Hiking Northern Greece

G Adventures · 7 days

4.9

20 Reviews

Duration

7 days

Tour Type

Small Group

Accommodations

Budget

Physical Rating

Demanding

Guide Language

English

Experience 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.

Includes

Activities

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

Accommodation

Hotels/guesthouses (6 nts).

6 breakfasts, 2 dinners

Transport

Private vehicle, walking.

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

Trip Details

Duration

7 days

Transportation

Private vehicle, walking.

Guide Language

English

Starts

Thessaloníki, Greece

Finishes

Préveza, Greece

Accommodations

Budget

Travel Style

Active, Budget

Physical Rating

Demanding

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.

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - 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.Accommodation - Guesthouse Papanikolaou

Day 2: Litóchoro/Mount Olympus

Transfer to Priónia, 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.

Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - 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: + 1,000mTransport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Spilios Agapitos Refuge

Day 3: Mount Olympus/Litóchoro

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

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - 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: +/- 800mActivity - From the mountain refuge, take same route along the E4 back to Prionia. Elevation change: - 1,000mTransport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Guesthouse Papanikolaou

Day 4: Litóchoro/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.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - 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: +/- 472mTransport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Archontiko Zarkada

Day 5: Zagori

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

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - 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: +/- 538mAccommodation - Archontiko Zarkada

Day 6: Zagori

Trek through the stunning Vikos Gorge, known as the "Greek Grand Canyon" and part of the Vikos-Aoos National Park. Carved by the Voïdomatis 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

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - 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: +/- 300mActivity - 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.Accommodation - Archontiko Zarkada

Day 7: Zagori/Préveza

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: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Exclusions

Flights to and from origin and destinations
Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
Recommended gratuities/tipping
Optional activities/tours
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.

Important Information

Meals

When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.

Luggage

You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.

Mobility

Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.

Fitness Level

This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.

Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.

If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.

Sightseeing

If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.

Visas

Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.

It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.

Departure Dates & Surcharges: See checkout for live dates and availability.

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AUD $2,294

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Offer ends 01 Apr, 2026 Per Person Standard

Duration: 7 days

Trip Type: Small Group

Activity Level: Demanding

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.

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Christine C

Traveled, August 2023

10/08/2023

I've taken many tours with G Adventures and have never been disappointed.

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Shannon M

Traveled, August 2023

10/08/2023

I had an incredible time! I loved all of the hotels we were in and the guide, Spyradoula, was incredible.

Tour Operator

G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.

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