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Greece 2014

In September/October 2014 we were on a 2 up trip on the motorcycle through Greece. It was the first time in a long time that we travelled together on the bike.

Overview map

Overview map with the route by motorcycle through Greece. Also a map with the route for getting there and getting back of Wolle by motorcycle.

Getting there

From Hamburg to Venice to take the ferry

For Wolle first it was by land from Hamburg via Sinsheim, Munich and Monfalcone to Venice to take the ferry from there to Patras

2014/09/19

Friday: Arrival in Greece

Arrival day in Greece. Wolle arrives in Patras by ferry, Brigitte later arrives by plane at Athens airport.

2014/09/20

Saturday: Athens

A first day in Athens with errands and sightseeing

2014/09/21

Sunday: Athens

Second day in Athens with sightseeing

2014/09/22

Monday: Athens - Delphi

Ride from Athens to Delphi. The joint roundtrip starts.

2014/09/23

Tuesday: Delphi and roundtrip

Visiting Delphi and a roundtrip via Itea, Desfina and Distomo back to Aráchova

2014/09/24

Wednesday: Aráchova - Kastraki

From Aráchova via Lamia, Karditsa, Trikala and Kalambaka to Kastraki nearby the Meteora monasteries

2014/09/25

Thursday: Meteora monasteries

Roundtrip to visit the impressive Meteora monasteries

2014/09/26

Friday: Kastraki - Zagoria

Ride from Kastraki via Ioannina to Zagoria in the north

2014/09/27

Saturday: Monodendri - Lefkada

From Monodendri (in the Zagoria Nationalpark) via Ioannina and Areta to Lefkada

2014/09/28

Sunday: Lefkada

Excursion on the island Lefkada with a nice encounter

2014/09/29

Monday: Lefkada - Arkoúdi

From Lefkada along the western mainland coast to Mesolongi und further on via Patras, Kalogriá, Kastro to Arkoúdi

2014/09/30

Tuesday: Arkoúdi - Stemnítsa

From Arkoúdi to Pírgos. Visit of Olympia and further on via Dimistána to Stemnítsa

2014/10/01

Wednesday: Stemnítsa - Stoúpa

From Stemnítsa via Karítena, Megalópoli, Mistrás, Kalamata and Kardamíli to Stoúpa

2014/10/02

Thursday: Stoúpa

A day at the beach with a short visit and some excitement

2014/10/03

Friday: Stoúpa - Portochéli

From Stoúpa via Ítilon, Gíthio, Kosmás, Leonídio and Náfplio to Portochéli

2014/10/04

Saturday: Portochéli

A first beach- and recreation day in Portochéli

2014/10/05

Sunday: Portochéli

Another recreation day in Portochéli

2014/10/06

Monday: Portochéli - Athens/Patras

Getting back for Brigitte via Athens. Getting back for Wolle from Portochéli to Patras taking the ferry from there to Venice

2014/10/07-08

Tuesday/Wednesday: Getting back for Wolle

Getting back for Wolle with the ferry from Patras to Venice and then on the motorway to Hamburg