8-day – Mt. Olympus! “The mountain of the gods I”
Code name: “The mountain of the gods I”
Trip profile: An 8-day / 7-night high quality walking holiday program on the higher Mt. Olympus. This high mountain walking program offers the best possible opportunity to someone to stand on the main summits of this historic mountain and experience the best of it in every respect, as it is a place which has so much to offer! An alpine trek reaching the height of 3000m, graded as 70% moderate and 30% challenging. Definitely a must for every mountain walker.
Trip dossier:
Country: Greece.
Region: Higher Mt. Olympus.
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights.
Period: May, June, July, August, September, October.
Type: Family min age 13 years/Individuals/groups/clubs/corporate.
Level: 70% Moderate / 30% Challenging
Price: 830.00€ 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 13 years
Things you should know.
Accommodation: Great care is taken in selecting appropriate accommodation for your holiday. Nights 1 & 7 are spent in a hotel or traditional pension in Litochoro or in the near by mountain village of Paleos Panteleimon, all being traditional and high quality types of Accommodation. Nights 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 are spent in fully equipped mountain refuges, offering the facilities of a typical alpine refuge (well cooked food, drinks, special arranged hot shower, e.c.t.).
Meals and meal plan: This trip is organized on a full board basis. On arrival day 1 as well as day 7, we all seat around the table for the welcome and farewell evening meals. Breakfastis included at your hotel accommodation and while on the mountain it is included in the price. Lunch pack is also provided by us,taking of course under consideration your nutrition preferences, for every day’s walk, along with coffee or tea and cookies. On days 2, 3, 4 & 5 you can sample, according to your preferences, the very good food at the mountain refuges.
Transport: Transfers will be in minibus, taking you from your accommodation to the starting point of the first day’s walk and on day 7 you will be transferred from Mt. Olympus to your accommodation in the area. Your excess luggage not needed on the mountain, will be kept / stored in your accommodation waiting for your return.
From the airport to your 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 Litohoro, 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 €2 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 Litohoro, about 1.20′ hours by road.
Essential equipment: Apart from your seasonal clothing, for this actual trip, you need to have with you the following:
• 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-lamp.
Group size and staff: Maximum group size is 16 people and minimum 4. 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.
Apart from your seasonal clothing, for this actual trip, you need to have with you the following:
• 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-lamp.