Serres – Roupel – Kerkini | Four-Day self-guided motorcycle tour. Explore a region rich in history, discover one of Europe’s most important wetlands, and enjoy natural beauty and lush forest landscapes.
Serres
The place where cultures and religions met. Although there is no muezzin to call the faithful to prayer there are still in existence three extremely well-preserved buildings left from the Ottoman occupation that ended in 1913. Two mosques the Tsitsirli and Ahmet Pasha and the third is the Bezesteni market, which now houses the Archaeological Museum and it is well known for its 6 domes. If you have a sweet tooth then Serres is the place to be! They have wonderful Turkish delights, Akanedes in the local dialect, and Loukoumia in Greek, as well as the most famous Bougatsa, a pastry pie filled with creme patisserie and dusted with powdered sugar. There are varieties of bougatses with savory fillings like cheese, spinach, or minced meat but nothing compares to the sweet sugary taste of the original!
Lake Kerkini
In the shade of Mount Beles lies a wetland full of wonderful sights. Boating with the plaves, which is the name of the traditional boats, along with the picturesque villages and rare fauna, creates a scene of absolute enjoyment. Fort Rupel, the largest underground fort amongst the 21 forts named Metaxas Line, a reference point of the Greek resistance to the upcoming occupation, fills the visitor with pride.
Alistrati Cave
Alistrati cave complex is one of the largest and most beautiful systems in Greece. Although known for many years by the local population it only started being explored in 1975 by the Hellenic Speleological Society. Its explored surface reaches 25.000 sq. m and its stalagmites and stalactites are of unique and rare beauty.
Serres – Roupel – Kerkini. This unguided motorcycle voyage is structured to offer amazing trails, historical and national monuments, villages of unparalleled beauty, enjoyable stay, and traditional food.
BOOK your motorcycle rental now with GS TRAVELER and experience a motorcycle tour across Northern Greece and the scenic region of Serres, near the Bulgarian border, in total comfort and safety. The ride is calling!
