Itinerary
- Day 1
Thessaloniki or Kavala to Kavala
You'll arrive at either Thessaloniki or Kavala Airport and head to Kavala city center. If you booked the Thessaloniki-Kavala leg, you can spend the rest of the day exploring Kavala on your own, getting oriented and settling into the area.
Optional Activities
- Optional public bus ticket from Thessaloniki to Kavala
- Kavala city tour (if Thessaloniki-Kavala leg booked)
Landmarks/POIs Kavala 
- Day 2
Kavala to Nea Karvali
You have flexibility today. Either walk through Kavala's historic streets to see sites spanning from 7th century BC through the Ottoman period, or take a taxi to Nea Karvali for hiking (your luggage gets transported separately). In Nea Karvali, check out the ancient settlement of Akondisma or relax on the beach instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Taxi transfer from Kavala to Nea Karvali
- Luggage transfer Kavala to Nea Karvali
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Kavala
- Hiking from Kavala to Nea Karvali
- Visit to Akondisma 4th-century BC settlement remains
- Beach relaxation in Nea Karvali
Landmarks/POIs Kavala Akondisma Nea Karvali - Day 3
Nea Karvali to Chrysoupoli to Nea Karvali
Head out on foot along irrigation canals from Nea Karvali, passing the fenced archaeological site of Pistyros and the Byzantine fortress of Petropighi. The route continues east through fields to Chrysoupoli. You'll return to Nea Karvali by public bus in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Hiking along irrigation canals
- View of Pistyros archaeological site
- View of Petropighi fortress
Landmarks/POIs Pistyros Petropighi Chrysoupoli - Day 4
Chrysoupoli to Toxotes
A taxi takes you from Chrysoupoli to start a scenic hike to Toxotes. The route follows the western bank of the Nestos River or winds through agricultural land with varied crops. If interested, detour to see the ancient Topeiros ruins before ending in the traditional mountain village of Toxotes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Taxi transfer to Chrysoupoli
Optional Activities
- Hiking through varied and scenic terrain
- Follow western bank of Nestos River
- Hike through agricultural landscape
- Detour to ruins of ancient Topeiros
- Continue hiking towards Galani
Landmarks/POIs Chrysoupoli Nestos River Topeiros Toxotes Galani - Day 5
Toxotes to Xanthi
Leave Toxotes and move into Thrace's region, passing through several Muslim villages with a different character. The trail goes through agricultural areas where you'll likely meet local farmers. After reaching the lively village of Genisea, a taxi takes you to Xanthi, where the historic old town sits on hillsides with charming streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Taxi transfer from Genisea to Xanthi
Optional Activities
- Hiking through Thrace region
- Walk through Muslim villages
- Meet local farmers in agricultural areas
- Visit Genisea's colorful weekly market
Landmarks/POIs Toxotes Genisea Xanthi - Day 6
Xanthi to Genisea to Koptero or Iasmos
A public bus returns you to Genisea for a long hike following the Kosynthos River eastward past bridges at Polysitos. You'll see ecological restoration work and the open-air archaeological site of Anastasioupolis, a Roman port from the Via Egnatia. Finish in Koptero or continue 7 kilometers to Iasmos, then catch a bus back to Xanthi.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Long hike from Genisea to Iasmos
- Follow Kosynthos River
- Stop at Polysitos bridges
- Visit ecological improvement areas
- Explore Anastasioupolis archaeological site
- Stop at Koptero village café
- Continue to Iasmos for additional 7 km
Landmarks/POIs Genisea Kosynthos River Lake Vistonida Polysitos Anastasioupolis Koptero Iasmos - Day 7
Iasmos to Komotini
A taxi takes you and your luggage to Iasmos. The hike goes through lush forests to the Byzantine bridge at Polyanthos, a quiet spot with nearby Roman bridge remains from the Via Egnatia. Pass excavations at Maximianoupolis with ancient basilica and city ruins before ending in Komotini, a vibrant culturally diverse city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Taxi transfer to Iasmos
- Luggage transfer to Komotini
Optional Activities
- Hiking through lush forests
- Visit Byzantine bridge at Polyanthos
- View Roman bridge remains
- Explore Maximianoupolis excavations
Landmarks/POIs Iasmos Polyanthos Bridge Maximianoupolis Komotini - Day 8
Komotini to Aratos to Komotini
Today's a shorter hike. You'll leave Komotini heading east through wheat fields to Aratos, then take the public bus back. Before boarding, grab a Greek frappe at the local café to relax for a bit.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Taxi transfer to Aratos
- Luggage transfer to Makri
Optional Activities
- Hiking through wheat fields
- Greek frappe at local café in Aratos
Landmarks/POIs Aratos - Day 9
Komotini to Mesti to Makri
Walk through quiet, flat terrain along the fertile Lissos River, which has rich birdlife. Cross the river and follow disused railway tracks, then cross the modern Egnatia Highway to reach Mesti village. From there, catch the bus to Makri near the coast. Alternatively, visit the Archaeological Museum of Komotini or the ancient site of Mesimbria/Zoni from Makri.
Optional Activities
- Hiking along the Lissos River
- Walking through quiet agricultural landscape
- Visit Archaeological Museum of Komotini
- Beach relaxation in Makri
- Visit ancient site of Mesimbria/Zoni
Landmarks/POIs Lissos River Mesti Archaeological Museum of Komotini Makri Mesimbria/Zoni - Day 10
Makri to Ancient Zoni to Makri
The bus takes you from Makri back near Mesti to continue yesterday's route. You'll reach the longest preserved sections of the Via Egnatia in Greece with sea views from the top. Forest fires affected this area in 2023, but nature's recovering. Consider detouring west to Ancient Zoni (7th century BC), then walk the coast back to Makri.
Optional Activities
- Walking longest preserved sections of Via Egnatia
- Visit spectacular archaeological site of Ancient Zoni
- Coastal walk
Landmarks/POIs Via Egnatia Ancient Zoni - Day 11
Makri to Alexandroupoli
This is the shortest stage, running mostly along the coast to Alexandroupoli, a regional town marked by its distinctive lighthouse on the waterfront.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Coastal hike to Alexandroupoli
- View of Alexandroupoli lighthouse
Landmarks/POIs Alexandroupoli Lighthouse Alexandroupoli - Day 12
Alexandroupoli
Your tour ends after breakfast. An extra night in Alexandroupoli is worth considering to visit the archaeological museum, which focuses on research about the Via Egnatia and the region's history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Archaeological Museum of Alexandroupoli
- Extra night in Alexandroupoli
Landmarks/POIs Archaeological Museum of Alexandroupoli
