CYCLING TOUR BULGARIA & GREECE 🚴‍♀️ (Choose 14 Days) - Guaranteed Departure

Groups of Max. X People can Choose Any 14 Days from 4/1/24-10/31/24
Cycling trip combining mountain and seashore cycling in charming Bulgaria and sunny Greece.

This cycling tour will take you on a memorable adventure in the lands of the Rhodope Mountains in Bulgaria, the central parts of Northern Greece, and the Halkidiki peninsula (Sithonia and Athon). You will bike among pristine landscapes of old coniferous forests, gorges, caves, big dams, and beautiful meadows in the mythical Rhodope Mountains. After crossing the border with Greece you will start exploring the lands of Drama prefecture typical for their karst relief housing 2 of the most beautiful caves in Greece, Aggitis, and Alistrati. The tour ends with three days of exciting cycling in the middle peninsula of Halkidiki – Sithonia filled with sun, numerous secluded beaches, stunning cliffs, rich island vegetation, olive gardens, palms, and peaceful small villages and towns. This tour will show you the changing of the landscape, culture, and architecture going from North to South to the Augean Sea while you cycle, experience the local village life, swim in the crystal-clear sea waters, and flavor your senses with local traditional food.

Tour Highlights:
• Rhodope Mountains – the oldest mountains on the Balkan Peninsula, housing 2 of the most beautiful caves in Bulgaria - Devil's Throat and Yagodina Cave
• Ognyanovo – famous spa resort with thermal mineral water swimming pools
• Alistrati Cave – with its length of 1.9mi, this is one of the most beautiful and biggest caves in Greece with rare cave formations and fauna. Nearby is the stunning canyon of the Aggitis River.
• Athos Holy Mountain – set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, it is the center of Eastern Christian Orthodox Monasticism with more than 20 monasteries! It is also a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Sithonia – the middle part of the Halkidiki peninsula known for its pristine nature and beautiful sandy beaches. It was named after Sithonas, son of Poseidon (God of the Sea in Greek mythology).
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• Dates: Choose any 14 Days from 4/1/24 to 10/31/24. Tour runs from April to October.
• Cost: $3995 (per person, excluding flights)
• Single supplement: $650

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Price Includes:
• airport transfers and all ground transportation according to the itinerary
• 5 nights’ accommodation in 3★/4★ hotels or family-run hotels based on double occupancy
• all meals according to the itinerary – breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• tour highlights, entry fees for sights and events according to the itinerary
• English-speaking guide
• bike, helmet, and saddlebags
• equipment rental needed and route map according to the itinerary
• driver with a supporting vehicle
• luggage transport
• VAT and all local taxes & Fuel Surcharges
• 24/7 technical support of the bikes

Not Included:
• airfare international flight tickets
• travel insurance
• single supplement of $650 per person
• drinks and meals not mentioned in the itinerary
• tips at hotels and restaurants
• additional taxi rides or public transportation
• personal expenses
• optional excursions and entrance fees

Good to know:
• Roads: we use mainly village asphalt roads with little traffic. Road conditions are relatively good with some exceptions (bumpy sections, potholes, rough asphalt). In the Halkidiki peninsula, we use main quality
coastal roads with low traffic in the tour’s active season. Short off-road sections can be added.
• Guide/driver: The guide with the supporting vehicle and the luggage inside checks several times a day if everything is OK with the group, waiting by crossroads, accompanying them for breakfast, lunch, and
dinner and giving them talks by the most interesting sites en route.

Necessary equipment:
• All riders must always wear a helmet riding. We encourage riders to bring their own helmets or rent one of ours. Cycling gloves, breathable clothes, waterproof gear, cycling shoes/trainers, swimming suit, sunscreen lotion, sunglasses with UV protection – (For the full list of recommended items see "General" in the trip dossier).

For a detailed itinerary and inquiries, please email Balkan Splendors at info@balkansplendor.com or contact us at (201) 496-7717.

• A passport is required and must be valid for at least six months after the date of travel.
• Check the State Department’s website for important info on the destination.