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the Greek border at Kakavia and
our return into the EU Schengen
Area. Once the formalities here
are completed, it is an easy run
to the lakeside town of Ioannina
and our 5* hotel close to the
water’s edge.
Day 12: Friday 11 October
- Ioannina to Plastiras Lake
(Greece) - 295km
From Ioannina, we are soon
climbing into the Northern
Pindos Mountains. During
this morning run, we reach an
altitude of nearly 2000m before
descending to a lunch halt
near Metsovo. In the afternoon,
the gradients are gentler and
the highlight will be a visit to
the remarkable Monasteries
of Meteora, sat atop immense
natural rock pillars. After this
touristic interlude, all that
remains is a fun test before a
final climb to reach the tranquil
surroundings of Lake Plastiras
and our overnight stop in a
rustic mountain resort hotel.
Day 13: Saturday 12 October Plastiras Lake to Delphi (Greece)
- 330km
More twisty roads and mountain
passes are on the menu for
this morning as we journey
south to Karpenisi. After lunch,
the scenery changes as the
pine forests give way to more
traditional Greek landscapes. We
are now also into the heartland
of the Acropolis Rally and hope
to enjoy some classic sections
before arriving in Delphi. After
a quick visit to ‘consult the
Oracle’, we reach our overnight
hotel, situated on a hillside
above the town and offering
panoramic views all the way
down to the sea.
Day 14: Sunday 13 October Delphi to Vouliagmeni (Greece)
- 260km
More traditional Acropolis
Rally terrain is traversed on our
final morning. Then, we plan to
have lunch in one of the many
vineyard estates that abound
in the Attica region. Suitably
refreshed, all that remains is an
enjoyable test and an easy run
to reach our final destination
of Vouliagmeni, at the heart of
the Athenian Riviera. A midafternoon arrival should allow
time to enjoy the facilities of
our 5* hotel, which has its
own private beach, before the
traditional Rally the Globe
Prizegiving Dinner.
We hope you can join us!
Route details are subject to change.