Early pick-up from your hotel in Sofia and transfer to the town of Trigrad (3.5 hours drive). Today we bike through the stunning cliffs of Trigrad and Buinovo Gorge and visit the Devil's Throat cave, housing one of the highest underground waterfalls in Europe and the beautiful Yagodina cave. After lunch we continue cycling through some small villages, potato fields, coniferous forests and picturesque meadows with great panoramic views. We end up in Dospat town, situated near one of the biggest dams in the Rhodope mountains – Dospat.
Cycling distance: 47km. Uphill/downhill: 1220 m/1230m

Today we continue cycling westwards to the hot spring resort Ognyanovo with optional stop in the architectural reserve of Dolen village. The road goes mainly downhill on nice meadows and coniferous forests and we finish cycling in the hot mineral swimming pools of Ognyanovo. Optional visit of the famous architectural reserve Kovatchevitsa. 
Cycling distance: 51km. Uphill/downhill: 500/1170m

We pass the border with Greece by bus (1h transfer) and start cycling from Granitis village at 800 m above sea level. From there we go downhill and visit the interesting Aggiti’s river cave (11 km long). After that we continue cycling on isolated mountain roads in secluded countryside surrounded by vast pastures with sheep herds, vineyards, meadows and high mountains. The cycling day ends in Alistrati village, famous for the nearby cave and canyon. Overnight.
Cycling distance: 57km. Uphill/downhill: 870/1400m

Relax day. After breakfast we visit the beautiful Alistrati cave (1 hour tour) and the Aggiti’s river canyon nearby. Then we get on the bus for a transfer (2.30 hours) to the Athon peninsula (the most eastern finger of Halkidiki peninsula). We stay at Ouranoupoli village near the border of Athos Holy Land and enjoy the rest of the day – swimming in the sea or lying on the beach. We also recommend a boat trip to the nearby island Amoliani. Overnight.

Cycling on mountain and coastal roads via small towns and villages from Ouranoupoli to the nice coast village Vourvourou on Sithonia peninsula of Halkidiki. Overnight. 
Cycling distance: 65km. Uphill/downhill: 920/960m

Cycling from Vourvourou to Porto Koufu on the main coastal road with nice views towards the sea and the interior mountains. You pass by several small villages and have a rest for a swim on the beautiful beach of Kalamitsi. After some 10 km cycling over the mountain, you reach the beautiful bay of Porto Koufo village where you stay overnight. Optional bike trip on dirt roads among olive gardens and farmlands to the top of a rock with splendid view over the nearby coves. 

Cycling distance: 55km. Uphill/downhill: 1090/1080m

Today is one of the prettiest cycling routes of the whole program. You follow mainly isolated roads very near the sea passing by secluded beaches and small sea villages set in rich green vegetation. Enjoy the splendid views of the small islands nearby, the rocky coast and the dense green coniferous forests while you cycle, swim and sunbathe on one of the many beaches en-route. Option to visit the secluded mountain village of Parthenonas. The cycling ends in the region of Nikiti where we stay overnight. 
Cycling distance: 51km. Uphill/downhill: 490/500m

Transfer back to Thessaloniki airport or Sofia for departure.  

Roads: we use mainly village asphalt roads with little traffic, road conditions are relatively good with some exceptions (bumpy sections, potholes, rough asphalt). In Halkidiki peninsula we use main quality coastal roads with low traffic out of the top tourist season.

Guide/driver: The guide with the supporting vehicle and the luggage checks several times a day if everything is OK with the group, waiting by crossroads, accompanying them for breakfast, lunch and dinner and giving them talks by the most interesting sites en route.

Necessary equipment: All riders must wear a helmet at all times while riding. We encourage riders to bring their own helmets or rent one of ours. Cycling gloves, breathable clothes, waterproof gear, cycling shoes/trainers, swimsuit, sunscreen lotion; sunglasses with UV protection.