovo, a tree-shaded village that retains its traditional character and dots the mountainside below Katara Col in the Pindos mountain range. Metsovo is full of life throughout the year and generously offers its surrounding natural beauty. Especially during winter, this famous Vlach village, the birthplace of various national benefactors such as Tositsas, Stournaras, and Averof, becomes one of Epirus' beloved tourist destinations. (Duration: 3 hours)
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Day 06

Meteora Monasteries and Return to Athens

Meteora, Kastraki, Kalambaka Explore the complex of Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988, built on the north-western edge of the Plain of Thessaly. It consists of monasteries built 400 meters above the ground on massive stone pillars. One of the holiest places in Greece, Meteora attracts thousands of visitors year after year. Visitors are mesmerized by the scale of the rock formations and the spectacular beauty and serenity that radiate from the monasteries, especially for those seeking spiritual enlightenment. (Duration: 3 hours) Explore the complex of Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988, built on the north-western edge of the Plain of Thessaly. It consists of monasteries built 400 meters above the ground on massive stone pillars. One of the holiest places in Greece, Meteora attracts thousands of visitors year after year. Visitors are mesmerized by the scale of the rock formations and the spectacular beauty and serenity that radiate from the monasteries, especially for those seeking spiritual enlightenment. (Duration: 3 hours)