1-Day Bike Tour in Athens with Mount Parnitha and Marathon Lake

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Ride through scenic routes from Mount Parnitha to Beletsi and Marathon Lakes
• 02 Take in stunning Athenian views from Flabouri refuge at over 1,000 meters
• 03 Visit the royal estate, including the site of the former summer Royal Palace
• 04 Explore the natural beauty of the densely forested Parnitha Mountain range

Enjoy a full-day bike tour through scenic routes and historical sites around Athens, including Beletsi and Marathon Lakes. Ride up to Parnitha Mountain, the highest mountain on the Attica peninsula at 1,413 m, and take in its densely forested landscapes and beautiful views. The experience also includes a visit to the royal estate, adding a cultural and historical dimension to the journey.

Behold the Flabouri refuge camp at an altitude of more than 1,000 meters, with the most stunning Athenian views.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Athens, Marathon

Languages English, French, Greek, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Mount Parnitha, Royal Estate and Marathon Lake Ride

• Head to Parnitha Mountain on a motorcycle.

• Behold the Flabouri refuge camp at an altitude of more than 1,000 meters, with the most stunning Athenian views.

• Upon your descent, visit the Royal Estate, where the summer Royal Palace once stood, as well as the Royal Tombs.

• Explore Beletsi and Marathon Lake.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• The rental of the scooter or motorcycle

• Third-party insurance

• Safety lock for the scooter or motorcycle and safety vest

• Photos and/or video of the tour

• Map of the covered area

What's Not Included

• Fully comprehensive insurance for the scooter or motorcycle

• Fuel and tolls

• Entrance fees to archaeological sites

• Dining or beverages

• Everything else mentioned as optional

• Optional with surcharge:

  • Driver and pillion insurance

  • Helmet for driver and pillion (prior communication is required for the type and size of helmet)

  • Pick-up from the hotel or airport and drop-off accordingly

  • Hard top case and side luggage

  • Motorcycle global positioning system (GPS)

  • Action camera (GoPro, Sony)

Know before you go

• The price of 150 euros refers to the rental of SH 300 ABS TB.

• Depending on which bike you rent, the price changes accordingly and can reach 250 euros for the VFR 1200 Crosstourer DCT / ABS.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Athens, Greece

Tour start

Parnitha, Acharnes 136 72, Greece

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.