8-day – “From the gods to the centaurs”
Code name: “From the Gods to the Centaurs”.
Trip profile: This 8-day / 7-night walking holiday program incorporates the mountains of higher Olympus, Kissavos (Ossa), the famous and second to Mt. Olympus “heavily” historical Tempi valley, which separates the two and Mt. Pelion. It is a long crossing, mainly on foot and partly by road, as it covers a large area, giving the opportunity, apart from enjoying great walking, to see and visit a wide range of places of exceptional natural beauty and of great historical and cultural interest.
Trip dossier:
Country: Greece.
Region: South-east Macedonia & east Thessaly – Mt. Olympus, Mt. Kissavos (Ossa), Mt. Pelion.
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights.
Period: May & June and September & October.
Type: Adult groups, organizations, corporate, clubs.
Level: 80% Moderate / 20% Challenging
Price: 980.00€ p.p. (Based on two sharing room).
Find the detailed Itinerary below.
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Vacation Style Holiday Type
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Hiking
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Mountain
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Activity Level Moderately Demanding
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Min age 15 years
Accommodation: Great care is taken in selecting appropriate accommodation for your holiday. Nights 1, 3, 5 & 7 are spent in well selected traditional hotels and pensions as stated in the itinerary. Nights 2 4 & 6 are spent in fully equipped mountain refuge and hostel (days 2 & 4) and Olympos Trek organized camp (day 6).
Meals and meal plan: This trip is organized in a combination of a mostly full and lesser a half board basis. Only on days 3, 4 and 5 is on half board. On arrival day 1 as well as day 7, we all seat around the table for the welcome and farewell evening meals, which are included in the price. On days 2 & 6 you can taste the very good food that they serve at the refuge, and the cooked food at the camp (both included in the price). On days 3, 4 & 5 the evening meals can be taken in traditional Greek tavernas and this will give you the perfect opportunity to sample real Greek hospitality, delicious food and very fine wine, typical of the region (not included in the price). Breakfast is included at your accommodation and on the camping out day it is provided by us (included). Breakfast at the mountain refuge and hostel on days 2 & 4 is also included in the price. Lunch pack for every day’s walk is provided by us, (included), taking of course under consideration your nutrition preferences, for the day’s walk, along with coffee or tea and cookies.
Transport: Transfers will be in minibus, taking you from your accommodation to the starting point of the day’s walk, according to the itinerary. The support vehicle (minibus or jeep or both) will also be waiting for you at the end of every walk to transport you to your next accommodation with your luggage (the one you do not carry on the walk, but you need for the evening and night). Some of your luggage (only what you need for your last night and your return home day) will stay at your first day’s accommodation to wait for your return on day 7, prior to your departure.
From the airport to your arrival day’s accommodation, in case you do not have your own or hired means of transport (rented vehicle), the best suggested way is the public transport (train or bus), as our area of activities and the accommodation establishments are very close to the main road and rail streams of transport on the eastern side of the country. The nearest airport is the Makedonia airport of Thessaloniki, less than 1.00’ hour by train or bus to N. Pori or Rapsani train stations,being the starting point for the Mt. Olympus ascent and the first day’s accommodation place. The “Proastiakos” train runs almost every hour from Thessaloniki to the above destinations for less than 28.00€ return. From the airport you take the bus (number 78) to the main train or bus station in Thessaloniki. It takes 20’ to 30’ and costs €01.00. The buses also run in the same manner, although a bit more expensive than the train. They run from Thessaloniki central bus station and stop at the Rapsani train station on their way to the south. From either station you have arrived (Rapsani or N. Pori), we pick you up and take you to your accommodation, 15’ away by road
If you land at “Eleftherios Venizelos” airport in Athens, the train seems to be again the best option.Only the journey in this case takes 4.15’ to 5.00’ hours, depending up on the train you are using. From the airport you take the metro or the Proastiakos train to the “Stathmos Larisis” (Larisa’s station) in Athens, from where you take the train to Larisa. In Larisa you take the “Proastiakos” train to Litohoro, from where we pick you up to take you to your accommodation in Litohoro. In special request, we can pick you up from the station in Larisa to transfer you to your accommodation area according to the program, about 0.45′ to 1.00′ hours by road.
Essential equipment: Apart from your seasonal clothing for the walks, you should bring with you the following:
. A day back pack (30 to 50 lt.).
. A pair of good walking boots.
. Fleecy jacket and pullover.
. Wind proof / water repellent breathable jacket.
. Extra tee shirts, under wear and three pairs of good socks for walking.
. While on Mt. Olympus, it is advisable to have a sheet or a very light sleeping bag for using it as a sheet, as the refuges provide only blankets.
. Two – three seasons sleeping bag for the camp.
. Water flask or simply a plastic water bottle.
. Sun glasses.
. Sun and head worming hat.
. Sun protective cream.
. Telescopic poles.
. Head lamp.
Group size and staff: Maximum group size is 16 people and minimum 6. This trip is led by Olympos Trek and supported by expert local guides. Guides are not provided for clients not taking part in the group’s walking program.
Responsible tourism: Tourism has an effect on any area. It is essential to minimize the negative impact that we may cause. We do not allow our clients and staff to damage the physical environment, living litter or rubbish lying around. Anything we take in to an area, we must take out again.
First aid: Our guides are qualified in first aid and curry a complete first aid kit at all times. We are also connected with the Greek mountain rescue and the National Center for Immediate Medical Help.
- 7 nights’ accommodation with breakfast in the above stated kinds of accommodation.
- Picnic lunch with homemade traditional Greek dishes and flavors for every activity, during or at the end of it.
- Hot drink, juice and cookies during every activity.
- All specialized equipment for the activities.
- Guides / instructors.
- Beginners’ tuition and supervision.
- Local transfers from the activity’s finishing point back to the meeting / starting point and your vehicle when this is needed.
- Alcoholic drinks.
- Transfer from the airport to Litohoro and back.
- A small day sack 30 to 50 lt.
- A pair of good walking shoes / boots or good sports shoes.
- A fleecy pullover or jacket (for the spring and autumn months for all the walks and for the Olympus accent during the summer months too).
- A water / windproof breathable jacket (for the spring and autumn months for all the walks and for the Olympus accent during the summer months too).
- A light single skin (preferably poncho type) waterproof (only in the case of expected / forecasted rain).
- A pair of synthetic hiking pants or sports trousers for the spring and autumn months and equivalent type in shorts or Bermudas for the summer.
- Water bottle.
- Sun protective & head worming hat.
- Telescopic walking sticks, not absolutely necessary, but can help a lot (if you do not have yours, we can provide them).
- Head torch (if do not have it, any other type will do, not absolutely necessary for one day walks).