Hellenic Rides, our ambition
To get to know us better
"to provide you with an unforgettable experience".
origin
Hellenic Rides was born at the crossroads of 3 passions
The bike
A passion for motorcycling is the raison d'être of the Hellenic Rides project.
The motorcycle is a formidable instrument of freedom and sensations, allowing you to come and go with the minimum of constraints and the maximum of pleasure.
It's also a machine with which you become one with, and which at the same time connects you to the environment, without filters...
On a motorcycle, you can feel everything: cold, heat, smells, noises, light, and so on.
It's because motorcycles generate so much emotion that they arouse so much passion.
The touring trip
A passion for travel served as a pretext.
How to sublimate the passion for motorcycling if not by riding, again and again. But riding is only a means, not an end.
"Travelling means discovering other people, and that often starts with yourself!
Of all the different kinds of travel, the one we like best is the road trip, which combines pleasure, wonder and sharing, with our fellow travelers and with those whose paths we cross...
Greece
A passion for Greece was the spark that gave life to the Hellenic Rides project, because how could you not fall in love with this country?
Ribbon roads undulating along jagged coasts, or winding mountain roads, lanes lost in the middle of nowhere, fields of olive groves as far as the eye can see, hillside vineyards, picturesque stopovers, ancient sites and monuments, simple and tasty gastronomy, excellent wines, sunshine, and a smiling, welcoming people...
Greece is simply beautiful, and it's a great place to be. Motorcycle travel lends itself wonderfully to the discovery of Greece...and vice versa!
Why
hellenic rides
In English, ride means tour, balade, échappée, promenade, chemin, etc. It's the idea of itinerant travel using a vehicle, a mount, skis, skates or even shoes.
The important thing is to roam for pleasure and discovery. And that's exactly what we do with our motorcycle touring trips.
And why Hellenic? Anything to do with the Greek world is Hellenic. Having chosen Greece as our main travel destination, the name Hellenic was a natural choice. Originally, the Hellenes were the Greeks of the ancient world, creators of a civilization that laid the foundations of our own. From the 19th century, when Greece gained independence, the name was used to describe the character of its political institutions.
the spirit
Charming road trips combining pleasure, wonder and comfort
Top destinations and itineraries
We only offer destinations that are out of the ordinary, with sublime roads, breathtaking panoramas and sites to marvel at, and astonishing opportunities to share and meet new people.
We meticulously prepare and reconnoiter our itineraries ourselves to ensure that they provide you with intense pleasure and thrills.
High-quality accommodation
Our addresses are not luxurious, but they are selective and exclusive.
No chain hotels or 200-room establishments!
The establishments we offer are always very comfortable, with quality bedding, well located, with character, a view, a beautiful location, and often all of this at the same time.
An extraordinary experience
We want you to have an unforgettable experience.
This experience is the result of impeccable organization, combined with an art of motorcycle travel that we cultivate in every form.
Difficult to describe in a few words, you'll discover this experience, made up of surprises, attentions and joys, as the days go by.
GROUP TRAVEL
We think that meetings...
At Hellenic Rides, we offer our tours in a variety of travel packages, so you can experience your trip the way you want to.
Among our formulas, the one we prefer is the one we call Zeus: guided trips in small groups of 8 to 10 motorcycles, with an accompanying team and personalized, quality services.
When it comes to travel, a shared experience of any kind contributes to the pleasure and success of the trip, thanks to exchanges and encounters between people who don't know each other before setting off.
... and sharing make the trip
We attach a great deal of importance to the composition of our groups, and strive to bring together people who are likely to enrich each other and who share our values of respect and conviviality.
Group sizes do not exceed 8 to 10 motorcycles.
But if you prefer to travel alone or with your own group, you're bound to find an answer among all our travel packages.
