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Hiking Northern Greece
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Length
7 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Thessaloniki (Greece)
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Ends in
Preveza (Greece)
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Available Tour Start Dates
JUN 15, 2026 to OCT 10, 2027
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Activity Level
Challenging
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Style
Fully-Guided
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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Special Interest(s)
Active
Hiking, trekking, biking, rafting, and kayaking adventures all over the world, made for outdoor types., Small GroupGroup 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.
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Pricing listed is per person, based on double occupancy, and is the least expensive price for at least one departure date of this tour. Price is for the tour only. Additional items, including but not limited to, airfare (unless noted otherwise), travel insurance, and more, are additional.
$1,597.15
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Overview
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.
Visited During Tour
Litochoro (Greece) | Mount Olympus (Greece) | Preveza (Greece) | Thessaloniki (Greece) | Zagori (Greece)
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
Accommodations
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Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are Hiking Northern Greece tour dates available from G Adventures. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
There is at least one departure that the vendor is advising is Not Available for the selected year. Click here if you would like such tours to be included below.
Tour Itinerary
G Adventures Tour Code EGHG-8550
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1Thessaloniki/Litochoro
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.
Please note that if you wish to opt-out of the included group transfer, you may travel to Litochoro independently and join your CEO and fellow travellers at tonight's welcome meeting. Litochoro is accessible by train from Athens or from Thessaloniki.
Exclusive Inclusions:
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.
Accommodations: Guesthouse Papanikolaou -
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2Litochoro/Mount Olympus
Transfer to Prionia, where our Mount Olympus ascent begins. On today's half-day hike, travel along a section of the famous E4 path. Trek through lush forests of pine, beech and fir trees on one of the mountain's most well-travelled routes. Enjoy dinner at the refuge and prepare for tomorrow's summit hikes.
Please note: you must bring a daypack for tonight's overnight trek on Mt. Olympus. Your main luggage will be left at the guest house in Litochoro, where we will return to stay the following night.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Exclusive Inclusions:
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Mount Olympus Hike Day 1
Begin the hike in Prionia, at an altitude of 1,100m. Today's route will take us through a part the E4 path that connects multiple long-distance trails from Spain to Greece. Hike along winding paths and sloped trails surrounded by thick forests until we reach the Spilios Agapitos mountain refuge at 2,100m. Elevation change: + 1,000m
Accommodations: Spilios Agapitos Refuge -
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3Mount Olympus/Litochoro
With an early morning start, head out to climb the Skala and Skolio summits - two of the highest among Mount Olympus' many peaks. En route back to the refuge, cross under the "Throne of Zeus" and over the Muses plateau. After a short rest, descend via the E4 and end the day in Litochoro.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
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Trek to Skala and Skolio Summits
Begin today's first hike as the sun rises. Set out to reach the summits of Skala (at 2,882m) and Skolio (at 2,911m), the second-highest of Mount Olympus' peaks. Some scrambling will be required as we hike along narrow paths to the top. Elevation change: +/- 800m
Mount Olympus Hike Day 2
From the mountain refuge, take same route along the E4 back to Prionia. Elevation change: - 1,000m
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Accommodations: Guesthouse Papanikolaou -
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4Litochoro/Zagori
Travel to Meteora and see its famous clifftop monasteries. Learn about the area's history and unique geological features as you hike along local trails with unparalleled views. Pass by the ruins of Pantokrator and the "hidden" monastery of Ypapanti to reach the magnificent Varlaam and Great Meteoron towering over the valley. Transfer to Zagori.
Please note that if you wish to enter the Great Meteoron monastery, you must pack suitable clothing (i.e. an additional shawl, long pants) with you on this day. Entrance is EUR3.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Exclusive Inclusions:
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Hiking in Meteora
Today's hike starts and ends in the village of Kastraki, and follows a lot of the same paths local monks have used since the 15th century. From the monastery of St. Nicolas, wind your way through tall rock towers to reach the Pantokrator ruins. Continue into the heart of the forest to Ypapanti, seemingly wedged into the cliffs. Hike up to an elevated viewpoint to see the monasteries of Varlaam and Great Meteoron - the oldest and grandest in Meteora. Elevation change: +/- 472m
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Accommodations: Archontiko Zarkada -
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5Zagori
Explore the quaint stone villages of Zagori, a region of made up of over 45 remote villages and hamlets tucked into the Pindus mountain range. Discover the area's beautiful arched stone bridges and cobbled paths, built to link dozens of mountainous communities together - centuries before roads! Today, it's a hiker's paradise.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
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Zagori Mountain Villages and Bridges Hike
Our trek follows a circular route through some of the best-preserved traditional villages of central Zagori. From Vitsa we follow a downhill path to the Misios bridge and continue to Koukouli, then onto the village of Kipi with its triple-arched Plakidas bridge. Get a glimpse into Vickaki Gorge before hiking through dense forest to reach Dilofo. The Zagori region is famous for its local stone craftsmanship and traditional architecture, offering a true window into the past. Elevation change: +/- 538m
Accommodations: Archontiko Zarkada -
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6Zagori
Trek through the stunning Vikos Gorge, known as the "Greek Grand Canyon" and part of the Vikos-Aoos National Park. Carved by the Voidomatis River over millions of years, the Vikos Gorge is the world's deepest canyon in proportion to its width, according to the Guinness records. Hike to some excellent viewpoints framed by striking limestone and dolomite formations. Later, enjoy dinner at a taverna that specializes in locally-foraged ingredients.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
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Hiking Vikos Gorge
Hike through one of Europe's most impressive gorges at 12km long and 900m deep, with vertical cliffs that rise up to 1,700m high. From the village of Monodendri, follow the trail into the canyon as it ascends and descends through the rocks and forest, filled with deciduous trees and over 1800 plant species. Stop by the Voidomati Springs and opt to dip into its extremely cold waters before ending at the village of Vikos. Elevation change: +/- 300m
Locally-Foraged Dinner at Taverna
Visit a local restaurant, regarded as one of the best in the Zagori region, for a dinner that features foraged ingredients like wild mushrooms and other seasonal ingredients. Learn about the history and variety of foods picked by local farmers, including more than 30 types of mushrooms sourced from the forests of Zagori.
