This rally is now fully booked. You can still register your interest to be placed on the waiting list.
This is one of our longest rallies for 2023 and will showcase the best that Greece has to offer. It will give you a chance to really explore this magical country and discover some iconic landmarks such as the impressive Acropolis towering over Athens. You will have plenty of time to really soak up the wonderful Greek hospitality, enjoying authentic local cuisine with so many tavernas offering mouth watering local delights.
From Camping Hellas, your third site, there will be the option to enjoy a coach trip to a traditional Greek village where you can meander through the cobbled streets and if you're brave enough try a traditional Greek coffee! The coach will then take you to another beautiful village with an opportunity to walk the Centaurs Path including a delightful lunch sure to satisfy your appetite. More excursions will be on offer so watch this space.
The journey from Camping Bungalow Apollon to Desimi Beach is 169 miles (approximately 5 hour drive with stops). We are planning an overnight stop, half way to break the journey and give the members respite before continuing. More information on the overnight stop will follow.
This rally is a great opportunity to spend time away with like minded people and enjoy the variety of optional organised excursions whilst still having free time to relax on some of the fabulous beaches and sample the local cuisine.
Click on the campsites below for more information.
Campsite Locations
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Itinerary
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View CampsiteThe campsite is ideally located just off a safe, sandy beach in a wooded area providing some cool, shady pitches. On your first night we have organised a welcome meal in the campsites restaurant where you can catch up with your fellow members over some delicious locally cooked food.
Outside the campsite, there is a bus-stop at the site entrance and it is possible to visit Manfredonia. A beautiful town with a marina and lots of eye-catching architecture.
At the end of your stay, travel the 122km to Bari Port to embark the overnight ferry to Igoumenitsa
- 09 Sept - 11 Sept: Camping Drepano Igoumenitsa (2 nights)
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After disembarking the ferry, there is a short 10 minutes' drive to Camping Drepano Igoumenitsa
Located on a beautiful peninsula surrounded by lush greenery and close to the sandy beach of Drepano, a relaxing, picturesque site. There is a very good beach access directly from the campsite and a bus stop can be found outside the campsite to the town.
Please note that it is unlikely that the pitches will be allocated together. The on site restaurant comes highly recommended.
- 11 Sept - 14 Sept: Camping Vrachos Kastraki (3 nights)
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Drive 166km to your next stay at Camping Vrachos Kastraki.
Camping Vrachos Kastraki is ideally placed to visit this unusual landscape, as it is situated in a valley surrounded by mountains and huge, natural sculptures. This site offers a lovely warm welcome from Yaris and there is plenty of shade from mature almond trees, acacias and poplars. The campsite restaurant offers good value local cuisine.
Potential Excursion to the Meteora Monasteries. - Rising Rock formations with ancient monasteries clinging to the summits
- 14 Sept - 17 Oct: Camping Hellas (3 nights)
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Enjoy your 162km journey to Camping Hellas
It is a family run site set in a beautiful 500-year-old olive grove, right next to the beach and the calm blue waters of the Pagasitikos Gulf. The campsite restaurant is a traditional Greek taverna serving local seafood and there is also a bar conveniently located next to the beach.
Free time to relax and to visit Volos independently (public transport is available).
Potential excursion: Depart by coach to the traditional village of Makrinitsa where you can spend a couple of hours wandering through the cobbled streets or stop for a coffee in one of the tavernas or cafes in the tree lined square. Re-join the coach and continue to the village of Portaria, where you can walk the Centaur’s Path followed by a meal at the Hotel Krista in the village.
The Centaur’s Path is a footpath through lush woodland alongside a stream. Please ensure you wear suitable footwear for the walk. The 2.8km walk isn’t challenging, however, there are plenty of benches along the way if you would like a rest. You’ll also find plenty of photo opportunities!
- 17 Sept - 18 Sept: Venezuela Camping (1 nights)
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A 172km journey is made to Venezuela Camping, your overnight stop.
