From Thessaloniki: Day Trip to Kerkini Lake

Tour info

Duration
8 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

This is a day trip to Lake Kerkini, one of the 10 most valuable wetland habitats in Greece with about 300 species of birds and rare animals. Among the many species, admire the beautiful flamingos and the magnificent buffalos that walk near you. All these are combined with the wonderful view of Mount Beles and the majestic valley of Serres. You depart to Kerkini Lake by bus at 8:00 AM. You reach the Dam of Kerkini Lake (Lithotopos area) and enjoy bird watching through the lake. The area for horse riding is situated next to the dam and you can enjoy a horse ride as long as the weather permits it. Next, you have a hot cup of coffee and afterwards you make a stop at the farm, just some kilometers away, wihere the impressive buffalos will walk near to you. Later on, you move a bit further to Vironia village and enjoy your lunch in a traditional Greek tavern. You depart to Thessaloniki at about 2:00 PM taking the perimeter road of the west side of the lake.

What’s included?

  • Round trip bus transportation to the Lake of Kerkini and Vironia village

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

  • English-speaking tour escort

  • Bus transportation insurance

  • Cost of lunch and coffee

  • Cost of optional horse riding (€5 per 20 minutes)

  • 1-hour boat ride (€10 per person)

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 8h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Ammon Express

About operator:

In the winter of 2016 a group of experienced professionals in the field of Greek tourism, culture, communication, technology and management decided to set up a new company called AMMON EXPRESS and bring a new element to the travel experience of visitors in Greece. In the spring of 2017 the long journey of AMMON EXPRESS starts from Thessaloniki, where the company’s headquarters are situated. It aims to enhance and contribute positively to the growth of Greek cultural tourism, changing the current image in a modern way. The experience in this sector, the knowledge of the object, the link with the Greek and European market, the support of our activities with the use of new technologies are the big supplies of AMMON EXPRESS group, together with boldness, creativity, determination and reliability in everyday work. This very dynamic is explicitly shown in the name of our company, that derives from ‘Ammon Zeus’, a name that is connected directly not only with the greatest of the ancient greek olympian gods, Zeus, but also with the greatest greek military commander, Alexander the Great. A large piece of World Heritage, that millions of visitors wish to experience and enjoy each year, belongs to Greece. And it is admittedly the place where for 2,500 years the Science with the Arts and the Culture with History and Philosophy meet. Our country belongs to the European countries with extremely rich cultural tradition that is assisted by a unique Mediterranean natural environment and climate. An ideal combination! All these have made Greece stand out globally as an attraction for visitors who seek knowledge of history, enjoyment of the beauty and relaxation in their holidays during their trip. AMMON EXPRESS wants to make this journey easier, more relaxed, more enjoyable and more affordable! Our company situated in Thessaloniki, obviously starts from Macedonia and Thessaly that are internationally famous, as they have some of the most beautiful tourist and cultural attractions worldwide. Vergina, Meteora, Mount Athos at the beginning, and Dion, Olympus, Petralona, ​​Pella, Philippi and Stageira afterwards. Invaluable destinations which are vivid pieces of our historical heritage, are situated in a few hours’ distance from Thessaloniki and are suitable for exciting day trips. We are working to help the foreign and Greek visitors gain quality, time and money during the trip, in a modern and comfortable way. This is the reason why our excursions are: On a daily or weekly basis With direct online reservation Inexpensive and With direct routes By reducing costs and travel time, AMMON EXPRESS makes the trip from Thessaloniki to Vergina, Meteora, Mount Athos feasible and attractive to all. We wish you a Nice Trip in Greece, the country of Culture & History via enjoyable routes for great excitement, which is generously offered by our land. Each trip that you take will enrich your life with wonderful memories!

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