Accommodations: Archontiko Zarkada -
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7Zagori/Preveza
After breakfast, take an included group transfer to the port of Igoumenitsa (for the Corfu ferry) or Preveza (for Aktion Airport).
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Exclusive Inclusions:
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Accommodations
Select a destination below to to view the hotel(s) included by G Adventures in their Hiking Northern Greece tour:
Litochoro
Guesthouse Papanikolaou
Location
Nik. Episkopou Kitrous 9
Litochoro, Greece-602 00
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Spilios Agapitos Refuge
Location
Balkoni
Olimpou
Litochoro, Greece-602 00
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Zagori
Archontiko Zarkada
Location
Monodendri
Zagori, Greece-440 07
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
More Details
G Adventures is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Hiking Northern Greece tour:
Group Size
Max 16, Avg 12.
What is the group leader like?
This G Adventures group trip is accompanied by one of our Chief Experience Officers (CEOs). The aim of the CEO is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting - we think it's the best of both worlds.It is important to note that in Europe, all guiding is based around local guides all of whom are licensed to work only in a particular city. As such, our leaders are able to provide orientation walks which will show you the layout of each town and city as well as the location of local services such as post offices and laundromats, but are unable to legally share historical facts and figures in public places. If you wish to take a guided city tour in any location where this is not already included in the itinerary, your CEO will do their best to help you arrange this and pay locally.
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and GroupYour 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.
Highlights
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
Message from G Adventures About Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your leader, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy we require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency evacuation and repatriation. A minimum coverage of USD200,000 is required. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. Some tours include adventure activities that require extra coverage (e.g. crampon use); please review your itinerary and make sure that you are covered for all included activities. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
Accommodation Summary
Hotels/guesthouses (6 nts).
Meals Included
6 breakfasts, 2 dinners
What are the meals like on this trip?
Eating is a big part of traveling. Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. The above information applies to G Adventures group trips. For Independent trips please check the itinerary for details of meals included. For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.
Transportation
Private vehicle, walking.
Minimum Age
You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
Checklist
Documents:o Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)o Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)o Passport (required) (With photocopies)o Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)o Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)Essentials:o Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)o Binoculars (optional)o Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)o Cash, credit and debit cardso Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)o Ear plugso First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)o Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)o Fleece top/sweatero Footwearo Hato Headphones (Noise-cancelling recommended)o Locks for bagso Long pants/jeanso Moneybelto Outlet adaptero Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)o Reusable water bottleo Shirts/t-shirtso Sleepwearo Small travel towelo Sunglasseso Swimwearo Watch and alarm clocko Waterproof backpack covero Windproof rain jacketHealth & Safety:o Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)o Hand sanitizero Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)Light Hiking:o Hiking boots/sturdy walking shoeso Hiking pants (Convertible/Zip-off and quick dry recommended)o Walking poles
Are there any additional packing suggestions I should consider?
Please note: You will be responsible for carrying your own luggage at all times, including when embarking and disembarking ferries, and up and down stairs. Most hotels in Greece also do not have elevators. Space is limited on transportation, so there is a limit of one piece of luggage per person. Please carefully consider your luggage size and weight when packing, and remember that laundry facilities will be available throughout the tour.Bringing your belongings in a small or medium sized suitcase, preferably a soft bag, will allow you the flexibility to better enjoy your travels on the ground.
When can I do my laundry on this trip?
Laundry facilities are offered by some of our hotels for a charge or ask your CEO where the closest laundromat is. There will be times when you may want to or have to do your own laundry so we suggest you bring non-polluting/biodegradable soap.
Service Level
Standard: Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
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