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8 day holiday in Northern Greece to see wild mammals & birds with highly experienced professional wildlife guides. The group of 14 clients included many with years of experience of bird watching, conservation, etc who contributed to the enjoyment of the holiday. Naturetrek have many years of running specialist worldwide nature tours. They employ only highly experienced guides, both locally based and from the UK. Their office organisation is excellent and all enquiries are promptly dealt with, and I have confidence in them being able to sort out any problems, small or serious, on the tour. The vehicles they hire are in very good condition and I feel safe with the style of driving. The accommodation used is appropriate and there is always plenty of good food & water available.
J.H. East Yorkshire, Apr 22
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Spring in Northern Greece
Tour Code: GRC15An 8-day birdwatching holiday to northern Greece's Nestos Delta, Nestos Gorge and Lake Kerkini, timed to coincide with the northward migration of numerous warblers, waders and raptors, as well as the arrival of the region's breeding birds.
£2,095
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Summary
Northern Greece lies on an important migration 'flyway' between Africa and Europe. In late April the forests, scrubby hillsides and wetlands will be alive with returning summer migrants, as well as other birds passing through en route to their breeding grounds further north. This tour visits three contrasting areas: the dense forests and cliffs of Nestos Gorge, where we’ll look for raptors such as Black and Griffon Vultures; the coastal habitats of the Nestos Delta, home to Marsh and Curlew Sandpipers, Black-winged Stilt, Spur-winged Lapwing and many more species; and the freshwater marshes of Lake Kerkini. Huge colonies of herons, spoonbills, cormorants and pelicans are the main attraction at Lake Kerkini, but we’ll also explore the nearby woods and fields which hold Masked and Woodchat Shrikes, Black-headed Bunting and Olive-tree Warblers.
- Varied, picturesque landscapes of north-eastern Greece
- Migrating waders in Nestos Delta
- Dalmatian & White Pelicans at Lake Kerkini
- Black & Griffon Vultures over the Nestos Gorge
- A variety of butterflies, reptiles & other wildlife
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A/B. Easy to moderate day walks.
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What's Included?
- Flights
- Accommodation:
We stay in comfortable hotels with private facilities throughout.
- Food:
All meals are included in the price.
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Dates & Prices
2026
Tour Leader: Georgios Spiridakis
George was born in Cyprus, where he first started birdwatching as a teenager. He was always fascinated by nature and wildlife, so just after the end of his army duty in Cyprus he moved to Thessaloniki to study forestry and environmental management, at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He has since travelled to many parts of Northern Greece, visiting most of the wetlands and mountains of the region. He now resides in Kerkini village, just next to Lake Kerkini, where he has become involved in the Lesser-White Fronted Goose conservation program and the monitoring of other birds and wildlife, in collaboration with the National Park Management Authorities. He also now leads birdwatching tours in Lake Kerkini National Park and to others parts of north Greece. George is an excellent birder and general naturalist, with a keen interest in mammals and reptiles.
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