Venezuela Camping is located in Maliak Bay, on the beach of Agios Seraphim, a pretty village at the foot of Mount Knimis in the Kallodromos mountain range.
Enjoy a relaxing stay amongst the poplars, eucalyptus and olive trees.
- 18 Sept - 21 Sept: Camping Athens (3 nights)
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Drive 189km to your next stay at Camping Athens
This campsite prides itself on friendly Greek hospitality and the restaurant is most welcoming after a day’s sightseeing - a selection of Greek starters, helped along by cool wine, can be thoroughly recommended.
Only 7km from the centre of Athens with bus transport services to the centre. Free days to visit Athens at your leisure and discover the iconic landmarks.
- 21 Sept - 23 Sept: Camping Bungalow Apollon (2 nights)
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After a 192km journey, look forward to your stay at Camping Bungalow Apollon
The campsite is located close to ancient Delphi which also has a tourist train serviced by the campsite. The facilities at the campsite can be a bit basic however the location makes up the negatives on the site.
The campsite restaurant offers a full menu to enjoy.
Free days to visit Delphi at your leisure.
- 24 Sept - 27 Sept: Camping Desimi Beach (3 nights)
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Time to continue your journey to Camping Desimi Beach.
Experience wonderful Greek hospitality at Camping Desimi Beach. A family run and picturesque campsite located on the beach of a sheltered, south-facing bay between mountains and ancient olive trees. The pitches are shaded by trees and reeds.
One of the few Ionian Islands you can visit without a ferry crossing
At the end of your stay travel 132km to Igoumenitsa Port where you take the 90 minutes ferry crossing over to Corfu
- 27 Sept - 01 Oct: Camping Paleokastritsas (4 nights)
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Once you have disembarked the ferry, enjoy the 25 minutes' drive from Corfu Port to small and family run campsite of Paleokastritas
Camping Paleokastritsa is placed in the heart of the village of Paleokastritsa and just 19km away from the old town of Corfu and 800 metres from the sea (you will also find a great beach 3km away). Here you will be guaranteed a warm and friendly welcome from the ladies on reception. The campsite is clean, and a little basic, however is located in one of the most scenic spots on the island with a supermarket across the road and walking distance to local tavernas and restaurants.
The campsite is small and offers plenty of shade under the olive trees.Return to Igoumentitsa, and then onwards to the overnight ferry crossing to Bari, Italy
P&O ferries, Mediterranean ferry operators TBA
| Travel Operator | Various operators |
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| Date | 6 Sept 2023 |
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Price includes
The Mediterranean ferries will be released in December / January, therefore the price is currently a guide. We anticipate the price as follows: Based on 2 people travelling in a motorhome: £1,900 - £2,100 Based on 2 people travelling in a car and caravan £2,200 - £2,400
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2 people travelling in a motorhome: (guide): £1,900 2 people travelling in a car and caravan: (guide): £2,200 |
Additional Information
We have 2 departure dates on offer:
Group 1: 6 September 2023
Group 2: 10 September 2023
Dogs
Dogs are welcome on the rally for an addition supplement of £195.00 (approximately)
The supplement includes an upgrade to a 2 bed inside Pet cabin. The cabins are available on the overnight sailing from Bari to Igoumenitsa and return (there are a limited number therefore we need to confirm these soon after they are released).
Pets can travel in the car from Dover to Calais and from Igoumenitsa to Corfu. Dogs are paid locally at the campsites.
Deposit
A fully refundable deposit of £500 is required to confirm your place on the rally.
The ferry prices and timetables from Bari (Italy) to Igoumenitsa (Greece) will be released in December / January. Once we have the fares we will contact the members individually to advise of the price.
Once the ferry crossing has been confirmed the deposit will become non-refundable. We recommend travel insurance to cover these unforeseen events.
Register Your Interest
If you would like to reserve a place on the rally, please complete the form below and you will be emailed a booking form shortly.