We make no secret of it – this is the most enchanting season to explore the natural landscapes of Northern Greece. Spring brings nature’s rebirth. At this time of year, tourist numbers remain low, so both land and sea are peaceful and calm. The number of sunny days is comparable to summer, and the weather has a distinctly early-summer feel. By early May, sea temperatures can already reach 20 °C. In the mountains, however, snow can still fall, so our hikes can feel like a journey through time – from summer back into winter or early spring.

During our tours, there is a chance to observe, among others: Fritillaria drenovszkii, F. montana, F. pontica, Pulsatilla halleri, Saxifraga sempervivum, S. ferdinandi-coburgii, Asphodeline lutea, Iris reichenbachii, 15–20 orchid species (e.g. Serapias vomeracea, Orchis italica, Ophrys reincholdii, Orchis quadripunctata, Himantoglossum jankae), Gladiolus italicus, Dracunculus vulgaris, Paeonia saueri, Haberlea rhodopensis, Tulipa hungarica subsp. rhodopensis, Scolopendra cingulata, Empusa pennata, scorpion species, Testudo graeca, Testudo hermanni, numerous snake species (e.g. Xerotyphlops vermicularis, Platyceps najadum, Vipera ammodytes), Ophisaurus apodus, and bird species such as Gyps fulvus, Circaetus gallicus, Phoenicopterus roseus, Pelecanus crispus, Vanellus spinosus, Sternula albifrons, Emberiza cirlus, E. melanocephala, Curruca melanocephala, and many more.

1. day: Arrival at Thessaloniki Airport, transfer to accommodation. En route, we will visit the geological site of Nyphopetres and observe Dalmatian pelicans and other waterbirds at Lake Volvi.
2. day: Hike in the Nestos Gorge and Delta. This tour provides insight into the delta ecosystem created by the Rhodope Mountains and the Nestos River that cuts through them.
3. day: Excursion to Mount Pangaion (1,956 m), the southernmost peak of the Rhodope range, celebrated for its exceptional biodiversity.
4. day: Sunrise observation and search for marine mammals and tuna schools, followed by an introduction to the wildlife of coastal shrublands (phrygana) and plane-tree gallery forests.
5. day: Short walk around the accommodation area / optional litter collection, taking a small but meaningful step in protecting the wildlife we have got to know. Return transfer to Thessaloniki Airport.

We reserve the right to modify the programme. We aim to adapt our itineraries to the weather, so the locations planned for each day may change. On days of heavy rain, we offer an alternative visit to the Alistrati Cave and Canyon.