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Hiking Northern Greece
Mt Olympus. Meteora. Zagori. Vikos Gorge. Northern Greece has some seriously legendary spots, and now you can experience them all in equally legendary fashion with this seven-day hiking tour. Use your own two feet to venture from one coast to another as you explore this spectacular, storied landscape, discovering the local way of life as you go.
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style: Active
Hiking, trekking, biking, rafting, and kayaking adventures all over the world, made for outdoor types.
Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Physical Grading: 4 - Demanding
Some high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities, but accessible to most healthy travellers.
Trip Type: Small Group
Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.
Age requirements: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Hiking Northern Greece - Itinerary
DAY 1
Thessaloníki/Litóchoro
Arrive in Thessaloniki by 3pm to meet your fellow travellers. From our meeting point, hop in a private transfer to Litochoro. Meet your CEO, an experienced local hiking guide, at tonight's welcome meeting. Opt to head out for dinner with the group.
Private Vehicle:
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Meet Your CEO and Group:
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Guesthouse Papanikolaou:
Guesthouse Papanikolaou
Hiking Northern Greece - Itinerary
DAY 1
Thessaloníki/Litóchoro
Arrive in Thessaloniki by 3pm to meet your fellow travellers. From our meeting point, hop in a private transfer to Litochoro. Meet your CEO, an experienced local hiking guide, at tonight's welcome meeting. Opt to head out for dinner with the group.
Private Vehicle:
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Meet Your CEO and Group:
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Guesthouse Papanikolaou:
Guesthouse Papanikolaou
What’s Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Foodie Moment: Locally-Foraged Dinner at Taverna, Zagori
- Two-day Mount Olympus Hike including treks to Skala and Skolio Summits
- Hiking in Meteora
- Zagori Mountain Villages and Bridges Hike
- Hiking Vikos Gorge.
- Hotels/guesthouses (6 nts).
- 6 breakfasts, 2 dinners
- Private vehicle, walking.
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
Hiking Northern Greece Departure Dates
All Years
| Start | Ending | Availability | Prices from | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, May 25 2026 | Sun, May 31 2026 | Open (2) | $1,691.1 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Mon, Jun 15 2026 | Sun, Jun 21 2026 | Open (13) | $1,691.1 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Mon, Jul 13 2026 | Sun, Jul 19 2026 | Open (16) | $1,781.1 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Mon, Aug 03 2026 | Sun, Aug 09 2026 | Open (14) | $1,781.1 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Mon, Sep 07 2026 | Sun, Sep 13 2026 | Open (10) | $1,781.1 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Mon, Sep 21 2026 | Sun, Sep 27 2026 | Open (15) | $1,691.1 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Mon, Oct 05 2026 | Sun, Oct 11 2026 | Open (15) | $1,691.1 USD (price includes taxes and fees) |
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USEFUL INFO
What's Included
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Foodie Moment: Locally-Foraged Dinner at Taverna, Zagori. Two-day Mount Olympus Hike including treks to Skala and Skolio Summits. Hiking in Meteora. Zagori Mountain Villages and Bridges Hike. Hiking Vikos Gorge.
What are the main highlights of this trip?
What are the main highlights of this trip?
Spend a night on Mt Olympus before hiking to the summit, Visit Meteora and marvel at its monasteries built atop massive natural pillars, Wander through the wild beauty of Zagori in the Northern Pindos National Park, Sit down for a hyper-local foraged mushroom farewell dinner
Is there a disclaimer I should read before booking this trip?
Is there a disclaimer I should read before booking this trip?
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you view a final copy of your Trip Details a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Is there an itinerary Disclaimer?
Is there an itinerary Disclaimer?
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
What important notes should I be aware of before the trip?
What important notes should I be aware of before the trip?
LUGGAGE
Please note that you must bring a daypack for the overnight trek to Mt. Olympus on day 2. Your main luggage will be left at the guest house in Litochoro, where we will return to stay the following night.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES NOTE:
During high season in Europe (May-October) we highly recommend booking reservations for any popular optional activities/museum tickets etc. in advance to avoid encountering sold-out activities on the ground while on tour.
