Scouting Unknown Greece

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THE WORLD’S LEADING COMPANY IN GUIDED MOTORCYCLE TOURS – Edelweiss Bike Travel have

operated over 1,750 tours in over 180 destinations. Since more than 32 years Edelweiss shows

motorcyclists the best routes on the planet. All of the tours are operated by Edelweiss. This represents ahuge depth of experience, which has clearly established Edelweiss as the market leader in guided

motorcycle tours around the globe. The expertise gained in guiding speaks volumes. Our family of

30,000 Edelweiss customers agrees that we have the experience other touring companies can only

dream about.

SCOUTING TOUR: Unknown GreeceGREECE

Greece in spring – that’s an experience of a special art! Shortly before the summer tourism falls in the

country we will enjoy the roads far off the beaten track and the awakening of the nature.

Most travelers know about the Greek Islands of Mykonos, Paros, Naxos, and Crete; some of them know

about Peloponissos, Olympia, Sparta or the peninsula of Mani - but not too many know about the

southern part of Greece’s mainland or the northern Peloponissos. And even fewer know about the great

riding Greece offers.

But Edelweiss Bike Travel knows! Travel with us to

virtually unknown areas; visit the sights, explore with us

the challenging mountain roads, and the hidden

villages. Some of the sites may sound familiar, others

are still known as insiders’ tips. We start out in Athens,and to avoid the permanent traffic jam of the Greek

capital, we go around it on the freeway. But pretty soon

we leave the city to climb the hills in the North and find

ourselves on twisty roads heading west. Today’s

destination is Delphi, a place full of mysteries and

secrets. Day two allows us to have a closer look at some

ruins, ask the Oracle about our futures, and to explore

the Parnassos Mountains, where some roads are used

to stage the Acropolis Car Rally.

The following day takes us north towards Kalambaka.

This name probably doesn’t sound familiar at all, but in





the immediate neighborhood you’ll find Meteora – a grouping of monasteries perched on seemingly

inaccessible rock pinnacles. On day four the fantastic sights of mainland Greece are waiting for us. For

those familiar with the James Bond movie “For Your Eyes Only,” the final scenes will replay in the mind’s

eye as they were shot in this very area.

After a climb over curvy Katara Pass, we stop in Metsovo, a typical mainland mountain village, and head

from there for Ioannina. This old town stretches out towards the lake, its fortifications punctuated by

minarets. The Caves of Perama are also nearby. Following our stretch along the west coast, we reach

Lefkadha, an oddity amongst the Greek Islands. Connected to the mainland by a long causeway through

lagoons and a bridge, it was separated by the Corinthian colonists by a canal, so historically speaking, it

was not an island. From there we head to Nafpaktos, a lively market town, sheltering below a Venetian

castle. Olympia is awaiting us next! But first we have to cross the famous bridge to Peloponissos; be sure

to listen carefully as the wind plays you a welcome song on the steel strings of the bridge. From there

spectacular mountain roads take us towards Ancient Olympia, the birth place of the Olympic Games.

One of the largest ancient sites in Greece, the ruins in Olympia impart to us an idea about the

Panhellenic games, which where hosted here for over a millennium. After our rest day, we cruise

through the mountains of the northern part of the Island. Curve after curve keeps us heading east and

we finally stop in Mycenae. Uncovered in 1874 by Heinz Schliemann, the area known as Agamemnon’s

citadel fits the legend better than any other possible site in Greece.

The next day takes us along the “thumb” of Peloponissos to its east coast, where we take a short ferry

ride to the island of Poros. On the last day, we visit two other well-known sites of Greece, the theatre of

Epidauros and the Canal of Korinth, before we head back to our starting point. Ride on unknown roads

with us through Greece, experience the Greek way of life, have fun! Kalo taxidi!

Tour dateApril 29 – May 11, 2012

Tour Start/ Tour EndAthens

Tour Grading

7-9 hours Tough

More information about the tour grading can be found on our website or the Edelweiss program 2012.





