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Walking the High Mountains of Greece
€990.00 – €1,180.00
Walking and trekking in Greece – seems a bit strange on a first sight as Greece is popular as a beach destination, but actually the country has amazing mountain ranges, rising up to 2917 m. The third highest peak of the whole Balkan Peninsula is located on the continental part of the country. This is the respectful mount Mytikas, the top of Olympus and it is mostly what Greece is famous for in terms of climbing mountains.
In this 8-day itinerary we want to introduce some of the less popular ranges of the country – the Tymfi/Zagori region with the impressive Vikos canyon, located on the border with Albania, the Lakmos mountain range and some of the alternative trails of the Olympus National Park as well as the famous Meteora Monastery Complex.
Best season to visit is June and September-October, outside of the hottest part of the summer.
The quoted costs are based on groups of 3-4 or 8+ participants. For different group sizes, please contact us.
Walking the High Mountains of Greece
Price includes
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Price includes
Price includes:
✅ All the group transfers during the trip;
✅ Mountain guide and all the expenses of the guide;
✅ All the accommodations – 7 on a double/twin room basis with private facilities, according to the itinerary;
✅ Breakfasts, dinners and packed lunches (excl. the arrival and departure days);
✅ Local taxes and VAT.
Not included:
❌ Travel/mountain rescue insurance – obligatory;
❌ Entrance fees to museums and other sights.
❌ Drinks;
❌ Tips.
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8-day walking Greece day-by-day itinerary – click to download
Itinerary
Day 1
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Day 2
6hrs, +650/-650 m.
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Day 3
7hrs, +800/-1000 m.
Vikos Canyon
Today we cross the whole Vikos Gorge starting at the village of Monodendri. With its depth ranging from 120 to 490 m, and a width ranging from 400 m to only a few meters at its narrowest part, Vikos is considered as the world’s “deepest relative to its width” gorge among others. We end up at the village of Vikos, from where a short transfer will take us to our hotel in Aristi village.
Day 3
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Day 4
6hrs, +950/-950 m. Optional +2hrs +350/-350 m.
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Day 5
6hrs, +800/-800 m.
Lakmos
We leave the Tymfi region today and head for the famous Meteora monastery complex. Still we are going to hike another mountain in Lakmos range on the way – one of the most remote parts of the Pindus area.
Day 5
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Day 6
2hrs, +300/-300 m.
Meteora Monastery Complex
Today we hike in the area of Meteora in the morning and then drive for 1:30hrs down to the Mediterranean sea coast at the foot of Olympus Mountains. We will stay at a hotel by the sea for 2 nights and do a day trip up to the Olympus on the next day. Some time to enjoy the beaches of Greece and dinner with delicious sea food – this is all a big part of the culture of the country we cannot miss.
Day 6
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Day 7
6hrs +850/-850m. 8:30hrs -1400/-1400m.
Skourta
The highest and most impressive mountain range in Greece. A day with a challenging and less challenging option. The challenge will be to reach the peak of Skourta (2476 m, with magnificent views towards the rocky peaks of Mytikas and Stefani (the throne of Zeus).
Petrostrouga Hut
The lighter option will include the meadows, centuries-old coniferous forests and the viewpoints near Petrostrouga Hut (group can divide in two).
Drive to the area of Gortsia in Olympus Mtns. Walk up to Petrostrouga Hut – 3hrs, +850m. Option to ascend Skourta peak for additional 2:30hrs. Descend down to Prionia locality and meet the transport vehicle.
Day 7
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Day 8
1:30hrs. Departure.
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