Moto tour GRWK 12 - Pelion: At the mountain of the Centaurs

Tour at a glance Code | Route Name

GRWK 12 | At the mountain of the Centaurs"

Location

Central Greece, Magnesia, Pelion

Type of route | Route gradpaved roads | Intermediate level 3 ing level Duration / Overnight stays

3 days | 2 nights, including breakfast

Distance covered daily

60 - 350 Km. (paved roads)

Route distance

Approximately 750 Km.

Riding time

6 -10 hours per day

Number of participants

4 - 8 riders

Recommended for…

This tour would be an ideal choice for all those who wish to go on a three-day getaway in Pelion, where they will discover the unique village of Makrinitsa, known as “the balcony of the Pagasetic gulf”, stroll along picturesque paths, explore the local open-air stores, and sample special meze dishes accompanied with tsipouro! This is a wonderful destination during all seasons.

Tour description Pelion is the mountain of the mythical Centaurs and the chosen summer residence of the Olympian gods, as well as the kingdom of Peleus and his son, Achilles: it is no surprise that it is one of the most beloved destinations in Greece, as it combines the green color of nature with the blue color of the sea, lusciously green and rising high above to the north and the east of the city of Volos.

Notable Sights of the Tour Volos, Chania, Agria, Tsagharada, Zagora, Milies, Limni, Glyfa, St. John Rossos, Chalkida, Portaria, Vizitsa, Choreuto,

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Day 1: Athens – Ch

We will depart from (Euboean Tempi) – los. We will then go tional village of Cha

Day 2: Portaria – M

After breakfast we the opportunity to ment called “Theof from the marble sp tional village of Por cious meal, and visi

Day 3: Chania – Tsa

We will have our br beverage and take i tree! We will then m flowers, resting at t the historic church around the listed se mediary stops.

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tour itinerary:

halkida – Aedipsos – Aghiokampos – Glyfa – Volos – Chania (308 Km)

m Athens and head out to Chalkida, on the amazingly scenic route that takes us through northern Euboea Mantoudi – Limni – Aedipsos, and board a ferry from Aghiokampos towards Glyfa and the modern city of Voo up the mountain of the Centaurs, whose legendary stories will accompany us along our way until the tradiania, where we will settle into our hotel.

Makrinitsa – Chania (60 Km)

will depart for the “Balcony of Pelion”, which is the renowned village of Makrinitsa. Whilst there, we will have wander around its central square, admire the famous former coffee-house (1910) that is now a listed monufilos”, visit the church of Aghios Ioannis Prodromos, and quench our thirst with a drink of “Immortal water” pring with the lion-shaped faucets. After enjoying our coffee and the amazing view, we will head off to the tradirtaria, where we will have free time for a stroll, an opportunity to buy various herbs and royal jelly, have a deliit noteworthy sights, such as the church of Virgin Mary of Portaria. We will return to our hotel in the afternoon.

agarada – Milies – Vyzitsa – Athens (382 Km)

reakfast and immediately head off for a visit in the famous village of Tsagarada! We will have time to enjoy a in the wonderful view, take photos and engage in some tree-hugging (!) with the one thousand year old plane move on to the main village of Milies, set within in a landscape of unparalleled beauty, filled with trees and the hillside of mount Pelion. Milies is the birthplace of renowned Greek writer Anthios Gazis, as well as home to of Pamegiston Taxiarches of 1741 and the municipal library. We will also have the opportunity to wander ettlement in Vyzitsa, with its numerous imposing mansions. Our return to Athens will include a number of inter-

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ours and journeys depart and end at our company premises. ours can be adjusted according to your own requirements and wishes.

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otorcycle rental. asic third party insurance. fety lock for the motorcycle. safety technician with his own motorcycle.

4-hour Roadside Assistance. hotographs or videos from the tour. anning and organisation of the tour and providing participants with information prior to rture regarding the day’s schedule. ee luggage storage in Athens. hree (3) or four (4) days’ riding on predetermined routes. wo (2) or three (3) nights’ accommodation with breakfast in luxury hotels or high-quality tional guesthouses. oad navigation map of the tour (depending on availability).

included in the tour price:

omprehensive motorcycle insurance or coinsurance . uel, toll fees, boat tickets. ntrance tickets for scheduled visits to sights, entrance and guide fees within archaeological . erything marked in the itinerary as ‘optional’.

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avel insurance. avel insurance. river’s helmet and/or passenger’s helmet upon agreement regarding sizing. eeting and transfer from Athens International Airport (or from another pick-up location of choice). ggage cases, GPS, action cameras (GoPro, Sony or similar).

Recommended fleet for the tour

ored routes on a GPS with all the daily itineraries. ini-van or mini-bus for the luggage, with a second driver. >Recommended fleet for the tour: HONDA NC 750Χ or similar.

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