About Our Tours
Our small-group ecotours take place across Northern Greece, offering a journey through an extraordinary range of landscapes – from coastal lagoons at sea level to subalpine meadows nestled at altitudes approaching 2,000 metres. These tours showcase the region’s unparalleled natural heritage, tailored not only for nature enthusiasts but also for professionals and academics in the biological sciences.
In addition to general nature tours, we also offer specialised thematic expeditions focused on specific taxa or habitats, as well as dedicated wildlife photography trips. Whether you are a seasoned field biologist or a curious traveller seeking a deeper, lesser-known facet of Greece – far removed from the familiar summer coastline – we invite you to explore a truly wild and biodiverse region.
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Our itineraries lead us into the southernmost stretches of the Rhodope Mountains, through Mediterranean woodlands, and across upland pastures rich in endemic flora. We traverse dramatic river gorges to observe riparian ecosystems and conduct birdwatching excursions across wetlands, lagoons, river deltas and lakes. With us, you may have the chance to track down Europe’s largest wildflower in its natural habitat, encounter the continent’s smallest and blind snake, or explore one of the world's longest navigable river caves. Alternatively, you might choose to spend days searching for native wild orchids across a mosaic of habitats. In spring and winter, with a touch of luck, we may spot bottlenose and common dolphins foraging in the area’s coastal waters. Alongside flocks of pelicans and flamingos, we seek out a diverse array of migratory bird species – some merely passing through, others overwintering in this crucial ecological corridor.
Our walks often take us past thermal springs, waterfalls, mountain streams and crystal-clear springs. As our routes frequently follow in the footsteps of the biblical Apostle Paul, cultural elements may also be included upon request – from the UNESCO-listed ruins of ancient Philippi to atmospheric stone bridges dating back to the Byzantine and Ottoman periods.
Our understanding of Northern Greece’s natural treasures is constantly evolving. While we cannot claim to know every secret of this region’s ecology, our passion for exploring and interpreting its biodiversity is unwavering. Our biologist tour leader’s dedication to this landscape is well-founded – many of the habitats we visit boast biodiversity of outstanding importance, even by European standards.
Join us and experience the joy of daily discovery in the wild heart of Northeastern Greece. If we’ve sparked your interest, browse through our featured species, habitats, and landscapes to help tailor a tour aligned with your personal naturalist interests.
Places You Can Explore With Us
Mount Falakro
The name Falakro translates from Greek as "Bald Mountain" – and from a distance, its treeless upper slopes may indeed appear stark and barren. Yet this impression is deceptive. Falakro is the southernmost outlier of the Rhodope Mountains and harbours exceptional biodiversity.
The Wild and Sacred Mount Pangaion
Rising above the city of Drama to 1,956 metres, Mount Pangaion (also spelled Mt. Paggaio) dominates the northern Aegean coastline, its summit visible from vast stretches of the surrounding lowlands. Encircled by the fertile plains of the Strymonas and Xiropotamos Rivers, this massif stands as a striking geological and ecological landmark.
The Nestos Delta and Nestos Lagoons
Before reaching the Aegean Sea, the River Nestos carves its way through the southern part of the Rhodope Mountains, depositing vast quantities of sediment and forming an expansive deltaic plain. Though much of this landscape has been converted for agriculture, significant areas...
The Nestos Gorge
The Nestos Gorge is one of the wildest and most awe-inspiring landscapes in Northern Greece. Here, the River Nestos winds its way through a dramatic canyon, carving a serpentine path between towering mountain slopes. This is a place where north meets south, where rocks meets freshwater — and the resulting ecological diversity is extraordinary.
Mediterranean Phrygana, Olive Groves and Hidden Dolphin-Watching Coves
The coastal landscapes of mainland Greece are a tapestry of ancient olive groves and sun-drenched Mediterranean shrublands known as phrygana. These ecosystems — shaped by millennia of cultivation and natural processes — offer both scenic beauty and exceptional biodiversity. Beneath their unassuming surface lies a wealth of natural treasures.
Lake Volvi and Lake Koroneia Wetlands
Designated as one of Greece’s Ramsar Wetlands of International Importance, the twin lake system of Lake Volvi — the country’s second-largest natural lake — and Lake Koroneia forms a crucial wetland complex in the Volvi Basin of Northern Greece...
The Alistrati Cave and Aggitis Gorge
The Alistrati Cave is the longest terrestrial cave system in Greece and one of the country’s most impressive subterranean wonders. During our visit, we venture nearly one kilometre deep into the mountain’s interior, walking through chambers adorned with spectacular speleothems ...
Natural Hot Springs and Ancient Plane Tree Riparian Forests
Among Greece’s characteristic freshwater habitats, the riparian forests dominated by plane trees (Platanus orientalis) stand out as biodiversity hotspots and serene natural sanctuaries. On our tours, we admire both the complex ecological functioning and the calming atmosphere of these species-rich woodland systems.
Lake Kerkini
For many nature enthusiasts, Lake Kerkini is well-known, primarily due to the vast breeding colonies of the iconic Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus). During our tour, alongside observing this emblematic species, we explore the lake’s other natural treasures by hiking through adjacent meadows, shrublands, and thickets
Squid Fishing Adventures
Join us for a unique angling experience and target one of the sea’s most mysterious and fascinating predators – the European common squid (Loligo vulgaris). During our shore-based spinning trips from October to April, we’ll guide you through the essentials of squid fishing, from lure selection and presentation to strike timing.
Cultural Attractions
Along our routes, given Greece’s inexhaustible history, we pass by numerous cultural landmarks. Upon request, we can incorporate visits to these sites, dedicating time to explore these unique intersections of human heritage and natural landscapes.
Voluntary Litter Cleanup Programme
As an optional part of our eco-tours, we warmly invite all participants to join us for small- or medium-scale litter collection activities—either along the coast or in inland natural habitats. Due to the combined effects of local attitudes toward waste disposal and the ever-increasing tourist pressure in the Balkans...
