“Go on a memorable hiking tour in Mount Olympus”
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Muses Plateau, Greece
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Hiking Tour Greece
The Mount Olympus hike is a captivating adventure in northern Greece, leading to the highest peak, Mytikas, at 2,917 meters. It is a journey through history, nature, and mythology, providing a rewarding experience for outdoor enthusiasts.
Highlights
- Hike at the home of the ancient Greek gods - Mount Olympus
- Stay at the highest refuge in the Balkans at 2,650 meters
- Discover the unique fauna and flora of Mount Olympus
- Ascent at Skolio peak at 2,911 meters
- See waterfalls, caves, and more attractions
- 2 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
3 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Greek
Group size: 2-10 participants
Accommodation
You will spend three overnights in mountain huts at 2,100 meters and 2,650 meters.
Program
Hikers will progress through diverse landscapes, from the town to alpine zones, reaching the mountain huts before the challenging ascent to the high peaks of the mountain. A mountainous three-day hiking tour on the legendary Mount Olympus, home of ancient Greek Gods. On this three-day hike Olympus tour, you will hike through this monumental natural landscape.
Thickly forested slopes and steep rocky and cloud-covered peaks host more than 1,500 plant species, some of them rare and endemic, as well as wolves, jackals, deer, and some endangered bird and butterfly species. On the tour, you will stay at Apostolidis and Spilios Agapitos mountain huts offering shelter and food to visitors, that stream from all over the world to admire its beauties. Mount Olympus has an extensive network of trails, with a total length exceeding 160 kilometers.
- Distance: 32 kilometers
Daily itinerary
Day 1: Gkortsia - Petrostrougga mountain hut - Muses Plateau
- Distance: 12 kilometers
- Duration: 8 to 9 hours
The day starts in Litochoro, where the group will meet and head together towards Gkortsia, the starting point of the hiking tour. The route you will cover on the first day is a six-kilometer route approximately three to four hours with stops and is one of the most popular hiking trails on Mount Olympus. Most of this route passes through dense pine, beech, and fir forests and is in good condition.
You are heading to the Muses Plateau, passing Skourta Peak, the spectacular horizontal ridge of Laimos, and the famous pass of Yossos. Upon arriving at the plateau, participants can enjoy the unique throne of Zeus and the surrounding peaks. If the weather permits, they will hike to Prophet Ilias (2,803 meters) and see its chapel.
Day 2: Muses Plateau - High Peaks - Spilios Agapitos moutain hut
- Distance: 8 kilometers
- Duration: 6 to 7 hours
Wake up early in the morning to enjoy the magnificent view and sunrise from the Muses Plateau, and after having breakfast, the group will cross Zonaria, heading for Mount Olympus' high peaks (Skala, Skolio, or Mytikas) according to weather conditions, and end up at the Spilios Agapitos hut for the night.
Day 3: Spilios Agapitos Refuge - Prionia - Enipeas Gorge - Gkortsia
- Distance: 12 kilometers
- Duration: 6 to 7 hours
During the last day, you will head to Prionia, then to Enipeas Gorge with its wonderful waters, waterfall, and wooden bridges, then the cave of Saint Dionysios and its chapel, and finally, the group will reach Gκortsia.
Location
The tour will take place in Greece. Renowned for its mythological significance as the home of the Greek gods, the Mount Olympus trek offers various routes. This hiking tour will start at Litochoro, where the group will first meet together.
Food
All meals and drinks are at your own expense.
What's included
- Hiking tour
- 2 nights accommodation
- English-speaking mountain leader with international first aid certification
- Group pharmacy
- Taxes
- Local transfers
What's not included
- Flights
- Airport transfers
- Other meals and drinks
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusion list
How to get there
Recommended Airports
SKG
Thessaloniki Airport "Macedonia"
69 km
Transfer not provided
ATH
Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos Airport)
276 km
Transfer not provided
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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