7 Day Beginner/Intermediate Guided MTB Cycling and Cultural Experience in Lesvos Island
Guided Cycling Holiday in Greece
Are you ready to live an authentic experience on the 3rd biggest island in Greece? This 7-day guided cycling trip will fulfill you with unforgettable memories and beautiful images. The cycling routes are mostly on gravel roads and a few trails with panoramic views. During your holidays on Lesvos Island, you will have the chance to explore traditional villages, beautiful beaches, volcanic geotope, archaeological sites, and beautiful landscapes.
Key information
- Trip type: Guided
- Lodging: Center based
- Terrain: The cycling routes are mostly on gravel roads and a few trails with panoramic views
- Starts and ends in Mytilene city
- Difficulty level: Easy (Cyclist doesn't need to have certain level of fitness, mostly flat terrain though occasionally they will ride in unpaved or hills, 10-30 miles per day), Moderate (Cyclist needs to have a good level of fitness, terrain is mostly hilly or unpaved but they will ride on flat terrain sometime,31-45 miles per day)
- Total Distance: Approximately 160-200 kilometers
- Bike type: Hardtail or full suspension hybrid mountain bikes
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- 5 guided cycling days in Lesvos Mountains
- Support vehicle on cycling days
- Visit natural hot springs, famous for their healing thermal waters
- Beach time at some of the most beautiful beaches on Lesvos Island
- Visiting amazing trails across waterfalls, beautiful landscapes, and cultural monuments
- Supporting vehicle with an English-speaking guide/driver
- 6 nights accommodation with daily breakfast
- Live an authentic experience on Lesvos Island and learn about the gastronomy
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Accommodation
Facilities
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Barbeque facilities
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Bicycle rental
- Car rental
- Laundry
- Wireless internet
Olive House is a beautiful and cozy cottage located only one kilometer away from the city center. It is located in a safe and quiet neighborhood. Fully renovated and equipped with anything you may need. You can enjoy breakfast in the yard which is full of orange and olive trees.
Program
Day 1: Arrival at Mytilene Airport / Port
Arrival in Mytilene. Transfer (45 kilometers) to Plomari Village situated on the Northern East coast of Lesvos Island. Overnight.
Day 2: Cycling Plomari - Milies - Petrinos Stilos - Megalochori - Sedounda - Plomari
Today’s route starts on a coastal asphalt road, soon turning on a gravel road leading to the picturesque village of Milies. The ride continues with a few kilometers uphill ride to a chapel on top of the hill. You finish biking through the Traditional Megalochori Village back to Plomari.
- Biking distance: 40 kilometers
- Elev Gain: 1270m
- 85% gravel road - 15% asphalt road
Day 3: Cycling Amali Trails - Charamida
After breakfast, you will travel by car to Mytilene. By cycling, you will climb to Amali church and spend the morning in the beautiful trails of the area in the woods. Later on, you will downhill to Charamida Beach to rest and swim at the beach, where biking for today ends.
Day 4: Cycling around Gera Gulf
Today's bike ride has it all. The Seafari Adventures team is sure that you will love it. You will do a long coastline ride with big variations in scenery and grades. Some parts of the route are on gravel roads and some others on asphalt roads. Today's ride is more about fun and resistance, riders will cycle around Gera Gulf. Later on, you will end up in Skala Loutron where you will take a traditional boat to travel across the Gulf.
- Biking distance: 40-45 kilometers
- Elevation gain: 750m
Day 5: Cycling - Agiasos Village
After the first couple of kilometers on gravel trails, you will reach Agiasos Village. It is located in Mt. Olympus. Today you will get in again on technical trails between pine trees and chestnut trees. The trails have constant variations in both grades and scenery. Along the route, the riders pass by remote settlements, monasteries, old bridges, and springs with mineral water.
Technical or single trails are available. In these trails, the famous Enduro race takes place every year.
- Biking distance: 35 kilometers
- Elevation gain: 850 meters
Day 6: Cycling Mt Agatheri
Today's ride is short around Plomari Village. You will visit a few nice spots with a view and travel mostly on gravel and asphalt roads. Later on, you will visit a local Ouzo distillery in order to have an Ouzo tasting and learn how to make the national Greek spirit, Ouzo. Lesvos Island is the motherland of Ouzo. Last but not least, you will visit an olive press factory in order to have an olive oil experience and learn the process of how you produce the famous high-quality olive oil on the island.
Day 7: Departure
Today is the departure day. Depending on your flight schedule, the Seafari Adventures team will transfer you back to Mytilene City. If there is time you may have a walk in the local market for souvenirs or small presents.
Location
Plomari village is the motherland village of the Greek spirit Ouzo. It is located Southeast of Lesvos Island. Plomari has amazing beaches and nice tavernas. During the summer most of the tavernas have live Greek music at night.
Food
During the cycling trips, Seafari Adventures will provide you with a handmade sandwich with local ingredients, juice / water, and banana fruit. For any special dietary or food allergies please let them know in advance.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
Spa treatments
Lesvos island is well known for its natural hot springs. If you are interested in going please let Seafari Adventures know. The extra fee is 25 EUR per person for swimming in the hot baths and the outdoor pool included the necessary amenities you will need.
What's included
- 6 nights accommodation, entire house
- 5 days guided cycling tours
- Licensed experienced MTB Leader - English speaking
- Hardtail electric bike rental
- Olive oil experience tour
- Ouzo experience tour
- Transfers from / to airport / port in Mytilene (MJT)
- Fuels and support vehicle for the cycling days
- All ground transportation based on the program
- 5 days hardtail e-bike rental - You can upgrade to full suspension e-bike at an extra cost
- Daily breakfast
- First aid kit
What's not included
- Flights
- Any personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Entrance fees (museum / archaeological sites)
- Lunch / dinner
- Extra optional activities
- Upgrade to full suspension e-bike with additional 99 EUR
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Mytilene International Airport
21 km
Transfer included
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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