- Unusual, unspoiled locations and activities make this trip a delight.
- Prices are reasonable, around 1500 $US for a week-long journey, excluding air.
- Tours are guided by experienced locals.
- Accommodations are generally in unique, small pensions away from the crowds.
- Prices are quoted per trip; you have to inquire by email, making quick comparisons difficult.
- Looking for luxury? This trip is not for you.
- Addicted to the Internet? Again, this may not be the getaway for you.
- Unfortunately, Nothern Greece is "off the map" for many travelers to Greece.
- While these trips are not arduous, participants should be reasonably fit and used to hiking.
- Bring plenty of media for your camera - you'll sometimes be away from places where you can conveniently restock.
- Alexander the Great fan? They can give you an in-depth look at Phillipi and its environs.
They offer several trips, including a 14-day intensive trip in Northern Greece that covers hiking, winetasting, archaeological sites, beaches, the possibility of attending a local festival or two, potential mud baths and theater presentations (though not at the same time) at Phillippi, and cooking lessons.
Katy writes: "I moved to Greece from the UK in 2003 and started teaching English here. However, I started thinking about the idea of a Tour Operator because there really aren't any others in this area and yet there is so much to offer in Northern Greece further afield than Halkidiki of course. So after much research and touring of the area I decided to go for it and last September the first guests arrived and fell in love with the area!
I wanted people to discover the delights of Drama and Kavala and bring them close to the traditional Greek life. I also felt I could help support the local people by bringing in some tourism to the more remote and poorer areas. I do however want to maintain the traditional feeling making sure that we respect the culture and area. I don't want to spoil the local Greek way of life that has happened in so many of the other areas in particular the Islands where tradition and the real Greece can be so difficult to discover."
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