Introduction:
Day-1:
Arrival in Athens
Meet and assist - transfer to the hotel.
Day-2:
Athens-Delphi & Meteora
We will drive through the Boeotia region and pass by Thebes, Levadia and via the picturesque village Arachova we will arrive in Delphi. We will visit the Archaelogical site and Museum.
Departing from Delphi to visit Meteora, the ageless Monasteries
the ageless Monasteries, where you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantine art in Kalambaka, a small town situated at the foot of the astonishing complex of Meteora, gigantic rocks.
After that we shall begin our way to Litochoro
Overnight in Litochoro palace.
**The Hotel is 50 meters from the sea and 3 km from Mount Olympos.**
Day-3:
Leisure day and free time
You can swim on the Pierian Riviera... In the afternoon you can visit the center of Litochoro, where you can see traditional products, as well as, special herbs for all diseases, and you can enjoy traditional foods overlooking the Mountains of Gods.
Day-4:
Mountains of Gods
After our breakfast, we will depart for the Mountains of Gods. We will stop in the Saws Shelter where we will have the chance to take a walk in nature.
Whoever desires can descend in Litochoro.
Optional Program with guide: The route from Prionia (1100 m) to Spilios Agapitos Refuge (2100m) View details *
Overnght in Litochoro.
Day-5:
Dion
Visit to the Archaelogical Park of Dion.
Overnight in Dion.
Day-6:
Thermopylae - Thebes
Depart for Thermopylae (Leonidas’ Monument) and Thebes, arrive to Athens late in the afternoon.
Overnight in Athens.
Day-7:
Athens
Visit Acropolis, Panathenaic Stadium,(First World Olympic Games in 1896), Lycabettus, and the Archaeological Museum. Then, we will go to Plaka, the historic center of Athens, for lunch. In the afternoon we shall visit the temple of Poseidon.
Overnight in Athens.
Day-8:
Athens Airport
Athens Airport for you flight back home.
Tour information:
Included:
3 nights on B/B in Athens
4-nights at 4* hotels on an H/B basis Litochoro
1 Lunch
Entrance fees during sightseeing tours
All transfers/meeting and assistance
Hotel taxes
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*Litochoro - Prionia - Spilios Agapitos*
The international hiking path E4 starts in the area of Myloi (400m) and is one of the entrances into the National Park from the town of Litochoro. The path passes through the stunning Enipea Canyon and is well preserved with clear markings and informative signs. After many ascents and descents, the path ends in Prionia at the Enipea springs (1100m).
The path starts along Enipea Canyon to the left of the river and halfway along the route it crosses the canyon seven times across beautiful wooden bridges thus sometimes having the river on the right and others on the left. In the second half of the route is Agio Spilaio, where Saint Dionysios lived as an ascetic, and then after another 20 minutes or so the path reaches Agios Dionysios Monastery which is well worth a visit and is open from April to October. Leaving the monastery behind and continuing along the path after approximately 10 minutes the path begins to descend to the left and after a few minutes arrives at the spectacular Enipea waterfalls.
The route is quite tiring due to the ascents and descents, but the varied geological features, the small lakes with crystal waters, and the sheer mountain slopes provide a rare beauty and entirely reward the visitor. The route can also be done in the reverse direction arriving at Prionia or Agios Dionysios Monastery by car and starting out from there.
The route from Prionia (1100 m) to Spilios Agapitos Refuge (2100m) is the most frequented hiking path on Mount Olympus and makes up a part of the E4. It is the continuation of the Litochoro – Prionia path. Prionia is the highest point which can be reached by car (it is 18 km from Litochoro) and here there are parking spaces. The source of the Enipea River is also to be found here and a cafe-restaurant operates in Prionia all year long. The majority of the walk is through the forest.
It is worth noting at this point that you should take advantage of the facilities. There are also public toilets, and any water reservoirs, flasks, etc can be filled from the spring. The cars can be left overnight or for long periods.
The path is in very good condition and the combination of thick pine trees with beech and fir trees lend a unique charm to the place. There are several vantage points to see the view, as well as two convenient seating places at roughly 1⁄3 and 2⁄3 distances (please remember not to leave litter at these spots).
At about 2⁄3 you will enter an open section, which zig-zags to the final refuge location. As you enter this section you can see the refuge perched high above on the outcrop. This section can be quite tough as you are already tired from the previous sections, and in summer is open to the sun. So be cautious of dehydration and sunburn (the sun at altitude has stronger UV issues).
Spilios Agapitos Refuge is located on a natural flat surrounded by impressive age-old Bosnian pine trees.
Altitudinal difference: 1740m.
Route difficulty: Medium.
Length: 17km
**The duration of the tour will be 8 hours.**
Throughout the program on the go, there will be bottled water and fruit juices.
**This program can be implemented from 2 people to 15 people.**
Prices are adjusted according to the period.
