Trails of Zeus
All mountain adventure combining mythology, mountain biking, beach relaxing and nightlife.
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Activity Level Intermediate
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Trip Duration 5 riding days7 Days
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Destinations Meteora, Mount Olympus, Thessaloniki
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Group Size Medium Group
At a glance
A mountain bike trip combining -among others- three spectacular and at the same time different destinations.
Thessaloniki, home of Outline, with great trails around for all-mountain riders is a splendid and well-known European city break destination with lots of historical monuments and a notorious nightlife. Mt Olympus, the most famous and recognisable mountain worldwide, homeland of the Ancient Greece Gods, is an all year long destination to explore, giving the traveller the chance to experience a great adventure while getting acquainted with the source of Ancient Greek history. Last but not least, Meteora, a UNESCO’s heritage of Orthodox Monasteries, built on a complex of rocks formation with trails that were used for the secret trafficking of the Christian monks, during the Ottoman occupation!
Tour Highlights
- Ride at the most famous mountain in the world, home of Zeus
- Ride through the Meteora monasteries, a UNESCO monument
- Downhill from 1500m to sea coast
- Breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea
- Relaxing at the beach
- Urban downhill ride
Please note: A mountain bike adventure may be affected by numerous factors, with more common the weather conditions. Outline Adventures and its people have the experience to adjust the itinerary and proceed to what is needed in order to update the tour and provide you the best experience depending the conditions.
- English speaking, local expert mtb guide(s)
- Skills improvement
- Six (6) nights accommodation
- Five (5) meals
- Six (6) dinners
- Maintenance toolset always available
- All transportation required by the itinerary
- Airport pick up and drop off
- International and/or domestic flights
- Alcoholic / non-alcoholic beverages
- Tickets for sights and visits
- Bike rentals
- Personal safety and bike equipment
- Travel and health insurance
- Anything not mentioned as included
Fitness and Skills Level
- You have a reasonable level of fitness, exercising at least twice a week for 45 minutes or more, throughout the whole year
- You can ride for up to 5 hours per day at a moderate pace, with snack and photo stops, for 3 consecutive days
- You are capable of tackling one or two moderate climbs per day, of up to 400m
- You have been mountain biking regularly for at least one year
- You have reasonable bike handling skills, and are confident riding in a variety of terrains and conditions including: single track, double track, muddy, wet, dry, loose
- You are competent at riding undulating trails with moderate climbs and descents, some of which may be slightly technical in nature, but may get off and walk some sections
- You ride at least three to four times per month
Preparation of your Bike
Here is our Bike kit list in order to help you get prepared for your adventure. Please read and check it carefully. The ideal bike for this mtb trip is a high quality full-suspension mountain bike with at least 140mm of travel. Make sure, that your bike has been professionally and authorised serviced, including all suspensions and your equipment is in proper condition.
Accommodation – GBH
The majority of accommodation that we use on this mountain biking adventure, is mainly, family-owned lodges and small hotels. We have researched these areas extensively to select the most comfortable accommodation in the region and we have planned the itinerary accordingly.
Food & Beverages
Here in Greece the food is almost a ritual matter. The areas we will be riding, are famous for their quality traditional Cuisine and Vineyards. Thessaloniki is considered to be a global gastronomy destination, during the last years.
We will arrange dinners at cozy local restaurants and bars, for you.
After all you are in Greece, you have to spend some quality time to try for Mediterranean flavours.
Arrival & Departure Details – Transfers
This tour starts and finishes at Thessaloniki Airport, SKG.
Your Guide and/or Driver will meet you at the exit of Arrival department of SKG, holding an Outline Adventures sign.
Since we will be traveling at Meteora at arrival day, make everything you can to arrive before 18:00. Otherwise, please consider the option of travelling the day before to Thessaloniki.
In any case, do not forget to inform us by mail about the details of your flight, at least 7 days before the arrival day, in order to schedule your pick up from SKG on time.
SKG airport is well connected to many international destinations. Please let us know if you require any assistance with your flights.
On your departure date we will drop you off to SKG to catch your homeward flight.
If you wish to arrive sooner or extend your trip to Greece, please contact us.
Please Note: All transportations from and to SKG Airport are scheduled to take place from 9am to 9pm at the arrival and departure dates of the trip. If your flight(s) are before or after this range, an extra fee of 25€ per person will be charged.
Travel Factors
Please read and accept our Terms & Conditions before you book one of our adventures. It is very important for us, to know that all of our customers have read and agreed to our terms.
We hope that you will never have to cancel your trip. Although, if for any reason you have to cancel, make sure you are aware of our cancellation policy.
You are required, as a condition of booking, to be insured against medical and personal accident risks. In this policy you must include cover for mountain biking and we recommend that you take out a policy which covers cancellation and baggage.
Please note: We are more than happy to help you understand all of the trip aspects. Feel free to ask any kind of question you may have for this trip.