Halkidiki Peninsula

Day 1: Thessaloniki - Kassandra peninsula  
Day 2: St. Nicholaos Chapel - Loutra Spa Village 19.3 mi. (31 km)
Day 3: Loutra – Possidi – Kassandreia – Neos Marmaras (Sithonia), 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 4: Partenonas Architectural Reserve - Coastal Roads - Porto Kofou 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 5: Porto Koufo - Kalamitsi - Sarti - Vourvourou, 33 mi. (53 km)
Day 6: Vourvourou - Pyrgadikia - Develiki - Ouranoupoli (Athos peninsula), 42 mi. (67 km)
Day 7: Free day in Ouranoupoli - Boat to Athos Monasteries, back to Thessaloniki
Day 8: Departure 

All distances are approximate. Due to circumstances beyond control, weather conditions, or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to changes before and/or during your holiday. This is a supported tour and your driver-guide will fully inform you in regards to each day's route.

Day 1: Thessaloniki - Kassandra peninsula  
Individual arrival in Thessaloniki and included transfer (62 mi/100 km) to Pefkochori located on the Northern coast of the Kassandra peninsula. 

Preferred accommodation: Marabou Hotel, Pefkochori

Day 2:  St. Nicholaos Chapel - Loutra Spa Village, 19.3 mi (31 km)
The cycle tour starts along the coast but then veers off on a village road leading to the chapel of St. Nicholas. The ride backtracks a few kilometers and continues with an uphill ride in the hinterland of the peninsula, ending in the village of Loutra, renowned for its healing thermal waters.

Ascent/Descent: 340/330 m
Detour to St. Nicholaos chapel:15 km.
Ascent/descent: 310/310 m

Preferred accommodation: Rodon Loutra, Loutra

Day 3: Loutra – Possidi – Kassandreia – Neos Marmaras (Sithonia), 22 mi. (35 km)
The day starts with a flat road along the shore until the small resort town of Possidi, where you will have some time to spend on the beach. You then head to the town of Kassandreia where the biking for today ends. Transfer to the lively harbor Neos Marmaras in the Sithonia peninsula. Option for honey tasting in Nikiti area on the way. 

Ascent/Descent: 240/220 m

Preferred accommodation: Regos Resort Hotel, Neos Marmaras

Day 4:  Partenonas Architectural Reserve - Coastal Roads - Porto Kofou 22 mi (35 km)
Following a quick transfer to the mountain village of Parthenonas, an architectural reserve with marvelous stone houses, a scenic ride follows along the Western coast of Sithonia.  From here there is a downhill mountain road, followed by a coastal road overlooking secluded small bays. The sparkling blue waters and golden sand beaches will beckon and tempt. The ride continues along the stunning rocky bay to Porto Kofou, a fishing village.  

Ascent/Descent: 330/630 m

Preferred accommodation: Porto Kofu Hotel , Porto Koufo

Day 5:  Porto Koufo - Kalamitsi - Sarti - Vourvourou, 33 mi. (53 km)
As you continue to explore Sithonia, the morning begins with a gorgeous ascent on a mountain road followed by a downhill ride to the East coast to the village of Kalamitsi. The route continues on a coastal road with a series of ascents and descents through forests of Mediterranean Pines and the through the lively town of Sarti, finishing in the Vourvourou region with spectacular views of Diaporos Island.  Overnight in Vourvourou.

Ascent/Descent: 1080/1080 m

Preferred accommodation: Hotel Rema, Vourourou  

Day 6:  Vourvourou - Pyrgadikia - Develiki - Ouranoupoli (Athos peninsula), 42 mi. (67 km)
Today you will follow coastal roads, passing through the charming fishing town of Pyrgadikia. Just after leaving, there will be a few challenging ascents until the beach of Develiki. After that, you will follow a flat coastal road to the charming tourist town of Ouranopoli in the Athos peninsula.

Ascent/Descent: 940/900 m

Preferred accommodation: Princess Ouranoupoli, Ouranoupoli

Day 7:  Free Day in Ouranoupoli - boat to Athos Monasteries. Transfer back to Thessaloniki
This is the perfect place for a day of rest. Oranoupoli is a fairytale place whose name translates as the "city of the heavens." Soak up sun on one of the pristine beaches with the backsplash of rolling green hills and the deepest blue sea as the forefront! Recommended is a boat ride to the amazing Athos Holy Land and Monasteries perched high on the cliffs. This is the oldest surviving monastic community dating back more than a thousand years, to Byzantine times. Transfer back to Thessaloniki in the afternoon. Your support staff will be departing today. Possibility to remain in Ouranoupoli for another evening.

Preferred accommodation: Rotonda Hotel, Thessaloniki

Day 8:  Departure
Departure is on your own. The preferred hotels usually offer airport transfers.

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Accommodations

You will be accommodated in family-run hotels and guest houses unique to this area. No chain hotels! In each day’s details, we provide you with the name of the preferred hotel, however, the final hotel list will be based on availability. You can request the list of available hotels for your preferred tour date if you would like. P

Bicycles

Hybrid Bike with front suspension

Scott Subcross Alloy 6061

• Sub Cross Alloy 6061 / Custom Butted tubing / Sub Cross Men/Lady geometry
• Shimano Deore 27 speed
• Tektro Hydraulic disc brakes
• Kenda Booster tires (700 x 45 C - 30 TPI)
• Syncros saddle
• Rear rack

Electric Bike

Longwise Electric Bike

• Al Alloy city frame (step-through)
• 250 W Brushless Gear Motor
• 36 V 10 Ah lithium battery
• Roller brake
• Shimano 7 gears
• Rear rack