A passionate and experienced team
Your Guide
Bertrand
Bertrand has been a motorcycle enthusiast since childhood, with solid road experience spanning almost 45 years and over 500,000 kilometers of motorcycle riding in France and many other European countries. He particularly enjoys riding in the mountains and on small, winding roads. Bertrand is an eclectic biker: a former enduro racer, he has also competed in road rallies. For the past 10 years, he has been traveling by motorcycle, and has been criss-crossing Europe in his BMW. He discovered Greece for the first time in 2013, and hasn't looked back since.
Your fairy
Valérie
What Valérie loves most of all is organizing trips, whether to France or the other side of the world, and of course to Greece, which she's been in love with since she was 20. Above all, Valérie has a big heart. Always ready to be of service, she's capable of going out of her way to create warm atmospheres and inspire the desire to share, discover others, and discover oneself! She knows all about motorcycling, having ridden as a passenger behind Bertrand, whose life she shares. For Hellenic Rides, she decided to take to the handlebars herself, and now accompanies the trips on her own motorcycle.
Your partner
leonidas
As his name suggests, Leonidas is Greek. He loves his country and is keen to make it better known. Leonidas has been in the motorcycle travel business for 10 years. A mechanic in his spare time, he knows the machines offered by Hellenic Rides like the back of his hand, where he is in charge of logistics and assistance.
Your "companion
Vangelis
Vangelis, or Evan as we call him, is Greek too. He regularly organizes trips to Greece and the Balkans for one of Greece's biggest motorcycle associations. He knows the best itineraries and all the interesting routes. For Hellenic Rides, he designs the routes and accompanies each motorcycle trip.
OUR FORMULAS
Group travel
guided and all-inclusive
You join one of the trips we organize and accompany on scheduled dates for groups of 8 to 10 motorcycles.
This package includes almost everything, including the rental of the motorcycle of your choice.
A la carte travel
fully organized
From 2 participants upwards, we organize your entire trip, including accommodation and itinerary.
You leave on the dates of your choice with one of our rental bikes or with your own motorcycle.
A la carte travel to organize yourself
We provide you with a fully equipped and insured motorcycle, with assistance in the event of a problem, a program of recommended visits, and advice on how to organize and make the trip yourself.
What you think
What our customers say
Based on 31 customer customers
simply brilliant!
"Second trip with Hellenic Rides: the first in northern Greece (meteors...), and the second for a tour of the Peloponnese.
Simply brilliant with Bertrand, who takes you from master ''guidon'' to the discovery of Greece by roads each more beautiful than the next.
The essential visits are not forgotten.
The hotels are first-rate, and you quickly realize that they have been chosen with particular attention, it's really very pleasant. "
Charles Soulillet
June 2024
A memorable motorcycle trip
"Superb motorcycle trip in Greece. With rental of the motorcycle, R1250GS, a vehicle for luggage, and superb accommodation with character and Bertrand as guide.
I loved this stay and have every intention of making another trip with Hellenic Rides. "
Benoit Germaneau
October 2023
A magnificent journey
"Site found by chance. Very good contact and trust from the start in France. Professional and welcoming service in Athens.
We rented a GSA BMW 1250 ...A pure marvel!
A wonderful trip
We will do it again!
Thank you Bertrand. "
Philippe Arnolin
October 2023
fabulous journey
"Wonderful discovery of Greece, particularly the Peloponnese, for this first road trip on an organized tour. Hellenic Rides concocted a fabulous itinerary for us, cleverly balanced with beautiful roads, grandiose landscapes and cultural visits.
Bertrand and his team were attentive, always available and efficient. These 10 days will leave us with unforgettable memories, and we look forward to repeating this adventure with Hellenic Rides as soon as possible. "
Eric Peyret
May 2024
exceptional!
"If you love motorcycling, beautiful roads and history, let us take you on an adventure that's breathtaking in every way. Bertrand and Valérie will share with you their love of Greece, their taste for beautiful things with itineraries off the beaten track and magnificent accommodations.
Thank you Hellenic Rides for this trip rich in beautiful encounters. "
Véronique Carpentier
June 2024
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