Greece – The Northern Highlights

8th - 22nd May 2019(14 nights)pdfdownload

 

 





Micro climates, Islands and not to be missed sights

Continuing on from ‘Greece – The Peloponnese’ this tour takes in the other half of the country and extends your holiday for a further 14 nights.

We mix stays on the coast of the Pillion Peninsular and the charming island of Corfu with time inland. During our stay at Meteroa we have a guided tour around this wonderful area where the Greeks famously built their Monasteries precariously perched atop the local rock formations, a sight not to be missed.

In Ioannina we see Greece’s city of mixed traditions, from its well preserved Turkish quarter and ancient silver production through to its Lake Island and modern restaurants.

Then in Corfu we take an island tour including a visit to ‘Mon Repos’ villa, birth place of Prince Philip and the picturesquely rugged resort of Paleokastritsa.

Day One/Nineteen – Wednesday 8th May
Drive from Delphi to our next campsite located on the Pillion Peninsular.  100 miles

Day Two/Twenty – Thursday 9th May
A free day. This evening we have a group dinner in the campsites own Taverna and for those who would like to participate in Greek cooking you are invited to join with the chiefs in the Kitchen as they share their skills with you in preparing tonight’s meal.

Day Three/Twenty-one – Friday 10th May
We tour the ‘Pelion Peninsular’, with its own micro climate it’s a popular fruit growing region.

Day Four/Twenty-two – Saturday 11th May
A free day. Our campsite is right on the beach so it’s easy to have a relaxing day.

Day Five/Twenty-three – Sunday 12th May
Drive to the Meteora region of Greece. It is here the Greeks famously built their monasteries precariously perched high on the local rocks. 70 miles

Day Six/Twenty-four –  Monday 13th May
A group tour of the Meteora including visiting some of the monasteries. In the evening we have dinner in the campsites own restaurant with stunning views of the region.

Day Seven/Twenty-five – Tuesday 14th May
Drive to the lakeside city of Ioannina. You can take the motorway or the scenic Katara pass, the choice is yours. 90 or 120 miles

Day Eight/Twenty-six – Wednesday 15th May
We take a boat to the lakes island with time to explore before we meet up for a group lunch in an island restaurant.

Day Nine/Twenty-seven – Thursday 16th May
A free day. You may decide to visit the old Turkish quarter of the city.

Day Ten/Twenty-eight – Friday 17th May
This morning we drive to the port of Igoumenitsa from where we take a ferry to the charming island of Corfu. 50 miles, ferry, 15 miles

Day Eleven/Twenty-nine – Saturday 18th May
Breakfast is included in the campsite Taverna followed by a free day, both the beach and town are close to our campsite.

Day Twelve/Thirty – Sunday 19th May
An island tour is arranged including a visit to ‘Mon Repos’ villa, birth place of Prince Philip.

Day Thirteen/Thirty-one – Monday 20th May
A free day before our ‘Farewell Dinner’. We get together to enjoy a final taste of Greek food and selection of local drinks, with an opportunity to reflect back on the many places visited throughout the tour.

Day Fourteen/Thirty-two – Tuesday 21st May
No need for an early start after last night, late morning we cross back to mainland Greece in preparation for tonight’s return ferry to Italy, again with ‘Camping on Board’ included. 15 miles, ferry.

Day Fifteen/Thirty-three – Wednesday 22nd May
Upon arriving back in Ancona, Italy this afternoon our tour comes to an end.

PRICE               TOUR DEPOSIT £000

Motorhome with 2 people = £000 per person
Motorhome with 1 person = £000

INCLUDED IN PRICE

  • 13 Campsite nights with hook-up
  • Return ferry to Corfu
  • Transport for Excursions/Events as per the Itinerary
  • Entrance Fees as per the itinerary
  • Tour information pack with suggested routes + GPS Co-ordinates
  • Services of Tour Director’s travelling in their own motorhome
  • Michelin National Map of Greece
  • DK Guidebook

Excursions, Events & Meals

  • Greek cooking experience
  • Group dinner in Pelion Campsite Taverna with wine
  • Tour of Pelion Peninsular
  • Meteora tour including Monastery visits
  • Group dinner in Meteora campsite Taverna with wine
  • Visit to Ioannina lake island with group lunch
  • Breakfast in campsite Taverna
  • Corfu island tour including visit to ‘Mon Repos’ villa
  • ‘Farewell Dinner’ with wine