Discover Nature in Northern Greece

8 Days
TYPOLOGIES

Cultural

+ 2
DIFFICULTY

Medium

MIN. AGE

10 Years

Day 1. Thessaloniki


Arrival at Thessaloniki Airport. You will reach the city center and your hotel by shuttle or taxi. Overnight in Thessaloniki



Day 2: Thessaloniki – Mount Olympus – Meteora


You will meet your guide in the morning and you will leave towards Mount Olympus. This mystical mountain is the highest in Greece and was in Greek mythology the seat of Zeus. You will begin a beautiful hike and enjoy visits to Orthodox monasteries and views of the Aegean Sea. A beautiful forest, a small river and the typical village of Litochoro will mark this hike. Then you will take the minibus and head towards Meteora. Overnight in Kastraki (small town located at the foot of the meteors)

Hike 4h30, 500m –
Meals included: Lunch – Dinner



Day 3: Meteora – Ioannina


In the morning you will set off on foot to explore this magical place classified by UNESCO, the rocks coming out of nowhere and the monasteries located at the tops of these rocks, mark this magnificent landscape. You will visit two Monasteries to discover the incredible history of the construction of the monasteries and the Orthodox rites. After lunch you will take the road to the city of Ioannina. This lakeside town was once the seat of the famous Ali Pasha of Ioannina. You will learn a little more about this character by visiting the city and the island with a small museum. At the end of the evening you can enjoy the bars and terraces of this lively city.

Overnight in Ioannina.
Meals included: Lunch



Day 4: Ioannina - Tzoumerka


We will leave Ioannina to head towards the Tzoumerka National Park. This magnificent natural park is made up of mountains, rivers, waterfalls, characteristic villages and of course very beautiful Orthodox monasteries. We will begin our hike at the foot of the monastery of Saint Paraskevi. Views of the peaks, hiking in the forest and breaks in lodges are planned. We will have a picnic at the foot of a waterfall. In the afternoon we will reach the hotel in the heart of the park.

Night in Tzoumerka
Hike 3h30, 450m + and –
Meals included: Lunch – Dinner



Day 5: Tzoumerka


We will start our day differently by rafting on the Arachthos River. This river gives everyone the opportunity to go rafting. You will enjoy these moments of adrenaline and then enjoy moments of relaxation in the waters of the Arachthos River. Return to the hotel in the afternoon. Beautiful landscapes, canyons and swimming will be on the agenda.

Rafting level: 2 (Easy)
Meals included: Lunch – Dinner



Day 6. Tzoumerka – Vergina – Thessaloniki


In the morning we will enter the Tzouemrka park to head towards an archaeological site, that of Vergina. You will learn a little more about the history of Philip 2 of Macedonia, father of Alexander the Great, by visiting a monumental tomb. Then drive to Thessaloniki. In this lively city you will visit the typical neighborhoods of Thessaloniki such as Anápolis and the seafront. Lively neighborhoods full of bars and terraces will be at your disposal.

Overnight in Thessaloniki.
Meals included: Lunch



Day 7: Transfer Thessaloniki – Kalkidiki


Transfer to the beaches of Kalkidi famous throughout Greece. Free day. Transfer at the end of the day to Thessaloniki.

Overnight in Thessaloniki.
Meals included: Ptt Lunch



Day 8. Airport


Departure to Thessaloniki airport. You will reach the airport by shuttle or taxi.







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