6-Day Self-Guided Greece Motorcycle Tour with Meteora and Prespa

Get acquainted with your BMW rental motorbike 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 Nestorio, Kastoria Region, West Macedonia. This extraordinary village is full of charm, with a lovely river running through it. Every summer, a major festival takes place on the river, bringing together famous artists from Greece and abroad. (Duration: 30 minutes)

• Stop at Kastoria, Kastoria Region, West Macedonia. (Duration: 3 hours)

  • Ride to this charming furrier city, whose beauty will most certainly seduce you. It is built amphitheatrically on a narrow peninsula, mirrored in Orestiada Lake and nestled between the Grammo and Vitsi Mountains.

  • See the old neighbourhood of Doltso, a picturesque corner of the town where buildings date back to the 17th and 18th centuries, when the city's economy flourished through fur treatment and trade. Many of these buildings have been converted into museums, such as the Neratzi Aivazi mansion, which houses the Folk Art Museum, as well as the Emmanouil mansion and the Costume Museum.

  • Visit Apozari, the city's second oldest neighbourhood, known for its aristocratic allure. Fall in love with its Byzantine churches and beautiful mansions, which are typical examples of Macedonian architecture.

• Stop at the Cave of Dragon (Spilia tou Drakou), Kastoria. Head inside this captivating cave system, where you will see seven underground lakes and chambers filled with astonishing stalactites. (Duration: 1 hour)

• Stop at the Prehistoric Lake Settlement, Dispilio. At the site of Nisi, an artificial island in Lake Orestiada, a Middle Neolithic lake settlement with wooden structures has been excavated, dating back to 5600 to 5000 BCE. Near the site, an impressive park recreates the lake dwellers' settlement and provides information about the lives of its Neolithic inhabitants. (Duration: 1 hour)

• Prespa Lakes, Agios Germanos Prespa. (Duration: 3 hours)

  • Ride to the region of Florina, a magical world of incomparable natural beauty shaped by retreating glaciers and a series of seismic phenomena. Two important lakes, Great and Small Prespa, are surrounded by mountains and create a stunning landscape, reflecting the wooded slopes of the surrounding peaks in their waters.

  • Bring the right birdwatching equipment and visit the special Bird Observatory, where members of the Hellenic Ornithological Society will tell you all about the birds and may even lend you a telescope for observation. The shores of Mikri Prespa, with their thick reeds, host pelicans, wild ducks, and many other rare bird species that attract the interest of international scientific institutes.

• Stop at Agios Achillios island, Prespes National Park. Cross the floating bridge leading to the island of Agios Achilios in Small Prespa and admire the ruins of the 10th-century church of the same name. Visit the caves where hermits once lived and admire the rock paintings visible at Fishermen Bay or along the shores of Great Prespa. (Duration: 1 hour)

• Stop at Florina, Florina Region, West Macedonia. (Duration: 2 hours)

  • Start your tour of the city with a visit to the Archaeological Museum, located next to the Railway Station. One of the station's old buildings houses the Art Gallery, which exhibits works by local artists.

  • Head to the city's landmark, the Sakoulevas river, which you can walk along starting from Ioannou Arti Street.

  • Go to the left bank of the river, where you can gaze at the Second Primary School, the House of Tegos Sapountzis, the city's first mayor in 1912, the workshops of two local artists, the Modern Art Museum, and the House of Voyiatzis, where many scenes from Angelopoulos' film "The Beekeeper" were filmed.

  • Cross to the opposite side, where the three-storey "House of Peios" still stands as one of the most impressive traditional mansions in Florina.

  • Continue your tour at Dikeosinis Square, meaning Justice Square, adorned with well-preserved public buildings, the old prison, and the Turkish Baths. If you would like to rest for a while, choose one of the lively cafes on Melas Pedestrian Street and indulge in a coffee or a delicious local speciality.

• Ride to Amyntaio, a hub for all of Western Macedonia, with a unique view of Mount Vermio, Mount Vintsi, Mount Kaimaktsalan, Lake Petron, and the vineyards of the region. It has beautiful hotels and restaurants and is famous for its local wineries.

• Stop at Amyntaio, Florina Region, West Macedonia. Ride your BMW to one of the most famous wineries in Greece. Alpha Estate will be your stop for a winery tour, and it boasts an excellent cellar and some of the best Greek wines. (Duration: 1 hour)

• Stop at Nymfaio, Florina Region, West Macedonia. Explore this traditional settlement on Mount Vernon (Vitsi) at an altitude of 1,350 m. It has been singled out as one of the ten most picturesque villages in Europe, according to UNESCO. This fascinating village, with its stone-built houses and cobblestone paths surrounded by breathtaking beech forest, looks as though it has come straight out of a fairytale book. Nymfaio is a charming destination all year round, combining remarkable natural beauty, a distinctive glorious past, unique traditional guesthouses, and numerous cafes and restaurants. (Duration: 2 hours)

• Proceed to the Arcturos Brown Bear Sanctuary, Nymfaio. This sanctuary is located in a beautiful beech forest 1.5 km from Nymfaio. Find out more about the wonderful ex-captive bears that live in a 5-acre fenced area designed to imitate a natural habitat. Discover how difficult it is to reintegrate them into their natural environment after being removed from their mothers before they had the chance to learn basic survival skills. (Duration: 2 hours)

• Go to Siatista, one of the most traditional towns in the prefecture of Kozani, Kozani Region, West Macedonia, lying on the slopes of Mount Siniatsiko at an altitude of 920 meters. From the 17th to the 19th century, the town experienced great prosperity, which is still clearly visible in the mansions found throughout the area. Do not miss the incredible metropolis of Siatista with its fantastic frescoes. (Duration: 2 hours)

• Stop at Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1988, in the Trikala Region of Thessaly. The monasteries are built on the north-western edge of the Plain of Thessaly. Meteora is a complex of monasteries perched 400 meters above the ground on massive stone pillars. It is one of Christianity's holiest places and attracts thousands of visitors year after year. Visitors are mesmerized by the scale of the rock formations and the spectacular beauty and serenity that emanate from the monasteries, especially for those seeking spiritual enlightenment. (Duration: 3 hours)

• Stop at Trikala, Trikala Region, Thessaly. The prefecture's capital is a beautiful city built on ancient Trikki. According to mythology, the nymph Trikki was the daughter of Pinios. Asklipios, the most important doctor of antiquity, originated here. Ride along the Lithaios river as it flows through the city, which is distinguished by historical monuments, excellent urban planning, spacious squares, parks, and pedestrian streets. (Duration: 2 hours)