Thessaloniki Bike An incredible 3 day bike challenge

Enjoy the spectacular landscape of by bike! This 3 day challenge starts on the outskirts of , located on the northwest corner of the . From here we will cycle to the coast and enjoy a short ferry ride to Thassos Island, a paradise for cyclists! With quiet roads and spectacular views you wont want to leave. After cycling a loop of the island we will start our cycle back to Xanthi Cityi, where our challenge finishes and we will enjoy a night of celebrations after an epic challenge!

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Depart London to Thessaloniki Day 3: Ofrinio to Thassos Island, 140kms Day 5: Guided tour Thessaloniki Upon arrival in Thessaloniki, we will be After an early breakfast we are back on our After breakfast we will have a 2 hour met by our guides and transferred to our bikes for the second day of this epic transfer back to Thessaloniki. We will hotel. In the evening we will have a challenge. This morning we will cycle then have a day free to explore the city. traditional Greek dinner, and have a full towards Keramoti port where we will catch Overnight Thessaloniki. briefing about our challenge ahead. a ferry across to Thassos island, the northernmost island of the Aegean Sea Day 6: Thessaloniki to London Day 2: Thessaloniki to Ofrinio, 110kms renowned for its stunning coastline, We will have breakfast in the hotel before After an early breakfast we will have a beaches and lush greenery. Once we have transferring back to the airport for our short transfer out of the city centre to our arrived we will get back on our bikes and flight back to the UK. starting point, Lagadas village. Today’s cycle half way around the island to Potos route will see us cycling along quiet village located on the south of the island, © Ultimate Challenges Itinerary complex country roads whilst enjoying the our final destination today! Overnight at and subject to change spectacular scenery that Greece has to Potos village. offer. Today we pass Lake the second Best time of year largest lake in Greece before continuing on Day 4: Potos to Xanthi City, 100kms April, May, June, September and October towards Strymonas river, passing by the Today we will cycle the other half of the famous Lion of . We will then island along quiet roads passing lush follow the coast until we reach the seaside forests and enjoying spectacular coastal village of Ofrinio. Overnight at Ofrinio. views. Once we arrive at Limenas port we will cross by ferry back to the mainland. On arrival we jump back on our bikes and cycle towards Xanthi city our finish point for this epic challenge! Tonight we will have a well deserved traditional Greek celebration dinner.