Route13 day vacation / 11 riding days

DAY DATE ROUTE

1 April 29 ARRIVAL IN ATHENS

2 Athens – Delphi

3 Rest day Delphi

4 Delphi – Kalambaka/Meteora

5 Rest day Kalambaka/Meteora

6 Kalambaka/Meteora – Ioannina

7 Ioannina – Nafpaktos

8 Nafpaktos – Olympia

9 Rest day Olympia

10 Olympia – Mykene

11 Mykene – Poros

12 Poros – Athens

13 May 11 DEPARTURE FROM ATHENS





Included services• 12 overnights in comfortable hotels

• All breakfasts

• 10 dinners

• Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage

• Third party liability motorcycle insurance

• Comprehensive motorcycle insurance with a deductible according to the booked

motorcycle category

• One tour guide on the motorcycle

• One tour guide in the support van

• Support van for luggage transport

• Tour information package

• Edelweiss Riding Tipps

Services not includedAll services not mentioned as included like flight ticket, airport transfer, gas, toll and all items of a

personal nature.

Tour priceAll prices mentioned are per person.

MOTORCYCLE PRICE PER PERSON

Rider (sharing room)

BMW G 650 GS

HONDA CBF 600 | Transalp

KAWASAKI ER-6 | Versys SUZUKI V-Strom 650

US$ 5.180

Rider (sharing room)BMW F 650 GS Zweizylinder

DUCATI Monster 696 US$ 5.510

Rider (sharing room)BMW F 800 GS | F 800 R | F 800 ST

TRIUMPH Tiger 800 | Tiger 800 XC US$ 6.040

Rider (sharing room)

BMW R 1200 R | R 1200 GS

DUCATI Monster 1100 |

Multistrada 1200

US$ 6.580

Rider (sharing room) BMW R 1200 RT US$ 7.130

Passenger (sharing room) US$ 4.190Optional Single room surcharge per person US$ 650





Group sizeThe minimum size for this tour offer is 8 participants. If the minimum number of participants is not

reached, prices have to be adjusted and Edelweiss Bike Travel reserves the right to cancel the tour.

Deposit and final paymentA deposit of US$ 1.000 per person is due upon reservation. Final payment is due 60 days before

tour start.

Payments can be made by bank transfer or credit card. If you chose to do a bank transfer, then the

payments have to be transferred to following account:

Bank name: Bank Austria

Address of bank: A-6020 Innsbruck / Austria

Account name: Edelweiss Bike Travel

Account number: 52964009095

Bank code: 12000

Swift code: BKAUATWW

IBAN: AT51 1200 0529 6400 9095

Terms and conditionsAt the time of booking the actual terms and conditions of Edelweiss Bike Travel do apply (copy on

request). Please also notice the Scouting tour information at the end of this document.

So, if you are interested in coming with us, send us

an e-mail at [email protected].

Are you interested? Be one of the first in this

selected group.





Edelweiss Scouting Tours

Please note that this tour is part of the Edelweiss Scouting tour category, and that there are differences

when compared to the Edelweiss standard tours you may have participated in previously. Edelweiss has

carefully and considerately planned the route; however, we have not ridden it before. As this is the case,

you may face the occasional surprise on route. Additionally, the route may be changed as we travel if

unexpected circumstances occur. For this reason, there is no tour book available for this particular tour,

so please don’t expect your tour guide to know all the route details. In fact, you can be looking forward

to experiencing something truly unique and exciting along with your group members.

Furthermore, please do not expect to ride on asphalt all the time. In order to take part in this tour, you

should be an experienced motorcycle rider and able to handle your bike in difficult situations.It is an Edelweiss Scouting tour! More than that, if we do not decide to include the tour in coming years,

it could be a one-time only tour! Because of the type of tour this is planned to be, you will not be

pampered as is typical on other Edelweiss standard tours. You can expect that things might be a bit

rougher than what you may be accustomed to. Also, the hotels and motorcycle partners we have chosen

for this tour or the border procedure might be a bit of a surprise. Of course, our tour will be

accompanied by an experienced Edelweiss tour guide who will make sure that your tour experience is as

convenient as possible.

So, if you are:

* An enthusiastic motorcycle rider who seeks something new and a bit adventurous,* Not afraid of possible difficulties,

* Enjoy working as a team

* Searching for the adventure of your lifetime - then

THIS is the right tour for you!

If you are not sure this tour fits your needs, please contact us prior to your tour booking. We are happy

to give you further advise.

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