Lake Kerkini Day Trip & Bird Watching
A Natural Paradise in Northern Greece
Pick-Up from Your Hotel
Meet your private guide and depart in comfort for a full-day excursion to Lake Kerkini, one of Europe’s most spectacular and biodiverse wetlands.
Lake Kerkini National Park – A Bird Watcher’s Paradise
Nestled between Mount Kerkini and Mavrovouni, Lake Kerkini is a hidden gem offering exceptional opportunities for bird watching. Home to over 300 recorded bird species, it is a sanctuary for species such as Dalmatian pelicans, herons, cormorants, cranes, black storks, eagles, and rare waders. Artificial nesting platforms have revitalized populations, making it one of Europe’s most significant sites for avifauna.
Guided Nature Drive & Observation Points
Your expert guide will lead you along the most scenic routes, beginning from Vyronia and traveling southward along the lake. Key highlights include:
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Vyronia Marshes & River Dikes: Observe herons, warblers, pygmy cormorants, and elusive species like little crakes and bitterns.
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Northern Lake Habitats: Pelicans, cranes, and cormorants fish throughout the area; summer sightings include lesser spotted eagles and Eleonora’s falcons.
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Megalohori Wetlands: Wading birds, glossy ibises, terns, and eagles in a serene lakeside setting.
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Northeastern Dike: Spot a variety of species year-round while enjoying sweeping lake views.
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Lithotopos & Small Port: The best winter spot for ferruginous ducks, black-crowned night herons, and pelicans; summer nesting grounds for grebes.
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Lake Bank to Koryfoudi: Watch raptors like booted and short-toed eagles, sparrowhawks, black kites, buzzards, and smaller birds such as warblers and shrikes.
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Koryfoudi Marshes: Observe herons, spoonbills, pygmy cormorants, and pelicans; floating nests of coots, grebes, and moorhens.
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Mouth of River Kerkinitis: Ideal for ducks in winter and herons in summer; observe penduline tits and buntings.
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Western Dike & Irrigation Channel: Year-round observation of ducks, egrets, herons, and pygmy cormorants.
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Mandraki Port: Watch flocks of ducks, pelicans, flamingos, and terns; Dalmatian pelican nesting platforms are visible.
Lunch and Relaxation
Pause at a scenic lakeside spot for a light lunch, enjoying the tranquil views and natural sounds of the lake and surrounding mountains.
Return to Your Hotel
After a full day immersed in nature, return to your hotel, carrying memories of one of Europe’s most spectacular bird-watching destinations.
Tour Inclusions
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Pick-Up & Drop-Off: Private transfers from and to your hotel
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Transportation: Luxurious, air-conditioned vehicle
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Guided Excursion: Professional English-speaking guide throughout the day
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Bird Watching Expertise: Guidance at key observation points for optimal sightings
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Meals: Light lunch included
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Insurance: Third-party travel and liability coverage
